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• PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2002, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall — Basement Training Room
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Gerardo Alvarez Doninda Garza Robert Anderson Daniel L.Whitworth
Anne Baker Rome Gregorio K Chute
Sandra Billish Billy Olivarez
Davie Cissna Patricia Pena
Bradley Clarke Maria Ramos
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair, Sandy Billish called the September 11, 2002 Regular Meeting
of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee at 5:00 p.m.
Sandy Billish introduced the new members, Dorrinda Garza and Davie Cissna.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum
was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2002. Clarification
of the wording for the Absence Policy was requested. The committee agreed to the following,
any member whose absences exceed 25% of the regularly scheduled meetings shall
automatically be deemed to have resigned from the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Ann Baker moved to accept the minutes as clarified. Gerardo Alvarez seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
(Patricia Pena arrived at 5:05 p.m.)
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
V. BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers
Dan Whitworth, Director of the Park and Recreation Department, accepted nominations
from the floor for Committee Chair. Ann Baker nominated Sandra Billish for Chair. Billy
Olivarez seconded. Sandra Billish accepted the nomination. The motion passed without
opposition.
Chair, Sandra Billish accepted nominations from the floor for committee Vice-Chair.
Bradley Clarke nominated Rome Gregorio for Vice-Chair. Sandra Billish seconded.
Rome Gregorio accepted the nomination.
Patricia Pena nominated Billy Olivarez for Vice-Chair. Billy Olivarez declined the
nomination.
Ann Baker nominated Bradley Clarke for Vice-Chair. Billy Olivarez seconded. Bradley
Clarke accepted the nomination.
By ballot, the committee elected Rome Gregorio for Vice-Chair.
(Maria Ramos arrived at 5:10 p.m.)
B. Old Business
Discussion/Action on renaming Cobo Park
Discussion was held regarding the process of renaming Cobo Park. The committee
accepted the legal notice as it appeared in the Caller Times Newspaper. Skip and Herta
Douden agreed to the use of their name for the park. Letters of support were received
from the Cobo Park Association signed by Tara Haney, Lowell and Wendy Schake, and
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Rick and Lezli Baugher. Additional association representatives spoke to the committee in
support of the renaming. They were John Franko, Jr., Rick Baugher and Ardean Heil.
Patricia Pena made the motion to rename Cobo Park to Douden Park. Marie Ramos
seconded. The motion passed without opposition.
C. New Business
1. Report on the Wastewater Line Extension at Bill Witt Park
Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering Services, gave a presentation and lead
discussion regarding the wastewater line extension project for Bill Witt Park. The
current plan allows for future expansion to that service area.
2. Discussion/Possible Action on Park Naming/Renaming Policy
Dan Whitworth led discussion regarding notification options that the Park and
Recreation Department could provide.
Ann Baker made a motion to amend the policy to specify the posting of a sign at
the park notifying citizens of the pending name change and giving a telephone
number for additional information. The posting will run during the legal notification
in the local newspaper. Bradley Clarke seconded. The motion passed.
3. Report on Attendance Policy
Dan Whitworth read clarification from the City Secretary's office stating the
committee's attendance term is from the first meeting in September through the
last meeting in August each year.
Additionally, the committee may send a statement to the City Secretary regarding
a member's reappointment.
VI. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
1. Greens Committee
Billy Olivarez said the Greens Committee did not have a quorum at their August
meeting.
There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Greens Committee on Thursday,
September 12, 2002 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Basement Training Room of
City Hall. Special notice has been sent to committee members, interested parties
and the news media. NGF Consultant, Forest Richardson will receive concerns
about the golf courses and discuss plans for improvements.
Bradley Clarke suggested a brief survey be given to the playing golfers to prioritize
suggested improvements.
Dan Whitworth agreed to meet with Bradley Clarke and Rome Gregorio to discuss
a Friends of Golf program.
2. Friends of the Parks
cS ncL -DarrWhitwerth reported Friends of the Parks met last Wednesday. September 4,
-J..Pl,2..16 2002. They have scheduled a Strategic Planning meeting for Wednesday,
October 10, 2002 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sixth Floor Conference Room of
City Hall. Vic Menard will lead the meeting.
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Dan Whitworth announced the Sesquicentennial Celebration and the 911 Remembrance were
very successful. He thanked all who worked on and participated in these events.
Members are requested to provide their email addresses for ease of communications.
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Billy Olivarez stated the practice sand trap at the Gabe Lozano driving range needs to be
cleaned. He also requests a chipping green be installed behind the barn.
Discussion was held regarding a goal setting workshop and the relationship of this committee
regarding the needs of the Park and Recreation Department and needs of the community.
VIII. Request for Information,Agenda Items
Dan Whitworth will bring to the next meeting the following information:
1. An overview of the Organizational Chart of the Park and Recreation Department
showing the Committees and Commissions that we are currently serving.
2. Review of the current budget
3. Operations analysis of the Park Division
IX. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Maria Ramos made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 7:05 p.m. Patricia Pena seconded. The motion passed.
Daniel L. Whitworth, Director
Park and Recreation