09-24-2007
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Attending:
Board Members
Reginna Agee
Glenn Berquist
Aundra Davis
Mustapha Debboun
Sally Macias
Wendy Swan
Members Absent
Richard Coon, Chairman
Jeffrey Siebert
Minutes
Schertz Parks and Recreation Board
Schertz, Texas 78154
September 24, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Staff Members
Gail Douglas, Community Services Director
George Logan, Parks & Recreation Director
Sandy Bryant, Administrative Assistant
City Council Liaison
Jim Fowler
Others Present
None
1. CALL TO ORDER
Due to the absence of both the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Secretary Sandy Bryant called the
meeting to order at 6:10pm
Ms. Bryant informed the board they would need to elect a chairman pro tern to serve at this
meeting.
Ms. Wendy Swam was nominated to serve as chairman pro tern. The board vote was unanimous to
elect Ms. Swan to serve as the chairman pro tern for this meeting. The meeting was then turned
over to Ms. Swan.
2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
There were no citizens to be heard.
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
Mr. George Logan introduced himself and gave the board a brief history of his background and
some of his plans for the future of the parks and recreation department.
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4. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 20, 2007 MINUTES
Ms. Reginna Agee made a motion to approve the August 20, 2007 minutes. Ms. Aundra Davis
seconded the motion. The vote to approve the August 20, 2007 minutes was unanimous
5. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON THE AWARDING OF THE TEXAS PARKS &
WILDLIFE GRANT FOR TRAILS:
Mr. Logan informed the board the Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant for trails was approved. Grant was
approved for $51,800.00; the City will be responsible for 20% of this amount. The grant will
provide for a granite trail along the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ditch from
Schertz Parkway to Elbel Road.
6. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE OF PICKRELL PARK MASTER PLAN:
Mr. Logan presented a proposed plan for updating Pickrell Park adding a larger play area for all
ages, fencing offthe park from access to FM1518 and eliminating parking along FM1518.
7. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE OF PROPOSED LAKEWOOD ACRES CITY/COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK:
Mr. Logan presented the board with a copy of the proposed Lakewood Acres City/County Regional
Park. Bexar County is eligible for large amounts of grant funding and the idea is to co-develop a
park with Bexar County. The City of Schertz would help design and develop a grant proposal for
City/County Regional Park. The City of Schertz would maintain the park.
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CITY OF SCHERTZ PARKS
MASTER PLAN UDATE AND RESOLUTION:
Mr. Logan and Ms. Douglas will meet with Texas Parks and Wildlife next week to approve the
Master Plan. Then a resolution will be presented to the council for their approval and the Master
Plan will be ready for use in grant applications for the next two years. No action was taken on this
item.
9. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON BUFFALO VALLEY YOUTH ASSOCIATION (BVY A)
CONTRACT:
Mr. Logan briefed the board on his recommendations for approval of the contract. The board
expressed concerns about BVY A keeping the facilities locked even when they were not using them;
the need for the City of Schertz to generate funds to help offset the cost of the facilities; having the
City of Schertz provide maintenance items for the fields; that BVY A provide a drastic reduction in
fees paid by Schertz residents who play with BVY A and BVY A's exclusive use of all the fields.
Ms. Gail Douglas assured the board that if the contract is approved she would note the boards
concerns when presenting it to council. Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the BVY A contract
with the stipulation the board, after a meeting to discuss other city's youth-sports contracts, would
review the BVY A contract again within 90 days. Ms. Sally Macias seconded the motion. The vote
to approve the motion was unanimous.
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10. ITEMS BY MEMBERS
Mr. Glenn Berquist asked if we have a point of contact for the new Lowes being built in Schertz.
He would like to see if they would be willing to donate the large pile of topsoil they have at their
location to use at Ashley Park. Mr. Berquist stated that the HEB website lists several grants that are
available for baseball fields, etc. Mr. Logan recommended Mr. Berquist email him information and
he would look into these issues and get back to him.
Ms. Reginna Agee asked what the City is doing for older citizens. Mr. Logan said the City is
looking into the possibility of converting the old library into a senior center once the new library is
completed and he is confident the new recreational facility will provide for adults as well as seniors.
Ms. Sally Macias presented Mr. Logan with a check for $5,000 from the Friends of Northern Parks
and for an update on the Northcliffe Park. Mr. Logan informed the board the walking path is
almost finished the basketball court will be poured tomorrow morning.
Ms. Wendy Swan just wanted to say welcome aboard to Mr. Logan and she was sure the Parks
system is on its way.
11. ITEMS BY STAFF
Ms. Sandy Bryant stated the next board will be Monday, October 22, 2007 at 6pm in the Bob
Andrews conference room at City Hall and the board will need to elect a new vice-chairman at the
next meeting to replace Mr. Johnie McDow who resigned.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.
The next meeting of the Schertz Parks and Recreation Board will be Monday, October 22,2007 at
6:00 pm in the Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg 1.
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