1-28-2013 Minutes
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: January 28.
2013 Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members Dresent: Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Terry Armstrong, Aundra Davis,
Mark Davis, Samm Henness, Harriet Higgs, Patrick Russell and Fae Simmons.
Staff Dresent: George Logan, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, Chuck Van
Zandt, Parks Manager and Sandy Bryant, Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Others Dresent: None.
Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman at 5:30 p.m.
Hearine: of residents:
There were no citizens to be heard.
Re!!Ular Ae:enda:
Agenda Item No.1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the December 17, 2012 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the December 17, 2012 Schertz Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Fae Simmons
Harriet Higgs
Fae Simmons, Harriet Higgs, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Terry Armstrong,
Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness, and Patrick RusselL
None
None
8-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
Agenda Item No.2. Parks Projects Updates. Mr. Logan updated the board that the Animal
Adoption Facility has an estimated completion date of early spring 2014. The Baseball Fields
estimated completion date is November 2013. The Soccer Field and concession building estimated
completion date is January 2014. The Playscape is 98% complete and is open to the public. A
dedication date as well as a citizen "Plant and Play" event is being discussed and an announcement
will be made in the near future
Agenda Item No.3. Parks Maintenance Update. Mr. Chuck Van Zandt stated they are busy with
winter projects and the final cleanup of the Sedona area is being completed. They are looking at
another Eagle Scout project for the project at Crescent Bend Nature Park. Parks participated in the
Health and Wellness Fair at the Civic Center.
Agenda Item No.4. Parks Advisory Board By-Laws. Mr. Mark Davis present the Board with a
draft copy of the by-laws for the Board. Board members were advised to send comments and
suggestions to Mr. Davis and he will combine the input and bring them to our next meeting.
Agenda Item No.5. Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report. Mr. Van landt and
Ms. Samm Henness both have someone they will submit to the Committee Chairman for review.
Agenda Item No.6. Parks Advisory Board Master Plan Update. Mr. Davis is working on the
update of the Plan. Survey has 255 responses so far and the survey is still available on the City's
website for input. Mr. Davis has been inventorying all of the City Parks for the Master Plan.
Agenda Item No.7. Trails in Schertz. Mr. Logan presented the Board with a copy of the current
trails in Schertz and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department classifications for trails, and a map
showing where the trails are located. The Department is currently working on standard
classifications for all of the trails and planning for connectivity.
ReQuests and Announcements:
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: .
· Parks Board By-laws
· Schertz Trails.
· Parks Master Plan and Survey update.
Agenda Item No.9. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members. Chairman
Mustapha Debboun thanked Mr. Logan, Mr. Van landt, Ms. Bryant and Mr. Davis for all of their
hard work.
Agenda Item No. 10. Announcements by City Staff. Ms. Sandy Bryant announced the next Board
meeting will be February 25.,2013 due to the holiday.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at b:25p.m.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Faye Simmons
Patrick Russell
Faye Simmons, Patrick Russell, Chairman Mustapha Debboun, Terry Armstrong,
Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness, and Harriet Higgs.
None
None
8-0
Nays:
Abstains:
Approved:
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