2013_03.06 Parks Board Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING March 6, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION -7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER – 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Deaver
II. ROLL CALL
David Deaver
Michael Chandler
Cruz Pitre - absent
Alan Pederson
Donna Gerron
Jill Turner
Stephen Brim - absent
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Approval of minutes dated February 6, 2013
Michael Chandler motioned to approve minutes dated February 6, 2013 and was seconded by
Donna Gerron . 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 comments 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. R EGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss regarding the Governance Process and Study.
Bob Hart, City Manager, gave board members background on what the governance process and
study is. He also informed them of upcoming surveys that will be sent out by UTA students to
help with this study. A brief discussion was held.
B. Review and discuss joint development of school playgrounds and municipal parks.
Bob Hart brought this item back to get feedback from board members on their though process
regarding this. A discussi on was held and it was suggested that school teac hers be involved in
this process.
C. D iscuss and approve the upcoming Kennedale Boy Scouts Day Camp.
Mike Buchanan spoke with the Board about the upcoming day camp and requested permission to
use Sonora Par k again for the week of June 10 – 14 th . Michael Chandler made a motion to
approve the use of Sonora Park for the Boy Scout Day Camp and was seconded by Donna
Gerron. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. Reports/Announcements
VII. Adjournment – Chairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p .m .
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary