City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Committee met Jan. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting was called to order at 6:47PM, by Chairman Mary Ellen Kilpatrick
Roll call was taken with all Committee Members present: Mary Ellen Kilpatrick, Will Moore and Alex Brucker.
Also present were Council Members: Will Moore, Alex Brucker & Jennie Kearney; Director of Public Service, Barry Kauther; Parks & Rec Director, Colton Scott; Administrative Assistant, Sandee Kessinger (managing the Zoom application); Kim Kearney and via Zoom: Karen.
Director Colton Scott notified the committee that the pool house floor is finished, and he is happy with the way that it turned out. The South Point Park tennis courts and basketball court need to be repaired and refinished as it has been 15years. The estimates to do all 3 courts are $39,950 and $40,550. The expected lifespan should be 15-20 years. The tennis courts will also have lines for pickle ball. Brucker motioned and Moore 2nd to allow Scott to sign a contract to get on the project list. If the project does not get approved during the budget season, there will not be a penalty from the company if they are notified before the work begins. A voice vote was taken and passed with all ayes.
A dog park was discussed. Colton said that the fenced in areas are typically150’x150’. Benches would cost approximately $500-$600, garbage cans approximately $600-$900 and the fence approximately $19,000-$26,000 . A decision will still need to be made on location.
Kilpatrick motioned to adjourn and Moore 2nd. The meeting was adjourned at7:15 PM.
http://www.elpasoil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182021-170
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