10.01.2008 PRB Minutes81
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – October 1, 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, Greg Long, David
Smith, and Elizabeth Carrington
Members absent: Mitch Blan
Staff Present: Larry Hoover, Street Supervisor, Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary, James
Cowey
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM ,
No citizens came to speak
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated September 3, 2008 and September 17, 2008
Michael Chandler Motioned to approve minutes. Elizabeth Carrington seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
2. Staff will provide an up to date report on the Park expansion plans – Sonora Park
Mr. Hoover provided the board with an update on the surveys for the Love and Oncor
properties and informed them that the appraisals have been sent to TX Parks and Wildlife for
review. The Discovery Ranch property is currently being appraised. He also informed them
that the City Manager is in negotiations with the representative for the Fincher property and
is very close to reaching an agreement to get the survey done.
3. TownCenter Park Plaza – staff will provide an up to date report on the construction of the
plaza and the Veteran’s Tribute Fountain.
Mr. Hoover gave an update to the board as to the progress of the TownCenter Plaza. Mr.
Hoover introduced Larry Summers, Owner of Affordable Monuments and Caskets located in
Kennedale, to talk about the granite plaque samples he made for the Veterans Tribute and
Memorial Fountain. A discussion between Mr. Summers and Board members ensued.
David Smith made a motion to approve the sample and quote provided by Mr. Summers with
the following details:
6”x12” granite plaque with beveled edges
an engraved medallion representing the branch of service
use of a single star to indicate who was killed in action
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Up to4 lines of characters with up to 16 characters on 1 st line and up to 12 characters on
2 nd – 4 th lines
Michael Chandler seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Bevill abstained from
voting.
After a lengthy discussion as to what the price of each plaque should be, David Smith made
a motion to set the price at $125.00 per plaque if Order before December 1 st and $150.00 if
ordered after December 1 st . Mr. Chandler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Hoover gave the board an update on the construction of TownCenter.
4. Discuss the Veterans Tribute Fountain and Park Dedication
A discussion ensued regarding the agenda for the Park and Fountain dedication ceremony.
Mr. Chandler made a motion to hold a special work session on October 15 th at 6:00 p.m.
Donna Guerron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary