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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRBMinutes011212WUP Parks and Recreation Board MINUTES . JANUARY 4, 2012 6:30PM TYPE OF MEETING CHAIR SECRETARY ATTENDEES VISITORS I Monthly Meeting REC CENTER - CONFERENCE ROOM John Wilkinson Kristen Woiwode-Flores John Wilkinson, Moya Varner, Susan Reeves, Kristen Woiwode-Flores, David DeAnda, Melissa Pifko, Burt Ballanfant, Sona West and Tim O'Connor (staff) Absent: Leah Raaiel, Amv Moraan, Burt Ballanfant and J.C. Kneale Sara Barbatano (Instant News) and Caroline Evans (West University Examiner) I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by the chair John Wilkinson. II. Approval of Minutes: Following a motion by David DeAnda , the Dec. 7th minutes were approved. III. PRB Sub-Committee Updates: Tim reviewed the different sub-committees and the goals and objectives of each sub-committee. Meeting dates and times of each sub-committee were also discussed. Facility issues at Judson Park and Weir Park were addressed. IV. Park Land Acquisition and Park Expansion: The park acquisition sub-committee will meet to develop a schedule leading to a meeting with the City Council on whether to proceed or table park land acquisition funding efforts. V. Friends Overview: Leah Ragiel was absent, so John gave a summary of the Friends Board meeting which took place earlier in the day. The Park Lover's Ball planning is well underway. The park pavers are now up-to-date. VI. Board Updates: Park Ambassadors gave brief reports about their parks. There was a discussion about the surface material at Wier Park-Moya and Melissa will do an informal survey of park users to see if they have a preference between the two proposed surface materials. VII. Staff Updates: Tim gave everyone an itinerary of the tour which will take place on Saturday, January 7th. A light breakfast will be available beginning at 7:30 with the tour starting at 8:00. The Tree Replacement project is underway and the first phase of new trees will be planted soon. The City of Houston will not be able to participate in the Poo Free Parks, but Harris County is still in talks with Tim. The park signs look like they are out of the question. The manufacturers will not budge on their advertisement requirements. Tim encouraged all of the Park Board members to come to the Mayor's Annual Breakfast during the Houston Marathon. VIII. Citizen's Comments: There were no citizen's comments. IX. New Business: There was no new business. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2012 @ 6:30 pm in the conference room at the Recreation Center.