2012_04.04 Parks Board MinutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -April 4, 2012
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Call To Order
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Members Present: David Deaver, Michael Chandler, David Smith, Cruz Pitre, and Stephen Brim, Jill Turner
and Donna Gerron
Staff Present: Larry Hoover, Street/Park Supervisor, Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary
III. Minutes Approval
Michael Chandler motioned to approved minutes dated March 7, 2012. Donna Gerron Seconded. Motion
passed unanimously
IV. VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
Monty Eubanks with Showtime Select Softball and a resident of Kennedale came to speak to the board about
his concerns with not being able to use the Ballfields due to the Kennedale Youth Association using all three
fields every day. A discussion between board members, Mr. Eubanks, and Keith Stephenson, KYA President
ensued. Chairman Deaver informed Mr. Eubanks that the board would discuss this further and try to come up
with other avenues or possible practice places to make sure everyone has somewhere to practice but made
no promises.
V. Regular Items
A. Review Park Board Financials
Due to no changes from the previous month's financials, there was no discussion held regarding this
item.
B. Update on the upcoming May 19th Event
Larry Hoover provided Board members with an up to date report on the festivities happening on May 19`h.
A brief discussion between Mr. Hoover and the board ensued.
C. Discuss and consider approval of the Kennedale Youth Association Practice and Game Schedule as well
as its member roster as submitted.
Michael Chandler made a motion to table the approval of the KYA Practice and Game Schedule due to
Mr. Eubanks' comments during the Visitor /Citizen Forum and to further discuss this item during a special
workshop to be held on April 18`h at 6:00 p.m. David Smith seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously. David Smith made a motion to approve the KYA Roster as submitted and was seconded by
Donna Gerron. Motion passed unanimously.
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VI. Reports /Announcements
A. Updates from the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission
Michael Chandler provided the board with an update on the projects the KKB Commission has in the
works. Rachel Roberts, Planner for the City of Kennedale also provided the board with updates regarding
the Bird Habitat in Sonora Park.
B. Road Construction Projects
C. May 5`h Citywide Clean -Up
D. Art In The Park Festival Update
E. Village Creek Flood Study Concept Plans for Park Land Use
Mr. Hoover provided the board with brief updates on the above items.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm
ATTEST:
Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary
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David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
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