10.01.2008 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 18t day of October 2008, in the
Council Chambers at 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, Texas at which time the
following subjects will be discussed to wit:
AGENDA
(SEE ATTACHED AGENDA)
Dated this the 26th day of September 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 September 26, 2008 at 4:30 p.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) 985 -2105 five (5) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Dated this the 26th day of September 2008.
By:
Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary
AGENDA
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 1, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
Call to order
Roll Call
A. Visitors /Citizen 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 September 3`d and September 17, 2008
2. Sonora Park - staff will provide an up to date report on the park expansion plans
3. TownCenter Park Plaza -staff will provide an up to date report on the construction of the
plaza and the Veteran's Tribute Fountain.
4. Discuss a recognition strategy in the Veteran Tribute Fountain in honor of Warrant Officer
Corry Edwards.
C. Adjournment
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MINUTES
PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING -September 3, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Donna Gerron, Mike Bevill, and Greg Long,
and Mitch Blan, Elizabeth Carrington
Members absent: David Smith
Staff Present: Larry Hoover, Street Supervisor, Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary
Elizabeth Carrington was asked to be a voting member
A. VISITORS /CITIZENS FORUM,
No citizens came to speak
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes dated August 6, 2008
Michael Chandler motioned to approve minutes. Mike Bevill seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
2. Update on the land acquisition for Sonora Park.
Mr. Hoover provided the board with an update on the land acquisition for Sonora Park. As of
August 21s` the Discovery Ranch property owners had allowed the surveys to be performed
and the appraisals on that property are in progress. The CD Fincher property owner's
attorneys have met with our attorneys and we should have permission to do the surveys
shortly. Mr. Bevill questions who is performing the surveys. A discussion between Mr.
Hoover and the board ensued.
3. TownCenter Park Plaza progress - staff will provide an up to date report on activities on the
construction.
Mr. Hoover gave an update to the board as to the progress of the TownCenter Plaza. He
also gave the recommended date of November 8"' to have the Park Dedication. A discussion
ensued regarding the date and time. Mr. Bevill motioned to tentatively set the Park
Dedication on the 8`h of November at 10:00 a.m. Donna Gerron seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Hoover gave the board an update on the quotes received for the granite pavers and
blocks for the veterans memorial fountain. A discussion ensued regarding getting a sample
for the next meeting. Mr. Chandler questioned the use of restrooms when TownCenter
opens. A discussion ensued.
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4. Discuss Invitations for the Veterans Tribute Fountain and Park Dedication
Mike Soab, EDC Director answered questions about moving the flag pole to the
TownCenter. Mr. Bevil) informed the board that he will come up with a rough draft agenda
for the ceremony. Mr. Soab informed the board that he has been using the phrase
"Veterans Tribute Fountain" to describe the fountain. The board agreed with the name. Mr.
Chandler asked about restrooms for the TownCenter Plaza. A discussion ensued between
board members and Mr. Saab.
Ad discussion ensued regarding the size and color granite to use for the veterans tribute
granite plaques. It was recommended to change the size to 6x12, on the darker black
granite, with a block font. Mr. Bevill made a motion to approve the size, color, and font.
Elizabeth Carrington seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Bevill made a motion to schedule a special meeting for September 17'" at 7:00 p.m.
Michael Chandler seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary
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MINUTES
PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING - September 17, 2008
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
Chairman Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Donna Gerron, Mike Bevill, and Greg Long,
Elizabeth Carrington
Members absent: David Smith, Mitch Blan
Staff Present: Larry Hoover, Street Supervisor, Celeste Brown, Park Board Secretary, Mike Soab, EDC
Director
Elizabeth Carrington was asked to be a voting member
A. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Set price of brick pavers.
Staff recommended setting the price for pavers at $75.00- $100.00 per brick. Mr. Bevill made a
motion to approve $75 per brick for the first 60 days starting October 1St and ending November
29th. Any order after November 29th will be $100. Donna Gerron seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
2. Finalize font to be used on pavers.
Elizabeth Carrington made a motion to approve using the font VERMARCO in all caps font and
centered. Mike Bevill seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Set price of the granite plaques.
Staff and board members recommended waiting to set price until regular meeting in October.
4. Finalize order form.
Staff and board members recommended waiting until all priced at set to finalize order form.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Deaver adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
David Deaver
Park Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Celeste Brown
Park Board Secretary
Date: October 1, 2008
Subject: Sonora Park
Originated by: Celeste Brown
Summary: The Love Family property and the Oncor property appraisals have been
sent to the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for review, and the Discovery
Ranch property has been surveyed and is currently being appraised. Staff is in
negotiations with the Fincher family on the survey and appraisal of their property.
There was a request from a board member for removal of grass within the playground
area. This ahs been completed.
Mr. Mark Spencer of MHS Planning and Design has been contacted and informed that
all of the properties in the original grant may be obtained as planned, and that the
construction plans could be completed for review.
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Date: October 1, 2008
Subject: Memorial Plaque Purchase honoring Officer Corry A. Edwards
Originated by: Celeste Brown
Summary: Warrant Officer Corry A. Edwards, who was a resident of Kennedale, was
killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq on September 18, 2008. We would like to discuss
the Park Board possibly purchasing a Memorial Plaque for the Veteran's Tribute
Fountain at no cost to the family.
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Local soldiers killed in crash
Friday, Sep. 26, 2008
Local soldiers killed in crash
Edwards
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First Lt. Robert Vallejo, 28, from Richland Hills, Warrant Officer Corry Arde) Edwards, 38, from Kennedale, Sgt. Anthony
Luke Mason, 37, from Springtown and 1st Sgt. Julio Cesar Ordonez, 54, from San Antonio, died Sept. 18 as a result of
a helicopter crash in Iraq.
Three soldiers from the Oklahoma National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer Brady Rudolf, 37, from Oklahoma City, Sgt.
Daniel Eshbaugh, 43, from Norman, and Cpi Michael Thompson, 23, from Harrah, Okla., were also killed in the
accident.
The CH -47 Chinook was en route to Balad Air Base after midnight about 60 miles west of Basra at the time of the
crash. The helicopter was a part of an aerial convoy flying from Kuwait to the U.S. Military base. The Chinook is
designed to transport troops and supplies to troops in combat. The crash is currently under investigation.
The soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade from Grand Prairie and were
called to active duty June 5. They completed two and a half months of intensive training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma and
deployed to Kuwait on Aug. 24. The soldiers were to join their unit already in Iraq supporting the Global War on
Terrorism.
First Lt. Vallejo was posthumously promoted to captain and is survived by his wife, Hillary Ann. Vallejo joined the Army
National Guard on April 1999. His previous assignments include HHC and D Company 2 -149th Aviation, and he was
currently assigned to B Company 2 -149th Aviation, Vallejo was a pilot. His awards include: Army Service ribbon, Army
Commendation Medal, Aviators Badge and Adjutant General Individual Award for Texas.
Warrant Officer Edwards was posthumously promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2).
He is survived by his wife, Nanette, and sons Killian Hunter and Logan Samuel. Edwards joined the military Dec. 30,
1992. Before his current assignment he served with Company G, 3 -149th Aviation, and Company D 2 -149th Aviation,
as a maintenance officer. He served in Bosnia - Herzegovina from June 19, 2003, to April 30, 2004, and was en route to
join his unit In Balad, Iraq. His awards include: National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army
Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Aviation Badge.
Sgt. Mason was posthumously promoted to Staff Sergeant and is survived by his wife, Melanie Laree, and daughters
Ashley Nicole, Jamie Rosalee and Megan Irene. Mason joined the Texas Army National Guard on Feb. 13, 2007, and
attended basic training and advanced individual training to become a helicopter engineer. Mason deployed in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom from Feb. 3, 2003, to Sep. 21, 2003, and was en route to join his unit in Balad when the
accident occurred. Mason's awards include: Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army
Achievement Medal, and Aircraft Crewman Badge.
First Sgt. Ordonez was posthumously promoted to Sergeant Major and is survived by his wife, Leticia, sons Julio and
Jacob, and daughters Joyce and Judith. Ordonez was born in Honduras and joined the military April 29, 1982.
Before joining the Texas Army National Guard he served with HHC, 6 -112th in Arkansas as a helicopter engineer. His
awards include: Army Achievement Medal, national Defense Service Medal, and Non- Commissioned Officer Professional
Development ribbon,
"As we grieve with so many in our community over this extremely unfortunate news, our thoughts and prayers go out
to the families of these Citizen - Soldiers," said Lt. Gen. Charles G. Rodriguez, the Adjutant General of Texas.
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