06-18-2007
Minutes
Schertz Parks and Recreation Board
Schertz, Texas 78154
June 18, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Attending:
Board Members
Richard Coon, Chairman
Glenn Berquist
Aundra Davis
Jerry Graham
Sally Macias
Johnie McDow
Wendy Swan
Staff Members
Gail Douglas, Community Services Director
Sandy Bryant, Administrative Assistant
City Council Liaison
Jim Fowler
Members Absent
Debbie Roberts
Others Present
Bob Brockman
John Mueller
Ray Mueller
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Coon called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.
2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
There were no citizens to be heard.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms Wendy Swan made a motion to approve the June 4, 2007 minutes. Mr. Glenn Berquist
seconded the motion. The vote to approve the June 4, 2007 minutes was unanimous.
4. DISCUSSION AND POSSBLE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FOR REMOTE CONTROL
DIRT RACEWAY:
Mr. John Mueller gave a presentation on a proposal for a fenced in area of approximately 5,000 sq.
ft. that would contain 3,000 sq. ft. remote control dirt raceway. The proposed location was directly
behind the businesses on the comer of Schertz Parkway and Live Oak Road. Mr. Glenn Berquist
made a motion the board postpone action on the proposal until after City Council has determined
the location for the new Schertz Library and Recreational Facility. Mr. Jerry Graham seconded the
motion. The vote to postpone action on the proposal was unanimous.
5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT/TERM LIMITS OF
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OFFICERS:
Since Mr. Larry Brenner has left the board we need to fill his position as co-chairman. Since the
board has not yet established by-laws and there is nothing in the resolution about length of terms or
appointing officers the board agreed to accept volunteers for the open position and to allow other
officers to remain in their positions for another year. Mr. Johnie McDow volunteered to serve as
co-chairman. Ms. Swan made a motion we appoint Mr. McDow as co-chairman of the Parks &
Recreation Board. Mr. Coon seconded the motion.
AYES: Glenn Berquist, Wendy Swan, Sally Macias, Jerry Graham, Aundra Davis, Richard Coon.
ABSTAIN: Johnie McDow
6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS TO
COMMITTEES:
Ms. Gail Douglas informed the board that four members on a board would be a quorum so only
three members will serve on each committee. The appointed members are as follows:
Standards Committee: Aundra Davis, Sally Macias, and Wendy Swan.
Parkland Dedication Committee: Glenn Berquist, Sally Macias, and Wendy Swan.
Budget Committee: Glen Berquist, Richard Coon, and Johnie McDow.
Ms. Sally Macias made a motion the board accepts these appointments. Mr. Jerry Graham
seconded the motion. The vote to approve the assignments to committees was unanimous.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON BUFFALO VALLEY YOUTH
ASSOCIATION CONTRACT:
Ms. Sandy Bryant provided each member with a copy of the proposed contract. After a lengthy
discussion Mr. Berquist made a motion to postpone any action on the contract until the next board
meeting in July. Mr. Graham seconded the motion.
AYES: Glen Berquist, Wendy Swan, Sally Macias, Jerry Graham, Aundra Davis, Richard Coon.
ABSTAIN: Johnie McDow.
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PARKS BUDGET:
Mr. Berquist informed the board the Budget Committee would be meeting on June 19,2007. No
action was taken on this item.
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR
PARKS AND FACILITIES:
Ms. Aundra Davis informed the board the Standards Committee has not yet met. They will meet
prior to the next board meeting and report to the board at the next meeting. No action was taken on
this item.
10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE USE OF ANT KILLER IN PARKS:
Ms. Douglas informed the board that the new Parks Superintendent would write a policy for the
parks on the use of ant killer and other pesticides in the parks. Mr. McDow agreed to check on the
cost of ant killer for BVY A and Ms. Swan said she would check with Plano, Texas on what they
use and the cost. Both Mr. McDow and Ms. Swan will report back to the board at the next
meeting.
11. ITEMS BY MEMBERS:
Mr. Berquist gave a presentation to the board on possible improvements for Ashley Park and
requested that Ashley Park improvements be an agenda item for the next meeting.
Mr. McDow informed the board BVY A is getting a $5,000.00 grant to buy flagpoles for the new
ball field complex.
12. ITEMS BY STAFF:
There were no items by staff.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
The next meeting of the Schertz Parks and Recreation Board will be Monday, July 16,2007 at 6:00
pm in the BVY A building at 401 Oak Street.
Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz