06.03.2009 PRB Minutes
MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 3, 2009
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, Mike Bevill, David Smith, Michael Chandler, and Elizabeth
Carrington
Members Absent: Donna Gerron, 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 May 6, 2009.
Michael Chandler made a motion to approve minutes with one minor change. Motion was
seconded by David Smith. Motion passed unanimously
2. Discuss and consider skate park options.
Larry Hoover presented the board with some information from the American Ramp Company
who designs skate parks. A discussion ensued between staff and board members. After
discussing options board members asked that this be put back on next months agenda.
3. Update on Sonora Park Grant Activities
Mr. Hoover provided the board with an update on the grant activities for Sonora Park. A
brief discussion ensued. Mr. Deaver asked about the policy on people being able to grill in
the parks. A brief discussion ensued between staff and board members.
4. Discuss and consider Pavilion Rental Policy.
Mr. Hoover presented information to the board regarding rental policies for the TownCenter
Pavilion. The information presented was pavilio n policies from various cities and a general
outline for our pavilion. A discussion regarding rental rates and time ensued among board
members. After discussing policies, board members asked that we put this back on next
months agenda.
5. Discuss updating the Park Master Plan
Mr. Hoover updated the board on updates that need to be done to the city’s Park Master
Plan. A brief discussion ensued between staff and the board. Mr. Deaver suggested that we
suspend updating the plan until after the Sonora Park Expansion is completed. All board
members were in agreement.
6. Financial report
Mr. Hoover provided the board with a brief summary of the financial report.
7. Council will discuss in their June meeting the Veteran’s Memorial Plaque Policy
Mr. Hoover informed board members that an item has been placed on the City Council
Agenda for Thursday June 11 th to discuss the Veteran’s Memorial Plaque policy. Board
members said they planned to attend.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman Michael Chandler adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary