HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-2002 Parks Advisory Board MinutesPARK ADVISORY COMMISSION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
The City of Plainview Park Advisory Board, as appointed by City Ordinance Number 95-3035,
dated, as approved, March 28, 1995, held an open meeting at 4:30 P.M., Thursday, October 10,
2002, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 901 Broadway Street, Plainview, Texas. Minutes for
this meeting are hereby submitted as follows.
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1. Called to order by Chairperson Mrs. Davis at 4:35 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Mr. Bob Noblett.
3. Members present were: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. Noblet and Mrs. Wall.
4. Members absent were: Linda Garcia, Evalene McDonald, Irma Luna and Ruby Riggins.
5. Guests present were: no guests.
6. Oath of office to new members - none.
7. City Staff present were: Mr. Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent.
8. July's meeting minutes were given by Mrs. Davis and approved as read.
9. Old Business -
A. Update park improvements — Members were given bid results for Givens and
Broadway play structures and expected structures to be installed by November
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B. Update Hike and Bike Trail — Members were told that City staff had met with
TxDOT representatives and the next stage was to have an engineering firm
selected and an approximate starting date for Trail; could be around spring of
2004.
10. New Business -
A. Parks Watering Budget (future) — Members were asked to entertain the
question whether the commission would be interested in giving all, or a portion, of
the park improvement fund, each to be dedicated to irrigating the parks. Summary
of discussion; to observe the results of the added monies from the City Council and
that if the need for additional monies were present, the commission is open to
negotiation.
B. Backstop preservation on 24th Street — Mrs. Wall stated that she had been
contacted about the backstop, in an open field that was constructed by one's
grandfather, be preserved and possibly moved. After discussion, the commission
determined that this issue is out of their jurisdiction and no further action was
taken.
C. Park improvements for 2003 — The commission were informed that there is a
$25,000.000 budget for park improvements, this year. The discussion of a walk
bridge and concrete path to be constructed, to create access in 7th Street park,
connecting the two middle sections so that parking along Kokomo could be
utilized for the 7th play structure and playground. A motion was made by Mrs.
Davis and second by Mrs. Lloyd to recommend to the City Council, that a bridge,
with a concrete walkway be constructed, in 7th Street Park, expending up to
$10,000.00 of the $25,000.00 budgeted, for the 2003 park improvements. Motion
passed by unanimous vote. Additional discussions were to reserve the remaining
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play structure, at a later date.
D. Ray Rosas Tree Sculpture — Members were updated on offering of deceased
trees for sculptures in parks. Mr. Rosas had some interest in purchasing a
sculpture. However, at this time, there were no trees available that are suitable for
sculpturing and that if one became available, he would be notified. The commission
elected to review this topic at a later date.
11. Open meeting -
A. Mrs. Wall stated that she would like to see something creative accomplished to
the fenced trailer yard that is located in the parking area of Bulldog Baseball Field, to reduce the
visibility of the trailers. Possibly plastic strips inserted in the cyclone fence, similar to the Duck
Pond. Members wanted to observe the area before any recommendations were given.
B. Rusty advised that Linda Garcia's term is to expire on October 10,2002 and
Mrs. McDonald's term i to e ire J nary of 2003. Mrs. Davis is to contact,
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12. Next meeting set for January 09, 2003.
13. Meeting adjourned at 5:35 P.M.
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Lucile Davis, Chair person Rusty Reese, Park Department