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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,Regular Meeting
November 9, 2006,6:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard St.,Corpus Christi,TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Sandy Billish Jaime Pyle Teresa Carrillo Sally Gavlik
David Clssna Buddy Sparks K Chute
Doninda Garza Carl Suding Kristin Connor
Rome Gregorio Hunter Young Art Sosa
Gregory Perkes Mar Whitworth 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.
!IL ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting,October 12,2005
Rome Gregorio made a motion to accept the minutes. Davie Cissna seconded. Motion passed.
Per a previous discussion, Chair, Sandy Billish noted that Teresa Camilo attended the September meeting.
Her name needs to be added to the minutes, attendance section.
IV. Hear from the Public:-none
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V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Beach and Bayfront Division Summary
Superintendent, Kristin Connor provided a PowerPoint presentation and summary of the activities
performed by the Beach and Bayfront Divison. Questions from the committee were then answered.
2. Ulberg Park Improvements
Carl Suing reported on the Windbome II project. A Kent Ulberg sculpture of two bald eagles in
bronze,with a pedestal base possibly designed of fossil stone is being procured by Beautify Corpus
Christi and private supporters of the Ulberg Park. The piece is to be placed in the park near
Joumey's End.
Greg Perkes made a motion to accept the concept. Buddy Sparks seconded. Motion passed.
B. NEW BUSINESS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION-none
C. OLD BUSINESS -none
VI. COMMITTEE,LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Sandy BlUlsh and Chris Semtner lead discussion of the budget report handout. Improvements in the golf
division were noted. Also, adjustments will be made to reflect the slip construction delay in the Marina
dMsion.
GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
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Carl Suding reported the committee met and also discussed the budget report. There was an adjustment
request from the concessionaire that is being considered. The players want cable TV in the concession
area. Chris Seminar clarified that area was not part of the City's package.
Sally Gavlik reported she had a meeting with Tiger Olivarez regarding First Tee. They are working on a
strategy plan and new board. Ms.Gavilk pledged staff support until the program was better established.
PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE REVIEW
Art Sosa reported the City is working toward larger park areas, about 5-8 acre sites. The Unified
Development Plan draft was reviewed. Member comments and questions were Invited by Mr. Sosa.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle reported staff had requested funds in lieu of land recently on three eligible plats.
It was requested for Art Sosa to provide a metric showing the funds vs. land ratio.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Dorrinda Garza said the committee would like to know from staff what programs are needed, have been
tried, or should be tried again. She would like to meet with staff, after the first of the year, to receive their
input.
DIRECTOR
Sally Gavlik reported the Coastal Bend Land Trust has submitted a grant for CMP funds to assist with the
development of the Oso Creek Corridor I, Vision Plan. This plan will help to address the environmental
problems and economical development of the area.
The Southside Rotary have honored this years four Unsung Heroes. Billy Delgado and Robert Alaniz from
the Parks&Recreation Department were two of the honorees.
Ms. Gavlik brought a request to rename the park on Sunnybrook by the Corpus Christi Barrios Association.
Representatives will be Invited to the December meeting to make their presentation on this request.
Ms. Gavlik offered the December meeting be held at the Boater's Facility. The committee agreed.
(Rome Gregorio left at 8:30 pm)
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Billy Delgado updated the committee on the Bond 2004 park improvement projects, and the Trust Fund
projects. The Northwest park area is to be reviewed by staff before the December meeting. Options will
then be brought to the committee.
Sally Gavlik noted the purchase of the Space Net Climber for the Nancy Todd Garrett Memorial Park. A
portable, inflatable movie screen has also been purchased.
Ms. Gavlik also noted the City will have use of the gym and 4 rooms at the Coles School site for programs
and recreation.
Billy Delgado reported a new Eagle Scout project will soon be presented to the committee. This scout
would like to place shade structures at the Dick Runyon Baseball Field.
ARCHITECT I PARK PLANNER
Art Sosa reported the Victoria Park project is scheduled to start November 19°1.
The Greystone Park plan will be presented at the December meeting.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Davie Cissna seconded. The meeting was adjourned
by Sandy Billish at 6:52 pm. n / /�//.f,.
SaNy Givlik, Director
Pa and Recreation Department