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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/1998 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board (2) CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1998 — 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL PARK CONFERENCE ROOM 1000 KRENEK TAP ROOM Members Present: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Vice Chair; John Crompton; John Nichols, Dr. Sarah Birkhold, and Glen Davis. Members Absent: Susan Allen Visitors: None Staff: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks & Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Asst. Director; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; and Bridgette George, Board Secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes . — September 8 and 21, and October 29, 1998: Minutes were approved as submitted. 2. Hear Visitors: None 3. Appointment of Alternate to the Conference Center Advisory Committee: The Board tabled this item until the committee changes the by-laws to reference alternates and their duties and responsibilities. Bridgette George will notify the liaison and request an amendment to the by-laws. 4. Appointment of Alternate to Wolf Pen Creek (WPC) Advisory Committee: Steve Beachy informed the Board that the WPC Advisory Committee currently consists of five people. He stated that the Committee needs one alternate from each entity to act in the absence of the committee member. Steve said that the majority of the meetings will be at noon, so the alternate needs to be able to meet at that time. George Dresser was appointed as the alternate. 5. Discussion and Approval of Revised Parkland Dedication Ordinance Recommendations: Steve Beachy stated that the wording has been changed on the ordinance and now reads "50% of frontage as desirable, instead of required." John Crompton motioned for approval. Glen Davis seconded, and the ` -- � motion passed. 6. Master Plan Discussion and Appointment of Subcommittee: Steve Beachy briefly reviewed the action taken thus far with the master plan. John Crompton suggested sending the master plan to the neighborhood groups for review and input. John Crompton, John Nichols, and Glen Davis were appointed to the subcommittee. 7. Discussion of '98 Bond Election and Priority of Projects: Eric Ploeger handed out a preliminary project schedule that listed the projects and proposed dates for development and completion. He stated that the department is required to submit a list to the budget office for further consideration and distribution. After some discussion, the Board voiced their desire to move the regional athletic park up to 1999. 8. Consent Agenda: Discussion of Board Goals: The Board decided to develop new board goals at a future meeting. The meeting was set for Wednesday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m. 9. Board Concerns/Other Business: John Crompton motioned to appoint Glen Davis to replace Bob DeOtte as chair for the Recreation Sports Association. The motion was seconded by Sarah Birkhold and passed. ) Chris Barzilla suggested looking into having commercial development give funds to help purchase community parks. He stated that their businesses reap the benefits of those parks when tournaments are brought into the community. 10. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.