HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-2010 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 Thursday, October 14, 2010, in the Council
Chambers, 901 Broadway Street, Plainview, Texas. Minutes for this meeting are hereby submitted as
follows.
ITEM
1. Called to order by chair Lucile Davis at 4:35 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Phyllis Wall.
3. Members present were: Gabriel Rodriguez, Lucile Davis, Carlene Kirby, Joani Chapman, and
Phyllis Wall
4. Members absent were: Ruby Riggins, Barbara Ramirez and vacancy
5. Guests present: Sherry Leewright, Jennifer King, Cody Russell, Patrick Jernigan, Ricardo
Perez, Peter Keltz, Josiah Herrera
6. City Staff present was: Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent
7. March 11, 2010 meeting minutes were given by Lucile Davis and approved as read.
8. Old Business:
2010 Park Improvements. Rusty told members that after the baseball backstops were
purchased and that the placement of the backstops were met with opposition the
remaining funds were not expended on turf and irrigation. Rusty continued on to say that
time was short and the unexpended funds purchased eight new aggregate drinking
fountains for various parks, each fountain cost $2,200.
9. New Business:
A. Skate Parks.
• Cody Russell addressed the Board on Vision Skate Park Plainview, the need and
benefit of a skate park. Cody offered several statistics regarding skateboarding.
• Patrick Jernigan discussed the tourism side of what a skate park will do for Plainview.
Skateboarding is a mainstream sport, can bring competition to Plainview and there is
marketing opportunities.
• Sherry Leewright told the Board she is a traveling skate mom. She has visited several
cities with her son so that he could skate other parks. Sherry went on to say that
skateboarding is entertainment for other kids and citizens. It is a wonderful
environment.
• Jennifer King stated that she is the Rotary Club Representative and that the Rotary
Club will sponsor fund raising and accounting for any donation or raised monies for a
skate park. Jennifer went on to say, "My passion is to provide them with a place to
skate and not on private property."
• Ricardo Perez told the Board that he would like to address the business side of it. He
stated that there is opportunity for sales and service to skaters. He went on to say
that he had a business for a while here when Youth Invasion was operating and he
had to close his business when Plainview no longer had a place for skaters.
• Josiah Herrera told the Board that he is a skater and that he wants one real bad. He
said a skate park will help keep kids out of trouble and drug free.
• Peter Keltz said he grew up skateboarding; he got interested in boarding at the Youth
Invasion and his interest continued to grow. He continued to say that he has skated
all the available parks in this area and that he desires a concrete park and that
Amarillo currently has two and Lubbock does not have one at this point.
• Lucile asked the presenters at what age would a skate park appeal to. Cody Russell
replied all ages. Lucile then asked what about under privileged kids participating.
Cody replied that if you are an under privileged kid this is the best sport to participate
in. Lucile thanked all the guest presenters and stated the Board would consider the
request.
After some discussion, a motion was made by Phyllis Wall and seconded by Joani
Chapman to support and recommend to the City Council to move forward in constructing
a concrete skate park. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
B. 2011 Park Improvements. Rusty told the Board that $25,000 is available again this
year for park improvements. After some discussion on what and if there was anything
real pressing in the parks. A motion was made by Joani Chapman and seconded by
Gabriel Rodriguez to dedicate the $25,000 available towards the construction of a
skateboard park if one is to be constructed. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
10. Open meeting for comments and questions. none
11. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
ACCEPTED:
ATTESTED:
Lucile Davis, Chair person
Rusty Reese, Park Department