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February 12, 2003, 5:00 p.m.
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Members Present Members Absent Staff *sent V
Anne Baker Billy Olivarez Gerardo Alvarez Daniel L. #
Sandra Billish Patricia Pena Bradley Clarke K Chute
Davie Cissna Maria Ramos
Dorrinda Garza Tommy Watson
Rome Gregorio
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chair, Rome Gregorio called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was
present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
Regular meeting of January 8, 2003. Maria Ramos moved to accept the minutes as submitted.
Tommy Watson seconded. The motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None
(Sandra Billish arrived at 5:12 p.m.)
)1.1. BUSINESS:
A. New Business—
1. Presentation by Robert Keoster and action on naming the HEB Tennis Pavilion
Robert Koester of the Corpus Christi Tennis Association described the history and funding
process for the new HEB Tennis Pavilion. From its conception, this project was know as the
Mildred and Lloyd Sessions pavilion. Discussion was held regarding the Sessions, Butts and
other funding contributors and their relationships with each other. Tommy Watson made a
motion to support the naming of the HEB Tennis Pavilion as the Mildred and Lloyd Sessions
Tennis Pavilion and for Staff to recommend to the City Council that the sixty-day waiting period
be waived. Dorrinda Garza seconded. The motion passed. The Committee thanked Mr.
Keoster for his efforts.
Additional discussion was held regarding the continued requests for the waiting period to be
waived on such projects. Dan Whitworth, Director of Park and Recreation, was requested to
remind staff to council project managers of the need for information to come to the Committee in
a more timely manner.
2. Presentation by Linda Hodge and Kristin Connor of the Latchkey Program.
The Committee received a PowerPoint presentation about the self-funded, recreational, after
school program for elementary students in the Corpus Christi, West Oso and Flour Bluff School
Districts. This program started in 1985 at six schools with a twelve hundred dollar budget.
Currently it has expanded to 175 trained and qualified employees at 33 sites with a budget of
1.6 million dollars. Their continuing goal is designed to improve the children's quality of life and
self esteem.
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3. Presentation by David Ondrias of the Golf Program.
The City supports two courses, Gabe Lozano and Oso Beach, that provide a standard 18 holes
of play with an Executive 9. Mr. Ondrias described the staff, budget, and fee structure for the
program. He also noted the nationally know problem of yearly rounds statistics showing a 6%
decline. If completed, Staff is planning to bring a more detailed Pro Forma Report to the
Committee in March.
Tommy Watson requested the formula used by the City for transfers and allocations to the
General Fund to pay for program services provided.
(Maria Ramos left at 6:25 p.m.)
4. Action on the Park & Recreation Department Community Development Block Grant
Program Request for Fiscal Year 2003-2004.
Dan Whitworth met with the Finance/Budget Sub-Committee on Monday, February 10, 2003 to
discuss and prioritize the upcoming CDBG projects. Mr. Whitworth presented their list for
consideration by the Committee. Anne Baker made a motion to accept the prioritized CDBG list
of projects as presented. Patricia Pena seconded. The motion passed.
B. Old Business—
1. Finalization of Sub-Committees and their Liaisons
Davie Cissna was added to the Park Development sub-committee. And Patricia Pena was
added to the Program Development sub-committee. Workshop goals were coordinated to the
sub-committees and the need for meetings to begin soon was discussed.
2. Review of Attendance Policy
Sandra Bluish lead discussion about the attendance policy. All members were reminded of the
process for serving on City Committees as upheld by the City Secretary's office.
VI. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
A. Green's Committee
Billy Olivarez reported a disagreement expressed at their last meeting resulting in the resignation of
a committee member. Additionally, the Over Fifty group no longer wishes to play at Lozano. Mr.
Olivarez reported the Tournament software was ready for use, and the sand trap work was
continuing. He asked when the new golf carts were expected to arrive.
B. Friends of the Parks
Dan Whitworth reported the committee approved their Mission and Vision Statement and are
working on their goals. When complete the committee will to make a presentation to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee, then the City Council.
C. Arbor Day Celebration
Dorrinda Garza said she had met with others of the community on this project. The park site being
considered is Parkview Park for the weekend celebration ending South Texas Tree Week.
Anticipated activities include local student events, food vendors and general art and craft
presentations. Their target weekend is November 1st.
D. Director's Report
Dan Whitworth stated that the construction of a Skatepark was being considered for the West Guth
Park area. Tommy Watson noted the County is about to start construction of a Skatepark about the
Hill Top area. Mr. Whitworth will consult Blake Perez, the County Park Director for additional detail.
Mr. Whitworth said the Park and Recreation Department budget process is in the preparation
phase. He will continue to meet with the Finance/Budget Sub-committee to bring information to the
Committee.
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Mr. Whitworth met with Rome Gregorio, Davie Cissna and J. Bradley Clarke to discuss the topic of
a Friends of Golf group. Ideas were exchanged and areas of input were considered.
kill. COMMITTEE CONCERNS:
1. Tommy Watson acknowledged and thanked the City for the recent coordination of work with the
County to better serve our community.
2. Concerns were expressed regarding the length of the Committee meetings. Ideas were offered to
shorten and streamline the meetings.
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, AGENDA ITEMS:
Agenda items:
1. Arbor Day Celebration
2. Presentation by the Senior Community Services Division
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, Rome Gregorio made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Tommy Watson seconded. The motion passed.
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Daniel L. Whitworth, Director
Park and Recreation