04.04.2007 PRB Minutes 53
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 4, 2007
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Chairman Duval called the regular session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Robert Duval, Mike Bevill, Donna Gerron, and Michael Chandler.
Members absent: David Smith, Mitch Blan and Yolanda Jones
Staff Present: Bob Hart, City Manager, Mark White, Director of Community Development; Larry
Hoover, Community Development Specialist; Lisa Cabrera, Park Board Secretary; and Glenn
Greenwood, Streets & Parks Supervisor.
Chairman Duval appointed Donna Gerron and Michael Chandler regular voting members for the
purpose of this meeting.
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Update of the Restroom Construction at Sonora Park
Mr. Hoover updated the Board on the progress of the Restroom at Sonora Park. The water and
sewer has been completed for the pad site. The only thing that is left to do is finalize the utilities
when the building arrives. The restroom has been held up pending State approval of a pre-
fabricated building and it looks like it should be delivered close the end of April.
2. Discuss and Consider Park Projects
a. Sonora Park
Mr. White brought the Board up to date on the progress of contacting the property owners
for the expansion of the park. As of yet, the City had not heard from any of the property
owners with permission to survey land for acquisition or interest in participating in the park
expansion.
b. Rolling Acres Park
Mr. White informed the Board that the plans for Rolling Acres Park should be in City Hall
around the 13 th of April from Mark Spenser. Mr. Spenser feels that one of the most important
aspects to implement in Phase I of the park should be the irrigation portion.
3. Discuss and Consider KYA and the use of the Ball Fields
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Mr. Greenwood discussed with the Board that the KYA tried to move their practice fields to
Arlington, but that did not work out and it l ooks like the KYA will not even have a season this
year due to the late start of the organization. A discussion was held among the staff and the
members of the Board as to the condition of the fields and the facilities at the fields.
4. Discuss and Consider the criteria for naming parks
Mr. Bevill presented the members of the Board with an example of naming criteria based on a
point system that is used at the Navy. Mr. Bevill went on to explain the example and a
discussion ensued with the members of the Board and the staff and then a motion was made.
Mr. Chandler made a motion to present the criteria to the City Council for consideration,
seconded by Ms. Gerron.
Motion carried with no opposition.
5. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. White presented the Board with an updated fund balance.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Duval adjourned the meeting at 7:35 pm.
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Robert Duval
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lisa Dawn Cabrera
Park Board Secretary