02.04.2009 PRB Minutes
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 4, 2009
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUIL DING – 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Donna Gerron, Mike Bevill, David Smith, and
Elizabeth Carrington
Members absent: Mitch Blan, and Greg Long,
Staff Present: Larry Hoover, Street/Park Supervisor, Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary
A. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated January 7, 2009.
Michael Chandler made a motion to approve minutes seconded by David Smith. Motion
passed unanimously.
2. Verbal update on the Texas Independence Day Celebration
Gwen Bevill, Library Director provided the Park Board with a verbal update on the Texas
Independence Day Celebration. Gwen is serving as coordinator of the celebration. A
discussion ensued between Park Board members and Mrs. Bevill.
3. Discuss assistance to the Kennedale Youth Association
A discussion between ensued between Larry Hoover and Park Board members regarding
the assistance to the KYA. Mr. Hoover announced that Keith Stephenson, president of the
KYA was present to answer any questions boar d members may have. Mr. Deaver brought
up treatment for ants and mowing of the park. A discussion ensued and Mr. Hoover
informed the board that the park will be treated for ants as outlined in the contract between
the City and KYA. Board members asked for updates as to the tournament schedules and
Mr. Stephenson provided an update.
Mr. Bevill recommended renewing the contract with KYA informally with all board members
in agreement.
4. Discussion of plaque sizes for the KIA servicemen and women.
Mr. Hoover provided the board with an update as to how and why the sizes of the plaques
were changed for the KIA. A discussion ensued and board members asked if the city
manager and Larry Summers would attend the next meeting to discuss this matter further.
Mr. Deaver suggested scheduling a workshop at 6:30 for the next meeting.
5. Update on Parks
A brief discussion took place between Mr. Hoover and park board members on the park
updates.
6. Update on the reconstruction of Pennsylvania Avenue
Larry Hoover gave a brief update on the final construction of the Pennsylvania Avenue and
informed the board that there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday February 21 st at
11:00 a.m.
7. Consider Park Board Financial report
Park Board members informed staff that they think the format of the financial report should
stay the same as long as it has the amount of money in the account, and basic accounting
information.
8. Discuss the Chesapeake gas pipeline along Sonora Park
Larry Hoover provided the Board with an update as to where the gas pipeline will go. A brief
discussion took place.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman, Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary