Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 03/14/2023 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
March 14, 2023
PRESENT:
■Members
David Coleman, Chair
Tim Brewer, City Council Rep
Steve Garner, Vice Chair
Michael Battaglino
Matt Marrs
Alicia Castillo, Gold Star Family Rep
Austin Cobb
John Strenski
Slane Boswell, City Engineer •staff
Terry Points, Parks Superintendent
Alan Peregrino, Project Manager
•Guests
ABSENT: Rick Hernandez, Sharon Roach, Alison Sanders, Kari Shaw, Ford Swanson
1. Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 10:03 am.
2. Approval of Minutes: February meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Construction is well underway, with concrete placed at the Vietnam Plaza and the
walkway, with work just starting on the handicapped parking space. The Woody Williams
Foundation final payment of$10,750 was made from the PayPal account, via David's
personal account, and installation of the Gold Star Family monument is scheduled to
begin 18 April. The memorial bricks will be installed in late April, and David will
coordinate volunteers to get them laid out alphabetically, perhaps asking SAFB if they
would like to assist.
David stated that 29 May 2023, Memorial Day, is on Rep Jackson's calendar for a
Dedication Ceremony in the early evening. Michael stated that rental of a 30'x45'tent
with 50 chairs will cost $2,500 if the event goes past 5:00pm. The Committee agreed this
cost is approved. David stated that he will create a draft Program for the ceremony and
send it out to the group for comments. Speakers will include Rep. Jackson and Alicia,
and possibly the Mayor, Glenn Barham, SAFB Leadership, or WWF Rep. David will
contact local ROTC units for music and presentation of the Colors, and will contact the
SAFB PAO, George Woodward, about their participation in the ceremony.
Also, Mike will contact the Legion Post 169 to discuss the Eternal Flame monument, and
we will check to see if an electronic flame is feasible.
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The DAR has decided they will NOT hold a Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony at the Lake
Wichita site. The construction activity can be paused, but it will not be a suitable situation
for a ceremony.
3.b. Lake Deepening:
John Strenski will set up a meeting with Sam of Dredge America later this month, he
needs to find out when Sam will be in Wichita Falls. John will let David know when that
meeting is scheduled, and David will invite the group to attend. Blane will send the lake
bottom core sample data from the 404 Permit to David, who will share it with John to
' forward to Sam. We will continue to pursue funding options to deepen the lake.
John stated that Lakeside City would like to deepen the water and improve the area
around their boat ramp. The group tentatively agreed to provide funds to assist this
project, and John will provide further information about the scope and cost. John invited
the group to tour the boat ramp on April 11.
3.c. Kayak Launch Grant: Terry will schedule his crews to install the launch equipment, in
three or four weeks.
3.d. Former Yacht Club Rehabilitation: The 11 April LWRC meeting will be held at the
American Legion Post 169 facility, so the group can walk next door and see the Yacht
Club basin in person. The address is 4615 Lake Shore Drive. The group is also invited
to tour the Lakeside City boat ramp afterward.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David mentioned the
Smoker sold to Keith Meadows for$1,000. So far, only one raffle ticket holder has
requested a refund, and David will send him a $100 check. Steve presented a check
from the Broken Chains Church for$960 for the Veterans Plaza project. Proceeds from
both will be deposited to the Wells Fargo account. David and John will meet at Wells
Fargo bank this afternoon to add David as a signature authority on the account.
5. Other Business Matters: David will continue to contact Ms. Katherine McGregor,
Chair of WFISD Board, to start a discussion about possibly relocating the memorial
items at the stadium to the Plaza. David will also contact Robert Mauk and Kathie
Forehand-Chaddick to see if any TPWD Grant offers are coming up.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:55 am.
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