HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.08.2010Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, July 8, 2010
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , July 8, 2010.
Members Present:
Bill Mateja, Daniel Dance, Jean Houck, Robert Laemel, Shane Morris
Members Absent:
Kent Buikema, Simone Pollard
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Bob Laemel at 7 pm.
2. Roll Call
Bob Laemel, Bill Mateja, Jean Houck, Shane Morris, Daniel Dance
3. Update on Football Stadium in San Gabriel Park
Garrett stated the bleachers were put up for bid on an online auction. The bid closed on June
28th. The minimum bid was $5,000 and the final bid was $22,500 to remove both sets y5 c�
bleachers and scoreboard. They have started the demolition. They have 45 days to remove
the structure. The $22,500 will be used to demolish the rest of the site.
4. Update on 2008 Bond Projects
Garrett stated staff had gone to council several times about the Parks Masterplan and 5 year
improvement project and told them about what staff would like to see in the next year in
terms of construction and the bond. At those times Council did not give direction so the
finance director placed this on the agenda for council to make a decision. The finance
director presented it as the 2008 bonds for roads and park. The total is $12.5 million. The
$2.5 million is what parks and recreation staff asked for in the Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) budget. The $1.5 million would be used to start the design, permitting and demolition
of the special event/festival area and $1 million would be used for the first phase of the trail.
The recommendation was approved by City Council. Garrett explained the bond process to
the board. The first priority would be the construction of the South San Gabriel trail from
Blue Hole to Wolf Ranch.
5. Update from Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Laemel stated the July meeting will be Monday, July 12`h. Laemel distributed the
membership application to the board. Laemel gave a general overview of the establishment
of the Friends of the Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Garrett stated that July is National
Parks and Recreation Month. Garrett will present a proclamation to the mayor to recognize
National Parks and Recreation Month at the City Council meeting on July 21h meeting. The
proclamation will also recognize the newly formed Friends of Georgetown Parks and
Recreation. Garrett asked the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to attend the meeting and
accept the proclamation. Garrett stated the proclamation can be done yearly.
6. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Monthly Review for June
Laemel asked that a Parks and Recreation staff member be introduced at each Parks Board
meeting. Garrett will have a staff member present at the September meeting.
7. Approve minutes from June 17th meeting
Shane Morris made a motion to approve the minutes and the motion was seconded by
Jean Houck and it was approved by unanimous vote.
8. Future agenda items
9. Adjourn
Daniel Dance made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting/adjourned at 7:51
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i(ent Buikema, Chair Parks and Recreation Board
Shane4orris, Secretary Parks and Recreation Board