Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Called Meeting Thursday, August 14, 2025 06:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1209 FIORELLA STREET

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Castroville will meet in a Special Called Meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the following items listed on the agenda.

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Citizen Comments

The Board will hear comments from any citizen or visitor. Speakers must address their comments to the presiding officer rather than individual board members or staff; stand at the podium, speak clearly into the microphone and state your name residential address before speaking. Speakers will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes for testimony. In accordance with the State Open Meetings Act, the Board is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Action can only be taken at a future meeting.

IV.Approval of Minutes

1. a.Minutes for July 16, 2025 

V.Presentations

1. a.Presentation on September Square entrance & walkway improvement plans by Cindy Guzman

VI.Discussion and Action Items

1. a.Discuss and take action on September Square entrance plan

2. b.Discuss and take action on Lions Park splashpad foundation issues

• Splash Pad Report.pdf (15.03 MB)

3. c.Discuss and take action on Regional Park Swimming Pool heating options during

   Autumn and Winter

4. d.Discuss and take action on advising the Mayor and City Council to enter into a non-binding agreement with the Wildlife Habitat Foundation, in order to develop a Conservation Management Plan for Castroville Regional Park.

• Wildlife Habitat Foundation Agreement.pdf (0.01 MB)

VII.General Updates

1. a.Friends of Castroville Regional Park General Update by FCRP Representative

2. b.General Update by Parks & Recreation Director including: Community Center Construction, Irrigation, and Swimming Pool 

VIII.Future Agenda Items

1. a.Phase II of Pool additions including additional changing areas, showers, restrooms, and handicap accessibility. 

2. b.Master Plan Update

3. c.Regional Park north restroom remodeling spec and budget 

IX.Adjourn

Accessibility Statement

The City Hall is wheelchair accessible.  The exit and parking ramps are located at the rear of the building.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The City of Castroville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, Castroville, Texas on August 8, 2025 before 9:10 p.m.

/s/ Debra Howe

City Secretary