HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-2001 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 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 19,
2001, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 901 Broadway Street, Plainview, Texas. Minutes
for this meeting are hereby submitted as follows.
ITEM
1. Called to order by Chairperson Mrs. Davis at 5:05 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Mrs. Walker.
3. Members present were: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Luna, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. McDonald and Mrs.
Riggins.
4. Members absent were: Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Kiser.
5. No guests were present.
6. City Staff present were: Mr. Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent.
7. February meeting minutes were given by Mrs. Davis and approved as read.
8. Old Business -
a. Review Givens park walking track and select options. After the commission
reviewed three (3) drawing options, a motion was made by Linda G. Walker and
second by Evalene McDonald to accept, approve and recommend option #2
contingent upon the approval of Ruby Riggins and Givens committee after other
on site viewing. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
b. Finalize Arbor Day pecan tree planting. Photo is set for April 23, 2001, at 1:30
P.M., in M.B. Hood park.
9. New Business -
1. Discuss possibility of skateboard park. After commission was advised of the
possibility of funds being donated to the City of Plainview for the construction of a State
park. The commission is not in the opinion to recommend contributing funds towards the
construction of such. The commission is of the opinion to continue to upgrade the City=s
playgrounds.
a. Update commission on park activities. Regional waterfall, tree sculptures - six (6)
total, possibility of voluntary tree planting program, progress on pecan tree
relocation, City establishing botanical crew with Hale County probationers and
discussed hike & bike trail progress.
2. Katherine Wheeler memorial fountain. Plaque colors were discussed & voted for,
green/gold.
10. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M.
ACCEPTED: �2 4»s%
Luc le Davis, Chair person
ATTESTED:
Rusty Reese, Park Department