HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 04/11/2007 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,Regular Meeting
Monday,April 11,2007,5:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall
1201 Leopard St.,Corpus Christi,TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Rene Gutierrez Teresa Carrillo Robert Armistead
Gregory Perkes Garrett Dorsey K Chute
Jaime Pyle Dorrinda Garza
Buddy Sparks Chris Semtner
Carl Suding Michele Thomas
Mari Whitworth Reba George
Hunter Young Ronald Sepulveda
Marti Longoria-Potts
Billy Delgado
Lisa Aguilar
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS 8 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.
Introduction of new member,Charles Lee.
Introduction of Marti Longoria-Potts,Golf Manager for the Oso Golf Course.
M. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting, March 14, 2007
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes. Greg Parkes seconded. Motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-none
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION
Tourist District Division Update
Chris Semtner introduced Michele Thomas,Special Events Manager.
(Greg Parkes arrived at 5:08 pm.)
Mr. Semtner then gave a PowerPoint presentation about the many areas included in the
Tourist District. Questions were asked and answered. The committee expressed
appreciation for Mr. Semtner's information.
B. PRESENTATION,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ronald Sepulveda and Ron Woods spoke of the current conditions at the HEB Tennis
Center. Them is a need for surface refinishing on two courts. The Tennis Association
suggested adding a surcharge to their fees,to be kept in a separate account and used to
resurface the courts.
Buddy Sparks made a motion to approve the concept of a surcharge to be kept in a trust fund
for maintenance use at the HEB Tennis Center. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed.
The Tennis Association will provide updates to the committee as the plan is developed.
C. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION-none
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D. OLD BUSINESS-none
VI. COMMITTEE,LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Hunter Young stated they had not met but will review the financial hand-out provided and report back
to the committee next month.
GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
Carl Suding stated they met at the Lozano Golf Center in March and discussed new staff.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle said their committee met, reviewed the plats and supports the staff recommendation.
Additional conversation was held regarding the park planner position. Staff noted discussions and
planning were still being held.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Mad Whitworth stated they had not met.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado provided a projects report hand-out
DIRECTOR:
Robert Armistead stated he was impressed with the department staff and programs. He is pleased to
be part of this group.
K Chute distributed invitations to the Lozano Grand Re-Opening, Sally's gathering to introduce Robert
Armistead and Stacie Talbert, and reminded the committee of the upcoming Texas International Boat
Show.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
Status of the Retreat was inquired. Staff noted two types of information were being considered. The
committee said they could attend on a Friday after May 24'".
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjoum the meeting. Mari
Whitworth seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Hunter Young at 6:05 pm.
Robert Armistead,Assistant Director
for Sally Gavlik, Director
Parks and Recreation Department