2013_04.03 Parks Board Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING April 3 , 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION -7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER – 7:02 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
There were no minutes to approve for this meeting.
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. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider Parks Board participation in the upcoming Bark in the Park/National Kids
Day at the Park/Kidfish event s.
Board members agreed to participate in these events in some capacity. Board members
s uggested contacting the school outdoor club to see if they would like to participate as well.
B. Discussion on what City Council would like to see happen with the possib ility of a joint park with
KISD.
Larry Hoover provided the board with City Council’s response to the possible joint park project
with KISD. Members agreed that there should be a joint committee between the school district,
school teachers and the City to discuss this possibility. This item was asked to be brought back to
discuss an open house forum.
C. General discussion on the possibility of an Adopt a Park program in Kennedale.
Mike Buchanan spoke with the Board about the upcoming day camp and requested permission to
use Sonora Park 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
A. City wi de cleanup
B. Updated on the Butterfly Garden from Keep Kennedale Beautiful
C. Citywide garage sale
D. Splash pad opens
Larry Hoover provided brief updates to all the above referenced announcements.
VII. Adjournment – Chairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p .m .
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary