HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2007 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, December 6,
2007, in the Council Chambers, 901 Broadway Street, Plainview, Texas. Minutes for this meeting
are hereby submitted as follows.
ITEM
1. Called to order by Lucile Davis at 4:32 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Lucile Davis
3. Members present were: Gabriel Rodriguez, Lucile Davis, Phyllis Wall, Carlene Kirby, Barbara
Ramirez, , and Joani Chapman
4. Members absent were: Irma Luna and Ruby Riggins
5. Guest Present: Mark Collins - Game Warden
6. City Staff present: Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent
7. Approval of October 18, 2007 meeting - minutes were approved as read.
8. New Business — none
9. Old Business.
A. Community Fishing Pond. Lucile Davis introduced Mark Collins and invited him to address the
committee. Mark stated that five or more years ago he had begun to establish a fishing lake for
Plainview and that he had the interest of the land owner and the he had approached the Chamber
of Commerce for assistance and in the end the project was never realized. Mark went on to say
that he is excited and very interested in assisting all he can to see the fishing lake accomplished.
Mark told members that Texas Parks and Wildlife has lake fish stocking opportunities and that
Lubbock has two lakes that TPWD stocks two times every year. Mark stated that he is certain
that if the lake project is completed it will be highly used and will draw persons from the
surrounding areas into Plainview. Mark believes that it would not require a great deal to get the
lake up and going. Mark offered some ideas to the commission and suggested that Mr. Hoppy
Toler, past mayor of Abernathy, be visited with and that he could probably assist us on further
development of the lake. The commission thanked Mark Collins for advice and attendance.
Phyllis Wall is to contact Mr. Toler and extend an invitation to the next meeting.
B. Horseshoe Pitching Courts. Rusty told members that he and Lucile had visited the Smythe Park
in search for a location for the courts. Rusty went on to say that there is not a suitable location
in the immediate park, however, there is a prime location on the east side of the parking lot and
permission has been obtained from John Berry — Public Works Director and Water Production
superintendent Darryel Pierce to construct in this unused area. Rusty went on to say that the
cost of each court is approximately $350.00 - $400.00. Rusty asked if the cost of construction
would be covered by donations or was the parks department to cover the expense. Phyllis Wall
made a motion and seconded by Joani Chapman to construct two Horseshoe Pitching Courts in
the permitted area with funding to be determined. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
C. Centennial Honorary Circle update. Phyllis addressed the committee. Phyllis stated that the
Lions Club is asking vv -Iv they are not receiti ing assistance from the park Advisory Commission.
It is believed that the committee should be talking the project up more and perhaps should have a
nomination from them or at least a church group or possibly even their place of employment.
Phyllis went on to say that she was not sure on the exact number of nominations they have
received at this point; somewhere around 20 — 25 entries. Barbara Ramirez stated that she could
visit with her principal and see if the schools would participate. Phyllis stated that 45
nominations are needed and the deadline is January 15, 2008.
10. Next meeting set for January 10, 2007
11. Meeting adjourned at 5:35 P.M.
ACCEPTED: ATTESTED:
Lucile Davis, Chair person Rusty Reese, Park Department
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