Parks Board Agenda Packet 01.26.2026
MEETING AGENDA
Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
REGULAR SESSION
January 26, 2026
BOB ANDREWS CONFERENCE ROOM
1400 SCHERTZ PKWY BLDG 1
SCHERTZ, TX 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
AGENDA
Monday, JANUARY 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Parks Advisory Board. Each person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations
should be limited to no more than five (5) minutes. Discussion by the Board of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in
response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the
Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
All handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the Board Secretary no later than noon on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each Board
Member prior to the start of the meeting by the Board Secretary. All USB devices will be vetted by City IT staff to ensure City property is protected from malware.
Discussion and Action Items
1.Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Monday, November
17th, 2025, Regular Meeting.
2.Review of the Annual Report FY 24-25 Draft — Review of the Schertz Parks and Recreation Annual
Report FY 24-25.
3.Senior Center Update — Update of the facility and the changes made to the building. (C. Paddock).
4.Parklands Future Park Update - Update on the status of the future park at Parklands and
announcement of the ribbon cutting grand opening ceremony (L. Shrum).
5.Update on West Dietz Creek - Update on the status of the West Dietz Creek project. (L. Shrum).
6.Naming of Future Park in Parklands Neighborhood - Discussion and/or action regarding the naming
of a future park in the Parklands Neighborhood.
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Requests and Announcements
Requests by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be placed on future agendas.
Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members
City and community events attended and to be attended
Recognition of actions by community volunteers
Announcements by City Staff
Nature Discovery Series - Beginning Feb 14th, 2026
Star Party - Feb 21st, 2026
Kick Cancer 5K - March 7th, 2026
Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Mar 20th, 2026
Power Wheels Derby - Mar 22nd, 2026
Children's Spring Events: Soccer Tots, Basketball Spring Break Camp, Pickleball Spring
Break Camp, Wild About Art Spring Break Camp, Girl with Grit Workshops
8 Week Salsa Bootcamp - Beginning Jan 22nd, 2026
Adult Spring Sports: Softball League, Pickleball League
Board Discussion Calendar
January Regular Business
March Public Facility License Agreements Financial Statement Review
May Pre-Budget Discussion/Project Feedback
July Parks & Recreation Month
September Regular Business
November Approved FY Budget Review/Project Review
Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I, MARGARET MIKULA, PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE
ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE _20th__ DAY OF _Jan__ 2026 AT _4:30__ P.M., WHICH IS
A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXASGOVERNMENT CODE.
Margaret Mikula
Schertz Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Secretary
I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE
OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON _____DAY OF _______________, 2025. TITLE: ______________
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SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
DATE & TIME: Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:30 PM.
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz TX – Schertz City Council Chambers Conference Room.
Board Members Present: Bill Bosch; Robert Sheridan; Elizabeth Wiley; Tim Dusek; Sydney Shippey; Jason
Hernandez, Rod Harvey, Chris Castoro.
Staff Present: Lauren Shrum, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services; Cassie Paddock;
Margaret Mikula; Mark Davis; Sarah Gonzalez.
Others Present: No others were present.
Call to order: Meeting was called to order by Bill Bosch at 5:30 PM.
Hearing of residents: No residents were present.
Regular Agenda:
Agenda Item No. 1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Monday, November 17th, 2025, Regular Meeting:
After reviewing the minutes, Rod Harvey noted a typo needing correction. Robert Sheridan motioned to
accept the minutes with the correction.
Motion: Robert Sheridan Second: Tim Dusek
Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstains: 0
Approved: Yes
Agenda Item No 2. Review of the Annual Report FY 24-25 Draft - Review of the Schertz Parks and
Recreation Annual Report FY 24-25:
Cassie Paddock presented a draft of the Annual Report FY 24-25, highlighting department activities,
statistics, and key accomplishments. Lauren Shrum emphasized the department’s data collection, key for
supporting analysis of operational trends.
Bill Bosch questioned if a SWOT analysis could help further supplement the report next year. Lauren
Shrum replied that the Annual Report already covers many of the topics in a SWOT analysis for the
department, but continuous reevaluation of our progress towards goals will continue.
Agenda Item No. 3. Senior Center Update - Update of the facility and the changes made to the building.
(C. Paddock):
Cassie Paddock presented the December Impact Report summarizing activities at the center, including
program participation and facility updates. Facility updates are still underway and will be completed soon.
The installation of the Honor Tree was highlighted, with it being noted that the Senior Center Advisory
Board will oversee name installations. Chris Castoro asked about having the parking lot repainted. Lauren
Shrum replied that we do not have a timeline yet but are looking into the task.
Agenda Item No. 5. Update on West Dietz Creek - Update on the status of the West Dietz Creek project.
(L. Shrum):
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Agenda Item 5 was moved up before items 4 and 6, as it covers a different topic than the 4 and 6. Lauren
Shrum updated the Board on the Trail Development Project. The City has contracted with Halff Associates
for engineering, bid phase, and construction phase services, with a budget of $1.1 million. The trail is
expected to include one or two street crossings, and underground crossing will be considered, though not
likely at this time.
A public meeting will be held to discuss the project with residents, though the date and forum have not
been selected yet. Project kickoff is January 29, with a projected completion date of July 2027. Design and
bidding are expected to take eight to nine months, followed by construction, estimated at eight months.
Agenda Item No. 4. Parklands Future Park Update - Update on the status of the future park at Parklands
and announcement of the ribbon cutting grand opening ceremony (L. Shrum):
Lauren Shrum updated the Board with an update on the construction of a new park in Northern Schertz.
This is an 8.23-acre community park, with new sports courts. Revegetation will be handled by the
construction team, while the city will be responsible for any future installations such as trees, irrigation,
and lighting. As this is a community park, rather than a neighborhood park, lighting is being considered
for the parking lot and sport courts.
Elizabeth Wiley asked if there was shading installed at the park. Lauren Shrum replied that there is not,
but it is something we will likely add in future phases, along with a reservation system for the courts. A
grand opening date will be selected after construction is completed and the park is deeded to the city.
Agenda Item No. 6. Naming of Future Park in Parklands Neighborhood - Discussion and/or action
regarding the naming of a future park in the Parklands Neighborhood:
The Board discussed potential names for the new park in accordance with the City’s park naming policy.
Mark Davis expressed concern over potential confusion of residents as to whether the City or HOA owns
the park, wanting to ensure there is a clear separation.
Following discussion, the Board approved three recommendations to forward to City Council.
1. Meadow Run Park
Motion: Chris Castoro Second: Rod Harvey
Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstains: 0
Approved: Yes
2. Horizon Park
Motion: Rod Harvey Second: Tim Dusek
Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstains: 0
Approved: Yes
3. Northview Park
Motion: Elizabeth Wiley Second: Robert Sheridan
Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstains: 0
Approved: Yes
Requests from Advisory Board for Future Agenda:
Tim Dusek requested a discussion of three issues at Crescent Bend Nature Park;
FY 24-25FY 24-25
A N N U A L
R E P O R T
WHO WE ARE
21
FULL TIME STAFF
2
PART TIME STAFF
2
SEASONAL STAFF
200
# OF VOLUNTEERS
PARKS & RECREATION
LEADERSHIP
Lauren Shrum, Director
Jared Montney, Park Superintendent
Cassie Paddock, Recreation Manager
Athena Nolen, Civic Center Manager
Robert Dobratz, Crew Supervisor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPENT
Lauren Shrum:
TRAPS Central Region Director
Emerging Leaders Mentor
AAPRA Mentor
Cassie Paddock:
TRAPS Education Task Force
TRAPS State Presenter
NRPA Annual Institute Presenter
Central Region Workshop Chair
AAPRA Mentor
Jared Montney
Central Region Rodeo Chair
Sydney Paredes:
F&YP Volunteer Coordinator
TRAPS Tex-tern
Al Johnson Scholarship
NRPA Young Professional Fellowship
Kathryn Scheel:
TRAPS Central Region Awards Committee
TRAPS State Awards Committee
Ian King
Emerging Leaders
Diego Martinez
Emerging Leaders
Sydney Paredes
NRPA 30 Under 30
Schertz Rising Star Award
Kathryn Scheel
City Managers Coin
DariAnn Douglas
1 Year Service Pin
Central Region Maintenance Rodeo:
Ray Tyquiengco: 3 place Zero Turn Mowerrd
Diego Martinez & Daniel DeLong: 4 place Truck & Trailerth
Cole Moody & Larry May: 6 place Truck and Trailerth
Ian King: 5 place Backhoeth
Ian King & Diego Martinez: 5 place Irrigation Assemblyth
Cole Moody: 6 place Nail Driveth
Central Region Awards:
Lauren Shrum: Park Professional of the Year
The Great Spring Project: Conservation Award
Veterans Memorial Plaza: Photography Award
Color Fight: Photography Award
State Maintenance Rodeo:
Cole Moody & Larry May: 1 place Truck and Trailerst
Certified Playground
Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Daniel DeLong
Certified Pool Operator
DariAnn Douglas
Pesticide Applicator
Diego Martinez
Jeremy Jacoway
Daniel DeLong
Scissor Lift Operator
Art Ortiz
Albert Orosco
Lonnie Corso
Robert Gaitan
Archery Instructor
Isaiah Granado
AJ Jimenez
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS CERTIFICATIONS
TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
SCHERTZ YOUTH SOCCER ALLIANCE
BUFFALO VALLEY YOUTH ASSOCIATION
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Johnie McDow, Chair
William Bosch, Vice Chair
Reginna Agee
Sally Macias
Robert Sheridan III
Brad Snow
Elizabeth Wiley
Penny Jennings
Christopher Castoro
Tim Dusek
Sydney Shippey
Jason Hernandez
Sabrina Sheridan
Jason Hernandez
Michelle Hernandez
Dora Boyle
Damani Phillips
Demetrius Hopson
Cassie Paddock
Jared Montney
Sydney Paredes
Robert Sheridan III
Mario Gallegos
Jason Hahn
Barton Bowers
Daniel Hernandez
Gerald Connell
Matt Netherton
Nick Morales
Ashley Underwood
Dustin Quinney
Christina Clark
Obie Harrison
Lillian Redus
Christopher Castoro
Pam Lucas
Mary Wigle
Linda Powell
Adela Lugo
Della Morgan
Tess Daniels
FRIENDS OF CRESCENT BEND
Debby Arnold
Gary Arnold
Bill Skinner
Sandi Wheeler
Branch Archer
Ardell Winters
Paula Oliver
Ann Mallard
Steve Layton
Clare Layton
WHAT WE DO
272727
PARKSPARKSPARKS
121212
SPONSORSSPONSORSSPONSORS
111
DOG PARKDOG PARKDOG PARK
777
MULTIPURPOSEMULTIPURPOSE COURTSCOURTSMULTIPURPOSE COURTS
111
SENIOR CENTERSENIOR CENTERSENIOR CENTER
262626
NATURE PROGRAMSNATURE PROGRAMSNATURE PROGRAMS
181818
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONSPARTNER ORGANIZATIONSPARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
1,1421,1421,142
CIVIC & COMMUNITY CENTER BOOKINGSCIVIC & COMMUNITY CENTER BOOKINGSCIVIC & COMMUNITY CENTER BOOKINGS
111
CIVIC/CONVENTION CENTERCIVIC/CONVENTION CENTERCIVIC/CONVENTION CENTER
444
ADULT SOCIAL LEAGUESADULT SOCIAL LEAGUESADULT SOCIAL LEAGUES
464646
EVENTSEVENTSEVENTS
444
POOLSPOOLSPOOLS
444
WATER ACCESS POINTSWATER ACCESS POINTSWATER ACCESS POINTS
222
SPLASH PADSSPLASH PADSSPLASH PADS
121212
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELDSBASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELDSBASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELDS
121212
PAVILIONS & PICNIC AREASPAVILIONS & PICNIC AREASPAVILIONS & PICNIC AREAS
121212
SoccerSoccer FieldsFieldsSoccer Fields
363636
PLAYSCAPE UNITSPLAYSCAPE UNITSPLAYSCAPE UNITS
25.625.625.6
MILES OF HIKE & BIKE TRAILSMILES OF HIKE & BIKE TRAILSMILES OF HIKE & BIKE TRAILS
457457457
ACRES OF PARKLANDACRES OF PARKLANDACRES OF PARKLAND
111
SKATE PARKSKATE PARKSKATE PARK
222
COMMUNITY CENTERSCOMMUNITY CENTERSCOMMUNITY CENTERS
AQUATICS- PICKRELL POOL
CIVIC CENTER RENTALS
RECREATION
Events
Event Participants
Programs
Program Participants
Leagues
League Participants
Sponsorships
Volunteer Hours
46
20,303
353
4,544
5
431
$51,750
884
Visits
Admissions
Season Passes
20,337
$24,838
$6,020
Civic Center
Community Center
North Center
318
489
335
PARK RENTALS
Ashley Park Pavilion
Crescent Bend Group Campsite
Gutierrez Garden Park Gazebo
Pickrell Park- Large Pavilion
Pickrell Park- Aero Pavilion
Pickrell Park- Oak Pavilion
Pickrell Park- Poplar Pavilion
Pickrell Park- Picnic Area A
Pickrell Park- Picnic Area B
Pickrell Park- Picnic Area C
Pickrell Park- Picnic Area D
Rhine Valley Park Pavilion
Wendy Swan Pavilion A
Wendy Swan Pavilion B
Woodland Oaks Gazebo
20
5
9
283
60
92
52
4
5
4
2
8
45
10
2
FY 24FY 25
21
3
3
158
68
82
63
10
9
11
9
8
2
N/A
3
41
28,426
123
1,750
5
540
$58,050
579
430
299
199
18,362
$22,244
$5,768
THE YEAR IN NUMBERS
YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPANTS FY 24FY 25
Baseball (BVYA)
Softball (BVYA)
Basketball (BVYA)
Volleyball (BVYA)
Swimming (BVYA)
Soccer (SYSA)
Volunteer Hours
1,211
470
314
72
142
1,993
22,220
936
291
255
89
140
1,329
22,530
SENIOR CENTER
Building Scan Ins
Lunch Scan Ins
Memberships
Lunch Memberships
Volunteer Hours
33,035
17,119
840
776
1,987.5
31,327
15,904
816
715
1,875.5
460- Parks (Parks and Recreation)
463- Swim Pool (Pickrell Park Pool & Splash Pad)
464- Event Facilities (Civic Center)
901- City’s Assistance (Senior Center)
106- Special Events Fund (Kick Cancer and Hal Baldwin Golf Tournament)
317- Park Fund
319- Tree Mitigation
Revenue From All Parks Department Funds
Parks and Rec Fees
Civic Center Fees
Special Event Fund Fees
Parkland Dedication Fees
Tree Mitigation Fees
Revenue Total:
Budget
360,700.00
440,589.00
55,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
1,106,289.00
Actual
395,093.92
418,247.00
56,763.00
58,000.00
218,481.58
1,146,585.50
BUDGET REVENUES
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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460- Parks (Parks and Recreation)
Personnel Services
Operating
Repairs and Maintenance
Capital Improvements
Expense Total:
Budget
1,363,118.30
634,950.00
320,100.00
314,000.00
2,632,168.30
Actual
1,391,308.29
741,991.77
310,884.13
106,185.31
2,550,369.50
463- Swim Pool (Pickrell Pool & Splash Pad)
Operating
Contract Services
Expense Total:
Budget
119,800.00
587,233.00
707,023.00
Actual
124,729.12
533,597.52
658,326.64
464- Event Facilities (Civic Center)
Personnel Services
Operating
Expense Total:
Budget
535,188.00
109,489.00
644,677.00
Actual
526,894.68
103,859.41
630,754.09
BUDGET EXPENSES
Budget:
$4,488,868.00
Actual:
$4,275,820.42
901- City’s Assistance (Senior Center)
Repairs and Maintenance
Contract Services
Expense Total:
Budget
10,000.00
255,000.00
265,000.00
Actual
5,000
255,299.45
260,299.45
106- Special Events Fund (KC & HB)
Operating
Expense Total:
Budget
55,000.00
55,000.00
Actual
56,763.00
56,763.00
317- Park Fund
Capital Improvements
Expense Total:
Budget
100,000.00
100,000.00
Actual
15,621.95
15,621.95
319- Tree Mitigation
Trees
Expense Total:
Budget
85,000.00
85,000.00
Actual
103,685.79
103,685.79
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TOP FY25 HIGHLIGHTS
LAUNCHED
Schertz Hometown Harvest, a community farmers market that supports local vendors.
The Power Wheels Derby and Cardboard Boat regatta, introducing creative, family-friendly events.
Together We Play, an inclusive event designed to ensure individuals of all abilities could fully participate in meaningful recreation
experiences.
Hilltop Park as the official name for the parkland dedication within the Homestead neighborhood, as designated by the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board.
Online North Center and Community Center rentals by transferring the reservation software to CivicRec.
In addition to local goods, each Farmer’s Market
had live music for attendees to enjoy while they
shop.
Together We Play was put on in partnership with
the Schertz Public Library and Kinetic Kids.
The Power Wheels Derby, Together We Play, and
Schertz Hometown Harvest are funded through
the budget previously allocated to Movin on
Main.
PLANNED
The transition of the Senior Center to City-run operations with a focus on continuity of services and enhanced programming.
Long-term system growth through the adoption of the PROST Master Plan.
Chaired the Texas Recreation and Parks Society’s Central Region Workshop Planning Committee as the fall 2025 hosts of the
Central Region Workshop and Rodeo.
Our theme for the Central Region Workshop was
designed to tie into Schertz’s trail focus.
Staff had an increased presence and outreach in
September leading up to the transition of the Senior Center
operations.
The PROST Master Plan was also
adopted into the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan.
ENHANCED
The Schertz Soccer Complex through the installation of new LED lighting on all 12 fields, and facility touchups including
extensive irrigation repairs, painting, and amenity replacements.
Public Art with the addition of a new mural at the Schertz Soccer Complex.
The Veteran’s Memorial Plaza by beginning work to recognize Purple Heart, Gold Star Families, and the Space Force.
Restrooms with the addition of epoxy floors in 13 Restrooms throughout the park system.
The Civic Center by converting all light fixtures to LED.
Mural painted by San Antonio native, Cristina Sosa Noriega. This vibrant piece
celebrates a variety of youth sports and adds even more life and energy to the facility.
The Parks Maintenance team working to install the new
granite fixtures at Veteran’s Memorial Plaza.
EXPERIENCED
Participated in TRAPS’s legislative initiatives, Playday at the Capitol and Walk the Halls.
An unusually rainy event season that impacted attendance at Holidazzle and Jubilee, informing future contingency and event
planning efforts.
The Parks Maintenance Crew attended TRAPS’s first ever Maintenance Morning at the State Institute.
Hosted 80 professionals from across Texas for a Certified Playground Safety Instructor (CPSI) course at the Schertz Civic
Center in conjunction with the Texas Recreation and Park Society and the National Recreation and Parks Association.
Our biggest summer yet, increasing attendance across Parks and Rec Month events, Music and Movies in the Park, and summer
camps as well as increasing our summer camp offerings from 24 in 2024 to 38 in 2025.
Had our first summer intern who helped elevate our social media presence and increase engagement online.
Among the 80 professionals taking the CPSI exam, our very own, Daniel DeLong,
passed the exam and is our designated CPSI on staff.
6 of our summer camps sold out with a waitlist: Little Princess,
LEGO, Archery, Little Scientists, Pickleball and Slime Sculptor.
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION
January 27, 2026
REVIEW OF THE ANNUAL REPORT FY25-26 DRAFT
24-25 Parks Annual Report (DRAFT).pdf
SENIOR CENTERUPDATE
•December Impact Report
•Honor Tree Installation
•Facility Improvements
WEST DIETZ CREEK TRAIL UPDATE
Contracted with Halff Associates for Engineering, Bid Phase, & Construction Phase Services
Scope
▪Trail; 10-foot-wide concrete, approximately 1.76 miles long
▪Savannah Drive Crossing; street-grade, pedestrian crossing signal
▪Maske Road Crossing; street-grade, pedestrian crossing signal (alternative below grade crossing will also be
explored)
▪Drainage
▪Drinking fountains (2)
▪Signage; wayfinding and quarter-mile markers
▪Trail nodes; trail nodes and off-trail rest areas at approximately 0.25-mile intervals
▪Construction budget is $1,100,000
Public Engagement
▪One public meeting
Timeline
▪Project Kick off Meeting Thursday Jan 29
▪Design & Bidding: 8 months
▪Construction: 8.5 months
▪Potential Grand Opening: July 2027
WEST DIETZ CREEK TRAIL UPDATE
PARKLANDS FUTURE PARK UPDATE
Final Walk through – Punch List
Revegetation still needed
PARKLANDS FUTURE PARK UPDATE
Trees, Irrigation, and lighting to be added by the city
NAMING OF FUTURE PARK IN PARKLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD
▪Geographical location
▪An outstanding ecological feature of the area
▪Commonly recognized subject of historical significance
▪A person (non-living) or group who significantly contributed to
the acquisition or development of the park/facility
▪An individual (non-living) who provided an exceptional service in
the interest of the park system as a whole or for the community
as a whole.
NAMING OF FUTURE PARK IN PARKLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD
▪North Park
▪Northside Park
▪Northern Fields Park
▪Northfield Park
▪Northview Park
▪Northlands Park
▪Green Fields Park
▪Rolling Hills Park
▪North Court Park
▪Commons Court Park
▪Horizon Park
▪Meadow Run Park
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS