02-28-2011 MinutesSCI3ERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION AD"4~ISORY BOARD MEETING February 28,
2011 Minutes
LOCA'T'ION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm
Henness, Sally Macias, Dave Reynolds and Patrick Russell.
Staff present: City Council Liaison Jim Fowler, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director Cpeorge Logan, Park Manager Charles Van Zandt, Parks Department, and Sr.
Administrative Assistant Sandy Bryant.
Others present: Fred B. Archer, Robert Brockman, Clare Layton, Steven Layton and Joel Tanner.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mustapha Debboun at 5:30p.m.
ITearin~ o~ residents:
Chairman Debboun recognized the following citizens who spoke:
Mr. Joel Tanner spoke regarding a visit with an urban biologist at Crescent Bend Park on
February 10, 2011.
Regular Agenda:
Agenda Item No. 1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the January 24, 2011 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the January 24, ZOll Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion: Patrick Russell
Second: Mark Davis
Ayes: Patrick Russell, Mark Davis, Teary Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Mustapha Debboun,
Sam Hennes, Sally Macias, and Dave Reynolds.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8-Q
Agenda Item No. 2. Smoking Ordinance. Mr. George Logan discussed with the board the draft
non-smoking ordinance for the City of Schertz parks and other recreational areas. He provided the
board with the draft that was reviewed by the City attorney and they had copies of the
recommended changes for the ordinance.
Motion was made for Mr. Logan to present the draft ordinance to City Council for their approval.
Motion: Patrick Russell
Second: Sally Macias
Ayes: Patrick Russell, Sally Macias, Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis,
Mustapha Debboun, Sam Hennes, and Dave Reynolds.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8-0
Agenda Item No 3 Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report Chairman Mustapha
Debboun provided the board with a copy of the Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Volunteer Recognition/Award Program information. Chairman Debboun noted if anyone wanted to
recognize someone, they should provide a letter of recommendation to the Committee for review.
Motion was made for Patrick Russell to replace Dean Midlick on the Recognition Committee:
Motion: Sally Macias
Second: Aundra Davis
Ayes: Sally Macias, Aundra Davis, Terry Armstrong, Mark Davis, Mustapha Debboun,
Sam Hennes, and Dave Reynolds.
Nays: None
Abstains: Patrick Russell
Approved: 7-1
Agenda Item No. 4, Parks Rules and Re,~ulations. 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. The fast gap noted was camping. There currently are no rules about camping or
how to get a permit to camp at Crescent Bend Nature Park. The second issue was horseback riding
at Crescent Bend Nature Park. They recommend that at the next revision of the code of ordinance
add fees and rules far camping and horseback riding at Crescent Bend Nature Park. There is a sign
at the Parks that says a pernut is required for horseback riding. Mr. Logan stated the permit for
horseback riding will be issued by the Animal Services Facility and they would discuss with the
person what the requirements are for riding at the Park and health information on the horse. Ms.
Samm Hennes inquired about the cost of the permit and how often it had to be renewed. Mr.
Davis stated these requirements need to be codified in the City's ordinance, Discussion only item
A eg nda Item No. 5. Parks Advisory Board V6~ish List for 2011. This item was postponed to the
March meeting.
Agenda Item No. 6. Parks Projects Updates. Mr. Logan briefed the board that we have received the
new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) trail grant contract. Stakeholders for the
SYSABVYA bond and the Indoor pool bond have both met and discussed their requirements for
the RFP. Ms. Sally Macias noted she had driven by the Schertz Park North and noted there were a
lot of people enjoying the park and the new stone sign looks great. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 7. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Charles Van Zandt updated the board that the
Parks Department is almost fuushed with their winter maintenance programs. They are gearing up
for some spring tree replacements. They have placed some new trashcans along Schertz Parkway
and are busy with irrigation and plumbing repairs. The unisex bathroom at the Schertz North Park
is open. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No. 8. Re uq est by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be
placed on a future Board agenda. The Board requested the following items be placed on future
agendas:
• Recognition Committee report.
• Wish list for 2011.
• Parks projects updates.
• Parks maintenance updates.
• Permits and fees for camping and horseback riding at Crescent Bend Nature Park.
Agenda Item No, 9. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members
Ms. Hennes mentioned she had taken two children down to the Cibolo Creek area and they were
amazed at nature things they had not seen before such as moss, or fungus on trees. She said they
really enjoyed the visit. Mr. Logan asked if she had heard the term Nature Deficit Disorder and
recommended a book titled "Last Child in the Woods" which is available at the Schertz Library.
Agenda Item No. 10. Announcements by City Staff. Mr. Logan briefed the board that the first
annual Hal Baldwin Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on April 8, 2011 at Olympia Hills
Golf Course. There is also a Fiesta Jazz Concert at the large pavilion that night and the Schertz
Lions Club is having a Casino Night at the Civic Center the same night. Ms. Bryant briefed the
board that the next board meeting will be March 28, 2011.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:25pm.
Motion: Patrick Russell
Second: Mark Davis
Ayes: Patrick Russell, Mark Davis, Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis, Mustapha Debboun,
Sam Hennes, Sally Macias and Dave Reynolds.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8-0
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