2019_09.25 Parks Board MinutesKENNEDALE
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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING I SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair David Deaver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair David Deaver, Vice Chair Jeff Nevarez, Kenneth Michels, Gary Swan, Ann Beck, Jeremy
Johnston; Absent: Phil Wallace.
111. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
• Lamar Saxon, 1022 Chandler Street, spoke on behalf of Boy Scout Troop 35, requesting the
complimentary use of the Sonora Park Pavilion at 7:00 p.m., November 11 (Veterans Day), to
hold a flag retirement ceremony along with another troop from Mansfield. The troop plans to
request the assistance of the Fire Department to ensure that, after the flags are burned, the fire is
safely extinguished; and Representatives of the troops will return over the weekend to clean up
the remains of the fire. Mr. Saxon additionally requested use of the Ballfields at Sonora to host
the annual Tejas District Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 16, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The consensus of the Board at this time was to honor these requests; and Public Works Director Larry Hoover stated
that he would coordinate the facility reservations.
IV. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Introduce new Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members
At this time, current and new board members introduced themselves.
B. Update on fund transfer projects
Public Works Director Larry Hoover provided an update on the projects. There was some
discussion regarding the planning and research currently underway on the bond
package, to bring new members of the Board up to speed.
C. Discussion items
Vice Chair Jeff Nevarez gave an update on Concert in the Park.
V. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of minutes from September 4, 2019 regular meeting.
Motion To Approve. Action Approve the minutes from September 4, 2019 regular meeting.
Moved By Vice Chair Nevarez. Seconded By Michels. Motion passes unanimously.
VI. DECISION ITEMS
A. Select Chair and Vice Chair
Motion To Approve. Action Approve the nomination of David Deaver to serve as Chair
of the Parks and Recreation Board. Moved By Swan. Seconded By Nevarez. Motion
passed unanimously.
Motion To Approve. Action Approve the nomination of Jeff Nevarez to serve as Vice
Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board. Moved By Swan. Seconded By Michels.
Motion passed unanimously.
B. Discuss items for a Park Improvement bond issuance recommendation.
The Board discussed the park improvement bond recommendation plans.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn. Moved By Vice Chair Nevarez.
Chairman Deaver adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
MARY E. GOZA, BOARD SECRETARY
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