2013_05.01 Parks Board Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING May 1 , 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION -7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 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
A. Approval of minutes dated March 6, 2013 and April 3, 2013.
Michael Chandler made a motion to approve minutes dated March 6 th and April 3rd and was
seconded by Stephen Brim. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Parks and Recreatio n 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 increasing the pavilion rental rates.
Board members discussed in great detail what the new rates for renting the Sonora Park and
TownCenter Park Pavilions should be. The recommendations were as follows:
For Residents: 2 hours - $60, 4 hours - $90 , 6 hours - $115, Full Day - $150
Non -Residents: 2 hours - $80, 4 hours - $120, 6 hours - $150, Full Day - $200
Stephen Brim made a motion to accept the increased rental rates and was seconded by Michael
Chandler. M otion passed unanimously.
B. Discuss and consider Kidfish participation.
A brief discussion was held and board members agreed to participate in hosting this event.
C. Discuss and consider creating a committee for the joint park effort with KISD.
Board members suggested the Larry Hoover, Bob Hart , David Deaver, and Michael Chandler
should represent the Parks Board on this committee. Donna Gerron made a motion to approve
and was seconded by Cruz Pitre. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Discuss possible Adopt a Spot Program for Kennedale.
A brief discussion was held between staff and board members. No motion made at this time.
VI. Reports/Announcements
A. Art in The Park Event
B. Wastewater Master Plan
C. Beacon Hill Phase II
D. Kennedale Youth Association
Larry Hoover provided brief u pdates to all the above referenced announcements.
VII. Adjournment – Chairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p .m .
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary