HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_01.13.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, January 13, 2011
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 13, 2011.
Members Present:
Bill Mateja, Daniel Dance, Jean Houck, Kent Buikema, Simone Pollard, Robert Laemel, Shane Morris
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Misha Lee
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Kent Buikema at 7:05 pm.
2. Roll Ca11
Bill Mateja, Daniel Dance, Jean Houck, Kent Buikema, Robert Laemel, Shane Morris,
Simone Pollard
3. Introduction of staff member Misha Lee, Recreation Specialist
Kimberly Garrett introduced Misha Lee Recreation Specialist at the Georgetown
Recreation Center. Misha Lee presented information about her education and past
experiences that she brings to her position at Georgetown Parks and Recreation. She is
responsible for the fitness programs offered at the Georgetown Recreation Center and she
gave information on the fitness programs offered there.
4. Update from Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Robert Laemel gave a list of activities that the Friends have been involved with.
5. Discussion and possible action to appoint board member as liaison to the Friends
of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Daniel Dance made a motion to appoint Jean Houck as board member liaison to the
Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation and the motion was seconded by Bill
Mateja and it passed by unanimous vote.
6. Status on RFQ for Special Event / Festival Area
Kimberly Garrett stated herself and city staff will be doing on site visits of other festival
areas in the Houston area. Terry Jones, the construction manager, will be attending the
site visits and he will be developing the RFQ for this project.
7. Discussion and possible action on distribution of monthly review to City Council
Robert Laemel made a motion to use a chain of command to distribute the monthly
review that is provided by the Parks and Recreation Department and the motion
was seconded by Jean Houck and it was approved by unanimous vote. Kimberly
Garrett stated she will ask Randy Morrow to get Paul Brandenburg's approval to send the
Monthly Review to City Council.
8. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Monthly Review for November and
December
There was a review of the November and December monthly review and some
discussion.
9. Approve minutes from November llth meeting
Robert Laemel gave an update from the Arts and Culture Board as a subcommittee
member for an art piece being located on the hike and bike trail. The piece that was
selected is Horatio II and the artist is Maria Ripperda who is currently participating in the
Art in the Park displays. This piece has been purchased by the Arts and Culture Board
and is located at the Playscape near the Recreation Center.
There is a correction to the November 11th meeting. Shane Morris attended the
November 11th meeting. Bill Mateja made a motion that the minutes be accepted as
corrected and the motion was seconded by Robert Laemel and it was approved by
unanimous vote.
10. Future agenda items
• July 2011 is Parks and Recreation month and would like to get resolution
from City Council
• Asking City Council to make resolution supporting parks and recreation
• Would like to get Banner to cross Austin Avenue the end of June to
indicate that July is National Parks and Rec month.
• Exceptional Georgetown Alliance — presentation
Buikema thanked Robert and Becky Laemel for hosting the holiday party. Robert Laemel
suggested having past board members attend the event as well.
11. Adjourn
Rob bert,Laemel -spade a motion to adjourn the meeting fhe meetin was adjourned.
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Kent Buikema, Chair Parks and Recreation Board
Shane Orris, Secretary Parks and Recreation Board