Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 12/08/2015MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
December 8, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Penny Miller, Secretary N Members
Sam Bownds
Michael Chapman
Kathie Forehand- Chaddick
Pete Gill
Larry Scott
Ford Swanson
Jake VanDonge
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney 0 staff
Jack Murphy, Director Parks and Recreation
Davis Powell, City Engineer
Westin Gilbert, Engineer
Tina Henderson, Fundraising Committee ® Guests
Claire Kowalick, Times Record News
Jonathan Hirsch
ABSENT: Daniel Fitzwater, Steve Garner, Brian Hooker, Tom Lang
I. Call to Order and Introductions
Penny Miller called the meeting to order. Members, staff and guests introduced
themselves.
11. Approval of Minutes
Ford Swanson asked that the draft minutes for November be corrected to show he was
not present at the last meeting. Larry Scott moved that the minutes of the November
meeting be approved with the change noted. Michael Chapman seconded. The motion
passed.
III. Discussion
Jack Murphy announced that the City Council had approved changing Jake
VanDonge's membership to primary and added Eric Goodwin as an alternate member.
Westin Gilbert reported that our consulting firm has completed the field work and has
started working on the water level analysis.
Davis Powell announced that Engineering made modifications to the paddling trail
alignment. He also indicated a meeting with Sheppard AFB has been set for December
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15 at 2:00 PM to discuss bird strike dangers. He will email a Lake Arrowhead
watershed plan to Penny Miller for her use in preparing the Lake Wichita plan.
Jake VanDonge will be shooting promotional videos. He hopes to have two done by
Christmas. He is also working with Tom Lang on an infographic.
Larry Scott announced that he and Tom Lang we working with a Christian bass anglers
group that fishes area lakes. They may host a fishing tournament in February with the
proceeds going toward the $20,000 match needed to the fish habitat grant.
Pete Gill had a question from the public. Will the project impact the disc golf course in
Lake Wichita Park. Jack Murphy responded that it will not.
Kathie f=orehand- Chaddick reported that Howard McDariS from Alcoa asked her to
submit a grant request to their foundation. The minimum request is $15,000. It is due
next Friday. She will probably ask for $40,000.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department trails grant is due February 1. It can be used
for trail enhancements, signage, and amenities. The amount available is $200,000,
which may be used for up to 80% of a project. City Council will need to approve. Jack
Murphy will get this on the Council agenda for January.
We have requested a multiyear grant for $10,000 from Hotter `n Hell. This money is
collected from rounding up of registration fees. We are waiting for word from Chip Filer.
Jonathan Hirsch asked if this is a 501(c)3 project. Yes, this project is funded through
charitable donations to the Friends of Reservoirs chapter.
Tina Henderson announced that she will have the financials by Friday with cash
donations and in -kind donations for Davis Powell.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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