HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRBMINUTES060607Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
West University Place, Texas
► Call to Order: Chairman Russ Schulze at 6:30pm.
Mr. Schulze directed Tim O'Connor to take meeting minutes, due to the illness✓absence of
Board Secretary Laura Theis.
► Introductions:
Board Members Present: Russ Schulze, Fichter,
Helen Talianchich, Dave Agerton, Charles May, Randy Lep w -Mardi Turner, Tim O'Connor.I Members
of the Public Present: Daryl Hoover and Ramsay Elder
► Citizen's Comm.-"-: No Public Comment
► Review and Approval of Mav 2 2007 Parks Board Meeting Minutes:
A motion was made by Mardi Turner and seconded by Helen Talianchich to approve the minutes from
the 5/2107 Board meeting. The motion was unanimously passed.
► Father's & Flashlight's Program Proposal: Daryl Hoover, WUP Resident
Ms. Hoover presented a power-point proposal for an urban camping experience, named Father's and
Flashlight's. The Board unanimously approved moving forward with the program, with the caveat that all
fundraising efforts be reviewed and approved by the Friends Executive Director and Board. Planning will
move forward with a date to be established in late October / early November, staging the event at the West
University Recreation Center. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of West University Place Parks Inc..
Estimated net revenues from this event expected to be in excess of $10,000.00.
► Friends Board Report: Joni Fichter
• 2007 Park Lovers Ball generated over $240,000.00 in revenue, allowing for the full
Lewis Foundation Matching Grant of $500,000.00 to be realized.
• The Hotel ZaZa is scheduled to be the host facility for the 2008 Parks Lover Ball. Bali
planning is currently underway, with the Event Chairperson position yet to be filled.
Joni asked for anyone interested in serving or nominating someone, to please
contact either her cPDonna LaMond.
• Joni publically thanked Councilman Yehle for his efforts is securing a $25,000.00
donation from ComCast Communications.
• Friends is investigating the possibility of conducting a Community Garage sale this
Fall, as a fundraising effort.
• Parks Guild, headed by Leah Ragiel, has begun preliminary goal and objective
planning.
► Park Acquisition Sub-Committee Update: Russ Schulz
Russ and Janine reported that the Sub-Committee had extensively studied a number of
potential properties over the course of the past two months and had made a formal
recommendation to City Council on a particular property. Due to the confidential and
sensitive nature of real estate acquisition, when the City is involved, they stated that specific
properties would not be announced publicly, until formal action was taken by City Council.
► Park Planning Project Update: Russ Schulze & Janine Schueppert
Russ and Janine reported that Carter & Burgess had conducted four (4) Public Workshops
and one (1) Town Hall Meeting to-date.
Special Session Agenda, January 15, 2001
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Staff Reports:
► Friends Park Task Force Update: Tim O'Connor & Joni Fichter
The recommendation to move forward with the construction, funding and naming of Rice
Pocket Park was presented to City Council on May 28, 2007. The packet included 1) Request
for Council to authorize the City Manager to enter a contractual agreement with Millis
Development & Construction Inc., for the construction of the park, 2) Approve full-funding for
the project and 3) Officially name the park Friends Park. Council unanimously approved all
three of the requested actions and staff is moving forward in developing an agreement
between White Oak Studio, Millis Construction and Development Group and the City
► Operational Update: Tim O'Connor (written report provided)
Board Reports:
► Park Ambassador Reports:
Whitt Johnson Park: Mardi inquired as to the status of the $13,500.00 in private donations,
made exclusively for Whitt Johnson Park. O'Connor stated that the funds had been received
by and were being held by the Friends, until a final decision on how to best use the funding
was determined. Mardi indicated that she would visit the park and develop a
recommendation.
Eagle Scout Projects: Helen and Mardi met on Sunday, May 13 and "toured" park
properties. They submitted a list of potential spots for beautification projects, to be
facilitated by interested and qualified Eagle Scout Candidates.
► New Business:
Charles May asked if the role of the Parks Board, regarding events and activities, could be
discussed in the appropriate detail. He, Russ Schulze and Tim O'Connor agreed to postpone
that discussion to a later date. All agreed that waiting would not have any immediate impact
on special projects/programs.
0, Adjournment: Chairman Russ Schulze adjourned the meeting at 7:40pm.
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