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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 10/12/2005 a 0 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting September-14,2006,6:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi,TX Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Sandy Bitlish Jaime Pyle Domnda Garza Sally Gavlik David Cissna Buddy Sparks Gregory Perkes K Chute Rome Gregorio Carl Suding Hunter Young Doyle Curtis Marl Whitworth Art Sosa Billy Delgado I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair,Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:05 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, September 14,2005 Carl Suding made a motion to accept the minutes. Buddy Sparks seconded. Motion passed. IV. Hear from the Public: -none Chair Sandy Bifiish thanked Anne Baker for her service to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. Members expressed congratulations for her retirement from the committee. V. BUSINESS A. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Victoria Park Improvements presentation by Brian Smith,Eagle Scout project Art Sosa gave the description,dimension, and location of the park along with a brief summary of Its development. Brian Smith provided a handout detailing the scope of work for this project. The finance and labor plans were also described. Jake Herring of the Coastal Bend Bays&Estuaries Program and Robin Cobb with the Coastal Bend Land Trust spoke in support of Mr. Smith's project. Rome Gregorio made a motion to support Brian Smith's project to build bollards and fencing. Teresa Carrillo seconded. Motion passed. Congratulations were extended to Mr. Smith. Chair,Sandy Biltish recessed the meeting to serve refreshments in honor of Anne Baker. The meeting was recessed from 5:17-5:25 pm. B. NEW BUSINESS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION-none C. OLD BUSINESS-none VI. COMMITTEE,LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS Chair, Sandy Biitish announced Sally Gavlik was recently elected as the Texas Recreation and Packs Society(TRAPS)President elect. Congratulations were expressed. Sally Gavfik then announced that our Parks&Recreation Department has several statewide officers: Billy Delgado is the newly installed Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) President, Kristin Connor is the current TRAPS, Region VI Director, and Peter Davidson is the current President of the Texas Marina Association(TMA). i/'�,�CI�(, kcl� ED �,f/ 'fi 1� 5�8,�iL13 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Sally Gavlik provided answers to previously asked questions. The city owns a lot on the Island. The City has requested the lot be sold and the proceeds be placed In trust for island park development. City policy states that the money must go into the general fund. The previous $450,000 from the 2001-2002 CDBG Funding allocated for the State School was used to purchase that property. The non-working status of the Cole Park Fishing Pier lights and water at the fish cleaning station are due to the old wiring and worn out pipes. The environmental elements of that area am very harsh and repairs are no longer an option. Replacement costs are prohibitive as currently there is no allocation for such work. Lights along the North Beach Jetties have also been removed for the same reason. Corporate sponsorship was suggested to assist with repair/replacement cost. Sally Gavlik noted that sponsorships were being discussed to assist with some of the upcoming work at Cole Park. Ms. Gavlik also noted that the Cole Park Master Plan would be accomplished in stages and that each phase would be presented to the committee as an update. It was also noted that the City Council approved the Cole Park curfew change. Sally Gavlik announced the Forester Position was approved by the City Council. Also, Parks&Rec have been notified of their approval for the Texas Parks & Wildlife trail grant for the West Guth project. Invitations should soon be received for the Mayor's Appreciation Dinner on November 31°,from 5:30— 7:30 pm, at the Museum of Sdence and History. Handouts for the member's notebooks were distributed and the Information Disclosure form was updated. FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE: Sandy Billish reported that that their group met last month. Chris Semtner was requested to provide the department's budget figures regarding the final year-to-date figures, and year-end figures for'03, • • '04, '05. Additionally,an update on the CDBG, CIP and long range projects was also requested. The Timeline for Park Improvements handout was distributed and discussion was held about the Billish and Vineyard Parks equipment purchases. Teresa Carrillo will join the Program Development Sub-Committee. GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE: The meeting was canceled due to hurricane Rita. Carl Suding reported a surplus of dubs was donated to the Tiger Olivarez/First Tee program. Approval and support was expressed by the members. PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE REVIEW Art Sosa reported on staffs work. He will bring the draft copy of the UDC with recommended changes to the committee for review. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE: Jaime Pyle reported 17 plats were reviewed at their September and October meetings. They recommend approval of staff recommendations. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Mari Whitworth reported on the department's current and upcoming programs and events. The newly published Fall 2005/Spring 2006 guide was distributed. Billy Delgado noted the TAAF, Female Athlete of the Year, Kirsten Erickson participates on the Tuloso Midway Swim Team, and was recognized by the City Council as the Regional winner. She will formally be recognized as a State Winner in Galveston in January of 2006. ARCHITECT/PARK PLANNER (1110 V Art Sosa provided an update on the current projects being developed by the department. VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS Clarification regarding the Coliseum ownership and future was requested. Sally Gaviik noted that RFPs were being accepted. Clarification regarding the development of a festival area was requested. Art Sosa noted the North Beach Master Plan will include a festival area. Funds are being sought in bonds and grant applications to extend the promenade and plant palm trees. VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS Cad Suding announced a new Kent Ulberg sculpture is planned for the park. It will be a double eagle sculpture that will be positioned left of the sea turtle sculpture. Sally GavIlk suggested a short summary from the department divisions starting In November. The committee welcomed the suggestion. Sandy Bluish requested an update on the Trust Fund projects. IX. ADJOURNMENT Carl Suding made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rome Gregorio seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Sandy Billish at 6:17 pm. JAIL/ ,dr,.11i Sa Gavlik, Director Parks and Recreation Department