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PARR AND RECREATION AUTISORY Oit(ITThE
April 10. 1991
MUCUS PRESENT: Jim Mkcown, Chairman; Toby Shor Oshman, Vice-Chairman: Claude
Axel, Gwen Bryant, Roger Garrison, Bill Hall, Janette Hallmark, Jimmy Rodriguez,
Gus Ruiz, Cefe Valenzuela
MEINE[S ABSENT: Jack Ratkovic
STAFF PRESENT: Mike Gordon, J. O. Lopez, Judy Dreyer
CALL TO Qffic: The regular monthly meeting of the Park & Recreation Advisory
Committee was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Committee Root at City Hall.
ACITQN ON MINUTES; Mr. Garrison moved that the minutes of March 13th be
approved as received in the mail. Mr. Axel seconded and the motion passed
uanimnusly.
ACTIQN ON ABSENT MEMBERS: The motion was unaninnusly approved to accept Mr.
Patkovic's absence from the March meeting. Mr. Rodriguez moved that Chairman
MCCown's and Mr. Axel's absences be excused for just cause. Mr. Valenzuela
seconded and the motion passed with Mr. Hall voting against.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None.
SOE M4ITTEE IBES-
Green Coiittee - Mr. Valenzuela reported that the Greens Committee did not
feel the 90 degree rule should be enforced on holes #8, 9 and 10 at Oso. Mr.
Gordon stated staff would review their request.
Mr. Michael Reuwsaat, newly-hired Superintendent of Golf and Tennis, was
introduced to the Comndttee.
Heritage Park Ten Assoc. - Mrs. Bryant discussed maintenance of the homes.
Teen Canters - Mrs. Bryant stated that Mayor Rhodes has indicated her interest
in this project.
Budget Subxcommittee - Mrs. Bryant discussed the need for additional funding for
sports and special events. She also referred to an article by Jerry Norman in
the Caller Times regarding the department's budget. Chairman McCown stated he
would like to meet with Mr. Matthews on the article.
The Committee set April 24th, 4:00 p.m., for a workshop meeting to died-,=s goals
and budget. The Committee is to submit six goals prior to the meeting.
Northwest Subcommittee - Mrs. Hallmark stated the group would like a follow-up
report after the run-off election.
Youth Snorts Shnbr*n.,ittee - The Chairman stated he will be meeting with Mr.
Matthews on the reports and asked that all comments be held until after their
meeting.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
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CMG Update - Mr. Gordon presenter) a status report on the 17th Year CDB3 Program
and informed the Committee the City Council's public hearing is scheduled for
April 30th.
Arbor Dav Ceremonies - Mr. Gordon announced that Corpus Christi has been named
as the site of the official Tees Arbor Day Observance to be held April 26th at
9:00 a.m. at Weldon Smith Elementary School.
DISCUSS/ON rn'EMS:
Request by AARP #2939, Renaming. Addition to Ethel Everlv Community Center to
Jack Ratkovic Senior Citizen Hall - Mr. Gordon reviewed a renaming request
received by AARP #2939, for the renaming of the recently-constructed addition at
Ethel Eyerly Commmity Center to the "Jack Ratkovic Senior Citizen Hall".
However, AARP #4181 has submitted a letter and petition containing 34
signatures, in support of the installation of a plaque honoring Mr. Ratkovic for
his efforts in the senior community.
Mrs. Virginia Watkins, Vice-President of AARP #4181, stated their chapter
supports installation of a plaque, rather than the renaming, to minimize
confusion. An unidentified member of the audience pointed cut that AARP #2939
is not a Flour Bluff chapter and does not meet at Ethel Eyerly Cernunity Center.
The Committee received copies of the Resolution outlining naming procedures for
Park and Recreation facilities. Ms. Alison Gallaway, Assistant City Attorney,
advised there would be a conflict of interest if the facility were named a
"hall" after Mr. Ratkovic and a one year waiting period would be required.
Installation of a plaque would not create a such a conflict.
Mrs. Hallmark moved that the Committee approve the recommendation for
installation of a plaque honoring Mr. Ratkovic. Mr. Axel seconded. In answer
to a question frau the Committee, Mrs. Watkins responded that their chapter .
would pay for the plaque. The motion then passed unanimously. Chairman McCown
asked that the record reflect that Mr. Ratkovic was not in attendance.
Discussion of Ordinance Reaulatirri Alootal assumption at City Athletic Fields -
The Camnittee reviewed two plccible revisions of current ordinances submitted by
staff to regulate alcohol consumption at athletic fields. A lengthy dirnrn cion
followed on the definition of an "athletic field." Mr. Garrison mored that the
item be sent back to legal staff for clarification and be an item for the May
agenda. Mrs. Hallmark seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
CURRENT CCM:E SS: Mr. Ruiz advised that the ceremonies honoring Andy Alaniz at
the Youth Sports Complex would be held April 21st at 11:00 a.m.
HFAR FR:14 TME RELIC: None.
ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
6:15 p.m.
Mike Gordon, Assistant Director
Park & Recreation Department