08-R-28RESOLUTION NO 08 R 28
A RESOLUTION CREATING A PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
BOARD AND PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE ORGANIZATION
APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD
WHEREAS one of the guiding principles of the comprehensive land plan of the City of
Schertz is that there is an increasing need for recreational activities for all ages in the City of
Schertz and
WHEREAS there is a need for input from the citizens of Schertz to assist the city
management in the development of recreational areas and programs
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ TEXAS
There is hereby created in and for the City a board which shall be called the City of
Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the purpose of acting as an advisory board to
the City Council concerning parks and recreation in the City
Section 1 Composition Appointment and Terms
The Parks and Recreation Board shall be composed of nine 9 members and two 2 alternate
positions who shall be appointed by the City Council Alternate members will be required to
attend all meetings Board members will be appointed for staggered two 2 year terms If any
member of the Board shall be absent from scheduled meetings more than three 3 times without
prior notification to the chairman of the board during any twelve 12 month period the third
3rd absence shall be construed as the member s resignation from the board for all purposes All
members will represent the entire City however positions will be numbered and initially all the
odd numbered positions will serve a two year term and all the even numbered positions will
serve a one year term Thereafter all terms will be 2 year terms The positions will be randomly
assigned at the first board meeting
Section 2 Qualification of Members
Any member appointed to the parks and recreation board shall be a resident of the City or in the
City s ETJ and 18 years of age or older It is the intent of the City Council that members shall
by reason ofdiversity constitute a board that is broadly representative of the community
Section 3 Members to Serve without Compensation
The members of the Board shall serve without compensation
Section 4 Removal of Members
Any member of the Board may be removed from such membership at any time by the City
Council
Section 5 Responsibility Duties
The primary responsibility of the Board shall be to advise the city council of the current and
future needs of the city in regard to parks and recreation Its duties are to recommend plans for
developing establishing and expanding the City s park system and to interpret the attitudes and
recreational needs of the City s residents The parks and recreation board shall adopt such rules
and regulations as it may deem best for its efficient operation
Section 6 Meetings Quorum
The board shall fix the time and place for its meetings provided that the Board shall meet at least
once each month Any four 4 five 5 members of the Board constitute a quorum necessary to
cause official action to be taken on any matter All meetings shall be open to the public and
notice of meetings shall be given and meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act
Section 7 Staff Liaison
The community services director serves as staff liaison to the Board All recommendations
concerning current and future needs shall be made to the community services director who in
turn shall convey such recommendations to the City Council
Section 8 Board Cannot Bind City Council
The Board shall act in an advisory capacity only and shall not have the authority to bind or
obligate City Council in any manner whatsoever concerning the establishment and maintenance
of park and recreation facilities in the city
PASSED APPROVED and ADOPTED on the 10 day of J
Hal Baldwin Mayor
ATTEST