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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, April 11,
2002, 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 4:35 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Mr. Bob Noblett.
3. Members present were: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Luna, Mrs. Riggins and Mrs.
Wall, Mrs. Garcia and Mr. Noblett.
4. Members absent were: one vacancy.
5. Guests present — none.
6. City Staff present: Mr. Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent.
7. March meeting minutes were given by Mrs. Davis and approved as read.
8. Old Business -
Set date for Arbor Day — Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 1:30 P.M. at Broadway Park
for proclamation presentation.
9. New Business -
A. John D. Stoneham Park contract renewal - After discussion of the need and
importance of this park, for the northern portion of the City, a motion was made by Mrs. Wall and
second by Bob Noblett to support and recommend a twenty-five (25) year extension rather than a
ten (10) year extension because of the investments that the City has in the park and the potential
future improvements. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. Windmill for Travis Trussell Duck Pond — Rusty Reese presented to the
commission the possibility that Mr. James Odom would like to see a circulating windmill placed at
the Duck Pond and would financially support the purchase and installation of the windmill. A
motion was made by Mrs. Riggins and second by Mrs. McDonald to support and recommend to
the City Council to support and allow Mr. Odem to purchase and install a circulation windmill at
the Duck Pond of the size and type he preferred. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
10. Open Meeting.
A. Mrs. Wall requested Rusty Reese to assist in obtaining cost estimates for the
Weston Mannin memorial. Costs for trees with a three (3) inch diameter trunk, decorative six (6)
foot bench, ten (10) foot brick circle including labor and materials and a plaque; as soon as
possible.
B. A motion was made to nominate and reelect Mrs. Davis to serve as chairman
for an additional year by Mrs. Wall and second by Mrs. Riggins. Motion passed by unanimous
vote.
11. Next meeting date was not set.
12. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
ACCEPTED;: —y:,C/0 u -, s ATTESTED:
Lucile Davis, Chair person Rusty Rees