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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 10. 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT- Toby Shor-Oshman,Chairman,Jimmy Rodriguez,Vice-Chairman,
Gwen Bryant, Joe Garcia, Roger Garrison, Jack Ratkovic, Curtis Rich, Robert Rios, Cefe
Valenzuela
MEMBERS ABSENT. Claude Axel, Gus Ruiz
STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, Dan Whitworth,
Assistant Director for Programs, Carlos Mendez, Park Planning Superintendent, Susan
Cable, Director of Communications & Total Quality Management, and Judy Dreyer,
Secretary
GAIL TO ORDER: The Chairman called the regular monthly meeting to order at 4:10
p.m. in the basement training room at City Hall. She noted that a quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Rich referred to the minutes of January 13, 1993, noting
that on page 2, fifth paragraph, first sentence, should read "Amateur", rather than
"American" Softball Association. As there were no other amendments, Mr.Rich moved that
the minutes be accepted. Mrs. Bryant seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS. Chairman Shor Oshman recommended Mr. Rios'
January absence be excused as he had only been appointed the day previous to the January
meeting. Mr. Garrison moved to accept the recommendation. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously. Mr. Valenzuela moved that Mr. Ruiz' December and January
absences be held over until he is able to report the reason for them. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garrison and passed unanimously.
(Chair Shor Oshman stated that the order of the agenda would be rearranged in order to
spend additional time on discussion of Goals and Objectives.)
DIRECTOR'S REPORT•
Park Naming Request: Mr. Matthews reported that the City Council has asked staff to
review parks that could be named after Police Officer Juan Prieto,who was killed in the line
of duty on February 2nd. Officer Prieto was a resident of the Calallen area and staff will
be reviewing appropriate parks in that area.
Golf Update- Mr. Matthews also reported that the City Council will probably terminate the
contract with the Phoenix Group Holdings, Inc. It is assumed that the parent company,
Royal Oil and Gas, was not interested in pursuing such an arrangement. It is felt that the
City will not immediately pursue proposals at this time.
Softball. Staff will be sending out a RFP in March for the operation of the City's adult
softball program. Prospective bidders will have approximately two weeks to return their
proposals. A status report will be provided at the March meeting and a special called
meeting will be held, if necessary.
Mr. Rich questioned the naming of a park in honor of someone, stating he recalled City
Council instructions were to consider the renaming of streets, rather than parks. Mr.
Matthews responded that streets and parks have both been named in honor of individuals,
and gave examples of two parks which were named after Police officers killed in the line of
duty. He continued that in this instance, the City Council requested the naming, the Mayor
endorsed the request, and staff has been given a directive to find an appropriate park.
19th Year CDBG Program. Mr. Matthews reviewed each of the staffs requested projects
for the upcoming 19th Year CDBG Program. He explained the federal guidelines of the
program, stating all areas/projects are not eligible for funding. The Committee will also
prepare a list and the Planning Commission will conduct public hearings as a requirement
of the program.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT- Chairman Shor Oshman noted the issues she wanted to bring
forward would be discussed under Goals and Objectives.
SUBCOMMTITEE REPORTS- None.
CURRENT CONCERNS- Mr. Whitworth recognized Ms. Diana Hankins, Adaptive
Programs Supervisor, for her efforts in securing a donation of $1,500 from the Texas
Paralyzed Veterans. She was able to manipulate these funds to a total value of $4,500
which purchased two specialized sport wheelchairs. Tower Health Care also donated a third
chair which will be used for a wheelchair sports program.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES• Ms. Susan Cable, Director Communications and Quality
Management, led the Committee through a process to establish Goals and Objectives to
help direct the Committee during the next year.
ADJOURNMENT- The regular meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Malcolm Matthews, Director
Park & Recreation Department
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