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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COI4MITTEE
Regular Meeting
May 9, 2001,5:00 p.m.
City Hall - Basement Training Room
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Gerardo Alvarez Vic Menard Joe Ochoa Marvin Spears David Ondnas
Anne Baker Mae Milligan .As'aevt Chns Serener
Sandra Billish Billy Oltvarez Kay Chute
John Dunn Robert Tamez Adna Schreiber-Garza
Rome Gregono Bruce Haddad
I. CALL TO ORDER: The May 9, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Vic Menard at 5:07 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 11,2001:
Ms. Billish moved to adopt as written the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11,
2001. Mr. Olivarez seconded the motion. The motion carried.
IV. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS: None.
V. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
VI. BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Update on FY2001-2002 Community Development Block Grant
Proposal
Mr. Ondrias discussed the C.D.B.G. Public Meeting of May 8th,which he
attended.
Rome Gregorio arrived at 5:12 p.m.
Robert Tamez arrived at 5:15 p.m.
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation on Golf Rounds Report FY2000-2001
Mr. Ondrias introduced Adria Schreiber-Garza, the new Management
Assistant II for the Golf division, who reported on Golf Rounds for
FY2000-2001.
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Marvin Spears arrived at 5:25 p.m.
Mr. Ondrias stated that at this time the staff could not reduce the cost of a
round of golf at the courses, but could improve customer service so the
round played"would be the best one in Corpus Christi."
Mr. Ondrias introduced Bruce Haddad, Golf Pro, and the members of the
Greens Committee who were present, J.V. Arredando, Ruby Fontana, Sue
Bradshaw, Billie Graham, Bobby Scott and Tom Rowe.
2. Presentation on Golf Course Fees Survey
Ms. Schreiber-Garza discussed San Antonio fees.
3. Consideration of Golf Fees Schedule FY2001-2002
Mr. Ondrias, Ms. Schreiber-Garza and Mr. Semtner presented the
proposed fee schedule, including a$1 increase for 9-holes, a$2 increase
for 18-holes and a$1 increase for non-residents. The Advisory
Committee discussed the pros and cons of this proposal.
Ms. Billish moved that the Advisory Committee support the fee schedule
recommended by Staff, including the $1 increase for non-residents. Mr.
Dunn seconded. Mr. Alvarez and Mr. Olivarez opposed. The motion
carried.
4. Consideration of Golf Fees Surcharge Use of FY2001-2002
Greens Committee members presented information on much-needed
capital improvements.
The Advisory Committee discussed needed improvements and the golf
surcharge.
Anne Baker left at 7:10 p.m.
Mae Milligan left at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Spears moved that the Advisory Committee recommend using the
current balance in the surcharge account to improve existing golf courses
and to continue to direct future surcharge fees into the account. Mr.
Alvarez seconded the motion.
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Mr. Ondrias stated the clarification that the staff will work with the Greens
Committee to create a prioritized list of improvements, including
corresponding costs.
The motion carried.
5. Discussion of Park and Recreation Facilities Tour
Chair Menard stated that there were a variety of locations and activities
available. The Committee decided that Thursday afternoon would be a
good time for a tour, but an exact date was not set.
VII. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Ondrias reported on Park Operations, CDBG and the Marina.
VII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/AGENDA ITEMS:
The Advisory Committee made the following information requests:
1. A breakdown of monies going to the City from the golf revenues.
2. A status report on capital improvements for parks
3. A status report on the 1986 Bond Projects
4. Information on the next bond election and golf courses
Mr. Olivarez discussed the Juniors/Youth program.
X. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Mr. Dunn moved to adjourn the
May 9, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr.
Spears seconded. The motion carried. Chair Menard adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
1111 41I 9 dol./
David Ondrias
Assistant Director of Operations
Park and Recreation Department
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