2014_12.03 PRB Packet KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
December 3, 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 November 5, 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 vote for Chair and Co-Chair appointment
B. Discuss and consider Place for KKB's wildflower placement in Sonora Park
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from City Staff
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 December 3,2014, 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.
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Gloria Rangel, Board Secretary
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
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Date: December 3, 2014
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL-A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from November 5, 2014 regular meeting
II. Originated by:
Gloria Rangel, Public Works Administrative Assistant
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
1. 111.05.2014 PRB Minutes 111.05.2014 PRB Minutes.doc
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
November 5, 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: Jeff Nevarez, Jill Turner, David Deaver, Michael Chandler, Alan Pederson Absent: Glenn Shark
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from Octoberl, 2014 regular meeting.
Motion to: Approve October 1, 2014 minutes Action: Approve. Moved By: Alan Pederson,
Seconded: Michael Chandler
Motion Passed Unanimously
IV.VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider Christmas Tree lighting volunteers on December 2, 2014 at 4:00pm. Contact
was made to all churches and schools to get attendance of vendors. We ask that any
volunteers be at Town Center Park by 3:00pm or 3:30pm. we have Santa coming as well as
a sound guy.
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Arbor Day Saturday November 8, 2014 informational about event.
2. Splash Pad closing November 1, 2014, in the process of getting it winterized and will
probably open sometime during April 2015 weather permitting.
3. Council has changed the charter for the quorum the new requirement is four members for
quorum. We will have a vote on appointments for Park Board Chair and Co-Chair at the
next meeting in December 2014 (should take place each November. Appointment for
places 1,3,5,7 will take place on odd numbered years and 2,4,6 will take place on even
numbered years.
4. Informational: Boy Scout will have their Annual Turkey Shoot Saturday November 8, 2014
at Sonora Park
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.
6. The Vineyards paving crew the developer wanting to start Phase II as soon as Phase I is
done.
7. We are looking to begin building Bloxom Park Road in the near future. Code enforcement
has been working to get the street cleaned of body/repair shops.
8. Tarrant County will soon begin paving The Public Works parking lot.
9. Burger King Popeye's is on its way, they are looking to open by Christmas, however it
doesn't look like that is going to happen. Burger King has had a parking lot put in.
10. Link Street is complete we are getting street signs put up, and plan on speaking to Oncor
about getting some street lights put in.
11. Ball field storage facility was recently broken into we are trying to budget getting cameras
and more lights down there to stop the theft, however the budget doesn't allow it at this
time. This will also feed into Sonora Park the City is looking at blocking/closing off the
parking lots at night after hours.
12. Received 36 trees some names of trees includemexicna plum, chinkapin oak.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: Adjourn Action: Adjourn. Moved By: David Deaver
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm
Approved:
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Gloria Rangel, Park Board Secretary
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
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Date: December 3, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider vote for Chair and Co-Chair appointment
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
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Date: December 3, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- B.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider Place for KKB's wildflower placement in Sonora Park
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
Discuss the effects of mowing and aesthetics
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board Staff Report to the Board of Directors
www.c i tyo f I<e n n e d a l e.co m
Date: December 3, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS-A.
I. Subject:
Updates from City Staff
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III.Summary:
1. Bloxom Park
2. Christmas Tree Lighting Update
3. Vineyards
4. Link St.
5. -Popeye's
6. Burger King
7. Village Creek
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments: