HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.12.2012Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, July 12, 2012
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , July 12, 2012.
Members Present:
Daniel Dance, Jean Houck, John Hesser - Chair, Katherine Kainer, Robert Johnson, Syed Warisi
Members Absent:
Keith Fruge
Staff Present:
Laurie Brewer, Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Ca11 to Order
The meeting was called to order by John Hesser at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration and possible direction to staff regarding improvements to Rivery Park
Laurie Brewer introduced Jeff Novak, Jim Cramer and Marlene McMichael. They
presented plans for the convention center development and explained how the Rivery
TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) works. The parks and recreation board
looked at various options of public improvements that can be built in Rivery Park.
Jeff Novak presented information on the project and a timeline for progress of the
project. Jeff Novak presented information about a wet pond on the property and
requests permission from the board for the location of the wet pond. The suggested
location of the wet pond would be in the area of the disc golf course and is proposed to
be developed with a water feature. The pond would be 115' X 115' and 5' at its deepest
point. Jeff Novak will stake the wet pond proposed location and there will be a meeting
on Monday, June 16th at 11:00 am with Kimberly Garrett and Laurie Brewer at the
location. Additionally, there was some discussion about a splash pad, improvements to
the disc golf area and additional parking to the Rivery Park. Funding for the projects
will come from the Rivery Park TIRZ. Jeff Novak stated they are considering
implementing an amphitheater at their site that would have public access. John Hesser
opened the floor for discussion. Laurie Brewer explained the TIRZ and other processes
that go into this development such as TPWD grant and TCEQ requirements.
Motion was made by Daniel Dance, second by Robert Johnson for the Parks and
Recreation Board to communicate to the Novak Brothers interest in their proposal for
locating a water quality retention feature in the vicinity of Rivery Park and that they
continue the discussion with the following items to discuss:
1) Present a full rendering of the site, which would include the access points to
the park.
2) Continued discussion on parking.
3) Discussion on the size of the pond, water rolloff impact during storm events,
contingencies and backup plans for drainage.
4) Discussion of location of proposed splash pad and a firm date of installation.
5) Costs that will be presented as the project plan for the TIRZ.
6) Discussion on rainwater harvesting at the development to limit the size of the
pond.
7) Discussion on the possibility to utilize this pond to eliminate the water
detention pond serving the road.
Approved 6-0
4. Consideration and possible action to approve the declaration of the San Gabriel
football field lighting as surplus and to be disposed of using online auctioneering
services of Gaston and Sheehan Auctioneers, Inc. of Pflugerville, Texas.
Eric Nuner explained that staff recommends removal of the four existing football field
light poles at the San Gabriel Football field (previously Birckelbach Stadium) at 107
Stadium Drive. Removal of previous items consisted of bleachers and most of the
buildings on site. Two of the four poles are currently inoperable due to existing
damage to underground wiring. Staff does not allow for the operation of the operable
lights due to an unsafe electrical panel. The estimate to repair the lighting is in access of
$30,000. Reuse or repair of the lighting does not fit in the future potential land use of
this site as recommended by the 2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Additionally,
this lighting is in excess of twenty-five years old and no longer an efficient or cost
effective option to utilize at other City facilities.
Gaston & Sheehan will retain 7.5 percent of the proceeds from this auction. Staff
anticipates the income from this auction to be approximately $2,000.00. Revenue
received from the sale of the lights will be used for disassembly of the lighting for the
approved bidder.
Motion was made by Robert Johnson, second by Syed Warisi to approve the
declaration of the San Gabriel football field lighting as surplus and to be disposed of
using online auctioneering services of Gaston and Sheehan Auctioneers, Inc. of
Pflugerville, Texas as long as we can meet the disposal costs. Approved 6-0
5. Update from Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation (FGPR)
The FGPR did not hold a regular meeting but a subcommittee meeting was held to
discuss the budget. They are searching for a volunteer, with a background in
accounting, to make the budget more professional to help with grant writing. They are
also looking for a volunteer, with a background in marketing, to help with fundraising
and membership recruitment. A request from the Lola Wright Foundation will be
submitted July 13th for funding a second portable pool lift. The pilot program, with the
teenagers from the Boys and Girls Club to participate in swim lessons, started on
Monday. The second summer session of Georgetown Swims started and there are 12
kids participating. Quarterly reports have been submitted as necessary to apply for a
grant with the USA Swimming's Make a Splash Foundation requesting $3,000.00 to help
fund the swimming program. The FGPR, has recognized in the community, more need
for assistance than they can fund and therefore do not advertise the Friends of
Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Most requests are for memberships at the
Recreation Center. The FGPR request the recipient to pay up to 25% of the cost. A
membership is limited to a quarterly membership only and it is tracked for the usage to
ensure the membership is being used. The world's largest swimming lesson did set a
world record. The count is up to 23,000 participants and they are still counting. It will
go to Guinness to count and then they can say it is a Guinness World Record for the
world's largest swimming lesson.
6. Approve minutes from the June 14, 2012 meeting
Motion was made by Syed Warisi, second by Robert Johnson to approve the minutes
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from the June 14, 2012 meeting with correction to Item #7 stating June 14 was the
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date, not May 10 , of the world's largest swimming lesson. Approved 6-0
7. Future agenda items
8. Adjourn
Syed Warisi made motion to adjourn the meeting. The m etin; . journed at 9:10
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John sser, Ch Parks/Recreation Board Syed risi, Secretary Parks Recreation Board
Jill E 11um, Staff Liaison