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KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
www.cityofl,cennedale.com
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
March 2, 2016
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 February 3, 2016
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.
A. Kennedale Citizens Group to name Sonora Park Island
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Girl Scouts Troop#3538 adopting Rodgers Farm Park through the Adopt A
Spot program
B. Verification of attendance to UTA to discuss Park Master Plan as well as any discussion for the
Park Master Plan
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Brickworks Festival April 15th, 16th and 17th at Town Center Park. Volunteers appreciated, if
you would like to volunteer please contact Kelley Cooper at 817.985.2106 or
kcooper @cityofkennedale.com
B. Kid Fish 8am-12pm, Bark in the Park 10am-2pm and National Kids at the Park day May 21, 2016
C. KYA's baseball season will be starting up in April, more information to follow in the coming
months
D. The Sidewalk Project
E. Bloxom Park Project
F. The Vineyards Phase I
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 the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the March 2, 2016, 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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KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: March 2, 2016
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from February 3, 2016
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
1. 102.03.2016 PRB Mtg Minutes 102.03.2016 PRB Minutes.doc
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KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
www.cityofkennedale.com
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
February 3, 2016
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: Azam Shaikh, Jeff Nevarez, Dylan Black, David Deaver, Alan Pederson Absent: Michael
Chandler, Glenn Shark
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
Consider approval of minutes from January 6, 2016 regular meeting. Motion to: Approve
January 6, 2016 minutes with changes Action: Approve. Moved By: Jeff Nevarez, Seconded:
Azam Shaikh Motion Passed Unanimously
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Athena Seeton and Leone] DeSosa they are students from UTA here to discuss the Park Board Master
Plan
We would like two or three volunteers to go to UTA to discuss the Park Master Plan, Azam Shaikh, Jeff
Nevarez, Azam Shaikh and David Deaver will be going. It will be held in room 405 4th floor architecture
building at 6:00pm
The Park Board would like some contemporary ideas on the Park Master Plan that will be presented to the
City.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Naming the island in the middle of Sonora Park
1. The Park Board would like to send a recommendation to City Council to name the
island Fleniken's Island
2. The fundraising should be done by the group of citizens who would like to see this
happen, the Park Board would like to see a proposal of what they plan to do with
costs included to bring before the Park Board for approval or for more
recommendation.
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Brickworks Festival is scheduled for April 15th 16th and 17th at Town Center Park,
volunteers are appreciated. If you would like to volunteer please contact Kelly Cooper at
kcooper(a)cityofkennedale.com or 817.985.2106
B. Kid Fish is May 21, 2016 8am— 12pm, Bark in the Park will be 10am—2pm, City staff
will be preparing the area for additional parking as Bark In the Park will be moved from
the pavilion to the front end open area of the park instead. National Kids in Park day is
to get kids to go to the park, be active and to get more money budgeted for more outdoor
activities
C. Sonora Park pond was stocked with 1700 trout on January 13, 2016
D. Bloxom Park is an industrial are being built for economic development
E. 144 units will be placed close to Sonora Park which will be Senior Assisted Living
Facility, hopefully underway close to the end of this month
F. Sidewalk Project is about two—three weeks away from being completed
G. The Street department has been out taking care of trees, mulching and trimming them
along the Parkway
H. The Vineyards Phase I is completed and one house has already been occupied. Phase
II should be finalled out in the next couple of months
I. The City's water rates have been increased to provide safe, quality drinking water. The
City must look at the water rates every few years as costs go up to help us sustain
maintenance vs. quality. The City will require more storage so we can continue to
provide quality and state mandated water. As the wells get older they become more of a
hassle to maintain. The City is looking at connected and buying water from The City of
Arlington.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: Adjourn Action: Adjourn. Moved By: Azam Shaikh
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47pm
Approved:
David Deaver, Chairman
Attest:
Gloria Rangel, Park Board Secretary
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KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: March 2, 2016
Agenda Item No: VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM - A.
I. Subject:
Kennedale Citizens Group to name Sonora Park Island
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
This group will discuss fundraising plans to raise money for the sign to be placed at Sonora Park
naming the Island Fleniken's Island
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: March 2, 2016
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Girl Scouts Troop#3538 adopting Rodgers Farm Park through the Adopt A Spot
program
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
KKB has already approved them to adopt a spot at the park
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: March 2, 2016
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Verification of attendance to UTA to discuss Park Master Plan as well as any discussion for the Park
Master Plan
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
Parks and Recreation Board
www.cityofl,cennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: March 2, 2016
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - A.
I. Subject:
Brickworks Festival April 15th, 16th and 17th at Town Center Park. Volunteers appreciated, if you
would like to volunteer please contact Kelley Cooper at 817.985.2106 or
kcooper@cityofkennedale.com
B. Kid Fish 8am-12pm, Bark in the Park 10am-2pm and National Kids at the Park day May 21, 2016
C. KYA's baseball season will be starting up in April, more information to follow in the coming months
D. The Sidewalk Project
E. Bloxom Park Project
F. The Vineyards Phase I
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments: