01.16.2008 PRB PacketNOTICE OF MEETING
KENNEDALE PARK BOARD
KENNEDALE, TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that a ❑ Workshop,, ❑ Public Hearing, ❑
Special Meeting, and /or ® Regular Meeting will be held by the Park Board of
the City of Kennedale, Texas at 7:00 p.m., on the 16th day of January 2008, in
the Conference Room at 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, Texas at which time
the following subjects will be discussed to wit:
AGENDA
(SEE ATTACHED AGENDA)
Dated this the 10th day of January 2008.
By: David Deaver, Chairman
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice- of
Meeting for the Park Board of the City of Kennedale, Texas is a true and correct
copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on
the bulletin board of City Hall of said City in Kennedale, Texas, a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said
Notice was posted on January 10, 2008 at 9:00 o'clock A.M., and remained so
posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said
Meeting.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may
need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or
hearing impaired, readers, large print, are requested to contact the undersigned
at (817) 483 -1297 five (5) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Dated this the 10th day of January 2008.
By: 4XV z4z
Shaye For
Park Board cretary
AGENDA_
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 16, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INTRODUCE NEW SECRETARY
ROLL CALL
A. VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Park Board not scheduled on the Agenda may
speak to the Commission, provided that a "Speaker's Request Form" has been completed and
submitted to the Park Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. All comments must be
directed towards the Chairman, rather than individual members or staff. All speakers must limit
their comments to the subject matter as listed on the "Speaker's Request Form." No formal
action can be taken on these items.
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated December 5, 2007
2. Discuss and Consider Park Projects
a. Sonora Park
b. Rolling Acres Park
c. Town Center Park Plaza
3. Discuss and Consider Skate Parks
4. Discuss and Consider naming Rolling Acres Park
5. Receive Citizen's Opinion Survey Results
6. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
C. ADJOURNMENT
To the Members of the Park Board
Date: January 3, 2008
Agenda Item No: B -1
Subject: Minutes
Originated by: Shaye Ford, Park Board Secretary
Summary: Attached are the minutes for the Regular Meeting dated
December 5, 2007
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval
Disposition by Park Board:
MINUTES
PARKBOARD
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 5, 2007
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Donna Gerron, David Smith, Michael Chandler, and Elizabeth
Carrington.
Members absent: Mike Bevill, Mitch Blan and Yolanda Jones
Staff Present: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; Lisa Cabrera, Park Board
Secretary; James Cowey, Building Official; and Glenn Greenwood, Streets & Parks Supervisor.
Ms. Carrington and Mr. Smith were moved to regular voting members for the purposes of this
meeting.
A. VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
Ms. Vera Coker addressed the Board and requested that when it came time to assign an official
name to the Rolling Acres Park that it should be named Thomas B. Rodgers Park in honor of
the Rodgers Family who owned that land for many years.
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated November 7, 2007
Mr. Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Smith.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Discuss and Consider Park Projects
a. Sonora Park
Mr. Hoover updated the Board on various items regarding Sonora Park including the land
acquisition, park design, second pavilion, and tentative Kid Fish date.
A brief discussion was held concerning the acquisition of the land for the park expansion.
b. Rolling Acres Park
Mr. Hoover invited the Park Board to the ground breaking for the Rolling Acres Park and the
Town Center Park Plaza. Mr. Hoover introduced James Cowey as the Project Manager for
the Rolling Acres Park and the Town Center Park Plaza. A discussion ensued concerning
the possibility of continuing the construction of Rolling Acres Park in phases or the City
trying to complete the project in one phase.
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3. Receive Suggestion Concerning Skate Parks
Mr. Hoover informed the Board that the City has started a new suggestion box program for
coming up with new ideas and one of the suggestions was designing as part of the parks
program a skate park. A discussion ensued concerning different aspects of a skate park and
the Board asked that this be added to next month's agenda for further discussion.
4. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. Hoover briefed the Board on the balance of the Park Dedication Fund and that there has
been no change from the previous month.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 7:17 pm.
ATTEST:
Lisa Dawn Cabrera
Park Board Secretary
David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
To the Members of the Park Board
Date: January 3, 2008
Agenda Item No: B -2
Subject: Update of Park Projects - Sonora, Rolling Acres, Town Center Park Plaza
Originated by: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist
Summary:
Sonora - In your packet, you have a copy of the quarterly report that has been
emailed to the Texas Parks and Wildlife updating the grant process. The land
acquisition process has begun and is being managed through the City
Manager's Office. Mark Spencer is gathering the necessary information to
start construction plans and currently awaiting the land acquisition to
complete the plans.
Rolling Acres - The ground breaking ceremonies were held on December 8, 2007
and several of the members of the Park Board, the Mayor, members of the
City Council and many citizens were in attendance. Attached is copy of the
article that appeared in the South Tarrant Star concerning the ceremony.
James Cowey, the Building Official acting as the Construction Manager for the
Rolling Acres Park and the Town Center Park Plaza will receive bids for the
construction on January 7, 2008 and will forward the recommendations to the
City Council for approval. Construction should commence within the month.
Town Center Park Plaza - The ground breaking ceremonies were held on December
131 2007 and several of the members of the Park Board, members of the EDC,
the Mayor, members of the City Council and many citizens and City Staff were
in attendance. James Cowey, the Building Official acting as the Construction
Manager for the Rolling Acres Park and the Town Center Park Plaza will
receive bids for the construction on January 7, 2008 and will forward the
recommendations to the City Council for approval. Construction should
commence within the month.
Recommendation:
Disposition by Park Board:
1/3/2008
CITY
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KENNEDALE
Quarterly Status Report
TPWD Recreation Grants
Kennedale City Park II
Project # 48- 001077
For the Quarter ending on December 31, 2007
Submitted by: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist
Address: 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060
Phone #: (817) 478 -5418 ext. 106
Email: Ihoover cityof ennedale.com
Website: LAt cit ofkennedale.com
The land survey has been finished.
Negotiations have begun for the acquisition of the land for the
expansion portion of the grant.
The Park Design is about 35% complete.
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To the Members of the Park Board
Date: January 3, 2008
Agenda Item No: B -3
Subject: Discuss and Consider Skate Parks
Originated by: Shaye Ford, Park Board Secretary
Summary: At the last meeting, a suggestion from a citizen concerning skate
parks in Kennedale was discussed. The Board instructed the staff to keep this
item on the agenda for further discussion and consideration. Staff has no new
information, but this item is here for the Board to discuss should it be
warranted.
Recommendation:
Disposition by Park Board:
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To the Members of the Park Board
Date: January 3, 2008
Agenda Item No: B -4
Subject: Criteria for naming parks
Originated by: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist
Summary: The Park Board has discussed a procedure for naming of parks in
which Mr. Bevil had provided a procedure at a previous meeting and the Board
had asked it be presented to the City Council. The exact reason for the
procedure not being presented is unknown but is on the City Council agenda
for January 10, 2008. Is the attached guidelines still the recommendation of
this Board?
Attached is a newspaper article from 1895 on Thomas Rogers that was
submitted by a citizen for your review. Several citizens have suggested that
the Rolling Acers Park be named The Thomas F. Rogers Park. At the ground
breaking a suggestion was made to name the park Rogers Farm Park.
Recommendation:
Disposition by Park Board:
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THOMMS F. RODGERS
HISTORY OF TEXAS
Together With A
BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
of
TARRANT AND PARKER
COUNTIES
CHICAGO: THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1895
THOMAS F. RODGERS, a resident of Kennedale, is one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers
of Tarrant county— Texas. While he carries on general fanning— he makes a specialty of fruit and vegetables
and in this industry has attained signal success. It is appropriate that more than a passing mention of him be
made in this work and it is with pleasure that we present the following resume of his life.
Thomas F. Rodgers was born in Stewart county Georgia— April 20— 1835 and until he was twenty-one
his life was spent on the farm there with his parents. Upon reaching his majority in 1856 he went west to
the Territory of Kansas— and located on a tract of land seven miles from Topeka— where he developed a
small farm. He was there during the Kansas trouble, and— as a member of Clayton's company was in the
raid after John Brown— not, however— being with the party that finally routed him and drove him from the
State. Few men are better posted on early Kansas history than is Mr. Rodgers.
In 1858 he sold his claim in Kansas and came to Texas— making the Journey hither with a two -horse
wagon— and settling in the locality where he has since resided. He at first bought 160 acres of State land —
for which he paid fifty cents an acre— and by the time the war broke out had got a nice start in stock and had
a portion of his land under cultivation. In 1862 he enlisted in the Fourteenth Texas Cavalry— Colonel
Johnson's regiment— and was sent to Little Rock, Arkansas. There the regiment was dismounted and sent to
Corinth. Mr. Rodgers was one of five who were detailed to bring the horses homeland— being sick at the
time and not likely to recover— he was discharged from the service before leaving Arkansas. After he
reached home he came near dying. As soon as he recovered he resumed work on his farm. Prosperity has
attended his efforts from that time up to the present, and he is to -day ranked with the wealthy men of the
county. To his original purchase of land he added from time to time until he now has 1,272 acres— 765 acres
of which are under cultivation. He raises more cotton than any other farmer in thus locality— his crop this
year amounting to 175 bales. Each year he markets a large number of hogs— and this year will sell about
200. He also raises other stock for the support of his farm. As has already been stated— fruit and vegetables
form his principal crop. He has a thousand peach trees— a plum orchard and a vineyard. From early season
until late he has a variety and large quantity of vegetables and melons and all these— together with his fruit—
find a ready market at Fort Worth. Mr. Rodgers was among the first to haul garden products to Fort Worth —
and he still finds it a remunerative business. For the past few years he has been running the hotel at
Kennedale— doing all the business in this line here. Mrs. Rodgers has a general supervision over the hotel.
taking an especial pride in the table— and happy is the guest who is entertained at their sumptuous board.
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Mr. Rodgers was the second born in a family Of seven children Of David G. and Mary (Aduolph) Rodgers —
Of Georgia— the former being Of Irish descent and the latter Of German. David G. Rodgers was a man Of
prominence in his day. He served as County Clerk and Justice Of the Peace— and also as a member Of the
State Legislature— besides filling various minor offices. He owned a large plantation- and previous to the
war was a slaveholder. He died in Georgia— in March— 1889 at the age Of seventy-seven years. Of his
seven children— record is made as follows: James M.— deceased; Thomas F.— the subject Of this article;
Lucy A.— now 1Vhs. McLane— resides in Georgia; Mary— wife Of S. Y. Allen— is deceased; Georgia A.—
wife Of A. H. Rollins— resides at Lancaster— Texas; George D. is a resident Of Georgia; and J. H.— also Of
Georgia. The mother Of this family passed to her reward above in 1851. Both parents were devoted
Christians and members Of the Methodist Episcopal Church— and the father was also identified with the
Masonic fraternity. Mr. Rodgers is a Democrat in politics— and takes an active interest in all public and
political matters— yet he has never held or sought political office. He has always been a friend and advocate
Of public schools and has held office in that connection.
The subject Of our sketch was married in 1857 to Miss Mary A. Adams— who was born in Kentucky —
January 19— 1842— daughter Of Edward Adams. Her father removed from his native State— Kentucky— to
Kansas in 1855 and from there in 1858 to Texas— locating in Tarrant county— where he spent the residue
Of his life and died- the date Of his death being 1882. His wife survived him until 1887 when she died at
the home Of Mr. Rodgers. Of their family we record that James and Thomas died in the army during the war;
Jane is deceased; John E. died in the Indian Nation; and Mary A. wife Of Mr. Rodgers— is the only one Of
the family left. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers have had five children- namely: James M.— married and living in
Colorado; John H. and David— engaged in farming in this county; Thomas F. died at the age Of two years;
and Mary A. died when four years old.
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Suklect. Naming streets, facilities, and other areas after individuals; policy on
1. rrpose. The purpose us-Fthis policy s to offer guidance- for i pie mentin the nami
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of streets, facilities and other areas after individuals.
2. Background. The naming of street,s, facilities, and other areas offers an excellent
opportunity to honor Kennedale residents as well as others -%V-ho have made well-
recognized major contributions of benefit to the city of Kennedale and its citizens.
3. Definitions. For the purposes of this recommendation, facilities include city buildings
such as City Hall, Fire Mouses, Libraries, Police Stations, Teen Centers, Community
Centers, as well as other city buildings; streets and roads as such; other areas include
parks, ball fields, trails etc.
4. Policy.
a. Names selected should normally honor deceased residents of the city of Kennedale.
In unusual circumstances, it may be appropriate to honor deceased individuals other than
Kennedale residents who have made significant contributions to the benefit of the city of
Kennedale. In exceptional cases, where it is uniquely appropriate, living individuals may
so be honored; however, preference should be given to the names of deceased individuals.
b. Facilities should normally be named to honor appropriate deceased individuals who
were the primary users of the facilities... i.e. elected officials for City Hall, fire fighters
for a Fire House, policemen for a Police Station or an individual that made significant
contributions toward the specific facilities.
c. Streets, roads and other areas such as parks, ball fields, etc. should follow the same
guidelines as facilities with names being drawn froth deceased residents who have made
significant contributions to the community.
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To the Members of the Park Board
Date: January 3, 2008
Agenda Item No: B -5
Subject: Receive Citizen's Opinion Survey Results
Originated by: Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist
Summary: At the meeting, the City Manager will brief the Board on the
results of the Citizen's Opinion Survey.
Recommendation:
Disposition by Park Board:
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To the Members of the Park Board
Date: January 3, 2008
Agenda Item No: B -6
Subject: Park Dedication Fund
Originated by: Shaye Ford, Park Board Secretary
Summary: At this time with the Finance Department being audited there is no
new numbers to report on the balance of the Park Dedication Fund.
Recommendation:
Disposition by Park Board:
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MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 16, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Mike Bevill, David Smith, Michael Chandler, and Elizabeth
Carrington.
Members absent: Donna Gerron, Mitch Blan and Yolanda Jones
Staff Present: Bob Hart, City Manager; Larry Hoover, Community Development Specialist; James
Cowey, Building Official; and Glenn Greenwood, Streets & Parks Supervisor.
Ms. Carrington and Mr. Smith were moved to regular voting members for the purposes of this
meeting.
A. VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak. However, Mike Bevill did request at this time copies of tapes for the
last six meetings that have been held.
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated December 5, 2007.
Mr. Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ms.
Carrington.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Discuss and Consider Ptirk Projects
a. Sonora Park
Mr. Hoover updated the Board on various items regarding Sonora Park including the land
acquisition, park design.
A brief discussion was held concerning the acquisition of the land for the park expansion.
Mr. Hart informed the Board the entrance to the park must be moved back 100 feet of the
railroad tracks.
A brief discussion was held concerning moving the entrance and having a barrier from the
tracks.
b. Rolling Acres Park
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Mr. Hoover updated the Park Board on the ground breaking for the Rolling Acres Park. Mr.
Cowey, Project Manager for the Rolling Acres Park updated the Board on construction of
the park. A discussion ensued concerning basketball courts, landscaping, fencing, fund
availability and number of trees to be removed.
c. Town Center Park Plaza
Mr. Hoover updated the Park Board on the ground breaking for the Town Center Park
Plaza. Mr. Cowey, Project Manager for the Town Center Park Plaza updated the Board on
construction of the park. A discussion ensued concerning water feature changes and which
plan had been decided upon.
3. Discuss and Consider Skate Parks
A discussion ensued concerning different aspects of a skate park such as liability issues
for City and funding. The Board advised staff take off agenda for now with possibility of
adding to agenda at a later date.
4. Discuss and Consider naming Rolling Acres Park
Mr. Hoover updated the Board on the approval from the City Council on the criteria of
naming parks and is seeking a recommendation from the Board. A discussion ensued on
having more community involvement on naming the park and a recommendation was made
by Mr. Hart to put an article in the next issue of the newsletter to receive community
involvement on naming the park. A brief discussion ensued on possible memorial for
Veterans at the Town Center Park Plaza.
5. Receive Citizen's Opinion Survey Results
Mr. Hart updated the Board on results from citizen survey.
6. Receive Staff Report for Park Dedication Fund
Mr. Hoover advised the Board there was no new information given by the Finance
department due to the audit.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bevill made the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.
David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Shaye Ford
Park Board Secretary