01-24-2011 MinutesSCHI;RTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: January 24,
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LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm
Henness, Harriet Higgs, Patrick Russell, Floy Simmons and Robert Wallace.
Staff present: City Council Liaison Jim Fowler, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director George Logan, Park Manager Charles Van Zandt, Parks Department, Dean Midlick &
Gary Richards and Sr. Administrative Assistant Sandy Bryant.
Others present: Branch Archer, Robert Brockman, Ed Higgs, Clare Layton, Steven Layton and
Joel Tanner.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mustapha Debboun at 5:30p.m.
Hearing of residents:
Chairman Debboun recognized the following citizens who spoke:
• Mr. Robert Brockman thanked the Parks Department for picking up the limbs at the
Playscape. He also inquired as to why the ladies restroom at the Playscape was locked.
Mr. Chuck Van Zandt stated the restroom had been vandalized and they locked it until
repairs can be completed.
Regular Agenda•
Agenda Item No, 1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the November 29, 2010 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the November 29, 2010 Schertz Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion: Harriet Higgs
Second: Aundra Davis
Ayes: Harriet Higgs, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Mustapha Debboun, Sam Henness,
Fioy Simmons and Robert Wallace
Nays: None
Abstains: Patrick Russell
Approved: 7-1
Agenda Item No. 2. Smoking Ordinance. Mr. George Logan briefed the board that the City of
Schertz is looking into anon-smoking ordinance for city parks and other recreational areas. Mr.
Logan provided copies of other cities smoking ordinances for the boards review and requested
their opinion on this type of ordinance for the City of Schertz• The board members wanted to
know if the ordinance would also apply to smokeless tobacco, would it provide the fines
involved and would it establish a required distance that you have to be away fiom the area.
Motion was made for Mr. Logan to do a draft of the ordinance and bring it back to the Board for
their review.
Motion: Harriet Higgs
Second: Patrick Russell
Ayes: Harriet Higgs, Patrick Russell, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Mustapha Debboun,
Sam Hennes, Flay Simmons and Robert Wallace
Nays; None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8-0
A ends Item No. 3. Parks Advisor Board Reco nition Committee Re ort. Chairman Mustapha
Debboun briefed the board that he did not have a progress report. He noted he would like to
present a certificate to Ms. Harriet Higgs for all her work on the board's float. He also wanted to
present a certificate to Mi•. Dean Midlick for his service on the board. Chairman Debboun noted
if anyone else wanted to recognize someone, they should provide the information to the
Committee. Discussion only item
Agenda Item No. 4. Parks Rules_and_Regulations. Mr. Mark Davis briefed the board that they
are taking a look at the current parks rules and regulations and the inter-local agreement for
Crescent Bend Nature Park to see if there are any inconsistencies. He stated they were taking a
look at things like camping, ground fires and horseback riding which are allowed at the nature
park by permit only, The questions they had were: where will horseback riding be allowed,
where is camping allowed and how do we enforce these actions? Mr. Logan stated the permit for
horseback riding will be issued by the Animal Services Facility. Discussion only item
A enda Item No. 5. Parks Advisor Board Wish List for 2011. Mr. Robert Wallace gave an
updated list to the members and asked them to send the top three projects they would like to see
worked on in 2011 to Ms. Sandy Bryant. Discussion only item
Agenda Item Na. b. Parks Projects Updates. Mr. Logan briefed the board that the new Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) trail grant is on hold pending an archeological and
historical review by the TPWD. Stakeholders meetings for the SYSAIBVYA bond issues will be
meeting soon. The restroom renovation at the North Schertz pool is complete. Indoor pool
stakeholders meeting will be Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Spm to discuss the requirements for
the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the facility. Schertz Youth Soccer Association (SYSA)
Board has received their tax exempt status. Discussion only item.
A e~ nda Item No. 7, Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Charles Van Zandt updated the board that
the Parks Department is in doing their winter maintenance programs now. They are fmishing up
the work on the trail and will be posting the signage. Soccer fields have been seeded. They still
have some tree planting to do. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 8. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be
placed orz a future Board a eg nda• The Board requested the following items be placed on future
agendas:
• Recognition Committee report.
• Parks rules and regulations.
• Wish list for 2011.
• Draft ordinance to ban smoking in parks and recreational areas.
A enda Item No. 9. Announcements b Advisor Board Chairman and members
Chairman Debboun mentioned the North Schertz Charrette meeting scheduled for January 31,
and February 2, 2011 at the Schertz Civic Center.
A enda Item No. 10. Announcements by. City Staff. Mr. Logan briefed the board on the first
annual Schertz/Selma Sk i~an which was held last weekend. Ms. Bryant briefed the board that the
next board meeting will be February 28, 2011.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at G:50pm.
Motion: Hara•iet Higgs
Second: Samm Henness
Ayes; Harriet Higgs, Samm Henness, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Mustapha Debboun,
Patrick Russell, Floy Simmons and Robert Wallace.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8-0
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