08-27-2012 Minutes
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: Aueust 27. 2012
Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis,
Mark Davis, Samm Henness, Harriet Higgs, Sally Macias, 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 VanZandt, Parks Manager and
Sandy Bryant, Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Others present: Fred Archer, Robert Brockman, Clare Layton, Steven Layton, Joel Tanner and
Phil Whalen.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order b):' Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman at 5:30 p.m.
Hearine of residents:
Ms. Clare Layton spoke regarding weeds on the path at Crescent Bend Nature Park that need to be
sprayed and that the trash cans need to be empted.
Mr. Joel Tanner informed the Board that someone is removing the labels from the trash containers
at Crescent Bend Nature Park and stealing the lids.
Reeular Aeenda:
Agenda Item No.1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the July 23,2012 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the July 23, 2012 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Harriet Higgs
Patrick Russell
Harriet Higgs, Patrick Russell, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Terry Armstrong,
Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness, Sally Macias, Johnie McDow and Fae
Simmons.
None
None
10-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Agenda Item No.2. Playscape Groundbreaking. Mr. George Logan reminded the Board about the
Playscape Groundbreaking ceremony on September 11, 2012 at 5:30pm and encouraged everyone
to attend.
Agenda Item No.3. 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 we should have their certificates of appreciation ready at the next
meeting. Dr. Debboun also reminded the Board that nominations for recognition can be submitted
to the committee at any time.
Agenda Item No.4. Parks Advisory Board Wish List for 2012 Committee Reports. The following
reports were submitted by the Committee Chairpersons:
A. Mission Statement-Chairperson Mr. Patrick Russell. The Mission statement has been
posted on the Parks Advisory Board web site at Schertz.com.
B. Auditing the Parks Master Plan-Chairperson Mr. Mark Davis. Mr. Davis has been with
Mr. George Logan and Chuck Van Zandt and they have established a time line and should
have the parks survey ready in October and to have the Master Plan ready for presentation
to City Council in January 2013.
C. Hike and Bike Trails--Chairperson Ms. Aundra Davis. Ms. Davis stated that the Crescent
Bend, Forest Ridge, AsWey and Wiederstein trails all need maintenance. Mr. Van Zandt
will insure the maintenance gets taken care of now that the wildflowers are gone.
D. Skate Board Park-Chairperson Ms. Harriet Higgs. This update will be given under Item
No.7.
F. Liaisons with other cities-Chairperson Dr. Mustapha Debboun. Dr. Debboun has no update
on this item. He advised the Board that if they have any new items to put on the wish list
for 2013 that the members bring them to the next meeting.
Agenda Item No.5. Crescent Bend Nature Park Sub-Committee.
Motion was made to postpone this item to the September meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Mark Davis
Sally Macias
Mark Davis, Sally Macias, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Terry Armstrong,
Aundra Davis, Samm Henness, Harriet Higgs, Johnie McDow, Patrick Russell and
Fae Simmons.
None
None
10-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Agenda Item No.6. Operation of the Natatorium. Mr. Logan briefed the board on the draft copy of
the operation schedule for the Natatorium. Operation will depend on the final plans for the design
of the Natatorium. There will probably be a separate pool pass for the Natatorium. The plan is for
an early 2014 opening for the Natatorium.
Agenda Item No.7. Youth Activities in Schertz. Mr. Logan briefed the skate park will be an in
ground modular park. Committee rated top four vendors and selected two to interview. The
Committee took their recommendation to the City Manager for his approval. The recommended
vendor will be presented to the City Council on September 11 th for approval to do a design/build.
Agenda Item No.8. Parks Proiects Updates. Mr. Logan presented the Board with an updated
project form. Mr. Logan will invite Mr. Phil Gaudreau to the next meeting to update the Board on
the status of the bond projects.
Agenda Item No.9. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Van Zandt briefed the pools have closed for
the season. There were no maintenance/operational closings of the pool this year. Parks
Department has scheduled the installation of the posts for the post and cable project at Crescent
Bend Nature Park for September 15th. The department is busy getting ready for Schertz Fest on
September 28th and 29th.
Requests and Announcements:
Agenda Item No. 10. 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:
· Development of by-laws for Parks Advisory Board.
· Mosquitoes
· Adding North Schertz parkland.
· Recognition Committee report.
· Wish list Committee Reports.
· Youth activities update.
· Parks Projects and Parks Maintenance updates.
· Sub-committee or ad hoc committee for Crescent Bend Nature Park
Agenda Item No. 11. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members. Dr. Debboun,
Chairman thanked Mr. Logan, Mr. Van Zandt, Ms. Bryant and Councilman Fowler for their
support.
Agenda Item No. 12. Announcements by City Staff. Ms. Bryant stated the Playscape
Groundbreaking will be September 11, 2012 at 5:30p.m., the Volunteer Fair for Boards and
Commissions will be September 17, 2012 from 6-8p.m. and the scheduled date for the next Board
meeting would be September 24,2012.
Adiournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:40p.m.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Patrick Russell
Sally Macias
Patrick Russell, Sally Macias, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Terry Armstrong,
Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Sam Henness, Harriet Higgs, Johnie McDow and Fae
Simmons.
None
None
10-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
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