03.05.2008 PRB Minutes 69
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 5, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WORK SESSION – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
A. WORK SESSION
The following items were discussed in the work session. Discuss contract and opportunities
for collaboration between the Park Board and KYA. Discuss Veterans Memorial concepts in
Town Center. Discuss Naming the Park in the Rolling Acres subdivision. Discuss revisions
to Park Board Ordinance and job descriptions. Action was taken in the regular meeting on the
KYA and naming the park in Rolling Acres subdivision .
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Donna Gerron, Mike Bevill, David Smith, Michael Chandler, and
Elizabeth Carrington.
Members absent: Mitch Blan and Yolanda Jones
Staff Present: Bob Hart, City Manager; Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; James
Cowey, Building Official; and Glenn Greenwood, Streets & Parks Supervisor; Shaye Ford, Park
Board Secretary.
Mr. Smith was moved to regular voting members for the purposes of this meeting.
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
Pat Turner, Vera Coker, Lindy Middleton Stroncek, Danny Rodgers, Rev. Bill Boyd and Bobby
Gilley spoke in favor of naming the park in the Rolling Acres subdivision after the Rodgers
family.
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated February 6, 2008.
Mr. Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Bevill.
Motion passed unanimously. At that time Chairman Deaver moved item five (5) on the agenda
to item two (2).
2. Discuss and consider naming the park located in the Rolling Acres subdivision.
A brief discussion was held. Mr. Smith made a motion to name the Park Rodgers Farm Park.
Donna Gerron seconded the motion. Mr. Bevill sustained from voting. Motion carried
3. Discuss and Consider Park Projects
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a. Sonora Park
Mr. Hoover updated the Board on various items regarding Sonora Park including the land
acquisition, park design.
A brief discussion was held concerning the acquisition of the land for the park expansion
and design.
b. Rolling Acres Park
Mr. Cowey, Project Manager for the Rolling Acres Park updated the Board on budget
items. A discussion ensued concerning basketball courts and more playground equipment.
c. Town Center Park Plaza
Mr. Cowey, Project Manager for the Town Center Park Plaza updated the Board on
construction of the park, sewer line and budget. A discussion ensued concerning these
items.
4. Discuss and consider various types of Veteran Memorials in Town Center Park Plaza.
Mr. Chandler made a motion that the Veterans Memorial be an Eagle fountain with a raised
plaque facing the clock tower. Mr. Smith seconded. Mr. Bevill made a motion that the
plaque has the phrase “Dedicated to the memory and honor of all veterans who have
served, are serving, and will serve this great country for the cause of freedom.” Mr. Smith
seconded. Both motioned passed.
5. Consider recommending the execution of a contract with KYA Facility usage.
Mr. Hart, City Manager updated the Board on the revised contract. Changes were made to
annually meeting in February, meet with KYA at least three times a year. Mr. Bevill made a
motion to accept the contract upon approval from the City Attorney. Mr. Chandler seconded.
Motion passed. There was also a mention of checking on food handling in the concession
stand.
6. Discuss revisions to the Park and Recreation Board Ordinance and creation of job
descriptions of Board members.
Mr. Bevill made a motion to table this discussion. Mr. Chandler Seconded. Motion passed.
7. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. Hoover advised the Board of new report in packet from December 2007
8. Discuss Board appreciation dinner March 27, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Hoover invited all board members and a guest to the dinner.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bevill made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Chandler second the motion.
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Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm.
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Shaye Ford
Park Board Secretary