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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/2010 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 15, 2010 The Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek ~ 1015 Colgate College Station, TX 77840 STAFF PRESENT: Marco A. Cisneros, Director; Amanda Putz, Staff Assistant; Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; David Schmitz, Assistant Director – Operations; David Gerling, Special Facilities Superintendent BOARD PRESENT: Gary Erwin, Chair; Glenn Schroeder, Vice Chair; George Jessup, David Scott, Jody Ford, Douglas Becker, Jon Denton, and Billy Hart VISITORS: Ed McDonald, Capital Projects Department Anne Hazen, 1309 Wilshire, College Station Joanna Yeager, 100 Mortier, College Station Kristy Becker, 11737 Durrand St., College Station Chris Dyer, Arts Council Director, 2275 Dartmouth, College Station David Besly, 1722 Broadmoor, Bryan Mark Savarino, 1722 Broadmoor, Bryan 1. Call to order and Roll Call: The meeting was called to order with a quorum present at 7: 00 p.m. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members: Gerard Kyle had sent in a request for absence and Billy Hart asked for a pardon to be a little late. Jody Ford made a motion to approve the absence request submitted, and Jon Denton seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 3. Hear visitors: Chris Dyer, New Director of the Arts Council introduced himself to the Board. Anne Hazen, 1309 Wilshire Court with the Senior Advisory Committee expressed to the Board their needs for a Senior Center. They need all of the community’s support. The Seniors request a regular place to meet, and are asking for the Board’s support in locating a regular place for Seniors to meet. Joanna Yeager with the Senior Advisory Committee commented that the Baby Boomer Seniors did a survey. She expressed that the younger Boomer Seniors also want what the Seniors want. ~ Billy Hart arrived at 7:04 p.m. ~ 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action of minutes from the meeting of May 11, 2010: Glenn Schroeder made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, and Doug Becker seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 5. Discussion and possible action concerning the Senior Advisory Committee Appointments: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator, reported on the different individuals that applied for the Senior Advisory Committee. The Committee is recommending that Joanna Yeager serve as Chair for one year and Anne Hazen serve as Vice Chair for one year. David Scott moved that the four applications included in the packet be appointed, and Glenn Schroeder seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. Jody Ford moved to accept the recommendations for Chair and Vice Chair, and George Jessup seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 6. Consideration, discussion and possible action concerning the Proposed Ordinance related to Park Vendor Permits and Dogs in Parks: Marco A. Cisneros stated that the Park Vendor Permits and the Dogs in Parks are included together in one proposed ordinance to help simplify the number of ordinances. Discussion followed regarding this item regarding the “leash free” aspect at Lick Creek Park. Some believed that it was best to keep the dogs on leashes and others would like to keep Lick Creek Park as wild and free as possible. Kristy Becker said that she runs in all of the parks, and she does not think it is a good idea to have dogs in parks without a leash. She commented that “as a runner” it is very scary to be running and have dogs coming after you. She said that specifically as a part of the running community that uses Lick Creek Park, she points out that there is no one there to listen to her if she yells. Glenn Schroeder made a recommendation to Council for adoption of the ordinance with Exhibit A and B, with the inclusion of per class/per section to the fees, and Jody Ford seconded the motion. The vote was called. The motion passed with a vote of 6: 2. (Gerard Kyle being absent) Douglas Becker and Billy Hart were in opposition to the recommendation due to the “leash free” aspect at Lick Creek Park related to the dogs in parks portion of the ordinance. 7. Update and discussion regarding the June 2, 2010 Skate Park Public Meeting: Mark Savarino with Bleyl and Associates reported on the Skate 2 June 15, 2010 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Park Design Project. Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 8. Presentation and discussion regarding the adoption of the Central College Station Neighborhood Plan: Marco A. Cisneros presented the Central College Station Neighborhood Plan to the Board. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 9. Update and discussion concerning upcoming City Council Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appointments: Gary Erwin reported on the upcoming Board appointments. He asked those Board members that wish to reapply for the Board to please do so at their earliest convenience. Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 10. Discussion and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals for FY10: Discussion followed. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. 11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning the current Capital Improvements Program: Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project  Lists of June 2010: Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner, reported on the Capital Improvements and Park Land Dedication Project Lists. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. Dedications of Less than Three Acres: Pete Vanecek, Senior  Park Planner, reported on the Dedications of Less than Three Acres. This was an informational item only, and no action was required. Williamsgate, Phases 2 & 3 ~ Park Zone 15 Dove Crossing, Phases 5, 6, 7, 9 ~ Park Zone 10 12. 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 Regular Meeting ~ July 13, 2010, The Green Room  3 June 15, 2010 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Jody Ford requested that a report be in the packet in the July  meeting regarding acquisition of potential tracts of park land, and the progress that is being made in regard to Zone 15. 13. Adjourn: Glenn Schroeder made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Jon Denton seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. 4 June 15, 2010 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting