07-25-2011 Minutes
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: July 25, 2011
Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Samm Henness, Harriet Higgs, Sally
Macias, John Ostrowski, Patrick Russell, Floy Simmons and Robert Wallace.
Staffuresent: 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 and Joellanner.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mustapha Debboun at 5:32p.m.
Hearine; of residents:
Chairman Debboun recognized the following citizen who spoke:
. Mr. Joel Tanner spoke about a recent visitor to the park who said the gray canes and green
grass made the park so inviting. She felt the gray canes looked like angels watching over
the park. Mr. Tanner said that was what Crescent Bend Nature Park was all about.
Ree;ular Ae;enda:
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.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the May 23, 2011 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion: Harriet Higgs
Second: Patrick Russe::
Ayes: Harriet Higgs, Patrick Russell, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Samm Henness, Sally
Macias, John Ostrowski, Floy Simmons and Robert Wallace.
None
None
8-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Aoproved:
Agenda Item No.2. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report. Mr. Robert Wallace
stated the forms for submitting someone to be recognized will be emailed to everyone this week; so
if you have someone to recognize you can fill out the forms and submit them to the committee for
review. Ms. Sally Macias says she is currently working on someone for submission and wanted to
know if the form could be put on the web site under Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. No
action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No.3. Parks Advisory Board Wish List for 2011. Mr. Robert Wallace presented the
board with a list of the top six items voted on by the board. The top six items were:
; Develop and post the Advisory Board's Mission Statement on the City's website.
') Sidewalk along FM 3009. Increase bike lanes to include safety measures for pedestrians
along FM 3009.
3. Skate Board ParK
4. Complete connectivity of Hike and Bike Trails, especially from Forrest Ridge Park to
Schertz Parkway.
5. Provide liaisons with other cities advisory boards.
6. Hitching rail and Ritchie horse watering fountain at Crescent Bend Park.
Mr. Wallace asked for volunteers to chair a committee for each item:
. Mr. Patrick Russell agreed to chair the committee for Item!,
. The board agreed to pull Item 2 since it is a Tex-Dot issue,
. Ms. Harriet Higgs agreed to chair the committee for Item 3,
. Ms. Aundra Davis agreed to chair the committee for Item 4,
. Chairman Mustapha Debboun agreed to chair the committee for Item 5
. Samm Henness agreed to chair the committee for Item 6.
Committee chairs will provide updates at the monthly meetings.
A~enda Item No.4. Requirements for Use of Inflatables at City Parks. Mr. George Logan
presented information regarding the use of inflatables in Schertz City Parks. Currently the City of
Schertz does not have a policy on the use of inflatables. Mr. Logan provided copies of policies
from other City's and a briefing on the dangers involved with improper use of the inflatables.
Motion was made to prohibit the use of all inflatables in City parks with a wavier for City
sponsored or co-sponsored events.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Floy Simmons
Patrick Russell
Floy Simmons, Patrick Russell, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Samm Henness, Sally
Macias, John Ostrowski and Robert Wallace.
Harriet Higgs
None
7-1
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Agenda Item No.5. Roads at Crescent Bend Park. Mr. Logan noted that fixing the pot holes on the
roads at Crescent Bend Park are being addressed as part of the 2011-2012 budget. Mr. Charles Van
Zandt noted they are still looking into whether or not to keep all of the roads currently in the park.
Mr. Logan noted that any changes would have to be approved by Bexar County as well as the City
of Schertz. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No.6. Parks Proiects Updates. Mr. Logan briefed the board that the City has chosen a
4esign team 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 ofthe stakeholders took a
trip to Round Rock and Georgetown on June 17th to view the natatoriums there. The City is
conducting a study on the Northcliffe golf course. The City is working on the Animal SerVIces
Bond item as well. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No.7. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Van Zandt informed the Board that the Parks
Dept. is about half-way through with the pool season, attendance is dropping off. Pool will close on
August 21 but the school swim team will continue using the pool until October. Trees are suffering
from the heat and drought. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No.8. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items TOOt;
placed on a future Board agenda. The Board requested the following items be placed on future
agendas:
. Recognition Committee report.
. Wish list for 2011.
. Crescent Bend Park visitor's center.
. Parks Foundation.
. Youth activities update.
Agenda Item No.9. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members
Chairman Debboun thanked all those who participated in the Advisory Board float decorating and
who rode on the float during the July 4th parade, especially Ms. Harriet Higgs and is looking
forward to her plans for the Festival of Angels parade. The board also thanked the City of Schertz
for the entertainment and the laser lights show for the 4th of July Jubilee at Pickrell Park. There
were no other announcements.
Agenda Item No. 10. Announcements by City Staff. Mr. Jim Fowler reminded the board that the
South Schertz Charrette is coming up in August and the public is invited to provide their input.
Ms. Sandy Bryant noted the next board meeting will be August 22. 2011.
Adiournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:47pm.
Nays:
Abstains:
Aooroved:
Patrick Russell
Sallv Macias
Patrick Russell, Sally Macias, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Samm Henness,
Harriet Higgs, John Ostrowski, Floy Simmons and Robert Wallace.
None
None
8-0
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
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