HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-2006 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, August 17, 2006, in the
downstairs conference room, 901 Broadway Street, Plainview, Texas. Minutes for this meeting are
hereby submitted as follows.
ITEM
1. Called to order by Lucile Davis at 4:30 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Phyllis Wall
3. Members present were: Lucile Davis, Doylene Lloyd, Ruby Riggins, Phyllis Wall, Carlene
Kirby, Barbara Ramirez and Irma Luna
4. Members absent were: Gabriel Rodriguez
5. Guest Present: none
6. City Staff present were: Greg Ingham, City Manager; Brice Clements, City Engineer, and
Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent
7. April 13, 2006 meeting minutes were given by Lucille Davis and approved as read.
8. Old Business.
A. Park Comprehensive Plan. Greg Ingham began by thanking the commission for all
the hard work and effort and that they had done a great job. Greg continued to
say that when cities apply for Texas Parks and Wildlife grants many times it is
easier to obtain grants if the city's comprehensive plan coincides with their
priorities.
Greg stated that there is an interest throughout the city for an open side pavilion,
possibly in Lloyd Woods Park and with the amount of interest by civic groups and
other's currently it might be worth moving the picnic shelters and tables from the
six to ten year plan up into the one to five year plan. Greg also spoke of perhaps
having the pavilion take on a different shape, possibly octagon and perhaps
provide lighting with electrical service.
Phyllis asked Greg what he thought would encourage more people to use these
pavilions. Greg replied it's believed that by providing the before mentioned items
and some tables/benches that this would help. Phyllis Wall made a motion and
seconded by Carlene Kirby to move S2 -P1 and S2 -P2 from the Stage Two plan
into Stage One. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Greg continued to state that the Mayor and City Council has been very
supportive of Park improvements, and this is evident by last year the commission
has $20,000.00 to work with and this year it is planned that $25,000 will be
designated for park improvement. Also, in addition to these funds, the Council
has allowed us to put funds into a reserve marked for major park improvements,
such as possibly a skateboard park or splash park. Greg went on to say that the
tax incentives that are in the plan will probably not be supported at this time due
to uncertainties of the economy.
Phyllis stated that the tax plan/schedule showed the financial need for our parks
system. Phyllis asked what is the purpose of the comprehensive plan. Greg stated
that a plan indicates the need and direction for the city's parks.
B. Hike and Bike Trail. Brice Clements presented a map of the trail and told
members that construction has begun. Brice continued to state that the
construction company has 240 days to complete; however, they expect to
complete it in 90 days. Brice added that there is to be two gazebos, some park
benches and that there will be trail lighting from Quincy to Joliet and that under
Columbia Bridge there will be long benches made into the retaining wall for
seating. Brice closed by stating that the construction company is laying
approximately 200' feet of trail per day and has made great progress to date.
C. Park Improvements 2006. Rusty told members that the Smythe park playground
was presented to the City Council on June 27, 2006 for action of bid approval in
the amount of $18,098.00 and has been awarded to Recreation Creation. Rusty
told members that this is the company that has provided the other three
playgrounds to date and that the equipment is very good. Rusty continued to say
that the play structure has been ordered and that the blueprints and tools have
been delivered and that the equipment should follow shortly. Rusty stated that the
structure probably would not be installed until later in the fall when work demands
slowed some.
8. New Business. None
9. Open meeting for comments and questions.
A. Ruby Riggins asked Rusty about the restrooms at E & E Givens Park. Ruby stated
that she had a party at the shelter and the restroom facilities were locked up and
that she had called the parks on call man and he replied they were out of order and may not be
reopened. Rusty told Ruby that the facilities had been vandalized again which has been happening
every year during the past 3 or more years. Rusty continued to say that the restrooms were back in
operation and have been for 3 weeks. Rusty asked Ruby if she had been by the
park in recent days and Ruby replied that she had not.
9. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
ACCEPTED', c.7, -e4 -e_ '� � z. ATTESTED:
Lucile Davis, Chair person Rusty Reese, Park Department