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06-26-2017 MinutesSCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: June 26 2017 Minutes LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall Board Members present: Johnie McDow, Chairman, Jim Fowler, Sally Macias, Phillip Rowland, Robert Sheridan, Floy Simmons and Ron Washington. Staff present: Brian James, Executive Director Development Services, Chuck Van Zandt, Parks Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Lauren Shrum, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Sandy Bryant, Sr. Administrative Assistant. Others present: Mr. Fred Archer. Call to order. Meeting was called to order by Mr. Johnie McDow, Chairman at 5:32 p.m. Hearing of residents: There were no residents to be heard. Regular Agenda: Agenda Item No. 1. Minutes. Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes from the April 24, 2017 regular meeting. Motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2017 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting. Motion: Sally Macias Second: Phillip Rowland Ayes: Sally Macias, Phillip Rowland, Johnie McDow, Chairman, Jim Fowler, Robert Sheridan, Floy Simmons and Ronald Washington. Nays: None Abstains: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 2. Naming of No -Name Park. Mr. Chuck VanZandt briefed the board on a request by the Mayor and City Council to name No -Name Park the Earl Sawyer Park. Advisory Board discussed the naming policies of the City and the Advisory Board and the Parks Department internal policy on naming parks based on geographical, historical or ecological references. The Advisory Board felt that honoring Mr. Sawyer was a great idea but that No -Name Park was not the appropriate place. In addition the Advisory Board stated all parks named in honor of something or someone should have a plaque stating a history or reason behind the name. The Advisory Board recommended the postponement of the naming of No -Name Park to the next Advisory Board meeting allowing Staff to bring back additional name recommendations. Motion was made to postpone the naming of No -Name Park until the next Advisory Board meeting so staff could bring back some appropriate name recommendations. Motion: Floy Simmons Second: Jim Fowler Ayes: Floy Simmons, Jim Fowler, Johnie McDow, Chairman, Sally Macias, Phillip Rowland, Robert Sheridan and Ronald Washington. Nays: None Abstains: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 3. Unmanned Aerial Systems Discussion Mr. Brian James, Mr. Van Zandt and Ms. Lauren Shrum updated the Advisory Board on the issue of use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in City Parks. Mr. James noted that in accordance with the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) with Randolph AFB that all Unmanned Aerial Systems use within the base fly zone requires prior notification, coordination and proper paperwork filled out to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems. Mr. James also noted that there are no City of Schertz Parks suited to the flying of Unmanned Aerial Systems. Ms. Lauren Shrum advised the Advisory Board that National Recreation and Parks has advised park and recreation departments that there are safety issues regarding losing control of the systems and causing injuries to someone or something. Advisory Board made a motion to have the Staff create a policy to submit to City Council for no flying of Unmanned Aerial Systems in City Parks unless prior approval has been obtained. Motion: Floy Simmons Second: Ron Washington Ayes: Floy Simmons, Ron Washington, Johnie McDow, Chairman, Jim Fowler, Sally Macias, Robert Sheridan and Ronald Washington. Nays: None Abstains: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 4. Parks Advisory Board Parks Tours. Mr. Van Zandt and Ms. Shrum briefed the Advisory Board that the Parks Tours were a huge success and plans are to continue doing them periodically. The tours were very informative, the parks department received a lot of feedback about issues of accessibility at some parks, maintenance that needs to be conducted. Members noted that people in the neighborhoods came and discussed issues with the group as well. No action was taken on this item. Agenda Item No. 5. Committee of Committees Advisory Board (CCAB) Update. Mr. James updated the Advisory Board on the last CCAB meeting. The committee discussed the use of the City sports complexes in regards to tournaments and noted the primary use of the complexes should be for youth, to provide leagues so all children can participate. They can continue to incorporate tournaments whenever possible. The Committee also focused on how the City communicates out to citizens and doing so in a timely manner. Mr. James noted that personnel on the Committee who had attended the Parks tours were surprised at how many parks the City has and was really helpful to go out and see them. Requests and Announcements: Agenda Item No. 6. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be placed on a future Board agenda. The Advisory Board requested the following items be included on future agendas: • Name for No -Name Park. • Park Foundation Update. Agenda Item No. 7. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members Chairman McDow briefed the Advisory Board that the final baseball tournament would be Friday June 30- Sunday, July 2, 2017. The regional tournament will include 58 -60 teams. The swim team will be hosting two meets this year. Mr. Van Zandt and Ms. Shrum briefed the Advisory Board that July is Parks and Recreation month and the Parks Department is hosting the "Coolest Seat in the House" at the Pickrell Park Pool on July 4"' from 6 -1Opm. The May Jazz Music in the Park was a great evening of family fun and music in the park. The June Pirate Pool Party were was a huge success, the YMCA opened the pool for a free swim and there were crafts and a pirate ship hayride. The Parks Department was approved for a $1,158,260.00 grant for pedestrian routes and bike lanes from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Alternatives Program. The next Advisory Board meeting will be July 24, 2017. Adiournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:51p.m. Motion: Floy Simmons Second: Phillip Rowland Ayes: Floy Simmons, Phillip Rowland, Johnie McDow, Chairman, Jim Fowler, Sally Macias, Robert Sheridan and Ronald Washington Nays: None Abstains: None Approved: 7 -0 1 Vick@= Chairman, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recording Se etary, Cit of Schertz