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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 08, 2016
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ~ 7:00PM
Wolf Pen Creek Green Room
1015 Colgate
College Station, TX 77840
Staff Present:
David Schmitz, Director; Rusty Warncke, Project and Assets Manager; Kelly Kelbly, Recreation Manager; Stephan Richardson, Operations Manager; J.D. Wood, Tourism Manager; Gerry Logan,
Special Events Supervisor; Gene Ballew, Athletic Supervisor; Ronald Schaefer, Cemetery Sexton; Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; Cheletia Johnson, Lincoln Ctr. Assistant Supervisor;
Gabby Salazar, Athletic Activities Assistant; Andrea Lauer, Board Secretary; Vanessa Garza, Greenways Manager; Jenifer Paz, Sr. Planner
Board Present:
Gary Erwin, Vice Chair; Louis Hodges; Marc Chaloupka; Paul Dyson; Ann Hayes; Keith Roberts; Megan Fuentes; Roger Reese
Visitors:
Drew Nickens; Ann Schaefer; Mike Green; Cecilia Yip; Theresa Connaughton; Ann Goodman; Derek Walton
Call to order and Roll Call. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present at 7:01 PM.
Possible action concerning requests for absences of members. An absence request was received from Debe Shafer. Marc Chaloupka made a motion to approve the absence requests and Ann Hays
seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
Hear visitors. Cecilia Yip, Ann Goodman, and Theresa Connaughton spoke about the needs and desires for permanent pickle ball courts in the parks.
Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the November 08, 2016 meeting. Marc Chaloupka made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, and Paul Dyson seconded
the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
Discussion on the Southern Pointe Development. Presented by developer Bill Mather and Wallace Phillips. The Parks Board unanimously approved the plan presented on Southern Pointe which
included both the land dedication and the development of the land.
Presentation by PARD staff on Christmas events and activities in the Parks and Recreation Department. Several staff members gave presentations on the
upcoming Christmas events and activities within their areas in the department. Informational item only, no action was taken.
Discussion on Parkland Notes from the subcommittee meetings. The subcommittee came up with some areas that they feel need attention. They suggested that a representative from PARD
be at the PAC meetings to identify the needs early and try to get larger pieces of land instead of pocket parks. It was also suggested that the city hold a meeting that would include
engineers, city planners, developers, economic development and city officials in the hopes that they could all get a better understanding of each other’s wants and needs.
Report, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Parks Projects Summary and Dedications of Less than Five Acres from Rusty Warncke. Informational item only, no action was
taken.
Barracks 112
Bernadine Estates
Brewster Pointe
Creek Meadows Sect. 6 Phase 2A & 2B
Creek Meadows Sect. 6 Phase 3
Horse Haven
Planned Development District Zoning 200 Holleman Dr. East
Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual
information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Next Meeting: December 13, 2016
Adjourn. Marc Chaloupka made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Ann Hays seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.