06-27-2011 Minutes
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: June 27, 2011
Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Mark Davis, Samm Henness, Harriet
Higgs, Sally Macias, John Ostrowski, and Patrick Russell.
Staff present: Councilman Jim Fowler, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
George Logan, Park Manager Charles Van Zandt, and Sr. Administrative Assistant Sandy Bryant.
Others present: Bob 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.
Hearing of residents:
Chairman Debboun recognized the following citizen who spoke:
· Ms. Clare Layton spoke regarding the City's new website. She stated she loved the new
web sit and that she especially enjoyed the Parks Department with pictures of all of the
parks and a link to the Crescent Bend Nature Park web page.
. Mr. Robert Brockman asked about the laser light show for the 4th of July Jubilee and Mr.
George Logan told him the City is having a laser light show sponsored by Grumpy's
Restaurant and the Schertz Lion's Club.
Regular Agenda:
Agenda Item No.1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the May 23, 2011 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the May 23, 2011 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion: Harriet Higgs
Second: Mark Davis
Ayes: Harriet Higgs, Mark Davis, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Samm Henness, Harriet
Higgs, John Ostrowski, and Patrick Russell.
None
None
7-0
Agenda Item No.2. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report. Chairman Debboun
stated there were no updates. He asked that if anyone has someone to recognize, please submit the
request to the Committee for review. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No.3. Parks Advisory Board July 4th Parade Participation. Chairman Mustapha
Debboun thanked Ms. Harriet Higgs; Mr. Mark Davis and Ms. Samm Henness for all the work and
effort they put in to make participation in the 4th of July Jubilee such a big success. Ms. Higgs
briefed the board that the Board's float was number 25 in the parade. Anyone riding on the float
needs to be at Samuel Clemens High School on July 4th before 9am. Ms. Higgs is provided a cooler
with water for those riding on the float. Please wear your Parks Board shirt or a red shirt and bring
a chair. Members, who are available to help decorate, please meet at 8am on Sunday, July 3rd at
Ms. Higgs' house. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No.4. Parks Advisory Board Wish List for 2011. This item was postponed to the July
25,2011 meeting
Agenda Item No.5. Amenities center and trees for Forest Ridge Park. Mr. Logan noted that trees, a
stone sign, bench and water fountain for Forest Ridge Park have been submitted for approval as part
of the 2011-2012 budget.
Agenda Item No.6. Parks Proiects Updates. Mr. Logan briefed the board that the City has chosen
Luck Design Partners for the landscaping of the athletic fields; and they are doing the architectural
work for moving the Playscape to get ready for the Natatorium. The City and some of the
stakeholders took a trip to Round Rock and Georgetown on June 17th to view the natatoriums there.
They are currently doing a study on the Northcliffe golf course. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No.7. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Charles Van Zandt informed the Board that
the Parks Dept. is very busy getting ready for the July 4th Jubilee four day event. Discussion only
item.
Agenda Item No.8. Request 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.
. Roads at Crescent Bend Park.
. Use of inflatables at City parks.
Agenda Item No.9. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members
Chairman Debboun recognized Mr. Logan, Mr. Van Zandt and Ms. Bryant for all their work in
support of the Advisory Board. Mr. John Ostrowski stated that he had looked into the possibility of
putting a sidewalk on 3009 and that it is the responsibility of Texas Department of Transportation.
Mr. Patrick Russell informed the board he has moved to the Parks Dept. in Live Oak and is
currently serving as both Parks and Animal Control. There were no other announcements.
Agenda Item No. 10. Announcements by City Staff. Ms. Bryant noted the next board meeting will
be July 25,2011. Schertz Fest is scheduled for Sept. 23-25,2011.
Adiournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:31pm.
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Patrick Russell
John Ostrowski
Patrick Russell, John Ostrowski, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Mark Davis, Samm
Henness, Harriet Higgs, and Sally Macias.
None
None
7-0
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
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