09-26-2011 Minutes
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: September 26.
2011 Minutes
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, John Ostrowski, Patrick Russell and Fae Simmons.
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: Fred B. Archer, Bob Brockman, R. Clare Layton, Steven Layton and Joel Tanner.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mustapha Debboun at 5 :40 p.m.
Heariue; of residents:
Chairman Debboun recognized the following citizens who spoke:
. Mr. Steve Layton spoke about horses being ridden and horse trailers being driven in
inappropriate areas of Crescent Bend Nature Park. He wanted to know if there were plans
for an area for horses at the Sedona Park when it is completed. Mr. George Logan will look
into this item.
. Mr. Robert Brockman questioned the placement o,f a chain link fence around the Playscape.
Mr. Logan stated the playscape had been closed due to dangerous structural problems and
that signs would be placed at the Playscape to let the public know what was going on.
Rce;ular Ae;enda:
Agenda Item No.1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the August 22, 2011 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the August 22, 2011 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Patrick Russell
Harriet Higgs
Patrick Russell, Harriet Higgs, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Aundra Davis, Mark
Davis, Samm Henness, John Ostrowski and Fae Simmons.
None
None
8-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Agenda Item No.2. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report. Chairman Mustapha
Debboun said he was still waiting for Ms. Sally Macias submission of someone to be recognized but
that she is still out of town. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No.3. Parks Advisory Board Wish List for 2011 Committee Reports.
1. Provide liaisons with other Cities Advisory Boards. Chairman Mustapha Debboun is
Chairperson of this committee. He has contacted New Braunfels and they are planning to
attend each others meetings.
2. Develop and Post the Advisory Boards Mission Statement on the City's Website. Mr.
Patrick Russell is Chairperson of this committee and said he is looking at other Board's
mission statements for ideals.
3. Audit the Parks Master Plan. Mr. Mark Davis is the Chairperson for this committee and is
looking into other board's mission statements to get information.
4. Skate Board Park. Ms. Han-iet Higgs is Chairperson of this committee and she is waiting
for the new budget year.
5. Complete connectivity of Hike and Bike Trails. Ms. Aundra Douglas. is Chairperson for
this committee and did not have any update for this meeting.
6. Update of the Parks Master Plan. Mr. Mark Davis is Chairperson for this committee. He
will schedule a meeting with Mr. George Logan to discuss the update.
7. Hitching rail and Ritchie horse watering fountain at Crescent Bend Park. Ms. Samm
Henness is Chairperson for this committee. She has provided the Parks department with
the items for the hitching rail.
Agenda Item No.4. Youth Activities in Schertz. Mr. Logan stated he is looking into the possibility
of forming a youth focus group or a Youth Chan-ette. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No.5. Parks Proiects Updates. Mr. Logan briefed the board that the City is looking
into the possibility of having an in-house City Owners representative who will monitor all of the
construction projects. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No.6. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Charles Van Zandt informed the Board that
the Parks department is working on in-igation problems caused by the draught. They just finished
with Schertz Fest and are now planning for Trunk or Treat and Festival of Angels. Tree planting
has been delayed until we get some rain. Discussion only item.
Agenda Item No.7. 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 Committee RepOlis.
. Youth activities update.
. Parks Projects updates.
. Parks Maintenance updates.
. Horse management at Crescent Bend Nature Park.
Agenda Item No.8. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members
Chairman Debboun thanked Mr. Logan, Mr. Van Zandt and Ms. Bryant for their support. Chairman
Debboun also thanked the Friends of Crescent Bend Nature Park for all of their help and support.
Ms. Higgs wanted to know if the City could provide vests or nametags for the Crescent Bend
Nature Park volunteers to wear when they are working at the park. Ms. Higgs also requested some
help with the Parks Board float and a budget for the decorations. Mr. Davis is going to form a
committee and come up with a budget for a float. Councilman Fowler wanted to know if the
Schertz Fest could provide more family orientated activities such as sack races, etc.
Agenda Item No.9. Announcements by City Staff. Ms. Bryant notified Chairman Debboun, Mr.
Davis, Ms. Higgs and Ms. Fae Simmons that their terms on the Board will expire in November and
if they wish to reapply they must do so as soon as possible. The members recommended for
reappointment will be notified and will need to be present at the City Council Meeting on
November 29, 2011. Also all members need to fill out an open records privacy form as well.
More information is available at Schertz. com and Ms. Sandy Bryant will email the members copies
of the information. Ms. Bryant noted the next board meeting will be October 24,2011. The board
sang happy birthday to Mr. Logan.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Patrick Russell
Aundra Davis
Patrick Russell, Aundra Davis, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Mark Davis, Samm
Henness, Han-iet Higgs, Fae Simmons and Robert Wallace.
None
None
8-0
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
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