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2016_08.03 PRB Packet KENNEDALE Parks and Recreation Board www.cityofkennedale.com PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING August 3, 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 July 6, 2016 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 VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS A. City upcoming events: 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 August 3, 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. 4 Q Gloria Ran e, Board Secretary KENNEDALE Parks and Recreation Board www.cityofkennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Date: August 3, 2016 Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A. I. Subject: Consider approval of Minutes from July 6, 2016 meeting II. Originated by: Gloria Rangel, Public Works Administrative Assistant III. Summary: IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Alternative Actions: VI. Attachments: 1. 107.06.2016 PRB Mtg Minutes 107.06.2016 PRB Mtg Minutes.doc j(' KENNEDALE Parks and Recreation Board www.cityofkennedale.com PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes REGULAR MEETING July 6, 2016 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Co-Chairman Michael Chandler called the meeting to order at 7:00pm II. ROLL CALL Present: Azam Shaikh, Jeff Nevarez, Michael Chandler, Alan Pederson Absent: David Deaver, Dylan Black, Glenn Shark III. MINUTES APPROVAL Consider approval of minutes from June 1, 2016 regular meeting. Motion to: Approve June 1, 2016 minutes Action: Approve. Moved By: Alan Pederson, Seconded: Azam Shaikh Motion Passed Unanimously IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM V. REGULAR ITEMS A. The Historic Society representatives Rachel Roberts and Martha Elrod with two requests Fleniken's Island sign draft and to approve them to raise money for the sign. The second request is to bring the historical Cabin to place the cabin and approval to raise money for the movement. For the historical cabin to be moved the Park Board recommended for the Historic Society to take their motion to City Council pending figures to move the cabin as well as location. B. The Park Board supports and recommends the idea of naming the island Heritage Island to please all groups involved. Motion to: Name the island inside Sonora Park Pond Island Heritage Name Action: Approve. Moved By: Azam Shaikh, Seconded: Jeff Nevarez Motion Passed Unanimously C. Motion to: Approve the Kennedale Youth Association Roster Action: Approve. Moved By: Jeff Nevarez, Seconded: Azam Shaikh Motion Passed Unanimously VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Park Master plan was approved by the City Council on Monday June 27, 2016 B. Spraying being done for weeds not to grow along Little School Rd, we will continue the treatments as long as it continues to work C. Conservation has gone well so far due to all the rain, we have had no restrictions passed down by the Tarrant Regional Water District. We have also been speaking to Arlington about a possible connection to their water system. D. We have two positive West Nile results, however we have retested and did not come up with a positive. Kennedale will be researching and possibly treating again as needed. Tarrant County will be spraying tomorrow because the city of Rendon had a positive. Tarrant County recommends that we only spray when there is a positive in a human. E. Jeff Nevarez would like another trash can added to the Park inside the splash pad, the City will look at adding an additional trash can just outside the Splash Pad. VII.ADJOURNMENT Motion to: Adjourn Action: Adjourn. Moved By: Jeff Nevarez The meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm Approved: Michael Chandler, Co-Chairman Attest: Gloria Rangel, Park Board Secretary KENNEDALE Parks and Recreation Board www.cityofkennedale.com STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Date: August 3, 2016 Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - A. I. Subject: City upcoming events: II. Originated by: Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor III. Summary: 1. John Oatman would like to hold a discraft ace race event at Sonora park. Every player would receive a players pack well worth the price of admission .They also allow for you to charge a little extra for charity etc. His idea would be to donate the extra money to a foundation to back the blue, possibly have a few police officers attend and play the event. 2. The Kennedale Youth Association will be holding football practice in the open field by the restrooms at Sonora Park. 3. Friday August 5,2016 will be a Groundbreaking Event for the two buildings in Town Center that will house the new Chicken Express and a Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Everyone is invited to join at the Chamber,205 W Kennedale Parkway at 9:00am for coffee and donuts,followed by the ceremony at 10:00am. The first 25 guests will receive a goody bag. Please RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1 785538805061010/ 4. Monday August 8,2016 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall,the Planning Department has a Town Hall meeting where residents can learn about a proposed Unified Development Code(UDC),and submit your thoughts. A UDC is a single document that covers all development-related regulations including zoning,subdivision regulations,design and development standards,and review/inspection information. This cuts down on overlapping,conflicting,or inconsitent requirements by providing one source for all standards and approvals. 5. Thursday Auguat 11,2016 6:00pm-7:30pm Tarrant County Precinct 2 the Commissioner's Office is holding a Town Hall Meeting at the Arlington Sub-Courthouse,700 E Abram Arlington,TX 76010. Please RSVP by email at precinct2 @tarrantcounty.com. Commissioner Andy Nguyen recently sent out a survey if you would like to complete it please go to http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ecvyzyx4igl5b59h/start(Precinct 2 includes Arlington, Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, Kennedale, Mansfield and Grand Prairie) 6. Saturday August 20,2016 at 8:00am in Town Center will be the 6th Annual Brooke Hester Hustle. Please register at www.brookehesterhustle.org 7. Friday September 9,2016 applications are due for Advisory Boards,which make recommendations to Council. Interviews will be held the week of October 3,2016 and appointments will be made at the October 17,2016 Council Meeting. For information or to apply please visit www.cityofkennedale.com/boards 8. Monday September 19,2016 at 7:00pm Mayor Johnson will report a citizen committee to evaluate the water and wastewater structure. Please read more at www.cityofkennedale.com/mayor 9. Wednesday September 21,2016 at 11:30am at Life Fellowship Church 611 Little School Rd @sublett Mayor Johnson will present his "State of the City"address to the Kennedale Area Chamber of Commerce(KACC)monthly networking luncheon. Please contact info @kennedalechamber.com for ticket information or check out their calendar at kennedalechamber.com/events 10. Tuesday December 6,2016 the Christmas Tree lighting will be held at Town Center 5:30pm-8:30pm. If you would like to host a treat booth, please email Leslie Galloway at Ialloway@cityofkennedale.com or call 817.985.2104. If you are interested in adopting a child from the Kennedale Professional Fire Fighter Association Angel Tree, please contact Ryan Florence at rlorence@cityofkennedale.com G. IV. Recommendation: None V. Alternative Actions: VI. Attachments: