HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/2010 - Minutes - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory BoardMINUTES
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ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, November 3, 2010, 3:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Dennis Maloney, Sherry Ellison, Alan King, Marcy
Halterman -Cox, Jeff Young, David Russell, Greg Stiles
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Assistant Director of
Capital Projects Donald Harmon, Board Secretary Amber Carter
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Maloney called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors.
There were no visitors.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
A correction was discussed for the October 11, 2010 Minutes.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation,di scussion, and possible action regarding the
proposed rules and procedures for the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board.
Dennis Maloney discussed the advisory role of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board. Alan King moved to approve the proposed rules and procedures as submitted. Marcy
Halterman -Cox seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (7 -0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an
update on a recent rezoning located at 1711 Harvey Mitchell Parkway as well as a
recent rezoning located at 529 William D. Fitch Parkway.
Venessa Garza discusses both projects, as well as expectations for future items such as this to
be on the agenda in order to keep the board abreast of current projects.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation and discussion regarding capital improvement
projects and priorities.
Donald Harmon discussed the roles and responsibilities of the Capital Projects and Land
Acquisition divisions of Public Works, as well as several current and upcoming projects.
Venessa Garza spoke regarding the priorities for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the
creation of a Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board 2010 -2011 Plan of
Work.
Venessa Garza presented a possible Plan of Work for the Board for the upcoming months. Staff
and Board Members discussed various aspects of said Plan of Work, including potentially
increasing tourism though a city- sponsored event to celebrate National Bike Month. Alan King
moved to approve the proposed Plan of Work as submitted. Marcy Halterman -Cox seconded
the motion, which passed unopposed (7 -0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion on the Bicycle Friendly and
Walk Friendly Community applications.
Venessa Garza briefly discussed the applications, as well as the item being present on a future
agenda.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
Staff and Board members determined to meet again on November 22, 2010 at 1 p.m., in
addition to the previously scheduled meeting on December 13, 2010.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items.
There were no specific requests for items to be placed upon future agendas.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
APPROVED:
Dennis Maloney, Chairman,
ATTEST:
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Amber Carter, Board Secretary
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