HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2011 - Minutes - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory BoardMEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Dennis Maloney, Vice - Chairman Sherry Ellison, Jeff Young, David
Russell, Marcy Halterman -Cox and Greg Stiles
MEMBERS ABSENT: Alan King
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Project Manager Venessa Garza, Senior Planner Jason
Schubert, Recreation Superintendent Peter Lamont, and Board Secretary
Christina Court
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Dennis Maloney called the meeting to order at 3:08.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear visitors.
There were no visitors.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
David Russell moved to approve the meeting Minutes from February 7, 2011 and February 14, 2011. The
motion was seconded by Sherry Ellison, and the motion was approved (4 -0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the
Eastgate Neighborhood Plan.
Jason Schubert made a presentation on the Eastgate Neighborhood Plan. Venessa Garza discussed bicycle
lanes, bicycle routes, and multi -use paths in the Eastgate Neighborhood.
Greg Stiles and Marcy Halterman -Cox arrived at 3:11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
education and encouragement opportunities such as May is National Month and
Brazos Valley Earth Day.
Venessa Garza discussed that the May Day Challenge will start at the George Bush Library.
David Russell discussed that he would like to meet on March 18, 2011 with Brian (the race
Director), Junction 505, and all City Staff able to attend. Jeff Young discussed the need to close
part of Barbara Bush at the end of the race to collect information for timing. Peter Lamont
agreed to provide the restroom trailer. Jeff Young discussed the need for a flat bed trailer to
use as a stage. Venessa Garza discussed the need for the Board members to attend the April
28 Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. to do a Proclamation for National Bike Month. Sherry Ellison
and David Russell will review the Bike Map once Venessa Garza is finished creating it.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
charging bicyclists a bicycle registration fee for using City -owned facilities.
Venessa Garza tabled the agenda item until Jana McMillan can be invited.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
Venessa Garza discussed upcoming calendar events.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items.
Jeff Young requested future agenda items regarding (1) future connectivity on Highway 40, (2)
cleaning of sidewalks and bike lanes during construction i.e. Arrington Rd; (3) and an update on
the Lick Creek Multi -Use Path. Marcy Halterman -Cox requested a future agenda item regarding
the maintenance of older sidewalks.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Dennis Maloney, Chair an Christina Court, Board Secretary