07-23-2012 Minutes
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: July 23. 2012
Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Robert Wallace, Vice-Chairman,
Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness, Harriet Higgs, Johnie McDow,
Patrick Russell, and Fae Simmons.
Staff present: Jim Fowler, Councilman, Brian James, Executive Director Development, George
Logan, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, Chuck Van Zandt, Parks Manager and
Sandy Bryant, Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Others present: Fred Archer, Robert Brockman, Clare Layton and Steven Layton.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman at 5:30 p.m.
Hearin2: of residents:
Mr. Robert Brockman noted the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's float for the 4th of July
parade was very nice.
Re2Ular A2:enda:
Agenda Item No.1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the June 25, 2012 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2012 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting as amended.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Patrick Russell
Harriet Higgs
Patrick Russell, Harriet Higgs, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Robert Wallace,
Vice-Chairman, Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness,
Johnie McDow and Fae Simmons.
None
None
10-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Agenda Item No.2. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report. Dr. Debboun,
Chairman thanked Ms. Harriet Higgs and Mr. Mark Davis for all their hard work on the 4th of July
float. Dr. Debboun stated he would like the board to give them a certificate of appreciation for all
their efforts.
Motion was made to give certificates of appreciation to Ms. Higgs and Mr. Davis.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Patrick Russell
Robert Wallace
Patrick Russell, Robert Wallace, Vice-Chairman, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman,
Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Johnie McDow, Samm Henness, and Fae Simmons.
None
Mark Davis and Harriet Higgs.
8-2
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Dr. Debboun, Chairman requested we try to put the recognition nomination form on the Parks
Advisory Board's website so anyone can nominate someone for recognition by the Board. Ms.
Sandy Bryant will check with IT and see if we can get the form posted on the website.
Agenda Item No.3. Parks Advisory Board Wish List for 2012 Committee Reports. The following
reports were submitted by the Committee Chairpersons:
· Mission Statement-Chairperson Mr. Patrick Russell. Mr. Russell presented the board with
the recommended mission statement for the board to vote on. Dr. Mustapha Debboun,
Chairman read the mission statement to the Board.
Motion was made to accept the mission statement as read.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Ro bert Wallace
Fae Simmons
Robert Wallace, Vice-Chairman, Fae Simmons, Dr. Mustapha Debboun,
Chairman, Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness,
Harriet Higgs, Johnie McDow and Patrick Russell.
None
None
10-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
· Auditing the Parks Master Plan-Chairperson Mr. Mark Davis. Mr. Davis has been meeting
with Mr. George Logan and presented the Board with a copy of the revision schedule for the
Master Plan and a draft survey for the board to add input. Board has one week to return
comments to Mr. Davis regarding the survey. Mr. Davis hopes to have the final copy of the
Master Plan ready for presentation to City Council in January 2013.
· Skate Board Park-Chairperson Ms. Harriet Higgs. Mr. Chuck VanZandt says Purchasing
is working on the Request for Qualifications for the skate board park and it should be ready
in early August.
· Hitching rail and Horse Watering Fountain at Crescent Bend Nature Park-Chairperson Ms.
Samm Henness. Mr. VanZandt says they are waiting until after the perimeter fence is
installed before putting up the hitching rail and horse watering fountain.
· Liaisons with other cities-Chairperson Dr. Mustapha Debboun. Dr. Debboun has called
and left a message with New Braunfels and will follow up with them.
Agenda Item No.4. Youth Activities in Schertz. Mr. Logan briefed that the old playscape is
almost completely taken down. They will be putting down the sprinkler system for the new location
for the playscape. They are working on shading for the playscape and the placement of the fixtures.
They are hoping for a late fall completion. Mr. Logan will bring a copy of the design to the next
meeting. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No.5. Parks Projects Updates. The Natatorium is in the design stage. They are
working on a partnership with both the YMCA and SCUC School district for the natatorium. The
soccer field's plans have been shared with the Schertz Youth Soccer Association. The Animal
Services Facility design is about 75% complete.
Agenda Item No.6. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Van Zandt briefed the old playscape
demolition is about 85% complete and Parks are busy with the Crescent Bend Nature Park
perimeter fencing proj ect.
Requests and Announcements:
Agenda Item No.7. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be
placed on a future Board agenda. The Board requested the following items be placed on future
agendas :
· Recognition Committee report.
· Wish list Committee Reports.
· Youth activities update.
· Parks Projects updates.
. Parks Maintenance updates.
· Sub-committee for Crescent Bend Nature Park
. Operation of the Natatorium.
Agenda Item No.8. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members. Dr. Debboun,
Chairman thanked Mr. Logan, Mr. VanZandt and Ms. Bryant for their support. Mr. Russell said the
4th of July celebration was great. Mr. Johnie McDow noted the Buffalo V alley Youth Association's
(BVY A) swim team won the mid-level regionals. BVY A will be hosting a pinto baseball
tournament at Schertz Ball Fields Wednesday thru Saturday.
Agenda Item No.9. Announcements by City Staff. Ms. Bryant stated the scheduled date for the
next Board meeting would be August 27, 2012. Mr. Logan thanked Mr. Mark Davis for his
excellent work on the Parks Master Plan.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:35p.m.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Patrick Russell
Harriet Higgs
Patrick Russell, Harriet Higgs, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Robert Wallace,
Vice-Chairman, Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Sam Henness, Johnie
McDow and Fae Simmons.
None
None
10-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
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