Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 02/13/2024 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
February 13, 2024
PRESENT:
Austin Cobb, Chair •Members
David Coleman, Secretary
Mike Battaglino, City Council Rep
John Pezzano
Sharon Roach
Jack Roe
Josh Whittiker
Blake Jurecek, Asst City Manager •Staff
Terry Points, Parks Administrator
■Guests
ABSENT: Steve Garner, Matt Marrs, Alison Sanders. Alicia Castillo, Adam Arruda
1. Call to Order: Austin called the meeting to order at 11:30
2. Introduction of new members: Austin introduced our two new members, Jack Roe
and Josh Whittiker.
3. Approval of Minutes: January meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Project Updates:
4.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Terry stated the Lake Wichita Park parking lot repaving contractor is now placing asphalt,
and should be complete in one week.
David has informed Austin Stone & Monument that the parking lot will be done soon, and
is waiting to hear back regarding the schedule for doing the brick engraving. David will
also notify Marrs Patriot Construction that they can now schedule construction of the
Thomas Fowler monument—when we have a good idea of a completion date, we will
plan a dedication ceremony, perhaps on Memorial Day, May 27th.
4.b. Lake Deepening:
Austin summarized the project for our new members, and informed the committee that we
have a prospective property for the dredge spoils, on the west side of the lake, which
would be available at no cost. Steve Gamer will make a trip to the site tomorrow and will
report back regarding its suitability. We might need to take new soil core samples, and
the Committee unanimously approved up to$5,000 if necessary.
4.c. Parks Master Plan: Blake stated the consultant, Halff&Assoc, held the first Steering
Committee meeting and is now working to formulate a citizens survey to roll out around
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5. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
Brick engraving sales are now at 26. Revenue was$4,525 and the cost to engrave the
bricks will be$2,220 so the net is $2,305.
David stated the Wells Fargo checking account balance is$27,549.47 with two pending
obligations: $2,220 for Brick Engraving and up to $500 for a concrete apron for the
Fowler monument. We also have a balance of approximately$6,000 in the City of
Wichita Falls account, left over from construction of the Veterans Plaza. John Pezzano
stated that the LWRC does NOT have a debt to Lakeside City from the boat ramp work.
David stated he got a call from Darrell Coleman, who is Harry Patterson's fund manager
for the Community Foundation accounts. Darrell said he has some leftover money in that
account, and David explained the Thomas Fowler monument project and encouraged
Darrell to donate those funds for that project.
6. Other Business Matters:
Austin stated that Rick Hernandez resigned from the Committee, and that we have an
applicant, David Bender. After some discussion, the vote was unanimous to recommend
that City Council appoint David Bender to the Committee.
Austin stated the City Clerk requested we move our Chair to a regular committee
position, and change a new member to a Voting Alternate. After some discussion, the
vote was unanimous to recommend that City Council swap Austin and Jack's positions.
7. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 12:12 pm.
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