HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/2011 - Minutes - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory BoardMEMBERS) PRESENT: Vice - Chairman Sherry Ellison, David Russell, Marcy Halterman -Cox and
Greg Stiles
MEMBER(S) ABSENT: Jeff Young
VISITORS) PRESENT: Preeti Shankar
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Project Manager Venessa Garza, Assistant Director of Public
Works Charles Mclemore, and Board Secretary Christina Court
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Vice - Chairman Sherry Ellison called the meeting to order at 3:13.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors
There were no visitors.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
Marcy Halterman -Cox moved to approve the meeting Minutes from June 6, 2011 with the
correction of Members Absent being changed to Visitor(s) Present. The motion was seconded by
Greg Stiles, motion was approved (4 -0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an
update on the following item(s):
Venessa Garza discussed the updates on agenda item 4.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
maintenance standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Charles Mclemore, Assistant Director of Public Works, gave a presentation regarding the
maintenance standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
connectivity at SH 6 and SH 40 (William D. Fitch Parkway).
Venessa Garza discussed connectivity at SH 6 and SH 40 and that a multi -use path is proposed
for that area.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
appointments to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board.
Venessa Garza discussed information regarding appointments to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, &
Greenways Advisory Board.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
education and encouragement opportunities.
Venessa Garza briefly discussed the May Day Challenge Bike Race being cancelled.
Marcy Halterman -Cox would like to get the board more involved with the Armadillo Dash.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
Venessa Garza discussed upcoming calendar events.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items.
Sherry Ellison requested a future agenda item to discuss location of greenway property and possible tour.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
APPR VED: ,
Sherry Ellis t n, Vice - Chairman
A'f I EST:
Christina Court, Board Secretary