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October 19, 2017
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 19, 2017 at City Hall, 901 Broadway,
Plainview, Texas, 79072. Minutes for this meeting are hereby submitted as follows:
FIRST ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Called to order by Phyllis Wall at 6:10 p.m.
SECOND ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Invocation given by Kandice Thurman.
THIRD ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Recognition of visitors: Debra Weiss, Evan Weiss
Members present: Phyllis Wall, Ruby Riggins, Sandra Sims, Emily Parker, Kandace Thurman.
Member Not present: Homer Marquez, Joani Chapman, Wendy Medina.
City Staff present: Ricky Summers, Park Superintendent, Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works, Mary Ann
Dominguez — Community Services Secretary.
FOURTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Approval of July 13, 2017 Minutes. Sandra Sims made a motion to approve
minutes as presented. Kandace Thurman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
FIFTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Presentation and Consider approval from Girl Scout representative for a
possible park project.
Debra Weiss is with Girl Scout #5099 and is looking for a gold award project that would have an impact on the
community. She would like to add a dog park to the community. A possible location would be 6th and Houston
Street. Ms. Weiss is hoping the city would help fund the project. If not, she is willing to raise the money for
the project. The approval and funding must be completed before the end of the school year, 2018. Kandace
Thurman made a motion to support the dog park project. Emily Parker seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
SIXTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Consider approval of Plainview Point Plans. Tim Crosswhite presented the
project before the board. The goal for the Plan is to improve park amenities, park programs and facilities. Tim
would like to reduce the park maintenance in order to decrease the fiscal and operational demand on the
City's Parks Department. The project will be presented before Council for approval of $50,000 from the
hotel/motel funds. Sandra Sims made a motion to support the project, seconded by Ruby Riggins. Motion
carried unanimously.
SEVENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Consider approval for the City Park East side Playground redesign.
The goal for the Eastside City Park would be to repurpose and move park equipment to new location within
the park. Emily Parker made a motion, seconded by Sandra Sims. Motion carried unanimously.
EIGHTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Consider allocation of remaining Park Advisory Funds.
Emily Parker made a motion to allocate the remaining park advisory funds to the City Park Eastside
playground. Sandra Sims seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
NINTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Meeting adjourned 6:45 p.m.
ACCEPTED
CHAIRPERS)DN, PHYLLIS WALL
RICKY SUMMERS, PARKS DEPARTMENT