Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board Meeting

February 7, 2019 The Bastrop Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 6: 00 p. m. at the Bastrop City Hall City Council Chambers, located at 1311 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, Texas. Members present were Josh Gordon, Betty Rucker, Kelly Dawson, Dorothy Skarnulis, Barbara Wolanski, and Jimmy Crouch. Staff present were Curtis Hancock, David Junek, and Heather Ambrose and YMCA Director Terry Moore. CALL TO ORDER At 6: 02 p. m. Chair Josh Gordon called the meeting to order with a quorum being present. Board Members Jamie Creacy and Allison Hewitt were absent. Councilman Liaison Lyle Nelson arrived at 6: 05 p. m. 2. STAFF AND BOARD BRIEFINGS 2A. Parks and Recreation Report Presentation was made by Parks Superintendent David Junek. 2B. Bastrop State Park Report Board Member Jamie Creacy, Parks Superintendent, Lost Pines State Park Complex, was not in attendance and no written report was provided. 2C. Bastrop YMCA Report Presentation was made by Bastrop YMCA Director Terry Moore. A verbal and written report was provided. 2D. Youth Parks Activity Committee (YPAC) Report Youth Representative Allison Hewitt was not in attendance and no written report was provided. 2E. Task Force for Certified Habitat Presentation was made by Board Member Dorothy Skarnulis. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 4A. Consider action to approve Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board minutes from the January 10, 2019 regular meeting. Barbara Wolanski made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dorothy Skarmulis and approved on a 6 to 0 vote. Bastrop Parks Board and Public Tree Advisory Board Agenda February 7, 2019 5A. Discussion concerning the proposed river loop sidewalk project. Presentation was made by Parks Director Curtis Hancock. 5B. Consider action related to the City of Bastrop' s Bird City Texas certification status and future steps to be taken. As the selection of the Bird City Texas cities had not been made at this time, there was no discussion. Item will be placed on the next month' s agenda. Adjourned at 6: 57 p. m. without objection. APPROVED: ATTEST: Jos Gordon, Chair Betty Rucker, § tary Bastrop Parks Board and Public Tree Advisory Board Agenda February 7, 2019