HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 09/19/2001 - Special (11101mss-
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Special Called Meeting
September 19, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall- Basement Training Room
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi,TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Gerardo Alvarez Rome Gregono Sandy Billish Robert Tamen Marco A.Cisneros
Robert Anderson Linda Lindsey Billy Olivarez David Ondrias
Anne Baker Vic Menard \nne Seddelmeyer
Bradley Clarke Marvin Spears
CALL TO ORDER: The September 19, 2001 Special Called Meeting of the Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Vic Menard at 5:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
Chair Menard introduced new Committee member Linda Lindsey.
Robert Anderson arrived at 5:10 p.m.
III. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
IV. BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS— None
B. NEW BUSINESS -
1. Discussion and Consideration of Re-Prioritization of Bond 2000 Youth
Outdoor Sports Facilities Projects Implementation
Mr. Cisneros updated the Committee on Bond 2000 improvements to youth
athletic fields throughout the community. He said that staff aimed at complex
size, prioritizing the largest groups first. He added that staff spoke with
league presidents to determine their priorities. He said that irrigation and
lighting were at the top of the lists.
Mr. Cisneros stated that the engineering firms working on the irrigation design
that assessed the fields determined that those fields which were 5 years of age
and younger met code specifications and were technologically up-to-date.
Mr. Cisneros stated that when the irrigation master designs were completed,
including cost factors and supporting construction necessary, Council charged
staffers to make it possible for small contractors to bid on the contracts. He
added that this led to two separate irrigation project contracts: the first
included H.P. Garcia and Price Parks; the second included South Guth, Bill
e7".„
r”
1:podirlannesmord\parkbord\minutes\091901 doo t �' .e .
rage I of4 LA„`I xt1
4
Witt and Waldron Parks. Additionally, H.P. Garcia and Price Parks were
grouped together because they called for the same type of installation
techniques and had the same sorts of challenges because they were
constructed on top of closed landfills.
Mr. Cisneros stated that Contract Two followed two weeks after Contract
One, to allow those firms which were not awarded Contract One to bid on
Contract Two.
Mr. Cisneros stated that Contract One provided for irrigation of two fields at
H.P. Garcia Park, and six fields at Price Park, with an alternate of a third field
at Garcia and a large field at Price.
Mr. Cisneros stated that Contract Two provided for irrigation at all existing
fields at South Guth Park, three football and four soccer fields at Bill Witt
Park, with an alternate of one new field at Waldron Park. He stated that the
soil at Waldron is the same as that on Padre Island, and that a game quality
field would have to be constructed by adding topsoil. He added that without
irrigation at Waldron, a practice field could not be constructed there in the
future.
Chair Menard asked Mr. Cisneros if the Bond Election specified which parks
would be improved. Mr. Cisneros answered affirmatively.
Ms. Lindsey asked Mr. Cisneros if the plans conformed to the league
presidents' requests. The league presidents present (see attached) answered
affirmatively, as did Mr. Cisneros.
Mr. Gregorio and Mr. Clarke asked about the Flour Bluff leagues, where they
played, etc. Mr. Cisneros answered that Flour Bluff leagues play at the U.S.
Navy fields in Flour Bluff.
Mr. Havel, Oso Pony Baseball President and Flour Bluff resident, stated that
there was really room at Waldron for only two small fields, and that they
would be better as practice fields. Mr. Cisneros confirmed that the size
limitation at Waldron Park led to the recommendation of two practice fields.
Several league presidents and Ms. Lindsey stated that the location and size of
the park would never allow for development of a game quality field.
Mr. Anderson stated that it was important to communicate with the Flour
Bluff community before the Committee made a recommendation.
Ms. Baker asked to see a copy of the proposal that went to the voters. Mr.
Cisneros showed it to her. They determined that Waldron Park was listed, but
that the improvements were not stated.
H:\prdiranner.word\parkboN\minutes\2001\080801
Page 2 oro
V
Chair Menard stated that it was important to keep faith with the voters, and
asked about improvements to Waldron Park that would be useful. Mr.
Cisneros answered that ground improvements and goals would be useful.
Chair Menard suggested a third contract, for improvements at Waldron Park.
Mr. Cisneros responded that Waldron would be costly to develop because of
its soil. but that improvements could be made using departmental labor.
Mr. Spears moved to accept the recommendations of staff, as presented. Mr.
Anderson seconded the motion.
Chair Menard stated that he could not support the motion. Mr. Gregorio
concurred. Ms. Baker stated that she wanted some statement of inclusion of
Waldron Park.
Chair Menard called for a vote on the motion. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Alvarez,
Mr. Spears and Ms. Lindsey voted for the motion. Chair Menard, Mr.
Gregorio. Mr. Clarke and Ms. Baker voted against the motion.
Mr. Anderson made the point of order that according to Roberts Rules of
Order. the Chair only voted to break a tie. Mr. Cisneros concurred. The
motion carried, 4-3. Chair Menard requested that the vote be referred to the
City Attorney for clarification.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Ms. Lindsey moved to adjourn the
September 19, 2001 Special Called Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee. Mr. Clarke seconded. The motion carried. Chair Menard adjourned the
meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Marco A. Cisneros, Director
P.S. Upon further review after the meeting, it was determined that Roberts Rules of Order are
used for most of the Committee meeting activities. However, the Committee Rules and
Regulations do allow for the Chair and Vice-Chair to vote on all matters. Therefore, the motion
did technically end in a 4-4 tie, and the Chair may call for further discussion. The Committee
will be polled for setting another meeting to discuss the issue again, next week.
H-rprdir\annesswordtparkbordamnu¢s 2001\080801
Page 3 of 4