5-19-2014 MinutesSCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: May 19, 2014
Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Aundra Davis,
Higgs, Sally Macias, Johnie McDow, Patrick Russell, Fae Simmons, Michael
Wallace.
k Davis, Harriet
iavo and Robert
Staff present: Brian James, Executive Director Development Services, Chuck Van Zandt, Parks
Manager and Sandy Bryant, Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Others present: Mr. Fred Branch Archer, Ms. Ann Mallard and Mr. Joel T
Call to order. Meeting was called to order by Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman at 5:30 p.m. Mr.
Michael Tamayo, new Parks Advisory Board Alternate was introduced to the Board.
Hearing of residents:
Mr. Joel Tanner spoke regarding the Bexar County Inter -Local Agreement for Crescent Bend
Nature Park. The Friends of Crescent Bend Nature Park had met with Parks department staff and
reviewed the current inter -local agreement. Their concerns and recommendations will be brought
to the next Board meeting for review by the Board.
Regular Agenda:
Agenda Item No. 1 Minutes Discussion and /or approval of the minutes
regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 28, 2014 Schertz
Advisory Board regular meeting as amended.
Motion:
Mark Davis
Second:
Harriet Higgs
Ayes:
Mark Davis, Harriet Higgs, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman,.,
Macias, Johnie McDow, Patrick Russell, Fae Simmons, Michael
Wallace.
Nays:
None
Abstains:
None
Approved:
10 -0
the April 28, 2014
and Recreation
Davis, Sally
> and Robert
Item No. 2. Crescent Bend Nature Park OR Codes and Inter-
Coun . Mr. Chuck Van Zandt noted that copies of the OQ code pamphlets have been placed at the
Kiosk built by the Friends of Crescent Bend Nature Park. Mr. Van Zandt had met with personnel
from Bexar County and they were impressed with the improvements that have been completed at
the Park. The Inter -local agreement will be brought back to the Board with suggestions from the
Friends of Crescent Bend included. Discussion only item no action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No. 3. Natatorium Project Update. Mr. Brian James briefed the Board that the
Natatorium updates will be briefed to the City Council on May 27th and all of the Board members
are invited to attend. The issue of YMCA non - membership attendance at the Natatorium will be
addressed at the Council meeting. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No. 4. Committee for requests for lighting at City Parks Mr. Johnie McDow, Ms.
Harriet Higgs, Mr. Patrick Russell and Mr. Robert Wallace volunteered to serve on this committee.
Ms. Sandy Bryant will get a date on the calendar for their first meeting and contact them.
Agenda Item No. 5. Parks Master Plan Update. Mr. Van Zandt briefed the Board that the Plan has
been submitted to Texas Parks and Wildlife for their review and is posted on the City website for
public review.
Motion was made to send an email notice to the Buffalo Valley Youth Association, Schertz Youth
Soccer Association, School District, Friends of Crescent Bend and Schertz Library asking them to
review the Master Plan on the website and submit any comments regarding the Master Plan to the
Advisory Board secretary. They would be given two weeks to respond.
Motion: Mark Davis
Second: Robert Wallace
Ayes: Mark Davis, Robert Wallace, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairrr
Harriet Higgs, Sally Macias, Johnie McDow, Patrick Russell,
Michael Tamayo.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 10 -0
Agenda Item No. 6. Parks Maintenance Update. Parks Department is prep;
opening. Pickrell Park Pool will open for Memorial Day Weekend and then o]
once school is out. The department is working on preparations for the Ji
Hopefully the new soccer complex with be completed by the contractor in July c
for Spring 2015 opening if all goes well. Soccer fields nine and ten will be light(
Agenda Item No. 7. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report TI
the Recognition Committee but Chairman Mustapha Debboun stated he would
George Logan at a future Board meeting.
Motion was made to invite Mr. Logan to a future meeting for recognition.
Motion: Robert Wallace
Second: Sally Macias
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to recognize Mr.
Ayes: Robert Wallace, Sally Macias, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, C1
Harriet Higgs, Johnie McDow, Patrick Russell, Fae Simmons
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 10 -0
Requests and Announcements:
placed on a future Board agenda. The Board requested the following items
agendas:
• Fourth of July Jubilee.
• Committee for parks lighting.
• BVYA use of Thulmeyer Park
• Contracts with BVYA and SYSA.
Agenda Item No. 9 Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and meml
the Jazz Festival was a huge success. They also noted that the Hal Baldwin
was very nice.
Adiournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Motion: Patrick Russell
Second: Harriet Higgs
Ayes: Patrick Russell, Harriet Higgs, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Ch
Mark Davis, Sally Macias, Johnie McDow, Fae Simmons,
Robert Wallace.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 10 -0
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ian, Aundra Davis,
Michael Tamayo.
for items to be
placed on future
The Board noted
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