HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-2009 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, July 16, 2009, 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 4:37 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Phyllis Wall
3. Members present were: Lucile Davis, Joani Chapman, Phyllis Wall, Carlene Kirby
4. Members absent were: Barbara Ramirez, Ruby Riggins, Gabriel Rodriguez, and vacancy
5. Guests present: Abel De Lafuente — WTAM Political Science Student
6. City Staff present was: Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent
7. April 9, 2009 meeting minutes were given by Lucile Davis and approved as read.
8. Old Business: Park Improvements 2009. Rusty told membei5that the available funds for 2009 needed
to be expended this fiscal year if at all possible, because the fishing pond issue is not at a stage that the
funds will be expended by the end of budget. Lucile opened the floor for discussions of improvements.
Rusty suggested play structures be examined for Thomas Park and Frisco Park. He went on to say
that these were the last of the parks that needed play structures. After some discussion, Phyllis Wall
made a motion and seconded by Joani Chapman to purchase a play structure for each, leaving the
design and any other requirements to the discretion of the Park Superintendent. Motion passed by
unanimous vote.
9. New Business: None
10. Open meeting for questions and comments: Vacancy for District 7. Lucile stated that Councilman
Roland Nash has visited with several constituents and all had declined to serve. Members were asked if
they knew of anyone in District 7 that would be willing to serve. Discussion was made that perhaps an
informational piece be run in the newspaper, radio, and the local cable channel. Rusty stated that he
would look into it
11. Meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
ACCEPTED:
AT'I'LSTED:
Lucile Davis, Chair person
Rusty Reese, Park Department