Katie Amsler

The meeting included the swearing in of a new Parks Board member. Key discussions and possible actions involved hearing reports from the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Maintenance, including updates on the Parks and Wildlife Grant, Master Park Plan, TRAPs Institute, Premier Aquatics Contract, and Parking Lot Project. The Board also discussed utilizing $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funds for park improvement projects, specifically addressing necessary repairs at the Wetzel Park Splash Pad and gathering quotes for Lacrosse netting. Furthermore, the Board determined which members would attend the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Conference in Corpus Christi, as funding was not available for the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Conference.

The meeting included routine consent agenda items, such as the approval of minutes from the January 6th regular-called meeting, and several plat actions. The consent agenda featured the approval of the Butler Farms Phase 6 Final Plat. Conversely, the commission considered the disapproval of the Ace Square Minor Plat, the GBJ Market Center Subdivision Preliminary Plat, and the Replat of Lot 1, Block A, Gunner Southwest Final Plat. Reports included updates on the Unified Development Code (UDC) Rewrite and Projects in Motion.

The meeting agenda included establishing a quorum, invocation, and pledges. Key discussions involved the Executive Director's update and regular reports, including financial reports and a report from the Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce. A public hearing was scheduled to receive input regarding parks and park facilities development expenditures not exceeding $9,999. The regular agenda covered possible action on funding a $9,632 budget difference for the Parks Master Plan project, an opportunity for Liberty Hill Independent Sponsorship, and consultation with the attorney regarding EDC projects and roles. Executive Session was planned to discuss Project Welcome Wagon, Project Topaz, Project Ground Control, and Project REDO.

This Parks Master Plan provides a first assessment of Liberty Hill's park system, analyzing existing conditions, identifying needs, and setting goals and recommendations for improvement. The plan aims to create a diversified, connected, and equitably distributed parks and recreation system by 2030, serving all ages and abilities to improve health, fitness, and social connectedness. Key strategic areas include park renovations and development, effective parkland planning and maintenance, enhanced citywide connectivity, preservation of natural resources and small-town character, and expansion of recreational and special event programming.

The meeting agenda included establishing a quorum, invocation, and pledges. Key discussion items covered the Executive Director's update, regular reports from groups like the Chamber of Commerce, and a public hearing regarding expenditures and funding for Project Star Bright not exceeding $14,800.00. The regular agenda included a presentation by the EDC attorney on projects and board roles, and discussion/action on Project REDO updates. The board also planned to convene an Executive Session to discuss Project Star Bright, Project Welcome Wagon, Project Ground Control, and Project REDO under various Texas Government Code sections related to attorney consultation, real property, gifts, personnel, security devices, and economic development.