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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
61h Floor Conference Room, City Hall DEC 2 3 2008
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present CmSECRETgRysOFFICE
Hunter Young Rene Gutierrez Stacie Talbert
Garrett Dorsey Sylvia Samaniego Reba George
Kendal Keyes Ron Woods Billy Delgado
Jinsun Kim Neomi Ramirez
Gregory Perkes
Carrie Robertson
Lisa Torres
Mari Whitworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
Ill. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
September 24, 2008, Regular Meeting
Mari Whitworth made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Lisa Torres seconded.
Motion passed.
(Greg Perkes arrived at 5:07 pm)
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC -none
V. BUSINESS
A. Presentation for Discussion and Possible Action
Vietnam Memorial Proposal by Jesus Leija
Mr. Leija introduced a proposal of a Vietnam Memorial made up of series of 16'
bronze statues original proposal site was to be located at Brownlee at Agnes property
which was purchased by donor; however the Veterans Band did not support this
location and would like to propose a location site at Sherrill Park where Kinney leads
to the park. The propposal will include a platform area where the Veteran's Band
would perform. Hunter Young and Stacie Talbert directed Mr. Leila to contact Billy
Deiaado to assist him further on this pitied and presentation for board consideration
at a later date.
Doc Park Presentation by Stacie Talbert
Proposal of 3 acres at H.P. Garcia Park. CCParks is the organization which will be
doing fundraising for this park. Planning is moving forward and an event is being
planned at the site where they will advise area residents of proposed ideas for Dog Park.
A motion was made by Mari Whitworth to approve the location of the Dog Park.
Kendal Keyes seconded. Motion passed. Grea Perkes abstained from vote.
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B. Presentations
Friends of Lamar Park by Dawn English
A presentation was made by Dawn English concerning an improvement plan for
Lamar Park. The presentation was an update on progress of plans for fundraising to
purchase playground equipment for Lamar Park. Samples of brochure handouts
were presented to the committee. Billy Delgado commented that he had been
working with the Friends of Lamar Park group and he would continue to coordinate
efforts to purchase, design and install the equipment once funds were raised and/or
available.
C. Old Business for Discussion and Action -none
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET:
Hunter Young reported on their review of the year end reports. There was an increase in
revenues by 800,000 and expenditures were only 1%over budget, which is excellent.
The negatives were that the Golf Fund is still not self sustaining as planned.
A short discussion concerning Tennis Center profitability ensued focused on trying to set up
surcharge fees for Tennis similar to Golf.
GREENS:
No one present to give report.
MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Greg Perkes did not attend meeting so did not have report from subcommittee, however
voiced concerns that slip owners are taking on cost of Marina cleanup. Why is it that Storm
Water not responsible for cleanup once it hits the Marina?
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT:
Garrett Dorsey stated 7 plats were reviewed; one plats was industrial use and the other six
were replats. Confirmation that department has 4 years to expense enrichment monies.
Billy Delgado confirmed 4 year time limit.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Mari Whitworth reports that the sub committee will be focusing on generational programs
which will not just focus on one generation group. Tree City topic came up and Stacie
Talbert to speak with Richard Thompson regarding this issue and report back to committee.
MARKETING/PROMOTION:
No meeting.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado reports Caller-Times will be starting a series of stories beginning on Sunday
focused on the upcoming Bond Projects. Aquarius Park approached to do improvements.
Watergarden update, it is in testing mode at present, however it is operational between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during this testing period. Finally we are finishing up
Bond '04 projects.
WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Garrett Dorsey stated there was no report.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
Stacie Talbert, reported Channel 20 will be going through service enhancements to
facilitate more timely updates on information displayed.
The Caller Times once again printed the Program Guides to be distributed in Saturday's
edition of the Caller Times. Also, a sticky note will be on www.Caller.com website on
Friday to announce the program guide distribution. That site will also link to
www.CCParkandRec.com .
Final note, department's recycling committee met today to develop recycling program.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS/COMMENTS
Greg Perkes reports a portion of the walkway was re-placed. However, the surface of
walkway is not consistent with the brushed concrete on the rest of the path.
Lisa Torres voiced concerns regarding the graffiti at the Skate Park.
Carrie Robertson requested update on Oleander Point Bond 2004. Billy Delgado reported
finalizing contracts and work should break ground soon.
Garrett Dorsey voiced concern with tree practices, weed eat around tree bases to save
trees.
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
Request to have Forestry to make presentation at next meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Greg Perkes made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mari Whitworth seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Hunter Young at 6:20
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Stacie Talbert, Assistant Director
Parks and Recreation Department