HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Advisory Board Minutes 04-19-2018PARK ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
APRIL 19, 2018
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, April 19, 2018 at the Shelter House at Broadway Park, 101 S E
1st, Plainview, Texas, 79072. Minutes for this meeting are hereby submitted as follows:
FIRST ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Called to order by Phyllis Wall at 5:16 p.m.
Members present: Phyllis Wall, Ruby Riggins, Sandra Sims, Emily Parker, Homer Marquez, Douglas McDonough
and Joani Chapman.
Member Not present: Wendy Medina.
City Staff present: Ricky Summers, Park Superintendent, Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works, Judy Rasher,
Secretary.
SECOND ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Invocation given by Phyllis Wall.
THIRD ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Oath of Office: Joani Chapman, Douglas McDonough and Ruby Riggins.
FOURTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Approval of January 11, 2018 Minutes. Sandra Sims made a motion to approve
minutes as presented. Joani Chapman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
FIFTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Update on Travis Trussell Duck Pond.
Tim Crosswhite updated the board on the Travis Trussell Duck Pond. The plans are currently out for bid. Will
close on April 28th, 2018. An overview of the layout of the park was presented to the board.
SIXTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Consider and take action of renaming Regional Park after Mayor Anderson.
Phyllis Wall was asked if the committee wanted to continue naming the parks after past mayors or after
significant individuals in the community. It has been suggested to name a park for Mayor John C. Anderson.
Would like to get the community involved in naming the parks. Doug McDonough believes that bonds and grant
monies are tied to the Regional Park. Not sure if the City can change the name of the park. Tim Crosswhite or
Judy Rasher will check with the City Secretary to see if there are any stipulations in renaming the parks. No
action taken at this time.
SEVENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Consider and take action of renaming Travis Trussell Duck Pond.
Phyllis Wall suggested that the board look at the renaming of the Travis Trussell Duck Pond to be more fitting
to the bird sanctuary. She would would like to rename the Travis Trussell Duck Pond with Travis Trussell Bird
Sanctuary. Joani Chapman made a motion to change the name of Travis Trussell Duck Pond to Travis Trussell
Park. Ruby Riggins seconded the motion. Homer Marquez would like to amend the motion and to rename the
Travis Trussell Duck Pond to Travis Trussell Pond. Homer Marquez withdrawn his motion. Emily Parker made a
motion to amend the name the Travis Trussell Duck Pond to Travis Trussell Recreational Park. Homer Marquez
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
EIGHTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Meeting adjourned 5:52 p.m.
ACCEPTED
CHAIRPYRj C)N, PHYLLIS WALL
ACCEPTED l
TIM CR SSWHITE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR