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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_02.13.2025Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, February 13, 2025 soil 6 1 a . !P 0 City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Rell Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Present were: Peter Bahrs, Brazos Fielder, Keith Fruge, Corey W Abbate, Brandon Harper, on Shareef 1. Regular Session I.A Call to Order Call to Order -- Brazos Fielder, Par s an Recreation A visory Boar Chair �:WWITM&t+RVV&rCa� d47NM1ri-dr-dt4:W',1v', Advisory Board Chair. 1.15 Roll Call Roll Call -- Brazos Fielder, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Roll was called by Brazos Fielder, Parks Advisory Board Chair. 1.0 Parks and Recreation Staff Introduction Parks and Recreation Staff Introduction -- Gus Huerta, Parks Maintenance Forman Gus Huerta, Parks and Recreation Forman, introduced himself to the Parks Advisory Board. Gus has been with the Parks and Recreation Department for 10 years in December of 2025. He was promoted to a Parks Forman two years ago. Gus oversees playscape maintenance and park maintenance. Parks Maintenance includes, water leaks, restroom amenities, water fountains, trash, fixing or replacing equipment and much more. He worked under Chet Mikulencak for several years and feels he has ha�� a,great teacher to lead the way. He has a heavy background in construction and is still working on getting familiar with the office portion of his position. Gus was born and raised in Georgetown and graduated for Georgetown High school. I.D Approve Meeting Minutes Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from theJanuary 09, 2025, Parks and Recreation Advisory or meeting -- Amy Castillo, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Moved by Keith Fruge; seconded by Damon Shareef to Approve meeting minutes from January 09, 2025, Parks Advisory Board Meeting. . Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Peter Bahrs, Brazos Fielder, Keith Fruge, Corey W Abbate, Brandon Harper, Damon Shareef 1.E Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Update Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Update -- Peter Bahrs, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member Liaison Peter Bahrs, Advisory Board Member Liaison and Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director gave a Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation update. The Friends met on Monday March 1 Oth. During their meeting they voted to go ahead with the purchase of a mobile LCD Screen for the Parks and Recreation Department. This movie screen will be used primarily for Community Events such as the Movies in the Park Summer Series. The Parks Department is also working with fleet to purchase a Rec on the Go van which the Friends will be funding. Jolene Melancon a former Park Advisory Board member is now a member of the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Jolene is well versed in marketing and is helping the Friends with their website, digital media and Google workspace. I.F Capital Improvement Project Updates Capital Improvement Project Updates -- Eric Nuner, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Capital Improvement Project updates can be found at https://georgetowntx.cleargov.com/projects. I.G San Gabriel Park Phase IV Master Plan Update - Uric pdate on the San Gabriel Park Phase IV Master Plan - E I Nuner, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Eric Nuner, Georgetown Parks and Recreation assistant Director gave a brief Update regarding the San Gabriel Park Phase IV Master Plan. Three of the original conceptual San Gabriel Park Phase IV Master Plans and a more refined plan were presented at th City Council Workshop on 01 /28/2025. Parkhill did a great job on the presentation and the Council members showed a lot of interest, asking questions and giving suggestion The plan shows an increase of 2 baseball fields, additional soccer fields, additional parking and additional trail. The Parks Department reached out to GYBA, and they hav indicated the plans for the baseball fields are good for their organizations use of the field. The soccer fields can be lined to accommodate different users, will be fenced in and will be located closer to the Recreation Center. There will be no changes to the scout building, the Community Center and the Disc Golf Course, We do not currently have a funding source for this project. These plans will give the City Council and us an idea of what is possible for the space we have and a give us a cost estimate to complet the work. This information will be used at later date when there is another bond election. 1.H Blue Hole Park Master Plan Update Update on the Blue Hole Park Master Plan -- Kimberly Garrett, Par s an Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director gave an update on the Blue Hole Master Plan. This Master plan concepts are the framework to programming, facilities, and what features will look like. There is no funding for this project yet, but the Blue Hole Park has become a part of the Downtown Master Plan and has become a higher priority. There are currently two master plan concepts, and we are working on collecting public input on these designs. There will be a public input at the City of the State on March 27, 2025, as well as on online survey. We will also have a public input at the Poppy Festival, April 25-27, 2025. These concepts will show us the possibilities within the space and give us cost estimates. The concepts show program possibilities such as open space, playground, water access, and exercise. It also shows terrace options, preservation of natural landscape, birding options, additional and new parking areas, a more distinct trail head to the Pickett trail, sidewalks, a new restroom and park pavilions. A refined concept will be created with the public information that is received and then will be presented at a City Council workshop in June 2025. Public Wishing to Address the Board Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the table at the entrance to the meeting room. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the Board Liaison prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also submit a form and be present at the meeting. A request must be received by the Advisory Board or Commission Liaisor prior to the day the agenda for this meeting is posted. Each speaker will be given three minutes to address the Board or Commission members, No action can be taken. Adjournment Moved by Peter Bahrs; seconded by Brandon Harper to Adjourn meeting at 7:21 pm. Motion Adjourn: 6 - 0 Voting For: Peter Bahrs, Brazos Fielder, Keith Fruge, Corey W Abbate, Brandon Harper, Damon Shareef Voting Against: None These minutes were approved at the meeting of 2_y Chair