HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_06.14.2012Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, June 14, 2012
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , June 14, 2012.
Members Present:
Daniel Dance, Jean Houck, Katherine Kainer, Keith Fruge, Robert Johnson, Syed Warisi
Members Absent:
John Hesser - Chair
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Laurie Brewer, Jill Kellum, Anthony Mead
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Ca11 to Order
The meeting was called to order by Robert Johnson at 7:01 pm. Anthony Mead,
summer intern, was introduced and he gave a brief introduction of himself.
2. Roll Call
3. Update on San Gabriel River Trail Extension - Baker-Aicklen & Assoc.
Brian Binkowski and Tim Bargainer with Baker-Aicklen were present to give an update
on the San Gabriel River Trail Extension. The opinion of probable construction cost
report was given. Brian Binkowski reviewed the site plan section by section with the
board. The project starts at Blue Hole Park and goes to Highway 29. They are moving
into the design portion. This project will be out for bid in the fall. All the requirements
for the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant have been met. The construction will take
approximately 6 months once it starts.
4. Discussion and possible recommendation on proposed Parks Capital
Improvement Plan
The proposed Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan looks at projects that can
be completed during the 2012/2013 Fiscal Year. The funding source for the projects is
also identified. These projects were taken from a list of projects/improvements that staff
has been working on for the past year. After approval from the Parks and Recreation
Board, the recommendation will be presented at the General Government and Finance
Committee on June 27th and then to City Council on July 10th for their approval.
Motion was made by Daniel Dance, second by Syed Warisi to approve the proposed
Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan with the exception of the River
Ridge Pool Facility Renovation. Approved 6-0
5. Discussion and possible recommendation on proposed Parks and Recreation
fees for the 2012/2013 Fall/Winter brochure
The fees were presented for review and approval. They will go into effect when the
next registration session begins in August.
Motion was made by Jean Houck, second by Keith Fruge to approve the Parks and
Recreation fees for the 2012/2013 Fall/Winter brochure. Approved 6-0
6. Discussion and possible recommendation on the Parks and Recreation
Department mission statement
Robert Johnson suggested to take out "for" and insert "to enhance" in the mission
statement.
Motion was made by Jean Houck, second by Daniel Dance, to approve the Parks and
Recreation Department mission statement with proposed suggestions. Approved 6-0
Parks and Recreation Mission Statement:
"To provide diverse recreation opportunities through parks, facilities and programs
to enhance our community's quality of life."
7. Update from Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation (FGPR)
• Jean Houck reported that M y1 his the date for the world's largest swim lesson
and there were 500 sites worldwide that participated. This program is to
promote water safety and encourage swim lessons. There were 50 children that
participated in the program at the Recreation Center.
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• Georgetown Swims is at the start of their 2 year and they have granted 110
swim lessons for free which affected 69 individuals.
• A few members of FGPR will be taking a grant writing course from UT.
• Over 100 swimsuits have been collected in the FGPR swimsuit collection barrels
at the Recreation Center. The suits are cleaned and distributed to all the City
pools which are given to patrons who do not have swimsuits. Swimsuits are
required when using the City pools.
• The FGPR will have a finance committee meeting to develop a budget.
8. Approve minutes from the May 10, 2012 meeting
Motion was made by Keith Fruge, second by Syed Warisi, to approve the minutes
from the May 10, 2012 meeting. Approved 6-0
9. Future agenda items
10. Adjourn
Motion was made by Daniel Dance to adjourn the meeting.
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