HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 12/09/1992 MINUTES
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
December 9, 1992 - 4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Toby Shor Oshman,Chairman,Jimmy Rodriguez,Vice-Chairman,
Claude Mel, Gwen Bryant, Joe Garcia, Curtis Rich, Jack Ratkovic, Cefe Valenzuela.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Roger Garrison, Robert Gunnels, Gus Ruiz.
STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, Dan Whitworth,
Assistant Director for Programs
CALL TO ORDER: The regular monthly meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the first floor committee room at City Hall.
The Chairman noted that a quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Shor Oshman called for action on minutes of the
regular meeting of November 11th. Mr. Rich moved that the minutes be amended to reflect
the following changes: On page 2, 9th paragraph, third sentence,under discussion of Youth
Sports Assistance Funding, the correct league be shown as Oso Pony League. On page 3,
2nd paragraph, first sentence, the amount recommended for American Little League should
be reflected at $6,900. Mr.Rich also asked that the cover sheet be changed to be consistent
with the minutes. As there were no further corrections, Mr. Rich moved that the minutes
be accepted as amended. Mr. Valenzuela seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Youth Basketball - Mr. Matthews reported that the youth basketball program has grown
from 650 to over 900 youngsters. Because of the increase, the adult program has been
transferred to the YWCA.
Softball Privatization - Staff summarized progress on the possibility of accepting requests
for proposals to operate the softball program in the city. It is currently anticipated that the
RFP will be mailed to interested parties in January. This item will be on the Committee's
agenda in January.
Youth Sports Assistance Funding- Mr. Matthews brought the Committee up to date on the
status of American Little League. They held an election of officers and are now in good
standing with required by-laws.
The Committee's recommendation on the Youth Sports Assistance Program will be going
to the City Council in January. The number of participants in all the leagues will be verified
because the Committee recommended that the funds be divided among them on a per
participant basis and there seems to be a few discrepancies in participants.
Golf Operations - An update on the transfer of the golf operations to the Phoenix Group
Holdings, Inc. was given with mention of the December 12th and 13th as dates to meet the
Phoenix Group at the golf courses.
Harbor Lights Celebration - This year, an artificial "tree of lights" was used in the Harbor
Lights Celebration, rather than a live tree. Its scale is larger than the previous live trees
which will make the tree more visible.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
TRAPS Legislation - Mr. Matthews stated staff has received a request from the Texas
Recreation and Park Society headquarters to get local board members more involved in a
grassroots movement for parks and recreation in the upcoming legislative session.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
Heritage Park Tenants Association - Mrs. Bryant reported that "Christmas Past" was very
successful and the tenants are interested in enlarging it next year.
CURRENT CONCERNS-
- Mr. Rich asked if a letter had been written to the youth sports leagues regarding their
representatives at Committee meetings. Mr.Matthews replied that a letter would be mailed
within the next few weeks to each of the league presidents.
- A lengthy discussion was held regarding a workshop meeting to formulate possible goals
and objectives for the Committee. It was agreed to have an additional meeting in January,
with a time and date to be set.
HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC- None.
ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Malcolm Matthews, Director
Park & Recreation Department
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