HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_01.11.1996CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
January 11, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Mr. Roger Pena
Dr. Nick Sikes
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Mark Moore
Ms. Debbie M`Garry
Mr. Tom Swift
Ms. Ronda Seagraves, Vice Chair
Mr. Harold McDonald
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant
Sarah O'Brien
I. APPROVE MINUTES
The minutes from the November 9, 1995 meeting will be approved at the February 15,
1996, meeting because there was not a quorum present at the January meeting.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. REATA TRAILS SUBDIVISION, UNIT IV
Reata Trails Subdivision IV is proposing to give Parks and Recreation 5.78 acres to the
east of Northwest Boulevard for parkland and a drainage easement. The land is in a flood
plain but is not close to the San Gabriel River. This is more land than they are required
to give the city.
The City is also looking at buying a piece of property close to the proposed parkland
dedication. The property is approximately 10 acres and is in a good location for a park.
Kathryn expressed concern if the City could justify buying land in the same location that
we are receiving parkland dedication. Randy said we need more parks on the west side
of 11135 and that both pieces of property are ideal. This would give the City two nice
parks on the west side of 111 35.
The board's consensus is to accept the parkland dedication and to make the property
purchase for future park land. The City plans to buy the land in the near future.
IV. RIVER OAKS 111 35 BUSINESS PARK
The River Oaks 11135 Business Park is proposing to give the City parkland along the III
35 corridor even though it is not required. In return for the dedication they can have more
impervious cover. Instead of being allowed 70% impervious cover, they will be allowed
90% impervious cover. The business park must adhere to the landscaping provisions in
the subdivision regulations. The board is concerned with the 90% impervious cover, but
the City would be getting land along the 11135 corridor. The consensus is to accept the
parkland dedication knowing that there are concerns about the 90% impervious cover and
the landscaping regulations.
V. FINAL DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF QUESTIONNAIRE
In December, members received a final copy of the survey and they were requested to
submit any changes they wanted. The survey is scheduled to be mailed out the first part
of February. Kathryn has composed some talking points about the '/z cent sales tax issue
so that the board can be advocates on the subject. A positive response to the questionnaire
is desired. In the past, people who have a negative opinion have been most likely return
surveys, so the board was advised not to become discouraged.
After much discussion on whether or not to include the statement about how much each
families' share of tax would be, it was decided to omit the statement because it is difficult
to compute the figure.
VI. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Randy Morrow informed board members that there would be an appreciation dinner on
March 7, 1996 for outgoing board members. He also gave a report on the status of the
Hike/Bike trail bidding. He said that bids would be open on January 24, 1996, at 2 p.m.
in the conference room. The City also received another SBA Tree Grant for $15,000.
The Parks and Recreation Department will plant over 750 trees this year. To date the City
has planted 600 trees.
Joyce Gadison invited everyone to be a part of the Martin Luther King March at the
courthouse square on Monday, January 15, 1996, at noon. Robena Jackson will be the
quest speaker.
Kathryn told everyone to be thinking about the roles of the officers. She suggested that
the Vice President have a specific role of keeping the board up to date on information
regarding parkland dedication, parks and money in each zone.
VH. ADJOURN
Not a quorum