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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting
Monday,February 19,2007,5:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall5676
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Teresa Carrillo Russell Stowers Sally Gavlik'Garrett Dorsey K ,
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Gregory Perkes Ronald Sepulve 2azE7 z%t
Jaime Pyle Nilesh Patel
Buddy Sparks Leon Upshaw
Carl Suding Daniel Vargas
Mad Whitworth
Hunter Young
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair, Hunter Young 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.
Sally Gavlik introduced Robert Armistead,Assistant Director, Parks&Recreation Department.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting, January 10, 2007
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes. Mad Whitworth seconded. Motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-none
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
CDBG Funding, FY2007
Billy Delgado presented the staff recommendations for projects to be considered for the
FY2007 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Funding. Mr. Delgado also explained
the CDBG process and approaching deadlines.
Dorrinda Garza made a motion to accept the staff CDBG recommendations as presented.
Buddy Sparks seconded. Motion passed.
An update will be provided to the committee as the process continues.
(Teresa Carrillo arrived at 5:22 pm)
(Greg Perkes arrived at 5:35 pm)
B. PRESENTATION
Division Presentation—AquaticJAthletic
Ronald Sepulveda, Superintendent gave a PowerPoint presentation that summarized the
Aquatic and Athletic programs and services offered by the Parks&Recreation Department.
Mr. Sepulveda introduced staff and their sections; Daniel Vargas, Aquatics, Leon Upshaw,
Athletics, Neal Patel, Management Assistant and Tennis.
Mr. Sepulveda answered questions from the committee regarding marketing, budget, new
attendance tracking programs, and maintenance on the tennis courts.
The committee thanked Mr. Sepulveda and staff for a good presentation.
Chris Semtner will present next month. g
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B. NEW BUSINESS—none
D. OLD BUSINESS- none
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Hunter Young stated the beach parking sub-committee will meet and provide a report at the March
meeting.
GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
Carl Suding stated they meet in January, but did not have a quorum. Information was exchanged
regarding the First Tee Program. It was noted that the golf surcharge is now included in the green
fee and reported separately each month.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle said their committee met, reviewed the plats and supports the staff recommendation.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Dordnda Garza stated the monthly communiqués with staff have begun. The committee is continuing
their research with other cities for an alternate sportsmanship class. They will soon report their
findings to Leon Upshaw.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado reported the concern expressed regarding the St Andrews drainage was discussed with
Engineering staff. The 2008 Bond project Information will be provided to the committee in late Spring.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik followed-up on the committee request for an update on the status of the Coliseum by
relating TRT is still in talks with City staff. Ms. Gavlik will bring information as is permitted.
(Mari Whitworth left at 6:00 pm.)
Ms. Gavlik also noted, according to Open Meetings rules, all sub-committees must post agendas and
keep minutes of their meetings. Council must approve all ad hoc committee members if not currently
appointment by Council and/or the Mayor. Staff will work with the sub-committees to be certain we
are in compliance.
In follow-up to previous requests or considerations:
The Staff Wish List has received additions. It will be emailed to the members.
A sample of a parks map including department sites and facilities was shown.
The department web-site is being re-worked to add the division presentations.
Appreciation was expressed for those who responded to the department evaluation survey.
The CC Beach and Marina palm, shrub, and flower planting projects are almost complete. Carl
Suding noted the Seawall looks very good. Additionally, Ms. Gavlik extended an invitation to the
Seawall Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
The Golf Manager interviews are done and the position will soon be offered to a PGA Pro.
HR is reviewing the Landscape Architect job description and salary. Their Market Study is in
process.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
Teresa Canino spoke of an Austin collaborative event she would like the city to possibly use as a
future pattern.
Greg Perkes asked about the committee retreat. Ms. Gavlik noted the Value Leadership Training to
be held at the TRAPS Institute. She will bring that information back at the March meeting.
Hunter Young requested income statements from each division for the finance committee.
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Jaime Pyle and Greg Perkes will provide updates on the UDC project as they develop.
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Greg Perkes
seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Hunter Young at 6:14 pm.
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Sal!Gavlik, Director
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