08-24-2009SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:
AuEUSt 24, 2009 Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Samantha Henness, Harriett Higgs,
Sally Macias, Dean Midlick, Floy Simmons and Robert Wallace.
Staff present: City Council Liaison Jim Fowler, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director George Logan, Parks Supervisor and Administrative Assistant Sandy Bryant.
Others present: Mike Elliot, Cynthia Palmer and Deborah Stone.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mustapha Debboun at 5:30p.m.
Hearing of residents: Mike Elliott requested the Parks Board recommend the City seriously
consider purchasing the land for sale on Maske Road near the soccer fields and the Golf course in
Northcliffe. He would also be interested in volunteering to help with the Skateboard Park
initiative.
Regular A~enda•
Agenda Item No. 1. Approval of the minutes from the July 27, 2009 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting_ A presentation was not made on this item.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the July 27, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board regular meeting.
Motion: Floy Simmons
Second: Sally Macias
Ayes: Floy Simmons, Sally Macias, Mustapha Debboun, Samantha Henness, Harriet
Higgs, Dean Midlick, and Robert Wallace.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 7-0
Agenda Item No. 2. Skateboard Park. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
George Logan briefed the board he has started meeting with local skaters and reviewing ideals
with them. The skaters are currently using the drainage ditch for skating. He asked them to
consider bringing a presentation to the Parks Board with their needs and desires for a Skateboard
Park. No action was taken by the board on this item.
Agenda Item No. 3. Parks & Recreation Foundation. Mr. Logan briefed the board that he would
try to have representatives from the Parks & Recreation Foundation do a presentation at the
November board meeting. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 4. Parks Advisory Board Sponsoring a Marathon. Mr. Logan stated that hosting
a marathon requires a lot of work. The City currently does the Wilenchik Walk for Life and a
Doggie Dash. He will research the possibility ofdoing amulti-city marathon and discuss the idea
with the City Manager. No action was taken by the board on this item.
Agenda Item No. 5. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report. The Committee held
their first meeting but they are still working on the criteria for board recognition and should have
the report ready for the next board meeting. No action was taken by the board on this item.
Agenda Item No. 6. Three Year Projects List. Mr. Logan briefed the board on current quality of
life projects. The new Library is scheduled for opening on August 29, 2009. The Recreation
Center is under construction and should be completed in January 2010. Street projects are being
worked on. Additional trail grants from the state are being considered. John Paul High School is
considering a joint project with the City for soccer fields, football field, baseball fields and girl's
softball fields. The Schertz Plex, upgrades for Maske Road Soccer Complex, Senior Center
renovation, irrigation for parks and a natatorium for the Recreational Facility are being considered
for possible future bond funding. Mr. Logan recommended the Parks Board decide what projects
they would recommend for completion during the next three years. Discussion only item
Agenda Item No. 7. Parks Project Updates. Director Logan presented the following updates to
the board: The trail construction should begin in mid-October. Construction is complete on the
Perimeter Road. BVYA still has matching funds but they are trying to double the amount.
Pavilion renovations are completed at Pickrell Park. Kramer House/Visitors Center is complete.
Crescent Bend Park Interlocal agreement is being reviewed by the legal staff and the park is
scheduled for a September opening. Recreation Center should be opening in January 2010. Maske
Road Soccer field's irrigation system is being upgraded. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 8. Parks Maintenance Update. This item was postponed to the September
meeting.
Agenda Item No. 9. Pool Attendance Update. Sandy Bryant presented the board the pool
attendance for July. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 10. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be
placed on a future Board a eg nda• The Board requested the following items be placed on future
agendas:
• Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee update
• Parks maintenance plan and volunteer hours
• Pool attendance
• Main street renovation project
• Ashley park track
• Publicity for what is going on in Parks.
Agenda Item No. 11. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members. Sally Macias
asked about the procedure for submitting a work order request to the City. Mr. Logan told her she
can ca11311. She's concerned with lack of signs at Northcliffe Park and the repair of the swing
set. Mr. Logan stated he will look into both.
Agenda Item No. 12. Announcements by Cit. S~ The next Board meeting will be on Monday,
September 28, 2009.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:45pm.
Motion: Floy Simmons
Second: Harriet Higgs
Ayes: Floy Simmons, Harriet Higgs, Mustapha Debboun, Samm Hennes, Sally Macias
and Dean Midlick. (Robert Wallace had left when this vote was taken)
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 6-0
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