2014_11.05 PRB Packet KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
November 5, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A.
Consider approval of minutes from October 1, 2014 regular 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 Christmas Tree Lighting on December 2, 2014
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Discuss and consider Arbor Day November 8, 2014
B. Discuss and consider Splash Pad closing
C. Discuss and consider Park Board Members
D. Boy Scout Turkey Shoot November 8, 2014 at Sonora Park
E. Boy Scouts Flag Retirement Ceremony 7pm November 11, 2014 at Sonora Park
VII.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and
parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Amethyst Cirmo, City Secretary, at
817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the November 5,2014, Parks& Recreation Advisory Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board
next to the main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and
readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of
said meeting,in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
LOA
Gloria Ran e, Board Secretary
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Date: November 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL-A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from October 1, 2014 regular meeting.
II. Originated by:
Gloria Rangel, Public Works Administrative Assistant
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
1. 110.01.2014 Meeting Minutes 110.01.2014 PRB Minutes.doc
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
October 1, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair David Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Stephen Brim, Jill Turner, David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Alan Pederson, Glenn Shark
Absent: Donna Gerron
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from September 3, 2014 regular meeting.
Motion to: Approve September 3, 2014 minutes Action: Approve. Moved By: Michael
Chandler, Seconded: Jill Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
IV.VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider Community Forestry Management Plan, the plan is to educate and get the
Community involved: Larry Hoover speaking going over management and inventory benefits to
keep track of the trees throughout the city parks.
B. Discuss and consider Tree Street Inventory,need six volunteers to help with this inventory.
Discuss and consider City Parks, trash in the Sonora Park on one particular Monday morning.
Unofficial complaint with KYA president not complying with KYA ball field rentals. Waiting
on official complaint to be filed. Possibly looking at revising KYA contract to make president
comply with the reservations which people have paid. People letting their dogs loose in
Sonora Park with no leash, will pass this on to Animal Control for possible signs to be
posted.
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Link Street is complete. We are trying to get grass to grow, streets have been striped.
Popeye's and Burger King are moving right along
2. The Vinyards, water and sewer lines are in, we should see pavement done in the next few
weeks.
3. Possible business (Electric Company) moving in at Bloxom Park, no official word yet, but
we are trying to get water and sewer through there. We are working with Tarrant County to
get a street done.
4. Sidewalk Project will kick off in the next couple of weeks and will provide sidewalk from QT
to Eden and on the other side of the parkway from Bowman Springs to Tower Dr.
5. Green Ribbon Project, the contractor has gone bankrupt and they still had five months to go
in the contract. The City is working with TxDot to try and get a settlement to improve and
finish for The City to take over.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: Adjourn Action: Adjourn. Moved By: Michael Chandler
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm
Approved:
Michael Chandler, Co-Chairman
Attest:
Gloria Rangel, Park Board Secretary
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Date: November 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider Christmas Tree Lighting on December 2, 2014
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
Volunteers needed to help with set up for churches and businesses that will attend
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
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Date: November 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS-A.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider Arbor Day November 8, 2014
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
1. JArbor Day Flyer rbor Day 2014.docx
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
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Date: November 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS- B.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider Splash Pad closing
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
The Splash Pad at Sonora Park will be closing on November 1, 2014 for the winter
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
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Date: November 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS-C.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider Park Board Members
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
New Park Board Member Jeff Nevarez in Place 2. Alan Pederson has been reappointed to Place 6 and Place 4
will remain vacant.
Since our numbers have gone down for Park Board we now must have four to make a quorum.
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
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Date: November 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS- D.
I. Subject:
Boy Scout Turkey Shoot November 8, 2014 at Sonora Park
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
Reschedule date if necessary will be November 22, 2014
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
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Date: November 5, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS- E.
I. Subject:
Boy Scouts Flag Retirement Ceremony 7pm November 11, 2014 at Sonora Park
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments: