2012_11.07 Parks Board Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING November 7 , 2012
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION -7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER – 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Deaver
II. ROLL CALL
David Deaver
Michael Chandler
Cruz Pitre
Alan Pederson
Donna Gerron
Jill Turner
Stephen Brim
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may speak to the
Board. All comments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual board members or staff.
All speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relatin g to the board. No formal action can be
taken on these items.
Daniel Wilcox with Kennedale Outdoor Education Club came to the board. He provided a brief
background on what the club entails and encouraged the board to partner with the club for the benefit o f
both the kids and the environment especially in Kennedale. He also informed the board that one of their
first projects would be to give back to our community by having a drive to raise funds for trees to replace
the ones lost from the tornado. The Outdoo r Education Club meets every Tuesday, 6:00 pm at Kennedale
High School .
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and approve Park Board participation at this year’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Festival
The board finalized plans for the Parks and Recreation tables a t the Christmas Tree Lighting
Festival.
B. Discuss different avenues for fitness equipment funding.
Board members asked to keep this on the next months agenda to discuss possible fundraising
methods, grants etc. This will be an ongoing discussion.
C. Discuss different avenues to bring more business to the Pier Skatepark and how to make it a focal
recreational area for Kennedale.
This has been kept on the agenda at the request of the Park Board members. At this time there is
little that can be done. We will revisit this item the earlier part of 2013.
VI. Reports/Announcements
A. Boy Scouts Turkey Shoot Contest
Larry Hoover reminded the board that the contest would take place on Saturday November 17 th
from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Kennedale Ballfields.
B. Boyscout Retirement Flag Ceremony
Larry Hoover reminded the board about the Boyscout retirement flag ceremony
C. Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
VII. Adjournment – Chairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p .m .
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary