Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board Meeting

MINUTES OF CITY OF BASTROP PARKS AND PUBLIC TREE ADVISORY BOARD August 6, 2020 The Bastrop Parks and Public Tree Advisory Board met in a Regular Meeting on August 6, 2020, at 6: 00 p. m. via remote GoToMeeting. Members present were President Jimmy Crouch, Betty Rucker, Kelly Dawson, Barbara Wolanski, Jamie Creacy, Margaret Robinson and Liaison Councilman Dock Jackson. Staff present were David Junek, Curtis Hancock and Terry Moore. 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. Trapping mosquitoes, approval for bids for sidewalks, and a possibility for bike lanes was discussed. 2B. Bastrop State Park Report Parks Board Member Jamie Creacy, Parks Superintendent, gave a presentation. The park is fully staffed. There is reduced camping due to virus. The golf course project for adding native grasses and wildflowers is moving smoothly. Bids are due today for the dam project. The swimming pool is successful this summer. 2C. Bastrop YMCA Report Staff member Terry Moore gave presentation. Wellness center is open six days a week. Group classes are still in session. They have been handing out boxes of fresh produce to the public since June. This will run through August. Terry asked the opinion of the parks board for recommendations of how to get kids back into programs and still maintain social distancing guidelines. Membership numbers are down currently. There will be no fall sports. A possible science program and soccer was discussed for the kids. David Junek suggested Bob Bryant park for this use. Council member Dock Jackson suggested this be brought to the attention of council and mayor. 2D. Bird City Coalition Report David Junek gave report. The mural that was brought about by Dorothy Skarnulus will start soon and will be on the unpainted side of the restroom building at Fisherman' s. 2E. Youth Member Report No report was given at this time. City staff will be reaching out to the high school soon for a youth member replacement. 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 July 2, 2020 regular meeting. Motion was made by Board Member Betty Rucker and seconded by Board Member Barbara Wolanski. Vote was unanimous. S. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 9 Bastrop Parks Board and Public Tree Advisory Board Minutes September 3, 2020  5A. Discussion and consider action on a recommendation by the Parks Board pertaining to the potential relocation of Bastrop Bark Park. Curtis Hancock suggested three parks as options. They are Bob Bryant, Mayfest and Minerva Delgado. The decision was to keep as is for now until further notice. This was pulled from the agenda. 5B. Discussion and consider action on requested improvements on the Bastrop River Company leased space at Fisherman' s Park. It was discussed to put a concrete slab under the trailer to help preserve the ground. Bastrop River Company will be responsible for the expense of this. A motion was made by Barbara Wolanski and was seconded by Betty Rucker. Vote was unanimous. It was also discussed that a memorial for Dorothy Skarnulus will be added to the September meeting' s agenda. ADJOURNMENT Board Member Betty Rucker made motion to adjourn the meeting at 7: 00 p. m. and carried without objection APPROVED: ATTEST: Chair, Jimmy Crouch Secretary, Kelly Dawson Bastrop Parks Board and Public Tree Advisory Board Minutes September 3, 2020