HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 07/09/2008 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEET NQECEI�/ED
Wednesday, July 9 2008, 5:00 p.m.
6'" Floor Conference Room, City Hall NOV 2 52008
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present OIrySECRETggrS OFRCE
Dorrinda Garza Hunter Young Sally Gavlik
Rene Gutierrez Reba George
Jinsun Kim Naomi Ramirez
Gregory Perkes Ronnie Sepulveda
Sylvia Samaniego Stacie Talbert
Buddy Sparks Chris Semtner
Mari Whitworth
Garrett Dorsey
Lisa Torres
Ron Woods
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair, Rene Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
Ill. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
May 14, 2008, Regular Meeting
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Mari Whitworth seconded.
Motion passed.
(Greg Perkes arrived at 5:08 pm)
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC
To be heard later in this meeting.
V. BUSINESS
A. New Business for Discussion and Action
1. Norma Urban Park Conceptual Proposal
Representatives Chip Urban and Elizabeth Richter did not attend. The item was tabled.
2. Donation of Dolphin Sculpture for Don and Sandy Billish Park
Sandy Billish introduced Cheryl Henry who described the history of the dolphin sculpture. Ms.
Billish requested the dolphin be added to the Memorial Garden at the Don and Sandy Billish
Park. Dorrinda Garza made a motion to approve the request. Buddy Sparks seconded.
Motion passed.
(Sylvia Samaniego arrived at 5:17 pm)
3. Donation of Trees for St Andrews Park by A. Joseph Huerta
A written request to plant 5 trees at St. Andrews Park was received from A Joseph Huerta.
Greg Perkes made a motion to approve the request. Mari Whitworth seconded. Motion
passed.
Additionally, Mr. Huerta's letter of request mentioned plans for two benches and a table. Staff
will work with him on this project.
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4. Cemetery Ordinance
To be received later in this meeting
5. New Member Application Review and Recommendation
To be completed later in this meeting.
B. Presentation
Request to Change the Name of LaBonte Park to Durrill Park
In June, the committee received a request to re-name LaBonte Park to Dumll Park. This
presentation was made by Georganne Gasaway and Kelley Allen describing a plan for
improvements to LaBonte Park. The improvements would include renaming the park to reflect
the major donor, Dusty Durrill. Questions and discussion followed the presentation. Members
expressed concern regarding such items as the need for new public restrooms, the current
leases to the youth soccer leagues, the yearly flooding of the park area as well as flooding
downstream, the precedence of changing the name of a park already dedicated to the
LaBonte brothers, the actual funds 'on the table'for the project, and maintenance funding.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC
Robert Ageo, of 15629 Three Fathoms Bank Drive spoke supporting the proposed park
improvements at LaBonte Park However, he but did not support changing the name of the
park.
V. B. LaBonte Park continued
After consulting with Mr. Dusty Durrill, Georganne Gasaway asked to briefly address the
Committee stating their previous proposal made for Laeonte Park was formally withdrawn.
The committee acknowledged this information.
4. Cemetery Ordinance
Sally Gavlik reported the State ordinance allows for three generations of desendants to place
flowers on graves. Currently, there is not a City ordinance to address this situation. Staff will
recommend the same State guidelines to the City Council. No action is required from the
committee at this time. Discussion will continue at the August meeting.
6. New Member Application Review and Recommendation
The recording secretary asked if Buddy Sparks, Garrett Dorsey, and Rene Gutierrez wish to
be reappointed as their terms expire in August 2008. They all answered, 'yes'. The
committee agreed.
The committee reviewed the new member applications, and selected candidates as follows:
Greg Perkes nominated Kendall Keyes. Buddy Sparks seconded.
Sylvia Samaniego nominated Elisha Dickerson. Buddy Sparks seconded.
Ron Woods nominated John Keys. Garrett Dorsey seconded.
Vice-Chair, Rene Gutierrez called for any other nominations. As there were none the vote was
called.
The committee recommends Kendall Keyes for membership. Staff will notify the City
Secretary's office. Council appointments are scheduled for August 12, 2008.
C. Old Business for Discussion and Action
none
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET:
There was no meeting. Sally Gavlik updated the committee on the progress of the proposed
budget for FY09. A list of the proposed decreases for the department (approximately $400,000)
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will be emailed to all committee members on Monday. A short discussion concerning Tennis
Center profitability ensued.
GREENS:
Rene Gutierrez noted the committee did not have a quorum.
MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Greg Perkes stated the proposed FY09 budget was presented. Strategic planning, event
calendar, and future action items were discussed, including the possibility of the Marina
becoming a separate Department within the City.
PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT:
Greg Parkes stated 24 plats were reviewed; four plats were eligible and funds were
recommended. The committee supports the recommendation from staff.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Dorrinda Garza noted the committee did not have a quorum.
MARKETING/PROMOTION:
There was no meeting.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
A written report was submitted to the Committee.
WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Garrett Dorsey reported that 'universal' rules for the beach were being discussed with Aransas
and Nueces Counties. A report was given on the seaweed and beach parking permit sales as
revenue is up.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik reported Billy Delgado was involved in an accident last Saturday but is recovering
well.
Summer activities and programs were wonderful, and July is Parks and Recreation Month. The
4t of July Big Bang Celebration was highly successful and well attended. The City will be taking
over maintenance of some Westside Pony fields as a pilot program.
Recruitment for the Assistant Director position is in progress. There will be written questions,
followed by a phone interview, then panel interview.
VI. COMMITTEE CONCERNS/COMMENTS
New Member orientation will be coordinated by staff.
VII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, AGENDA ITEMS
Greg Perkes requested a tour of Parks and Recreation programs/facilities be scheduled for the
new members. A September tour was suggested.
Ms. Gavlik also offered to have division Superintendents start another rotation to present the
activities and operations of their divisions to the committee.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Garrett Dorsey seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chair, Rene Gutierrez at 6:35
pm.
Sally Gavlik, Director
Parks and Recreation Department