2012_03.07 Parks Board MinutesMINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - March 7, 2012, 2012
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING -405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Vice Chairman Chandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Michael Chandler, David Smith, Cruz Pitre, and Stephen Brim, Jill Turner and Donna Gerron
Members Absent: David Deaver
Staff Present: Larry Hoover, Street/Park Supervisor, Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary
A. VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
B. Regular Items
1. Approval of minutes dated February 1, 2012
Donna Gerron made a motion to approve minutes as is and was seconded by Stephen Brim. Motion
passed unanimously
2. Discuss and consider involvement in and planning of 2012 Bark in the Park, Kidfish, and National Kids at
the Park Day.
Amethyst Cirmo, City Secretary provided board members with a brief update about our new agenda
management software as well as the city's new website. She also spoke about the upcoming Kidfish and
Bark in The Park Event and asked board members to spearhead these events in conjunction with Animal
Services. A discussion regarding ideas ensued between Ms. Cirmo and board members.
3. Discuss and consider possible volunteer projects the Kennedale Chapter Boy and Eagle Scouts may be
able to create around Kennedale and Sonora Park.
Larry Hoover introduced Jim Fountain to board members to speak about possible projects his Boy & Eagle
Scout Chapters could do in and around Kennedale. Mr. Fountain asked the board members for ideas and
a brief discussion was held between Mr. Fountain and the board
C. Reports /Announcements
A. Updates and information from City Staff
Upcoming Events
Road Projects
Comprehensive Plan Update
D. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman Chandler adjourned the meeting at 7:48 pm
David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary