2013_01.02 Parks Board Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING January 2, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION -7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER – 7:03 p.m. by Chairman Deaver
II. ROLL CALL
David Deaver
Michael Chandler
Cruz Pitre
Alan Pederson - absent
Donna Gerron
Jill Turner - absent
Stephen Brim
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Approval of minutes dated N ovember 7, 2012
Stephen Brim made a motion to approve. Michael Chandler seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may speak to the
Board. All com ments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual board members or staff.
All speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the board. No formal action can be
taken on these items.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss the possible u se of the football field across from the Kennedale Fire Station as a park.
Board members held a discussion with staff. Michael Chandler questioned whether or not the
park would be open to the public. Board was in agreement that if the park is paid for wit h
taxpayer’s funds it will have to be open to the public. Board members asked that Bob Hart be
present at the next regular scheduled Parks and Recreation Board meeting to provide more
information regarding this.
VI. Reports/Announcements
A. Road Pr ojects Updates
Road projects will go before City Council for final acceptance and final payments.
Kenny Street has been rebuilt by the county and is already open. Sulphur Street is now under
construction and paving will begin soon.
VII. Adjournment – C hairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 7:3 3 p .m .
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary