2012_06.06 Parks Board MinutesPARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING June 6, 2012
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION -7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER — 7:01 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
® David Deaver
® Michael Chandler
® Cruz Pitre
❑ David Smith - ABSENT
® Donna Gerron
® Jill Turner
® Stephen Brim
Chairman Deaver asked Stephen Brim to be a voting member due to David Smith being absent from
meeting.
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Approval of Parks and Recreation Board minutes dated May 2, 2012.
Michael Chandler motioned to approve minutes dated May 2, 2012 and was seconded by Cruz
Pitre. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. VISITORICITIZENS 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.
Priscilla Smith with PriscillaFit Boot Camp, a resident of Kennedale spoke to the board about possibly
using Sonora Park to have her boot camp. Mrs. Smith gave a brief background on herself as well as her
qualifications. Park Board members gave her the go ahead to have her bootcamp at Sonora Park
although no official action could be taken until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Review Park Board Financial Report for the month of March 2012.
Larry Hoover provided the board with a brief overview of the Park Board Financial Report as there
were no changes from the previous months report.
B. Consider Support and hosting an event at the Pier Skate Park.
Larry Hoover began the discussion by asking board members if they would support the Parks and
Recreation Board hosting an event in conjunction with Jackie with the Pier Skate Park. He then
asked if Vice Chairman Chandler would visit with Jackie to see if she would like to do this. Michael
Chandler made a motion of support for the Pier Skate Park and was seconded by Donna Gerron.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. Discuss and consider changing July 2012 meeting date.
Due to the regularly scheduled meeting date falling on July 4, 2012 which is an observed City Hall
Holiday, City staff recommended having the meeting the following Wednesday July 11, 2012.
Stephen Brim made a motion to move the meeting and was seconded by Cruz Pitre. Motion
passed unanimously.
VI. Reports /Announcements
A. Boy and Cub Scouts Day Camp
B. Kidfish Event
C. Bark In The Park Event
D. Road Construction Updates
Larry Hoover provided the board with brief updates on the above mentioned items. No action
needed to be taken.
VII. Adjournment — Chairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
David Deaver, Chairman ti
Attest:
Celeste Brown, Park Board S etary