06.04.2008 PRB Minutes79
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – June 4, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Donna Gerron, Elizabeth Carrington, Michael Chandler, Mike
Bevill, and David Smith
Members absent: Mitch Blan, Yolanda Jones
Mr. Smith was asked to join the regular members up front
Staff Present: James Cowey, Building Official; 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 May 7, 2008
Mr. Bevill motioned to approve minutes seconded by Mr. Smith. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Update on Park Project construction
a. Sonora Park
Mr. Cowey 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.
Mr. Deaver said he was really worried about the time frame on the land acquisition and
the possibility of jeopardizing the grant if the land acquisition doesn’t take place soon. A
discussion ensued regarding this.
b. Rodgers Farm Park
Mr. Cowey gave the Board an update about the Park Dedication taking placing on June
21 st from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A discussion took place regarding the plaque that was ordered for this park. Mr. Bevill
questioned why Mark White and Robert Duval’s name was not included on the plaque.
Mr. Cowey said he would look into it.
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c. Town Center Park Plaza
Mr. Cowey, Project Manager for the Town Center Park Plaza updated the Board on the
construction of the park and let them know it has been put on the backburner until
Rodgers Farm Park is finished.
3. Discuss and consider pavers and engraving costs for Veterans memorial in Town Center
Park Plaza
A discussion ensued regarding the size pavers we will offer for the Veterans Memorial. Mr.
Cowey informed the board that we have not yet had a chance to get a sample brick from
ACME to finalize the size and lettering for the Veterans Memorial pavers.
4. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. Cowey gave an update on the fund. Board members were unable to make out the
breakdown of the fund. Mr. Cowey then told them he would get with the finance department
to get better clarification of the form.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary