Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2020 - 08/10 - Regular (2) PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2020
Parks and Recreation Board
Present:
Michael Smiddy, Chair
Geoben Johnson III, Vice-Chair
John Holley
Luke Hollingsworth
LaReeda Rentie
Victoria States
Absent:
Terrance Thomas
Council Liaison:
Carl Clemencich
City Staff:
Kate Meacham, Director, Parks and Recreation
Brian Bristow, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
Laura Cuellar, Landscape Architect, Park Planning &Development
Jennifer Robinson, Support Specialist, Parks and Recreation
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Board present, Chair Smiddy called the
meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020,via Zoom Meeting.
1) Approve Minutes of the February 10,2020,Regular Meeting
Motion: Upon a motion by Member Rentie and a second by Member Hollingsworth,
the Parks and Recreation Board voted(6) for and none (0) opposed to
approve the minutes from the February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting as
presented. The motion carried.
2) Approve Modifications to Senior Advisory Committee Terms Due to COVID-19
Impacts.
Kate Meacham, Director, Parks and Recreation shared with the Board several options
to addressa the expiring Senior Advisory Committee members appointments. After
brief discussion the following motion was presented.
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111 Motion: Upon a motion by Member Johnson and a second by Member
Holley, the Parks and Recreation Board voted (6) for and none (0)
opposed to proceed with Option B, giving each of the members who
would be rolling off at the end of this fiscal year an opportunity to
stay on for another full two-year term. The motion carried.
3) Appoint Two Representative to Ad Hoc Ordinance Review Committee
After a brief overview of the purpose and responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Ordinance
Review Committee, Chair Smiddy asked the Board for volunteers to serve on this
subcommittee. Members Holley and Johnson were appointed to serve. The Fee Ad
Hoc will be revisited at a future meeting based on these appointments.
Motion: Upon a motion by Member Rentie and a second by Member
Hollingsworth, the Parks and Recreation Board voted (6) for and
none(0) opposed to confirm the appointment of Member Holly and
Member Johnson to the Ad Hoc Ordinance Review Committee.
The motion carried.
4) Update on Stephen G.Terrell Recreation Center
Via PowerPoint, Brian Bristow, Assistant Director, reviewed the building exterior and
Kate Meacham, Director, walked the Board through the interior layout for the future
Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center.
5) Update on Parks and Open Space Master Plan
Assistant Director, Brian Bristow introduced Hunter Rush of MHS Planning who gave
the Board an overview of the updates and additions to this five-year major update to
the Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
6) Present Fees and Ordinance Overview
Director, Kate Meacham, gave a brief overview of upcoming need to review both fees
and ordinances. This presentation was given in conjunction with Action Item 3.
7) Update on Current Future Projects
Laura Cuellar, Landscape Architect,provided updates on future projects including the
concept designs and potential amenities for a future dog park, as well as Allen Station
Park were the playground will be updated, and a splash pad,pavilion and shade
structure will be added. She noted construction of the cricket field at Spirit Park began
in July and completion is targeted for October. Renovations of Heritage Park are also
currently underway and include playground replacement and the addition of a pavilion.
Kate Meacham, added staff is working with PAMRO to host a modified ribbon cutting
for Heritage Park. As soon as details are finalized, they will be provided.
8) Items of Interest
a. Items for Future Agendas
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b. Next meeting Monday, October 12, 2020
9) Adjourn
Motion: Upon a motion by Member Geoben and a second by Member Holley, the
Parks and Recreation Board voted six (6) for and none(0) opposed to
adjourn the meeting at 7:47p.m. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 12th day of October 2020.
Chair Secretary