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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_11.08.2018Minutes of the Meeting ofthe Parks and Recreation Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas November 8, 2018 Regular Session (This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.) A Call to Order - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair The meeting was called to order by Jim Hougnon at 6:00 pm. B Roll Call - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Jim Hougnon, Scott Macmurdo, Katherine Kainer, Michael Simpson, Larry Garnbone, Wayne Beyer, Dartelle Houck Kimberly Garrett introduced Robert Staton, Recreation •- Robert Staton started in August of 1997 with the City of Georgetown. He stated he attended Baylor University and received a Bachelor of Education with an emphasis on outdoor recreation and stated he has been fortunate to use that in a lot of things he does. He has had several different positions and I 6L%n s�%ecialist. He stated that he and his su3ervisor started the teen adventure r,r► with backpacking and rock climbing. He then moved to the tennis center when the city purchased it and was the tennis center supervisor. Then athletics started growing and he moved to the athletic coordinator position and doing senior adult day trips once a month, This program is call KYDSS; Keeping Young Doing Senior Stuff. At the time we had the smaller recreation center and didn't have room for senior specific classes and programs, so it started with these trips. Robert Staton then took on the Senior Adult Program when the teen/senior center opened. Robert Staton reviewed the senior adult programs and explained the Silver Sneakers program. It was asked how the programs are filling up and if additional classes need to be added. Robert Staton said currently that is not needed but as Georgetown grows it is something we need to look at. He stated the trips are working well. They are full with not too many on the waitlist. D Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Boardmember Danelle Houck stated they had the Daddy Daughter Dance on October 27 which was successful. They sold 91 pre -sale tickets and 140 tickets at the door; which translates to almost $3,000 at the door, E Project Updates and Staff Report - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Eric Nuner stated at Garey Park they are continuing to work on the punch list items. The Master Naturalists are working on the bird blind; the weather has pushed them back on that. The San Gabriel Park Phase 2 is moving along and the paving is done. The columbarium is progressing; the paving, seat wall, and concrete is done, They have clean up left to do. There will be some landscaping done. It was asked when the niches will be for sale. Kimberly Garrett stated the cemetery ordinance is being updated and staff is waiting for the legal department on the updates. The fee schedule was approved by City Council. F Update after City Council's approval of the Ist Reading of Chapter 12.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, entitled Parks and Recreational Facilities. - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Eric Nuner stated this was presented to City Council on October 23rd. This Was presented to council to have the flexibility to set hours. There will be no changes from the first reading to the second reading. City Council approved the first reading. G Discussion on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board holiday event. - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett stated the board's planned meeting will be 12/13/18 at 5:30 pin at BB's. Jill Kellum will send out an invitation to the board and the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Legislative Regular Agenda H Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of a change order with Ritter-Botkin Prime Construction Company Inc. of Pflugerville, Texas for additional improvement at San Gabriel Park and VFW Park. - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Eric Nuner stated the change order is for site furnishings, which the installation was included in the general contract, and the VFW parking lot, which will be funded with the 2019 CIP. The budget was $175,000 and the amount is $152,000. The demo of the rodeo arena is also included in this change order. Primarily what this will be is concrete and building removal. The sheriff posse will be taking the lighting, metal and dirt out of out the infield. The total of the change order is $438,630.00 and will be taken to council on December 1111,. Motion made by Michael Simpson second by Wayne Beyer to recommend approval of a :2t -g� onstruction Comyan4i Inc. of Pflugerville, Texas for additional improvement at San Gabriel Park and VFW Park. I Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of a Master Services Agreement for landscape architectural professional services with Covey Landscape Architect, Inc. of Georgetown, Texas - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Eric Nuner gave a brief history of the Master Service Agreement. These are for professional services and are not based on price. The vendor develops a scope and the price can be negotiated. The city recently renewed with Halff Associates. He stated Covey Landscape Architect, Inc. is local 'and are a sub with the columbarium, they have worked on the Village PID master plan, on Grace Heritage Church plaza design and the Rivery Blvd extension. There is not a current project to be done. Kimberly Garrett stated the more variety of firms helps work with different projects and the size of projects. Kimberly Garrett stated even though they are on the list that doesn't guarantee work. This will go to council the week after Thanksgiving. Motion made by Scott Macmurdo second by Larry Gambone to recommend approval of -a Master Services Agreement for landscape architectural professional services with Covey Landscape Architect, Inc. of Georgetown, Texas J Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the October 11, 2018 meeting - Jill Kellum, Administrative Supervisor Motion made by Danelle Houck second by Katherine Kainer to approve the minutes from the October 11, 2018 meeting. Adjournment Adjourn - Jim Houghon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair ''~ r 44 *. x Katherine ier, Secretary Jill ell'UnI, Board Liaison