HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-2008 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 4:35 P.M., Thursday, May 8, 2008, 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 4:35 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Phyllis Wall
3. Members present were: Lucile Davis, Carlene Kirby, Phyllis Wall, Barbara Ramirez, Gabriel
Rodriguez
4. Members absent were: Ruby Riggins, Joani Chapman, and vacancy
5. Guest Present: 144 Higgins, Dr. Charles Starnes, and Shawn Huber
6. City Staff present was: Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent
7. April 10, 2008 meeting minutes were given by Lucile Davis and approved as read.
8. New Business:
A. Pet Stations. Rusty told members that there is a need to have pet stations installed in the parks
that have a walking track in them so that pet owners that use the trail can retrieve the pet litter.
Rusty provided a price and an example of a pet station. A motion was made by Phyllis Wall and
seconded by Gabriel Rodriguez to install pet stations in places that needed them and stations are
to have signage and baggies provided for each. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
9. Old Business:
A. Disc Golf. Dr. Charles Starnes representative of the Rotary Club and facility at Wayland Baptist
University addressed the committee regarding disc golf. He began by stating that the disc golfis
a good source of recreation for all ages. He continued by stating that Amarillo has one of the
premier courses in this area and it is located at Thompson Park and he said that Lubbock has two
courses and they are in McAlister and Makenzie Park. He stated that Wayland has a course on
the campus and that the campus is not suited for a disc golf course. He stated that there has been
some injuries and damage caused by discs. He continued to state that there are two areas within
the parks system that would provide a good area for a course. One being west of the interstate
and the other is from Quincy to Columbia — and the latter being of the superior sites. This site
offers more adversity. Dr. Starnes stated that good course needs a minimum of 8,000 feet up to
13,000 or more. Dr. Starnes stated that the Rotary Club has set aside $10,000 for the purchase
of the needed equipment. He stated that there are around one hundred students involved with
disc golf on the campus at present and that there is a disc golf club at present and that club is
called Rotaract. Dr. Starnes stated that what is needed from the city is a commitment for
maintenance of the course, land dedications and authority to use it and then development of the
landscaping. Dr. Starnes stated that the course will not have a hole crossing the Hike and Bike
Trail. A hole will start and end on one side. He continued by stating that he sees in the future
the need for a foot bridge spanning the draw. The Board thanked Dr. Starnes for his information
and time.
B. Frisco Park Improvements. Eliva Higgins asked the committee to provide the paint and supplies
to repaint the pieces of equipment. She continued by stating that an additional trash container, a
picnic table, and maybe one or more benches could be added would be nice. Eliva stated that if
the city would provide the supplies that she has several volunteers to paint. Rusty told the
committee that the swing set and other pieces of equipment are galvanized and does not require
painting. However if the committee so desired to approve the painting the pieces could be
painted. Gabriel Rodriguez told Eliva that Casa Rica has metal drums that she could use for
trash containers for her reunion if she would request them at the time of need. Gabriel continued
and asked what type of commitment to the ongoing maintenance of the equipment after it is
painted. Eliva replied that she will continue to do touch-ups on the paint. Phyllis Wall made a
motion and seconded by Carlene Kirby to provide the supplies and materials to paint the
equipment. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
10. Open meeting for comment and questions. None.
11. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M.
ACCEPTED:
ATTESTED:
Lucile Davis, Chair person
Rusty Reese, Park Department