HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBAGENDA060497-version (2)Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors' Meeting
June 4, 1997 *6:30 PM* City Hall
AGENDA
1. The meeting was called to order by Ross Frazer at 6:40 p.m.
Members present were: Mark Mailes, Pat Lawrence, Carolyn Rappazzo,
Beverly Loftis, Linda Gray, Jere Ahrens, Ross Frazer, Gayle Jackson,
Jeanne Marosis, Mary Haynes, Janet Lionberger and guests Kim Cooper and
Theresa Attwell.
2. Approval of minutes of June 4, 1997 - Mark Mailes made a motion to
approve the minutes and Beverly Loftis seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. Treasurer's report - There is a balance of $342,000.
4. Committee reports:
a. Foundations - Discussed preparation of a new brochure before we
send letters to foundations so the brochure could be included in
the individual letters. Discussed mentioning purchase of YMCA
property. It was decided to put the Park Naming Guidelines in
the letter to the foundations. Carolyn Rappazzo made a motion
and Jeanne Marosis seconded to include the Park Naming Guidelines
in the letter and the motion was approved unanimously.
b. Park Lover's Ball - Theresa Attwell and Kim Cooper are Co-
chairmen of the Park Lover's Ball. Proposed budget for the Park
Lover's Ball is $67,500. Discussed hiring a decorator for the
Park Lover's Ball at a cost of $10,000. There was a lot of
discussion about hiring a decorator. Motion made by Gayle
Jackson to accept budget; seconded by Janet Lionberger. The
motion passed. This budget will be presented to the City Council
for their approval.
5. New/other business.
a. Park Naming Guidelines - A motion was made by Beverly Loftis and
seconded by Jeanne Marosis to accept the Park Naming Guidelines
as presented. The motion passed unanimously
b. Residents need to be more involved in the renovation of parks
because of the problems encountered in the renovation of Judson
Park.
C. Harris County is making a donation to the W.U. Parks of $30,000.
Talked about having a park party in Judson Park and invite Steve
Radack to attend to thank him for obtaining the grant from
the county.
d. Linda Gray, Jeannie Marosis, and Jere Ahrens have agreed to
serve on the brochure committee.
6. Jere Ahrens made a motion and Mark Mailes seconded to adjourn
the meeting. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20
The next meeting will be held July 2, 1997.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call Ross Frazer, 663-6101
or Carolyn Rappazzo, 668-2262.
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Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Rappazzo
Secretary