04.02.2008 PRB Minutes 72
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – April 2, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Donna Gerron, Mike Bevill, Michael Chandler
Members absent: Mitch Blan, Yolanda Jones, David Smith and Elizabeth Carrington
Staff Present: Bob Hart, City Manager; Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; James
Cowey, Building Official; and Glenn Greenwood, Streets & Parks Supervisor; Celeste Brown
serving in place of Shaye Ford as Park Board Secretary.
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No citizens came to speak
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated March 5, 2008
Mr. Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Bevill.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Update on Park Project construction
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 and the difficulty meeting with the property owners. Park Board members
will help get in contact with the property owners to get this settled.
A discussion concerning the use of Eminent Domain to secure the land from property
owners for the expansion of the property ensued between Mr. Hart and board members.
b. Rodgers Farm Park
Mr. Hoover announced that City Council approved the renaming of the Rolling Acres
Park to “Rodgers Farm Park”. Construction has continued on the park. Mr. Cowey
discussed the new equipment bought for the new park and the progress of finishing the
park.
c. Town Center Park Plaza
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Mr. Cowey, Project Manager for the Town Center Park Plaza updated the Board on
construction of the park, sewer line and budget. Mr. Cowey informed the Board that the
Eagle which will go on the Veterans Memorial Fountain has been delivered and is now
in City Hall for viewing and the fountain has already been ordered and should be
delivered in the next few weeks. A discussion ensued concerning these items.
3. Discuss and consider pavers and engraving costs for Veterans memorial in Town Center
Park Plaza
Mr. Hart updated the Board on the size and type of pavers and tile that will be used for the
Veterans memorial. A discussion ensued regarding these items.
4. Discuss and consider revisions to the Park and Recreation Board Ordinance and creation of
job descriptions of Board members.
Mr. Bevill recommended that job description be updated periodically. David Deaver
recommended revisions be made to section 16-12. Mr. Bevill motioned to accept the new job
description with the one minor change recommended above. Mr. Chandler Seconded.
Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hart recommended revisions to the Parks and Recreation
Board Ordinance. Mr. Bevill made a motion to pass the ordinance up to article 3. Mr.
Chandler seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. Hoover advised the Board that there is no printout for the Park Dedication fund due to
the Finance Department updating there software.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Deaver made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Chandler second the motion.
Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Celeste Brown
Interim Park Board Secretary