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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 11/09/1994 J MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 9, 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Toby Shor, Chairman, Roger Garrison, Robert Gross, Paul Koepke, JoAnne McNeill, Gus Ruiz, Hector Salinas, Sharon Stewart, Cefe Valenzuela MEMBERS ABSENT: Jimmy Rodriguez, Vice-Chairman STAFF PRESENT: Daniel L. Whitworth, Assistant Director for Programs, Robert Heil, Athletics Supervisor, Billy Delgado, Assistant Athletics Supervisor, Judy Dreyer, Recording Secretary 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 Committee Room at City Hall by Chairman Shor. She stated a quorum was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Ruiz moved that the minutes of the October 12th meeting be approved as received. Mr. Koepke seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS: There were no absent members at the October meeting. PRESENTATION OF TWO $4,000 CHECKS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF CITGO AND SOUTHWESTERN REFINING IN SUPPORT OF CITY'S YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM: Mr. Whitworth stated the City Youth League Basketball Program is very successful and serves approximately 1,300 youth. Some youth, however, are unable to attend practices or games that are held in various CCISD gyms across the city. Staff recognized this issue and has worked with the Weed & Seed Program, YMCA and the Police Athletic League to develop a neighborhood program to meet their needs. • Tom Sands, representing Southwestern Refining, presented the Committee with a check for $4,000, stating that his organization feels working with the youth of the community has a lot of potential and is very pleased to be involved with the program. Mr. Chuck Cazalas, representing CITGO Refuting, presented Chairman Shor with a $4,000 check, stating CITGO felt this was one more way for the community and the refinery to be working together and was very pleased to be a part of that association. He stated that Coles Elementary School is a member of their advisory committee and was pleased to see that schools are also a part of the program. Mr. Whitworth advised the Committee that a press conference was held earlier in the day which kicked off the Spurs Basketball Program, held in conjunction with several other programs, all of which send a drug-free message to the kids. SCANNED it Mr. Whitworth stated he would like to recognize the Athletics staff, Bob Heil and Billy Delgado, for their work in the neighborhood basketball project, as they originally approached management with the idea and saw it through to completion. In addition, the basketball program operated by the City of Corpus Christi has been recognized by the Texas Amateur Federation as the best in the state. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Introduction of Committee Member: Mr. Whitworth recognized Mr. Robert Gross, who was recently appointed to the Committee, filling the unexpired term of Mr. Ratkovic. Ethics Ordinance: Copies of the Ethics Ordinance were passed out for the Committee's review. Mr. Whitworth briefly reminded them of their responsibilities under this ordinance. Natatorium Update: The Natatorium is scheduled for completion in February, 1995. The original date had been January, 1995, however, recent heavy rains slowed the project somewhat. Marina Improvements: Because of the cross-jurisdiction with the Water/Shore Advisory Committee, the Committee has been kept advised of Marina improvements. Those improvements to "A" and "B" piers are now complete and the Committee will be invited to the "pier party" to be held November 18th at 6:00 p.m. Naming of Cole Park Amphitheater: Action on the request to name the Cole Park Amphitheater in honor of William B. Anderson will be on the Committee's December agenda. Legal notice has been posted in the newspaper, calling for any comments and will be posted again prior to the December meeting, as required by ordinance. Youth Sports Registration: Mr. Whitworth stated it will run for two weeks at various locations across the city. Senior Citizen Centers Update: Mr. Whitworth advised the Committee the Zavala Sr. Center Open House is scheduled November 29th at 9:00 am. The Oveal Williams Center is scheduled for December. A senior center is scheduled to be constructed in West Guth Park, replacing the Teen Tee-Pee. Negotiations are underway the architect on that project at this time. Gateway Project Update: A decision is due by TexDoT on November 30th and will be reviewed by the TPWD in January, 1995. Neighborhood Park Associations: As per a request for information from one of the Committee members, Mr. Whitworth advised that there are currently ten different groups working with the department. They assist in purchasing of trees or plant material, playground equipment, watering of parks, etc. The department is pleased to work with these groups, as they provide supplemental funds for undeveloped parks and help decrease vandalism. 4.0 J SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: None. CURRENT CONCERNS: Mr. Garrison questioned the status of the ISTEA grant. Mr. Whitworth stated that he felt it would be beneficial to the Committee to have an overview of the Gateway and ISTEA projects, as well as the Vision 2000 overview, presented by Mr. Matthews. Mr. Garrison also expressed concern over what he felt was inadequate lighting of the Ullburg sculpture on Shoreline. Mr. Whitworth explained that at the time, it was installed, electricity was not available to all the Shoreline medians. However, electricity has now been added to those medians and he would check to see what could be done to address the concern. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Mrs. Castro moved the meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Mr. Valenzuela seconded and the motion passed unanimously. t Qaji1YL/ Daniel L. Whitworth, Assistant Director Park and Recreation Department id