01.26.2026 Signed Minutes1
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;