08.06.2008 PRB Minutes81
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – August 6, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Donna Gerron, Mike Bevill, and Greg Long
Members absent: Mitch Blan, David Smith, Elizabeth Carrington
Staff Present: James Cowey, Building Official; Larry Hoover, Code Enforcement
Staff Absent: Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM ,
No citizens came to speak
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated July 2, 2008
Mr. Deaver asked that the minutes dated July 2 nd reflect Mike Bevill seconded the motion to
approve the minutes with the changes he suggested. Mr. Bevill made a motion to approve
minutes with changes requested and was seconded by Mr. Chandler. Motion passed
unanimously.
2. Sonora Park – Staff will provide an up to date report on activities.
Mr. Hoover provided the board with an update on the land acquisition for Sonora Park. As of
August 6 th the land surveyor gave a date of August 20 th to set the pins on the Discovery
Ranch property provided our attorneys and their attorneys can meet and have someone
meet them there. There has been no progress on the Fincher side of the property. Discovery
Ranch is allowing us to do the surveys and shortly after the surveys are done we will have
the appraisal of the property done. A discussion between Mr. Hoover and the board ensued.
Mr. Hoover let the board know that the fountain that wasn’t working in Sonora Park has been
replaced and is now working. A discussion ensued regarding the water levels to keep the
pond full.
3. TownCenter Park Plaza – staff will provide an up to date report on activities on the
construction.
Mr. Hoover gave the board an update on the progress of TownCenter. He informed them that
99% of concrete has been poured. The sidewalks, the structures around the clock tower and
the fountain have been poured. The laying of the brick around the clock tower has been
started and should be completed soon. A discussion ensued. Mr. Bevill questioned if we will
have a flag in TownCenter possibly moving the one from City Hall. A discussion ensued as
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to where a flag could be put. Mr. Hoover was asked to follow up on the following for the Park
Board meeting:
Mike Bevill can get a military Honor Guard for a Saturday Veteran’s Memorial Grand
opening
Sending out personal invitations to Veteran’s organizations to attend the grand
opening
Having restrooms in the park
Having a flag in the park
Mr. Bevill noted that he would need a 30-40 day notice to set up the military presence at the
opening
Mr. Hoover gave the board an update on the quotes received for the granite pavers and
blocks for the veterans memorial fountain. A discussion ensued regarding getting a sample
for the next meeting. Mr. Chandler questioned the use of restrooms when TownCenter
opens. A discussion ensued.
4. Fire Station Playground Equipment Update
Mr. Hoover introduced Chief Mike McMurray, and Lt. Mike Plumlee to discuss the
improvements to a section of a right-of-way near the Fire Department. Mr. Plumlee updated
the board on the use of this area. A discussion ensued. The Board asked about naming the
recreation area. Mr. Hoover stated that city staff recommended not naming the area right
now due to the property behind it being developed into something else in the feature.
5. Park Dedication Fund
Mr. Hoover gave the board an update on the Park Dedication Fund as of June 2008.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Motion passed unanimously to adjourn at _____
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary