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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2014
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, February 13, 2014 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 5:02 P.M.
2. Invocation given by Joani Chapman
3. Members present were: Lucile Davis, Phyllis Wall, Joani Chapman, Barbara Ramirez, Gabriel
Rodriguez, Carlene Kirby and Ruby Riggins
4. Members absent were: vacancy
5. Guests present: Susan Blackerby, Teresa King, Bill Kirby
6. City Staff present was: Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent
7. Approval of minutes for January 9, 2014. Minutes approved as read.
8. Old Business:
A. Park improvements 2014. Lucile asked members if there were any suggestions for
improvements. Gabriel replied that he wanted a restroom for M.B. Hood Park and an
additional restroom at other parks. Phyllis stated that she desired a splash pad. No action
was taken.
B. Park Comprehensive Plan. Lucile asked for proposals of dates and places that the Board
can hold public meetings to receive input regarding the parks from citizens. After some
discussion it was proposed that two meetings be held; one in District 2 and another in
District 5. Rusty is to check on the availability of the Shelter House and Phyllis is to
check with the First Christian Church and a motion was made by Phyllis and seconded by
Carlene to meet again on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to present information
and to set times, dates, and places. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Lucile reviewed
the 2006 Comprehensive plan, the accomplishments and improvements that remained
unaccomplished.
9. New Business:
A. Park Advisory Meeting time and day. Lucile stated that some of the Board members
stated that Mondays and 5:00 p.m would be easier for them to make more of the meetings.
After some discussion of days and times. Gabriel Rodriguez made a motion to meet on
the 2°d Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Joani Chapman; motion passed by
unanimous vote.
10. Open meeting for comments and questions. Phyllis asked the guest if they had any questions
or comments and Teresa King asked about the Skate Board Park and state of it. Phyllis
explained that Jeffrey Snyder is in contact with two skate board companies and were waiting
on a cost estimate. Teresa asked about the location and design. She was told that 6`" and
Joliet has been selected and the design is complete. Teresa asked about the waterfall that
something needed to be done to make it more desirable. Rusty stated that it is not in
operation at this point due to temperatures and the motor mechanism has malfunctioned and
that options were being looked at to better accommodate the pump and motor. Rusty
continued to say that a greater effort would be made to keep it clean all seasons. Susan
Blackerby stated that she had heard complaints about the deceased trees and went on to say
that has been resolved. Susan Blackcrby commented on the picnic shelters and congratulated
the Board on them. She went on the say that she was not comfortable with Travis Trussell
Duck Pond and that she would like to see improvements to the area. The Board thanked the
visitors for their comments and being present at the meeting.
11. Next meeting February 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
12. Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
ACCEPTED:
ATTESTED:
Lucile Davis, Chair person
Rusty Reese, Park Department