CASTROVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD  REGULAR CALLED MEETING City Hall 1209 Fiorella Street Castroville, Texas June 19, ,2024 Wednesday 6:00 p.m.  I.C Call to order Time- 6:01p I. Roll Call Present:  Adriana Arrington- Calk, President vacant, Vice President Alli Welch, Secretary Kelly Hoog- - Member Nicol Schriner- Member Vacant- Alternate  Jonah Chang, Director of Parks and Recreation Teresa- attendance starting ate 6:20p III. Citizen's comments  None  IV. Consider and approve minutes from previous meeting(s). Motion: Acceptr tminutes from. June meeting.  Motion By: Kelly  2nd By: Nicol  Vote: Yes# 4 No#0 Pass  V.F Presentation from Scout. Juan Flores on his proposed Eagle Scout Project at Regional  Park.    Discussion- Juan presented on bat boxes project and discussed benefits of bats. Showed examples of different bat box options available. He recommended areas in the parkto install the boxes. Intention is to install 4 bat boxes. Project costs were around $740. Should be able to complete projecti in about a month. Maintenance would be minimal to none. VI. Discussion and appropriate action on the proposed Eagle Scout Project by Scout. Juan Discussion- Jonah recommended that. Juan ask prospective vendors for discounts on materials. This project would have to go to the city council for approval after going through  Flores.  parks board.  Motion: Recommend project to city council. Motion By: Alli 2nd By: Kelly Vote: Yes# 4 No# 0  Pass  VII. Discussion on safetyi in the Regional Park. Reviewed 2 recenti incidents int the park.  Firsti incident involved ani individual feeling like there were being followed by the park. When the driver of the car was questioned, he indicated he was playing pokemongo.  Second incident involved a male approaching a female while running and askingi if he could runy with her. The female rani from the individual and approached a group for help. The male Discussed possibility of police departmenti informing the community better ofincidents. Discussed the possibility ofi installing blue emergency phones, however, this appears costly and involves maintenance. Jonah mentioned the Alliance with Community Solutions (ACS) as aresource tol look into as well. Discussed possible addition of signage of who to notify fore emergencies int the park. Security cameras and security will be discussed further as the  was not located by law enforcement.  community building is completed.  VIII. Updates on City Parks from Parks and Recreation Manager. Jonah Chang: Parks and recreation reservation report, work order reports reviewed  Community center update    The City of Castroville awarded the base proposal tol Frontera Construction at the. June 12th City Council meeting. The base proposal from Frontera Construction was $1,950,000. City Council directed LPA1 to work with the GC on getting VE options and research other ways to gett the cost closer to the $1,705,340. Currently, the site has been leveled and fencing has  been installed to secure & separate the jobsite form pool patrons.  Swimming pool update  Swimming pool modified operation has been running smoothly. The Mushroom water feature is scheduled to be shipped this week (6/17/24.) Once delivered, install will take place. The water will have tol be drained slightly to allow proper install. During this time, contractors will also be texturing the new concrete and finishing out the coping.  General update  a. Review of updated! Park Rules conducted.  b. Review Bench and' Tree Memorial form. Discussed adding fee for tree/bench with  installation and charging entire fee to individual.  Survey  Updated regional and Lion's park survey is ready to go out and Jonah intends to post within the next few days. Itv will be available to complete through. July but the parks board can  review results and comments at the next meeting. IX. Update from the Friends of Castroville Regional Park.  No member present. Adrianna reported that the parks group are working on a brochure for garden of roots. Workdays for the summer have been cancelled due to heat.  X. Nomination and election of open' Vice Chairman position.  Discussion- Teresa is stepping down. Kellyi is moving to an alternate position. Chelsea Hoog has applied for an open position and her name is going to the City Council soon.  Nicol is willing to take on' VC position. Motion: nominate Nicol for Vice Chair. Motion By: Alli 2nd By: Teresa Vote: Yes#! 5 No# 0 XI. General updates:  Pass    a. Next regular meeting July 17, 2024, City Council Chamber, 6p.m.  XII. Future Agenda Items:  a. TPWD grant feedback: and Master Plan based survey b. Review parks special projects funds budget and procedures  C. Discussion on Phase Il of Pool additions in 2025 including additional changingareas,  showers, and restrooms.  d. Define usage of pool fort the future and additional new programs e. Update on priority list of projects for Parks Board f. Plan for handicapped accessibility to pool  g. Review! list of needs for park and pool tol bei included in budget plans.  XIII. Adjourn Motion By: Teresa Vote: Yes#5 No#0  2nd By: Adriana  Pass  Prepared ulr Approved By. AyLGL