Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board Meeting

MINUTES OF CITY OF BASTROP PARKS AND PUBLIC TREE ADVISORY BOARD June 4, 2020 The Bastrop Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 6: 00 p. m. via remote GoToMeeting. Members present were President Jimmy Crouch, Betty Rucker, Kelly Dawson, Dorothy Skarnulis, Barbara Polanski, Jamie Creacy, Margaret Robinson and Liaison Councilman Dock Jackson. Staff present were David Junek, Curtis Hancock and Trey Job. Not in attendance was Parks board youth member Taylor Merritt. Staff not in attendance was Terry Moore and Heather Ambrose. 1. CALL TO ORDER At 6: 00 p. m. Chairperson Jimmy Crouch called the meeting to order with a quorum being present 2. STAFF AND BOARD BRIEFINGS 2A. Parks and Recreation Report Presentation was made by Parks Superintendent David Junek. No handouts were given as the meeting was handled via computer. 2B. Bastrop State Park Report Parks Board Member Jamie Creacy, Parks Superintendent, gave a presentation. There was discussion of the grass still in process of being destroyed, native seeds will be planted in the fall, and the pool is open at 25% occupancy. 2C. Bastrop YMCA Report Staff member Terry Moore was absent, and no report was given. 2D. Bird City Coalition Report Parks Board Member Dorothy Skarnulis gave a presentation of upcoming Bird City activities that are being planned. 2E. Youth Member Report Parks Board Youth Member Taylor Merritt was absent, and no report was given. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens who signed up to speak. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 4A. Consider action to approve Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board minutes from the March 5, 2020 regular meeting. Motion was made by Board Member Kelly Dawson and seconded by Board Member Dorothy Skarnulis. 5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 5A. Discussion and consider action on a recommendation by the Parks Board pertaining to a proposed avian themed mural to be located in Fisherman' s Park. The discussion consisted of the following: the Audubon willing to front the cost of the artwork, the endorsement by the Art in Public Places board, the mural should be approximately 10 x 40 feet, and the mural be interactive for pictures and such for visitors. Motion for the approval of the design was made by Barbara Wolanski and seconded by Kelly Dawson. The vote was unanimous. 23 5B. Discussion and consider action on a recommendation by the Parks Board pertaining to the potential relocation of the Bastrop Bark Park. Discussion was that the Bark Park is currently on a commercial lot owned by the City. Trey thought it to be important that the Parks Board consider a commercial lot to move this to in case the City decides to do something different with the property on Grady Tuck Lane, which was old hospital property. Trey suggested the Parks Board consider Bob Bryant Park or Mayfest Park. The 1. 5 acres of land in Bob Bryant, in which the Boys and Girls Club would have used, would be a nice area for this move. Laura Hoffman property, which is close to the Sonic, was discussed as well. Board member Dorothy Skarnulis motioned for this subject to be made into a workshop as a future agenda item. Jamie Creacy seconded. Vote was unanimous. 5C. Discussion pertaining to activities and efforts related to Bird City Texas. No handouts were given, nor was a presentation made. Curtis Hancock spoke a little on Dorothy Skarnulis' work and thanked her. Mayor Connie Schroeder paid a visit to Dorothy's home and presented her with an award in recognition of her efforts and dedication. 6. ADJOURNMENT Board Member Betty Rucker made motion to adjourn the meeting at 6: 50 p. m. and carried without objection. APPROVED: iii*41A C YIUL Chair, Jimmy Crouch Secretary, Kelly Dawson 24