07.02.2008 PRB Minutes 81
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – July 2, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Mike Bevill, and David Smith, and Mitch Blan
Members absent: Donna Gerron, Greg Long, and Elizabeth Carrington
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. Mr. Blan was asked to be a voting member for today’s meeting.
2. Approval of June 5, 2008
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve minutes with changes recommended by Mr. Bevill. Mr.
Chandler seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Announcement of new Park Board Secretary.
Mr. Hoover announced that Mrs. Ford would no longer be the Park Board Secretary and that
Celeste Brown would take over her duties as secretary.
4. Sonora Park- Staff will provide an up to date report on activities for the TX. Dept. of Parks
and Wildlife.
a. Land Acquisition- Mr. Hoover provided a verbal update informing the Board that they will
try to get City Council to approve condemnation of the property for the land acquisition to
go forward. A discussion ensued regarding this and the following items.
b. Land surveying- Mr. Hoover informed the Board that the surveying can not take place until
the land acquisition has taken place.
c. Land Appraisals - Mr. Hoover gave a verbal update informing the Board members that the
land appraisals are unable to take place until the acquisition and surveying of the land has
taken place.
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d. Timeline of Grant – Mr. Hoover informed the Board of the timeline since received the
contracts for the grants. The City received the contracts on March 15, 2007. However, he
was unsure as to how long it took for the contracts to be signed and sent back. He also
said the city can apply for a 1-year extension. Mr. Hart gave more information regarding
the problems we are having with getting the land owners to comply. A discussion ensued
regarding these items.
5. TownCenter Park Plaza – staff will provide an up to date report on activities on the
construction.
a. Brick Pavers (non-military) price - Mr. Hoover gave an update on the TownCenter
construction. He informed the Board that ACME would provide the engraving for $13-$15
per brick. We still have not determined how much the installation price will be. The Board
informed Mr. Hoover that they will need the pricing for installation before determining the
price we will charge for the pavers. They asked to have the installation pricing at the next
meeting.
b. Granite Block (military price) - Mr. Hoover informed the Board that staff has not found
anyone who can provide samples of the granite. Mr. Bevill informed staff that he will have
some contacts for us at the next meeting.
c. Eagle Fountain –
6. Rodgers Farm Park – Staff and the Board discussed the pictures that were included of the
park dedication ceremony. Mr. Bevill thanked staff for all of there hard work and the
wonderful job they did on the dedication ceremony.
7. Fire Station Playground Equipment – Mr. Hoover informed the Board that the area by the
Fire Department will be mainly for neighborhood people to enjoy and for the firemen to be
able to exercise. The Board requested that Mike Plumlee from the Fire Department and
James Cowey be at the next meeting to discuss if this recreation area will be named and
other uses of it.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bevill made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mr. Chandler.
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary