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Wednesday, October 4, 2006
West University Place, Texas
L Call to Order: Chairman Dave Stephan
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Janine Schueppert, at 6:1Opm.
IL Introductions: All
No unacquainted members of the public or other Boards or Council were in
attendance therefore introductions were skipped.
III. Citizen's Comments: Any member of the public wishing to address the Board
None.
IV. Review and Approval of September 6, 2006 Parks Board Meeting Minutes: Dave
A motion was made to approve the by-laws as written. Motion unanimously
approved.
V. Friends Board Report: Joni
Friends are still seeking donations for PLB 2007, please contact Donna Lamond with
any donations.
VI. Rice Pocket Park Task Force Update: Joni & Tim
• Final Construction Documents are being prepared
• Total construction costs approximately $385,000.00, with approximately
$200,000.00 already committed and an anticipated $185,000.00 from City
Council.
• There will be a removal of a portion of the fence for pedestrian ingress and egress
from park to adjoining HISD property.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Colonial Shade Structure Update
• There will be a meeting with the city forester on October 5, 2006 to determine the
exact location of the new trees.
• Umbrellas will be ordered soon, Janine will determine the exact umbrella.
B. Citizen's Survey's
• Looking at an April 2007 date, will include info on PARD.
• Leah Raigle from the Friends Board interested in helping; will be liaison from
Friends Board.
• Board member Laura Theis will be liaison from Parks Board.
C. Library Remodeling Update
• Renovation complete.
• Small color bed to be added around the statute in courtyard. Board member
Helen to assist in planting.
D. 2006 Bond Election
• City staff to add Question & Answer section to City website
• Large display boards explaining proposals will be made and displayed
• Board discussed use of possible new facilities being resident only vs. non-resident
use
• Board discussed whether facilities would operate at profit vs. loss
• Board requested distribution of documents created by Dave Beech regarding
break down of costs and phasing options. Tim to distribute
• Janine requested change in representation of trees that would be lost with head in
parking.
E. 2007 Budget
• Requesting full-time positions-Recreation Specialist
VIII. Board Reports
A. Park Ambassador Reports
• Whitt- needs more deconstructed granite.
• Colonial- dirt removal. Citizens had requested additional swim hours for young
children during school hours. Most likely cost prohibitive. However,
board members Laura & Janine to meet with Tim and Britney regarding
a tot swim and additional activities.
• Judson- new tennis courts at approximately $8k funded this year
• Weir- recent "sinkhole" reported on tennis court. Leftover balloons from birthday
parties over weekend represent choking hazard.
B. PARDner's Program Update
• Would like to distribute PARDners flyer during PLB
• Want to start developing website. Need volunteerism pictures; will take pictures
of wildflower planting of Liberty Hill
• Rice student has found similar programs with websites, working on template.
C. Shade Committee
Nothing beyond discussion above.
D. Park & Beautification Committee
• Planting will be Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 10:00am.
• Board and volunteers will plant seeds under direction of Helen
E. Concert in the Park Series
• Has been funded with $3,000.00 seed money to get project started, then look for
sponsors for future projects.
• Series will begin after Easter and run into May on Fridays from 7-9pm
• Three possible groups to play: River Oaks Orchestra, Ziegler and Shepherd
School of Music from Rice
• Working toward official dispensation to sell beer and wine.
IX. New Business
• Board member Charles spoke to new tennis pro at Colonial about possibility of
City wide tournament. Would utilize 5 courts over 2 weekends possibly at
end of March.
• Upon approval of Chairman Stephan, meetings will begin at 6:30pm instead of
6:00pm (unanimous approval of motion).
• Motion made and approved to move November 2006 meeting to second week,
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 instead of first week.
X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned approximately 7:45pm