HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_05.10.2012Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , May 10, 2012.
Members Present:
Jean Houck, John Hesser - Chair, Katherine Kainer, Keith Fruge, Robert Johnson, Syed Warisi
Members Absent:
Daniel Dance
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum, Evelyn McLean
Guests: Boy Scouts of America Troop 460 —Attended meeting for citizenship requirement for their merit
badge.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Ca11 to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll Ca11 John Hesser, Syed Warisi, Jean Houck, Robert Johnson, Keith Fruge,
Katherine Kainer,
Daniel Dance — absent
Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum, Evelyn McLean
3. Discussion with Georgetown Police Department on issues at Blue Hole Park
Kimberly Garrett introduced Evelyn McLean, Captain for the Georgetown Police
Department. Evelyn McLean presented a report to the board that indicated what
calls of service have been made at Blue Hole Park. Most calls are for cliff jumping or
someone being on the property itself. She explained that under city ordinance cliff
jumping is not allowed and you can not be in that area at all. Evelyn McLean stated
some of the other calls for service were for suspicious persons or vehicle, one
burglary in 2012, a parking violation, ordinance violations, harassment and one
narcotic call that ended with no report taken. Evelyn McLean explained that access
by police vehicle is difficult due to no through street and having to unlock the gate.
There are motorcycles that do patrol this area. The police department is getting a
park plan together that will involve some undercover observation on the cliff side
and having some officers on the side where the park benches are located, which will
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start May 28 and go through September 3 . Evelyn McLean stated that typically
right before school is out is when there are increased problems at Blue Hole Park.
Kimberly Garrett stated there is new technology in the use of cameras and that could
be a possibility and it would have to be asked for in the budget.
4. Consideration and possible recommendation to award the San Gabriel Park
parking lot expansion project to JLM Construction
Kimberly Garrett stated this project is being facilitated by the Facilities Department.
The parking lot is to be constructed where the old San Gabriel Swimming Pool was
located. Construction funds will be paid out of San Gabriel Park Improvement bond
funds. Kimberly Garrett showed a conceptual drawing of the parking lot. The
utility department will be working on the underground utilities. This project will go
to city council the end of May and estimated start date is June.
Motion made by Jean Houck, second by Keith Fruge to recommend awarding the
San Gabriel Park parking lot expansion project to JLM Construction in the
amount of $215,472.15. Approved 6 - 0
5. Consideration and possible recommendation to award a construction contract
to Fazzone Construction Co. of Cedar Park for the construction of the Park
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Trail project from 17 to University Avenue
Kimberly Garrett explained this project is being done in conjunction with the
Transportation Department on the trail being constructed along Scenic Drive from
University Avenue to Carver Elementary. Construction funds to be paid out of Hike
and Bike Trail bond funds. She stated this project should be done by November.
Motion made by Fruge Keith, second by Jean Houck to recommend awarding a
construction contract to Fazzone Construction Co. of Cedar Park for the
construction of the Park Trail project from 17th to University. Avenue Approved 6
-0
6. Discussion and possible action on setting park area fee rental rates
There was some discussion on the fees. Kimberly Garrett stated we want to
maintain a 50 — 60% cost recovery.
Motion made by Keith Fruge, second by Jean Houck to approve the park area fee
rental rates as proposed and rates to go into effect July 1, 2012. Robert Johnson
opposed. Approved 5 -1
7. Discussion and possible action on Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Kimberly Garrett - pulled from agenda
8. Discussion and possible recommendation on the Parks and Recreation
Department mission statement
The board and staff discussed possible recommendations for the Parks and
Recreation Department mission statement. This statement was developed:
"To provide diverse recreation opportunities through parks, facilities and programs
for our community's quality of life."
This item will be brought back at the next meeting. The board is encouraged to
tweak this statement.
9. Director's Report
Park Tour Update
• The Parks and Recreation Board toured the Georgetown Parks on
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Wednesday, April 25 . The tour went well, in 3 hours we drove
approximately 55 miles and saw almost all the City parks.
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at Lake Georgetown
• At the last meeting it was suggested that the Lake Manager meet
with the board to discuss the parks and lake operations. At the
current time there is no acting Lake Manager, but should be one by
June 1St. At that time they will be contacted for a joint meeting.
Council Workshop Update
• Staff presented the proposed Fee and Rate Policy to City Council at a
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Workshop on April 24 . The workshop went well and council
considered the board's suggestions and was agreeable to the
changes. Council would still like staff to explore the costs associated
with the bank draft and see if a discount could be offered. Board
members in attendance were John Hesser and Syed Warisi.
San Gabriel River Trail Extension Update.
• Staff along with the architect, Baker Aicklen, walked the proposed
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trail route on Thursday, April 26 so survey and environmental work
could begin. Attached is the proposed trail alignment.
10. Update from Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation (FGPR)
• Jean Houck stated today Georgetown Swims ended a session and the
participating children are very appreciative.
• The San Gabriel Women's Club gave a $1,000.00 donation.
• The FGPR will be trying the first experimental Georgetown Swims
with middle school males which will be taking place a River Ridge in
late July. They are also continuing the Georgetown Swims program in
June and July at the Recreation Center with the 6-11 year olds.
• The FGPR have received another $650.00 from the Bailey Hudson
memorial. At the request of her mom, the FGPR is underwriting a
$295.00 water safety instructor since he was involved with Bailey when
she took water aerobics.
• They are starting the process for applying for second lift.
• Bob Laemel sent out 21 letters to former parks board to become a
friend of the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation and he got
zero response.
11. Approve minutes from the April 12, 2012 meeting
Motion made by Jean Houck, second by Robert Johnson to approve the April 12,
2012 meeting. Approved 6-0
12. Future agenda items
• Discussion and possible recommendation on the Parks and Recreation
Department mission statement
• Discussion and possible action on Parks Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP)
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13. Adjourn
Motion made by Syed Warisi to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
8:4 jjpm.
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Hesser, Chair45arks & Recreation Board Syed Wartsi, Secretary Parks/Recreation Board
Jill I7e11um, Staff Liaison