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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting
January 12, 2005,5:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard St.,Corpus Christi,TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Anne Baker Gregory Perkes Doninda Garza Chris Semtner
Sandy Billish Cad Suding Rome Gregorio Art Sosa
David Cissna Hunter Young C.J. McKinney K Chute
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARK&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Chair,Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:00 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, October 13,2004
Discussion was led by Sandy Billish regarding Davie Cissna's attendance of the August 11,2004
meeting. Ms. Bluish believes Mr. Cissna was absent and therefore cannot approve those
minutes. Hunter Young made a motion to accept the minutes of the August 11, 2004 meeting as
submitted. Anne Baker seconded. Motion passed.
Anne Baker made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 13, 2004 meeting as submitted.
Hunter Young seconded. Motion passed.
IV. Hear from the Public-none
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Seagull Park Improvement Project
Member, Carl Suding who also leads the Seagull Park Development Committee gave a brief
update regarding the proposed park improvements. The City Council has approved the
project. An architect is now working with the group and funds are being raised. Additionally,
the Arts&Cultural Commission has agreed to provide partial funding for the sculpture
purchase.
(Greg Perkes arrived at 5:10 pm)
Carl Suding asked that their request to rename Seagull Park to Ullberg Park be processed
and said he had a letter of verification from Kent Ullberg approving the park being named
after him. Anne Baker made a motion to wave the ninety-day waiting period. Hunter Young
seconded. Motion passed. The committee recommended the item be on the next available
City Council meeting agenda.
2. Heritage Park, Parking Bollards
Director,Sally Gavlik was unavailable to lead this discussion. Chair,Sandy Billish tabled this
item until the February meeting.
B. NEW BUSINESS
New Members Application Review and Recommendations
Chair, Sandy Bluish acknowledged the resignations of Gloria Aguilar and Karen Woodard.
Review and discussion of the new member applications was held. Davie Cissna made a motion
to recommend Mad Whitworth and Jaime Pyle to the City Secretary. The committee also
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recommends Buddy Sparks when a future position becomes available. Anne Baker seconded.
Motion passed.
C. OLD BUSINESS
1. Review Sub-Committees
After discussion, Chair, Sandy Billish tabled this item until the committee receives its new
members.
2. Park Dedication Ordinance
Chair, Sandy Billish introduced Art Sosa,Architect who is on special assignment with the
Parks & Recreation Department to provide Park Planning services. Mr. Sosa summarized the
projects he is working on. Among others, Mr. Sosa will be meeting as needed with the
Planning and Development Sub-committee and the Park Dedication Ordinance Review Sub-
committee and the Finance Sub-committee.
VI. COMMITTEE,LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
STAFF REPORT:-none
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Davie Cissna was the only member present at the December meeting. Discussion was held and it
was decided to change the meeting time to the first Thursday, 4:00 pm in the Parks & Recreation
Department conference room.
PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE:
Art Sosa will be attending staff meetings and bringing information to this sub-committee. Their
meeting time will be scheduled to coordinate with the staffs deadlines.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
There have been no meetings to report.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Greg Perkes stated there had been no recent meetings of this sub-committee. However, he met with
Linda Hodge, Assistant Director of Programs and suggested the committee be updated on the
various programs provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. Ms. Billish noted the Finance
sub-committee receives regular reports and the committee is given the program brochures each time
they are published. Members of the committee expressed the thought that these brochures were
adequate and comprehensive at this time. Additionally, Mr. Perkes recommended a Parks & Facility
Tour after the committee receives their new members. Staff willwork toward this request and bring
back suggestions.
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE continued:
Sandy Billish requested budget information on the Summer Programs, Latchkey and CAFR. Chris
Semtner,Superintendent of Support Services,will provide this information.
GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
Davie Cissna reported discussion on the sale of bonds and fall construction projects of the Bond 2004
item. Additionally, he expressed compliments regarding the improvements already completed and
noted that the number of rounds played has increased.
Sandy Billish asked for information about the Tiger Olivarez program with disadvantaged students.
Chris Semtner reported the Tiger Olivarez Golf and Literacy Association is a 501 C3 organization
working toward their Charter with The First Tee group. Discussion was held and a desire for
additional information was expressed. Mr. Semtner will provide contract details to the Greens sub-
committee at their next meeting and the item will be placed on the committee's February agenda.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS—
Sandy BiNish-provided-information and invited to the committee members to attend the Texas
Recreation & Park Society breakfast honoring members of the 79"' Legislature, on Wednesday,
January 26th in Austin. Reservations are requested by January 201h
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VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
Davie Cissna requested an update on the Coastal Bend Regional Park project. Greg Perkes said he
would be ready for the March meeting.
Members requested the current program brochure and approximate date for the new publication.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Anne Baker made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Greg Perkes seconded. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:50 pm.
Chris Semtn ,Superintendent of Support Services
- Parks and Recreation Department
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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2004-2005 ATTENDANCE
NAME Sept s/cSept Oct Nov Dec Jan SC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Anne Baker X A X A X X
Sandra Billfish X X XX X A
Davie Cissna A X XX X X
Dorrinda Garza A A X A _ AA
Rome Gregorio " X X XX A A
C.J. McKinney X A AA A A
Gregory Perkes A X XX X X
Jaime Pyle - - - - -
Cad Suding X X XX X X
Mari Whitworth - - - -
Hunter Young X X X A X X
11 Members on the Board-6 needed for quorum
Cancelled for lack of quorum
A Absence counted toward attendance
s/c Special Called Meeting-Absence does not count
• Chair
** Vice-Chair
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