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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
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
1. Call to order and Roll Call. The meeting was called to order with a quorum
present at 7:01 PM.
2.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.
3.Hear visitors. Cecilia Yip, Ann Goodman, and Theresa Connaughton spoke about
the needs and desires for permanent pickle ball courts in the parks.
4.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.
5.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.
6.Presentation by PARD staff on Christmas events and activities in the Parks
and Recreation Department. Several staff members gave presentations on the
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upcoming Christmas events and activities within their areas in the department.
Informational item only, no action was taken.
7.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.
8.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
9.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
10.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.