HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1997 - Regular Agenda - Parks BoardCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 1997 -- 7:00 P.M.
BRYAN CITY HALL
300 SOUTH TEXAS AVENUE
BASEMENT TRAINING ROOM
MEMBERS: Elizabeth Cunha, Chair; Debra Anderson, Vice Chair; Bob DeOtte; Chris
Barzilla; and Mike Manson
BRYAN MEMBERS: Millie Wright, Chair; Norman Waggoner, Vice Chair; Mark Ritter,
Richard Griffin, James Williams, Vanessa Dunn, and Russell
Ramirez
ABSENT: Gary Halter and John Crompton
STAFF: Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director and Bridgette George, Staff Assistant
VISITORS: Tracey Edwards and Tiffany Wilkinson, TAMU students
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Appointment of Lincoln Center Advisory Committee Members: Mike said that he
spoke with James Steen, Lincoln Former Students Association and committee
member, and Lance Jackson, Lincoln Center Supervisor, regarding applicants for
the committee and they made recommendations for appointments. He also
informed the Board that the Committee hadn't met since April. Chris motioned to
appoint Charlene Britton, Norman Gibbs, Linda Bishop, and Faye Daily. The
motion was seconded by Mike and passed. Lance Jackson, voiced his concern to
Mike about the naming of the ballfield complex to Wayne Smith Baseball Fields.
He stated that the proposed name has no connection to that community. It was
mentioned that Steve had already given the Advisory Committee a copy of the
City's "Policy for Naming City of College Station Parks and Facilities." The
Committee is supposed to review the policy and make a recommendation to the
Board.
3. Review and Discussion of Public Survey Being Conducted by TAMU Recreation,
Park & Tourism Class: The Board was given a draft copy of the survey and briefly
reviewed it. Some editions were suggested. The Board agreed to review the
survey further and forward any other editions to Bridgette so that she could
forward them to Stacey Baker.
4. Board Concerns/Other Business: None.
5. Discussion of Areas of Mutual Interest with the Bryan Parks and Recreation Board:
Millie Wright, Bryan Parks Board Chair, called the joint meeting to order and
introductions followed. The main topic of discussion included joining both
communities' parks by way of greenbelts. Tony Cisneros, Parks Department
Director, stated that their parkland dedication is $225 per dwelling unit or $135
per acre. He also stated that they give 0 credit for any floodway that is donated.
James Williams asked if the Board would be willing to donate funds for the
renovation of their golf course since the City of Bryan is providing that service to
College Station citizens.
Another matter discussed was the "no alcohol" policy in Bryan parks. The Bryan
Board stated that this was developed due to the alcohol problem in a number of
their parks. They stated, however, that there is an exemption permit where groups
can have alcohol with prior permission. The College Station Parks Board stated
that they had addressed that issue after discussing the matter with staff and
decided it was not necessary to pursue a "no alcohol" policy in College Station at
present.
6. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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