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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1998 - Special Agenda - Parks Board PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, LITTLE LEAGUE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND LINCOLN CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE • — SPECIAL 1VIEETING— '! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 — 6:30 P.M. LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER 1000 ELEANOR AGENDA 1. Discussion of issues related to the opening of the Wayne Smith Baseball Fields in W.A. Tarnow Park 2. Board Concerns/Other Issues 3. Adjourn This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409-764-3547 or(TDD) 1-800-735- 2989. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, LINCOLN CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND LITTLE LEAGUE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 — 6:30 P.M. LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER 1000 ELEANOR Members Present: Parks and Recreation Board: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Vice Chair; John Crompton; Dr. Sarah Birkhold, and Glen Davis; Lincoln Center Advisory Committee: Larry Johnson, Chair; and Malvonee Merchant Members Absent: John Nichols and Susan Allen Visitors: Linda Jeffress, Little League Board Chair; Sharon Gable, American League President; Colette Gibbs, National League President; and Ron Carter,Past Board Chair Staff: Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; David Gerling, Special Facilities Supt.; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Supt.; Lance Jackson, Lincoln Center Supervisor;Scott Hooks, Parks Operations Supv.; and Bridgette George, Parks and Recreation Board Secretary The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. 1. Discussion of Issues Related to the Opening of the Wayne Smith Baseball Fields in W. A. Tarrow Park: Ric Ploeger reviewed the site plan and the status of the project, stating that the fields should be completed in November. Linda Jeffress informed those present that their leagues are designed according to where the birthdates fall; even or odd. This past season they had 1,050 participants, with very few from the Lincoln Center area. Some discussion took place regarding transportation for kids who may have to play at Southwood. Ron Carter stated that transportation has been provided in the past for kids in the area by their respective coaches. Ms. Jeffress stated that no decisions have been made because the new officers were just elected and won't have an official meeting until October. She said the only discussions they've had include whether all the kids will play at both fields. She stated that the new fields will help alleviate some of the Saturday games that typically run late in the evening. Ms. Jeffress stated that 700 games were scheduled this past year and all were played in April and May. She also said that they have discussed holding registration at the Lincoln Center. Some discussion took place regarding Little League advertising. Linda Jeffress informed the Board that flyers are given to all the schools and sports places. They advertise in the newspaper and also have mail-in and Internet on-line registration. Ms. Jeffress stated that registration is $40 for the first child and 825 for subsequent children in the same family. She informed the Board that is costs their organization $37 per child to participate in baseball. Their league provides funds for umpires, equipment, snow cones, and T-shirts. As far as scholarships, Ms. Jeffress stated that they do have a scholarship program for those that can prove a hardship. She said that they provide approximately 12 scholarships each year. She mentioned that registration is the last week in January and that the largest group is typically the 5 and 6 year olds. Larry Johnson stated that he doesn't think that their regular promotion process will increase participation in the area. Ms. Jeffress asked him for suggestions and offered to put up a banner advertising registration at the Lincoln Center, as well as providing the center with flyers ahead of time about the registration process. Ms. Jeffress stated that in order for Little League to be successful, they must have parent involvement. Chris Barzilla suggested they hold a meeting at the Lincoln Center for parents, to gain their interest and participation. Sharon Gable stated that they should set up a meeting at Lincoln with some Little League coaches and volunteers to discuss the specifics of Little League's needs, rules, and regulations. The Little League Executive Committee and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee agreed to meet again to help facilitate future registration processes at the Lincoln Center. 2. Board Concerns/Other Issues: None 3. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, LINCOLN CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND LITTLE LEAGUE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 — 6:30 P.M. LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER 1000 ELEANOR Members Present: Parks and Recreation Board: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Vice Chair; John Crompton; Dr. Sarah Birchold, and Glen Davis; Lincoln Center Advisory Committee: Larry Johnson, Chair; and Malvonee Merchant Members Absent: John Nichols and Susan Allen Visitors: Linda Jeffress, Little League Board Chair; Sharon Gable, American League President; Colette Gibbs, National League President; and Ron Carter,Past Board Chair Staff: . Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; David Gerling, Special Facilities Supt.; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Supt.; Lance Jackson, Lincoln Center Supervisor;Scott Hooks, Parks Operations Supv.; and Bridgette George, Parks and Recreation Board Secretary The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. ) 1. Discussion of Issues Related to the Opening of the Wayne Smith Baseball Fields in W. A. Tarrow Park: Ric Ploeger reviewed the site plan and the status of the project, stating that the fields should be completed in November. Linda Jeffress informed those present that their leagues are designed according to where the birthdates fall; even or odd. This past season they had 1,050 participants, with very few from the Lincoln Center area. Some discussion took place regarding transportation for kids who may have to play at Southwood. Ron Carter stated that transportation has been provided in the past for kids in the area by their respective coaches. Ms. Jeffress stated that no decisions have been made because the new officers were just elected and won't have an official meeting until October. She said the only discussions they've had include whether all the kids will play at both fields. She stated that the new fields will help alleviate some of the Saturday games that typically run late in the evening. Ms. Jeffress stated that 700 games were scheduled this past year and all were played in April and May. She also said that they have discussed holding registration at the Lincoln Center. Some discussion took place regarding Little League advertising. Linda Jeffress informed the Board that flyers are given to all the schools and sports places. They advertise in the newspaper and also have mail-in and Internet on-line registration. Ms. Jeffress stated that registration is $40 for the first child and $25 for subsequent children in the same family. She informed the Board that is costs their organization $37 per child to participate in baseball. Their league provides funds for umpires, equipment, snow cones, and T-shirts. As far as scholarships, Ms. Jeffress stated that they do have a scholarship program for those that can prove a hardship. She said that they provide approximately 12 scholarships each year. She mentioned • that registration is the last week in January and that the largest group is typically the 5 and 6 year olds. Larry Johnson stated that he doesn't think that their regular promotion process will increase participation in the area. Ms. Jeffress asked him for suggestions and offered to put up a banner advertising registration at the Lincoln Center, as well as providing the center with flyers ahead of time about the registration process. Ms. Jeffress stated that in order for Little League to be successful, they must have parent involvement Chris Barzilla suggested they hold a meeting at the Lincoln Center for parents, to gain their interest and participation. Sharon Gable stated that they should set up a meeting at Lincoln with some Little League coaches and volunteers to discuss the specifics of Little League's needs, rules, and regulations. The Little League Executive Committee and the Lincoln Center Advisory Committee agreed to meet again to help facilitate future registration processes at the Lincoln Center. 2. Board Concerns/Other Issues: None 3. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. 11110110t. r College Station Little Leagie P. a Box 9041 • , l.i College Station, • Chairman of the Board-Linda Jeffress,696-6317 American League President-Sharon Gable,693-0277 National League President-Colette Gibbs,690-0559 College Station Little League consists of two Leagues--the American League and the National League. Players residing in College Station are eligible to participate in a League based on their birthdate. Players with odd birthdates are in the American League and players with even birthdates are in the National League. All players from the same family are placed in a League based on the birthdate of the oldest participating player_ Little League players are separated into Divisions, based on their age. A players Little League age is his/her age as of August 1st. CSLL currently interleagues with Bryan Leagues to allow girls ages 9-16 to play Little League Softball. 1999 CSLL DIVISIONS Tee Bats-All players ages 5 and 6 are placed on Tee Ball teams by each League's Player Agent. All players play in the field and bat from a tee. Junior Minor-Alt players ages 7 and 8 are placed on Junior Minor teams by each League's Player Agent. This division uses pitching machines. Live Pitch-Players ages 9 and 10 play in the Live Pitch Division. Players participate in a Try-Out to be placed on teams by each League's Player Agent and Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try-Outs to be on a team. (Ten year olds are eligible to try-out to play in the Major Division.)The Live Pitch Division has an All Star tournament program through a state tournament. Major Minor-The Major Minor Division is for players ages 11 and 12 who are not selected to play on a Major team. Eleven and 12 year old players who chose not to try-out for the Majors are placed on Major Minor teams by each League's Player Agent. Major-The Major Division teams are made up of 10, 11 and 12 year olds who are drafted onto teams by the Team.Managers, following a Try-Out. Players must try-out to play in the Major Division. Ten year olds are eligible to try-out to play in the Major Division. They are not eligible for 11-12 All Stars, but are eligible for 9-10 All Stars. Each Major team can draft one 10 year old. Once drafted to a Major team, players remain on that team until they advance to the Junior Division. The Major Division has an All Star tournament program through the Little League World Series. Junior-The Junior Division is for players ages 13 and 14. Players participate in a Try-Out and are drafted onto teams by the Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try-Outs to be put on a team. This division has an All Star tournament program through a World Series. Senior-The Senior Division is for players ages 15 and 16. Players participate in a Try-Out and are drafted onto teams by the Team Managers. Players are not required to go through Try-Outs to be put on a team. This division has an All Star tournament program through a World Series. nc) cd/ ct 1,6 t)to fl Brazos Valley Youth Soccer Association 1217 Boswell College Station, Texas 77840 June 23, 1998 Juan Vasquez-Ai-1i President Aggieland Select Soccer 305 Highlands Street College Station, Texas 77840-2842 Juan, According to a letter that you had notarized on May 15, 1998 you promised to uphold all STYSA • and BVYSA rules and regulations. As of this time you have broken that promise and are therefore being suspended until further notification. The BVYSA board has learned that you had unregistered players on the field and that you had overage players that should not have been playing in particular games. These are direct violations of STYSA and BVYSA rules. All further games that are to be hosted by AGS are also suspended. Should you want to appeal this, please contact Diana DeFrancesco, BVYSA D&P Coordinator. Sincerely, ‘Y-ta, Alma Molina Secretary xc: Mitchell Smith Diana DeFrancesco College Station Rec &Parks Bryan Rec &Parks 1 ,,,- - -411/POPt College Station Little League . 0. Box 9041 College Station/ Texas 77842 September 9, 1998 Mr. Steve Beachy City of College Station P. O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Dear Steve: Enclosed is a list of the College Station Little League Board Members for 1998-1999. lam the new Chairman, Sharon Gable is returning as the American League President and Colette Gibbs is returning as the National League President. Please do not hesitate to I contact any of us. We look forward to meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board and Lincoln Center Advisory Committee on September 21, 1998. In addition to the three of us, the CSLL Executive Board consists of J. P. Bramhall and Steve Oberhelman. We are all five planning to attend the meeting. In addition, Ron Carter will attend. He has been elected to be a CSLL Board Trustee to serve as CSLL's liaison with the City of College Station and to work closely with the Wayne Smith BaneIds. Sincerely, 1 -i / 7 Linda Jeffress / ' / Chairman 8409 Wildewood Circle College Station, Texas 77845 Enclosure i ' 4^ --\ To: ~ Parks & Recreation Board Members City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department P. 0. Box 8860 College Station, Texas 77842 Dear Board Members, I'd like to urge the funding of another Disc Golf Park for the College Station area. TAMU's Research Park has proven an excellent blend of Relaxation and Activity with its creative |oyout, and has beoorna increasingly more popular in the past few years. Because of how crowded it's become, friends and I currently road trip to Austin because of their 7 Disc - Golf Parks. Another park in College Station would be very welcome. Thank r time, / 00. � = Mer Anderson -- ----� • 8 . `«ho,196/ JLn � L) riLoilat « . ` ( \ \~_/