2014_02.05 PRB PacketPARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
February 5, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from January 8, 2014 Regular Meeting
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may speak to
the Board. All comments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual board members or
staff. All speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the board. No formal action can
be taken on these items.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Staff will provide a brief update for Art in the Park 2014
B. Urban Forester
C. Reports from Finance Department
VII. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and
parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Amethyst Cirmo, City Secretary, at
817.985.2104 or (TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the February 5, 2014, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board
next to the main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and
readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of
said meeting, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Gloria Rangel, Board Secretary
Staff Report to the Board of Directors
Date: February 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from January 8, 2014 Regular Meeting
II. Originated by:
Gloria Rangel, Public Works Administrative Assistant
III. Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
1.01.08.2014 PRB Minutes 01.08.2014 PRB Minutes.doc
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
January 8, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair David Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Stephen Brim, Jill Turner, David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Donna Gerron, Alan Pederson
LaCresha Sanders
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A.Consider approval of minutes from December 4, 2013 regular meeting.
Motion to: Approve December 4, 2013 minutes with corrections Action: Approve. Moved By:
Michael Chandler, Seconded: Donna Gerron
Motion Passed Unanimously
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A.KYA representative not present, Park Board signed their part & city staff will get signature
from KYA president at a later date
B.Discuss and consider participating in Citizen Forester Program
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.Beacon Hill Phase II is underway they have tied into the water system. Already 8 permits
pulled for houses. Build out is 70 plus homes to be built.
B.Link Street should open within a month with possibilities of new restaurants & businesses.
Staff is working on a water/wastewater Masterplan approval that should go to council in
April 2014
C.Texas Parks and Wildlife update on Study of catfish in Sonora Park pond.
D.Keep Kennedale Beautiful – Adopt A Spot program paperwork given to Park Board for
review
E.LaCresha Sanders announced she will no longer be able to serve on The Park Board as
she is moving out of the city.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: Adjourn Action: Adjourn. Moved By: David Deaver
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19pm
Approved:
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Gloria Rangel, Park Board Secretary
Staff Report to the Board of Directors
Date: February 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - A.
I. Subject:
Staff will provide a brief update for Art in the Park 2014
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
Kelly Cooper will discuss update for Art in the Park 2014
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
Staff Report to the Board of Directors
Date: February 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - B.
I. Subject:
Urban Forester
II. Originated by:
Gloria Rangel, Public Works Administrative Assistant
III. Summary:
Larry Hoover & Charles Comeaux meeting with Courtney Blevins with Texas A&M Forest Service, Fort Worth for
Urban Forester to advise of any trees in our parks that need upkeep and/or removal
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
Staff Report to the Board of Directors
Date: February 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - C.
I. Subject:
Reports from Finance Department
II. Originated by:
Gloria Rangel, Public Works Administrative Assistant
III. Summary:
Finance has not provided reports on financials for Park Board. City staff will continue to work with finance to
get those figures to provide to Park Board Members
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments: