8-26-2013 MinutesSCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING• August 26 2013
Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present_ Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Vice - Chairman Robert Wallace, Aundra Davis,
Mark Davis, Samm Henness, Harriet Higgs, Sally Macias and Fae Simmons.
Staff present: Brian James, Executive Director Development Services, George Logan, Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Director, Chuck Van Zandt, Parks Manager and Sandy Bryant,
Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Others present: F. Branch Archer, Robert Brockman and Joel Tanner
Call to order. Meeting was called to order by Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman at 5:30 p.m.
Hearing of residents:
There were no residents to be heard.
Regular Agenda:
Agenda Item No. 1. Minutes. Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the July 22, 2013 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2013 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion: Harriet Higgs
Second: Fae Simmons
Ayes: Harriet Higgs, Fae Simmons, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Robert Wallace,
Vice - Chairman, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness and Sally Macias
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8 -0
Agenda Item No. 2. Parkland Dedication Mr. George Logan briefed the Board on the need to
submit to City Council requests to reimburse some Parkland Dedication money that was overpaid to
the City.
Motion was made to approve the reimbursement requests for submission to City Council.
Motion: Fae Simmons
Second: Harriet Higgs
Ayes: Fae Simmons, Harriet Higgs, Dr. Mustapha Debboun, Chairman, Robert Wallace,
Vice - Chairman, Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness and Sally Macias
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8 -0
Agenda Item No. 3. Parks Advisory Board Master Plan Update. Mr. Mark Davis briefed the Board
on the latest updates to the Parks Master Plan. Mr. Davis requested the Board members email him
any additions, deletions or changes they have for the Master Plan and he will bring them to the next
Board meeting for approval.
Requests and Announcements:
Agenda Item No. 9. 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 Master Plan.
• Parks Advisory Board Recognition Committee Report.
• Parks Advisory Board Members Report.
Agenda Item No. 10. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members. Chairman
Debboun thanked staff for their support and Mr. Davis for his hard work on the Master Plan.
Ms. Samm Henness asked about the large number of pot holes in Crescent Bend Nature Park.
Agenda Item No. 11. Announcements by City Staff. Ms. Sandy Bryant announced that the
renaming of Northcliffe Park in honor of Wendy Swan would be presented at the September 10,
2013 City Council meeting. Ms. Bryant announced the next Board meeting would be Monday,
September 23, 2013.
Adiournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m
Motion: Robert Wallace
Second: Sally Macias
Ayes: Robert Wallace, Vice - Chairman, Sally Macias, Chairman Mustapha Debboun,
Aundra Davis, Mark Davis, Samm Henness, Harriet Higgs and Fae Simmons.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8 -0
Chai i an, Pa4cs ar ecreation Advisory Board Recording Secret City ' Schertz