HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_01.10.2013Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 10, 2013.
Members Present:
Daniel Dance, Jean Houck, John Hesser - Chair, Katherine Kainer, Robert Johnson, Syed Warisi
Members Absent:
Keith Fruge
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Laurie Brewer, Jill Kellum
Minutes r
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by John Hesser.
2. Roll Ca11
Jean Houck, Katherine Kainer, Daniel Dance, Robert Johnson, Syed Warisi, John Hesser
Motion made by Robert Johnson, second by Jean Houck to adjourn meeting and go
into executive session. Approved 6-0
Meeting convened into executive session.
3. Executive Session
Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 551.072 - Real Property
Update and discussion concerning the West Side Park.
Kimberly Garrett gave an update on the West Side Park.
Motion made by Jean Houck, second by Syed Warisi to adjourn the meeting.
Approved 6-0
4. Discussion and possible direction to staff on future outdoor pool operations
There was lengthy discussion about River Ridge pool. Kimberly Garrett presented a
report showing all expenses for operation of River Ridge Pool. The board discussed
preparing and overall pool strategy to address concerns about future maintenance cost,
ADA issues and possible involvement of the River Ridge HOA. There was discussion
to form a subcommittee to help with planning an overall pool strategy.
5. Discussion and possible direction to staff on future trail improvements
Kimberly Garrett stated this item was brought up by Keith Fruge and he was unable to
attend this meeting. There was discussion about connectivity with the Village and
McCoy schools, connectivity with the Serenada neighborhood to the Village
neighborhood and additional discussion about the differences and similarities between
sidewalks, connectors and trails.
6. Update on 2012/2013 Capital Improvement Projects
Kimberly Garrett presented a report on the progress on the 2012/2013 Capital
Improvement Projects.
7. Update on the Landscape Architect Master Service Agreement Process
Eric Nuner stated requests for qualification for the Landscape Architect closed on
January 7, 2013 and there were 16 firms that submitted. Katherine Kainer and Keith
Fruge were approved to be on the review committee to select and prequalify the firms.
They will pick firms by the first of February.
8. Update on Recreation Center Membership sales and renewals
Kimberly Garrett updated the board on the Recreation Center Membership sales and
renewal. Based on the new Fee and Rate Policy established by City Council in 2012, the
memberships to the Recreation Center were adjusted. Rates were scheduled to increase
as of January 1, 2013. On November 1st, the Recreation Center published the new rates
that would be effective January 1, 2013, but offered current members the option to
renew their membership up to one year in advance before the new year. This report
shows the memberships purchased in comparison for the last three years in November
and December.
Membership Sales:
2010 2011 2012
November 977 823 706
December 823 1181 1038
9. Update on Cemetery Project
John Hesser stated this item will be put on next meeting agenda with an update.
10. Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
• Jean Houck stated Bob and Becky Laemel attended the Georgetown Sertoma
Club meeting. The Sertoma Club was very receptive to the Friends.
• FGPR is in a strategic planning mode that Bob Mathis is heading up.
• They are continuing to pursue a pool lift and grant.
• Georgetown Swim starts next week and they have the list from the Boys and
Girls Club. They are applying for a grant through USA Swim for $5,000.00.
• They have had an increase in applications for assistance
• Trim Down Challenge is off to a great start.
• FGPR will assist with the playscape project and the funds will go through the
FGPR.
• In February, there will be an open position for a Parks and Recreation board
member to be a liaison for the FGPR.
11. Approve minutes from the November 8, 2012 meeting
Motion made by Jean Houck, second the Robert Johnson to approve the November 8,
2012 minutes. Approved 6 — 0
12. Adjourn
Motion made by Jean Houck to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
8:44pm.
rA-72/1) -
John Hegser, Chair P ks & Recreation Board Syed W isi, Secretary Parks/Recreaton
Board
Kellum, Staff Liaison