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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 04/14/2004 IMO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting April 14, 2004, 5:00 p.m. Basement Training Room City Hall, 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi,TX Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Gloria Aguilar Dorrinda Garza Clifford Bost Margie Rose Anne Baker Rome Gregorio Maria Ramos Linda Hodge Sandra Billish Gregory Perkes Karen Woodard K Chute Davie Cissna 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair, Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Special Called Meeting of March 24,2004 Sandy Billish requested the addition of a suggestion in Section V, Old Business, in the paragraph starting, "Additional information. . . " Ms. Billish noted that it was suggested to change the Mustang Master Plan title to the Mustang/Padre Island Master Plan". Also noted, Section VI, at the end of the Committee Reports the notation about Maria Ramos should state she left, not arrived, at 6:47 pm. Anne Baker made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Gloria Aguilar seconded. Motion passed. IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: none ) V. BUSINESS: A. New Business 1. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action—Roy Pell, Public Restrooms for Marina Mr.Pell or his representative did not attend this meeting. 2. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action—Billish Park Improvement Project Sandy Billish gave a presentation depicting the undeveloped park land they started with, past and current pictures with description and the proposed continued improvement plan. Additionally, the private based fund raising schedule was given. See handout. Anne Baker made a motion to approve the Billish Park Improvement Plan as recommended. Gregory Parkes seconded. Motion passed. Sandy Billish relinquished to Vice-Chair, Rome Gregorio who called the vote. Ms. Billish also abstained from voting on her own project. 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action—Charlotte Hutchinson, Friends of the Parks Charlotte Hutchinson and Buddy Sparks spoke of the organization they represent, Friends of the Parks. This organization has developed over the past two years. They currently are working on their 501C3 status. Their goal is to improve and enhance the city's public parks for the benefit of all citizens. They are currently working on two projects; Ben Garza Park in connection with Arbor Day, and the initiation of a Memorial Tree and Bench Program. Gregory Perks made a motion to support the Friends of the Parks organization. Gloria Aguilar seconded. Motion passed. Sandy Billish abstained as she is President of Friends of the Parks. Guest, Sylvia Samaniego, sister of Gloria Aguilar asked the committee for direction regarding the Tree City USA event. The committee directed her to Karen Woodard,of the Texas Forest Service. SCANNED B. Old Business—Bond 2004 Project Review and Possible Action Linda Hodge provided a handout and led discussion of the staffs and committee's top ten priority lists. The committee chose Sports Field Lighting as their top priority, 2n°was Upgrade Golf Courses, 3'° was Aquatic Facilities,4'"was Neighborhood Parks, 51"was Cole Park, 6h was Mustang/Padre Island Master Plan, 7'"was Skate Parks, 8'"was Recreation and Senior Centers, 9h was Southside Complex, and 10" was State School. Dorrinda Garza made a motion to approve the top ten Park & Recreation Advisory Committee's recommendations for staff to take to council. Anne Baker seconded. Motion passed. VI. COMMITTEE, LIASON/STAFF REPORTS: STAFF- Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager, Interim Director, Park & Recreation, gave an update on the search for a new director. The Waters Group is to provide a final list of applicants about the middle of April. So they should arrive soon. Ms. Rose said Spring Break was a big success. Kristin Connor, Beach Manager, collaborated with many other city and county officials to provide the event. A Beach Master Plan and Utilization Plan is needed and currently being discussed. This plan will include all beach areas. Ms. Rosa also noted a lot of work is currently being done and planned on the golf courses. The quarterly meeting for the Beach Managers to address their concerns is planned for Wednesday, May 5r'. Ms. Billish was invited by Ms. Rose to attend both the Greens Committee meeting and the Beach Managers meeting. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - Linda Hodge and Gloria Aguilar met for the lunch meeting. However, the rest of the group was not available so there was no meeting. Their current project, the Inclusion Open House has been rescheduled to sometime in the month of July. July is Disability Awareness Month and Park & Recreation month. A larger celebration is now being planned with other community organizations. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT—Davie Cissna said there has been no meeting. He again reiterated that their committee could not complete their task because they have not been provided the requested comparative study. Discussion with staff was held. Margie Rose requested specifics regarding what information is being requested. Mr. Cissna will reply to Ms. Rose. PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE REVIEW — Anne Baker said the sub-committee has not met because they had nothing to do. Discussion was held to clarify the sub-committee is to review the ordinance regarding the developer's obligation to provide park land or money as it relates to our current Master Plan. Recommendations to the committee are needed. (Anne Baker left at 6:20 p.m.) FINANCE—Sandy Billish stated the Finance Committee met with staff to review the Park & Recreation Department's budget information. A report was provided and all questions should be directed to sub- committee members for review. GREENS COMMITTEE — Davie Cissna reported that the overall number of golf rounds played is still down. The shortfall projection is about six hundred thousand dollars for the year. The sur-charge irrigation project is a little behind schedule but is progressing. For general knowledge, a schedule of tournaments was provided to the sub-committee. VII. Committee Concerns 1. Position vacancies were discussed. New member applications were provided for review. Recommendations for the two vacant positions will be discussed at the May meeting. 2. The issue of member information available for the public was revisited. New forms were completed. 3. Sandy Billish will not be able to attend the May meeting due to travel plans. 4. A compliment was given to staff for their work on the trees along Leopard St. They are healthy and looking good again. 5. Reception to honor committee members will be Wednesday, May 19'"at the Museum of Science and History. Please mark your calendars to attend this event. 111110 *MO _ VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS: Members requested information on the Shoreline Re-alignment project Staff presentation on Park Dedication Ordinance—June agenda SMART presentation by Billy Delgado Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation presentation by Gregory Perkes RTA Downtown Street Car Project presentation IX. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Rome Gregorio made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Davie Cissna seconded. Chair, Sandy Billish adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Lihfbair , a • P__eQii Margie C. Rose,Assistant City Manager Interim Director, Park and Recreation