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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 06/13/2012PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting June 13, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Carlos Haney Michael Morris Rita Padron Stacie Talbert Dorian Ramirez Tracey Weber Sylvia Samaniego Huxley Smith Rick Barrera Lisa Torres Jinsun Kim (left 5:45) Richard Avila(arr.5:40) Ron Woods Rene Gutierrez Richard Avila I. Call to Order Chair, Lisa Torres called the meeting to order at 5:11 pm. II. Roll Call of Members The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present. III. Adoption of Minutes Regular meeting of May 9, 2012 Rita Padron motioned to accept May 9, 2012 minutes. Ron Woods seconded. Minutes approved IV. Public Comment No Public Comment V. Presentation A. Corpus Christi Tennis Association — Terry Sweet, President PRAC received a Powerpoint presentation from CCTA which covered their Mission, Vision, History, Partners, Programs, Fundraising, Scholarships and Advocacy. The presentation also showed the committee the condition of HEB Tennis Center which stressed the need for facility improvements and upgrades. VI. Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action A. Bylaws, Rules & Regulations — Lisa Torres Lisa wanted everyone to know their roles B. July 11 Tour of Greenwood, Southside, Bill Witt, Cole and Bayfront Parks — Reschedule — Lisa Torres — Would like to postpone the tour due to conflicts and Master Plan returning to PRAC C. PSA — Carlos Haney Mr. Haney asked for thoughts on the Public Service Announcement script, shooting locations, content, etc. The Committee discussed ideas and opportunities for shooting and capturing footage. Carlos attempting to come up with a message for the PSA that the Committee wants to portray. He has asked to the Committee to email him with an idea of the scene they want to be in. PRAC Regular Meeting 06/13/12 1 VII. New Business for Discussion A. Bond 2008 Proposition 6 Update — Rita Padron Rita Padron asked how many of the projects will be complete before the push for Bond 2012 begins. Mr. Morris answered that 2 or 3 won't be complete but will be under construction. VIII. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action A. Appointments / Reappointments for members terms expiring in August 2012 1. a. Huxley Smith — eligible for reappointment — Mr. Smith accepted reappointment b. Ron Woods — eligible for reappointment — Mr. Woods accepted reappointment c. Dorian Ramirez — eligible for reappointment - Mrs. Ramirez accepted reappointment d. Rick Barrera — eligible for reappointment — Mr. Barrera declined reappointment e. Rene Gutierrez — reaching term limits — Mr. Gutierrez last official meeting with PRAC will be July 11, 2012. 2. Review Applications for new member appointments Lisa Torres asked that Committee member review the applications supplied in agenda packets. Parks and Recreation Staff suggested that members recruit for new applicants to apply with the City Secretary's office. Chair Lisa Torres, under the Special Project Task Force appoints Sylvia Samaniego, Dorian Ramirez, Huxley Smith and Carlos Haney to review the board applications. Carlos Haney motions to create the task force to expedite the application and vetting process for candidates. Sylvia Samaniego seconds the motion, Rene Gutierrez is opposed. Motion carries. Tracey Weber will submit any new applicants from the City Secretary's office to the Task Force by Friday, June 29, 2012. IX. Committee, Liaison /Staff Reports • Finance /Marketing Task Force — Rick Barrera, Athletics Task Force - Richard Avila, Rita Rene Gutierrez — PRAC facebook page has Padron, Ron Woods — plan to go on a tour to 1596 friends and 90 on Twitter. Other cities view facilities and see what needs work or is taken notice of what PRAC is doing on social needed at those facilities. Will come back with media. Reliable Ambulance has donated their a report. services for the Golden Millenium Event. Committee members need to prepare bios to send in for the El Tejanito PSA which will catapult the Committees exposure. • Program Development Task Force — HEB' check came in for the Golden Millenium Olympics PSA Task Force — Carlos Haney, Lisa Torres, Rene Gutierrez - No report • Volunteers Program Task Force — Rita Padron —. No report • Special ProiectTask Force — Lisa Torres — no report • Planning & Development Task Force — Dorian Ramirez, Carlos Haney, Rick Barrera, Rita Padron — Set Goals, handout provided listing issues and actions. Michael Morris asking that they review the Master Plan. • TAC /Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee — no report • Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee — Lisa Torres — no report PRAC Regular Meeting 06/13/12 2 Director/ Assistant Director - a. Dulak Ballfield Dedication Ceremony - The Dulaks have selected Monday, 6/25/12 at 6:30pm. The Family will have four signs, a plaque cast in bronze, flag, and friends from UT. The family will throw out the first pitch. Stacie Talbert asked that the Committee let her know if they will be attending. b. Cole Park Re- Opening Ceremony — Thursday June 28, 2012 in conjunction with Bay Jammin'. Bands begin playing at 7:30, Reopening and dedication at 8:15. c. TAAF Games of Texas Update and PRAC Volunteer Opportunities — Coordinators......, medals ordered, hotels beginning to fill up, there will be an opening ceremonies with parade to the barge dock. Stacie Talbert is asking for PRAC Volunteers for traffic direction and help. Tracey Weber will be sending an email reagarding. d. Parks Special Projects Report — written report provided by Joshua Wentworth. Report in packet. X. Identify items to be placed on next agenda Huxley Smith — Artesian Park — Plan to get ready for fall Master Plan IX. Adjournment As there was no further business, Rita Padron motions to adjourn the meeting, Sylvia Samaniego seconds. Chair Lisa Torres adjourns at 7:34pm Michael Morris, Director Parks & Recreation Department PRAC Regular Meeting 06/13/12 3