03.18.1980 PRB MinutesPage 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE PARK BOARD
March 18, 1980
The Kennedale Park Board convened at 7:00 P.M., March
18, 1980, in the City Hall in regular session.
Present at the meeting were Bob Patterson, President,
and members Irene McDavid and Harvey Long.
Mel Justice was staff member in attendance. A delegation
of six young people from the Kennedale High School attended
the meeting as representatives of the VICA Program.
It was moved by Irene McDavid, seconded by Harvey Long that
the December 4, 1979 minutes be accepted as read. Motion
carried with none opposed.
A report on the progress of the procurement of the picnic
tables from Dave Bloxom was given and the Board urged the
tables be procured as soon as possible.
A replacement of the Center Director was discussed and the
Board agreed the proposed job description as presented
should be followed and the staff should start recruiting
for applicants immediately. The possibility of hiring
a relative of the Council or Park Board was discussed and
the Board asked the staff to obtain a ruling as soon as
possible on the nepotism laws of the State.
The Board reviewed the Community Center Rules and Regulations
in conjunction with a recent complaint on reserving the
Center six months in advance. It was the consensus of the
Board that the present rules are adequate and there should
be no changes made.
The Board requested the staff check with the City Attorney
on the closing of the street adjacent to the park and see
if some action could not be taken immediately on this item.
The Board asked the staff to check on a street light outside
the Community Center.
The delegation from the VICA Program expressed thanks to the
Board for their being allowed to visit the meeting and give
a report on awards won by the Kennedale VICA students in
the recent District Meet.
Motion made by Harvey Long, seconded by Irene McDavid that
the meeting adjourn at 8 :15 P.M. Motion carried.
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Regular Meeting Of The Kennedale Park Board March 18, 1980 Cont'd
Bob 'atterson
President
Frankie Luttrell
Secretary