10-25-2010SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: October 25,
2010 Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Vice-chairman Robert Wallace, Aundra Davis, Samm Henness, Sally
Macias, Patrick Russell and Fae Simmons.
Staff present: City Council Liaison Jim Fowler, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director George Logan, Park Manager Charles Van Zandt and Sr. Administrative Assistant Sandy
Bryant.
Others present: Clare Layton, Steven Layton and Joel Tanner.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Robert Wallace at 5:31p.m.
Hearing of residents:
Vice-Chairman Wallace recognized the following citizen who spoke:
• Mr. Steve Layton, Friends of Crescent Bend Park, who briefed the Board on the mowing
he and Mr. Joel Tanner have done at Crescent Bend Park to help get the wildflower areas
ready for Spring. They have also done some work to widen the path in the park. The
board thanked them for all of their hard work at Crescent Bend Park.
Regular A~enda•
Agenda Item No. 1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the September 27, 2010 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meetings.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2010 Schertz Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion: Audra Davis
Second: Sally Macias
Ayes: Audra Davis, Sally Macias, Samm Hennes, Patrick Russell, Fae Simmons and
Robert Wallace.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 6-0
Agenda Item No. 2. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report. This item was
postponed to the next meeting.
Agenda Item No. 3. Parks Advisory Board Float for Festival of Angels Parade. Mr. George
Logan briefed the board that the Parks Department would be providing the generator for the float.
Agenda Item No. 4. Dog Park in North Schertz. Ms. Sally Macias briefed the Board that the
citizens of North Schertz would like to have a dog park in their area but there doesn't seem to be a
site available. Mr. Logan talked about the liability in regards to the Dog Bite Law and the need
for a location for the Dog Park. Mr. Patrick Russell spoke about the risk involved with off lease
dogs biting each other or someone and people not picking up after their dogs. Mr. Russell
recommended that everyone interested in a Schertz Dog Park visit an existing dog park. Mr.
Logan said they will do a cost comparison with surrounding area dog parks to see what the
operation and maintenance costs will be for a dog park. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No. 5. Parks Advisory Board Wish List for 2011. Mr. Wallace briefed the board on
the following items from the current wish list:
• Exterior Race is on hold for now.
• Fish Stocking in Cibolo Creek is still being discussed with Texas Parks and Wildlife but
Mr. Chuck Van Zandt said Texas Parks and Wildlife are reluctant to place fish in areas that
do not meet certain criteria.
• Use of school playgrounds for soccer practice will require a fee.
• Skate Park and ATV riding trail are non-starters at this time.
• Dog Park is waiting for the results of the bond.
• Parks rules are scheduled for the next meeting.
• Primitive trail is progressing well for a joint trail for Selma, Universal City and Schertz.
No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No. 6. Tree Planting Schedule and Parks Amenities Requirements. Mr. Van Zandt
briefed the board that tree planting at the Maske Soccer complex is on hold pending the outcome
of the bond to see if renovations are going to be taking place. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No. 7. Parks Projects Updates. Mr. Logan briefed the board that the new Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department grant was approved. The restroom renovation at the North Schertz
pool is waiting for final approval by the City engineer. Parkland deficit has been offset with eight
acres added in Fairhaven and thirteen acres in Sedona. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 8. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Van Zandt updated the board that the Parks
Department is in the fall season so mowing is slower. Some of the mowing has been turned over
to a contractor. Park is gearing up for Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2010 and Festival of Angels
in December. One of the park workers has left and they are interviewing for the position.
Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 9. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be
placed on a future Board a eg_ nda. The Board requested the following items be placed on future
agendas:
• Recognition Committee report.
• Float for Festival of Angels Parade.
• Going Green.
• Wish list for 2011.
Agenda Item No. 10. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members
Vice-Chairman Wallace encouraged all of the members to be sure and vote.
Mr. Patrick Russell said he wanted to acknowledge EMS Director, Dudley Wait's and the Schertz
Pedal Pushers for their participation in the 160-mile bike ride for charity. He also wanted to thank
Animal Services Manager, Zachary Douglas for the job well done on the Animal Services
ordinance.
Agenda Item No. 11. Announcements by Cit Staff Ms. Sandy Bryant briefed the board she will
look into moving the next board meeting to November 29, 2010 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:15pm.
Motion: Fae Simmons
Second: Patrick Russell
Ayes: Fae Simmons, Patrick Russell, Aundra Davis, Samm Henness, Sally Macias, and
Robert Wallace.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 6-0
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