11-28-2016 MinutesSCHERTZ PARIS AND RECREAT�QN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: November 28
2016 Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Johnie McDow, Chairman, Reginna Agee, William "Bill' Bosch,
Sally Macias and John Sullivan, Jr.
Staff present: Mark Davis, Councilman, Lauren Shrum, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and
Community Services and Sandy Bryant, Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Others present: Mr. Fred Archer, Marshal Michael Harris, Wayne Pruski, SCUCISD.
Call to order. Meeting was called to order by Johnie McDow, 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
from the October 24, 2016 regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the October 24, 2016 Schertz Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board regular meeting.
Motion: Reginna Agee
Second: John Sullivan, Jr.
Ayes: Reginna Agee, John Sullivan, Jr., Johnie McDow, Chairman, Bill Bosch and Sally
Macias.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 5 -0
Agenda Item No. 2. Election of New Parks Advisory Board Vice - Chairman Nominations and
election of new Parks Advisory Board Vice Chairman. John Sullivan, Jr. was nominated for Vice -
Chairman.
Motion was made to elect John Sullivan, Jr. Vice - Chairman of the Parks Advisory Board
Motion: Reginna Agee
Second: Sally Macias
Ayes: Reginna Agee, Sally Macias, Johnie McDow, Chairman, Bill Bosch and John
Sullivan, Jr.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 5 -0
Agenda Item No. 3. Schertz Cibolo Universal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) Facility
Use by the Public. Mr. Wayne Pruski, Director of Facilities & Construction. SCUCISD gave the
Advisory Board a copy of the Local GKD policy on community relations, non - school use of school
facilities and briefed the Advisory Board that he was looking forward to working with the City on
shared use of facilities. The school facilities use is managed by the principals of each school and
use will need to be coordinated through them. Mr. Pruski noted that the SCUISD is looking a
shared use facilities in future constructions. He noted that he put this shared use item on the agenda
for the "First Team Meeting" of all of the school principals that is being held next week. The
Advisory Board agreed they were encouraged by the lines of communication being open between
city staff and the school district. The city staff will continue with negotiations for the joint use of
facilities with the school district. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No. 4. Update from the City Marshal's Department on Ordinance Regarding Portable
Basketball Goals in the Street. Marshal Michael Harris spoke with the Advisory Board about
Ordinance No. 13 -D -53 regarding portable basketball goals in the street. Marshal Harris stated that
the ordinance is about no obstructions in the street not just portable basketball goals. Marshal
Harris noted that some Homeowners Associations (HOAs) do have policies against portable
basketball goals but that the Marshal's office does not enforce the HOA policies. He told the
Advisory Board if they have any other questions or concerns to please contact the Marshal's office.
No action was taken on this item
Agenda Item No.5. Teen Recreational Programing Needs Ms. Lauren Shrum talked with the
Advisory Board about the current teen programs that are available, the Schools extracurricular
activities, YMCA tween programs, BVYA and SYSA sports programs and the Lion's Club does a
teen dance once a month at the Community Center. Ms. Shrum said staff is still working on
additional programs such as Kick Ball, stage two of the Skate Park and Frisbee golf. All of the
programming will need funding. The Advisory Board suggested looking into some non - athletic
programs as well. No action was taken on this item.
Agenda Item No. 6. Naming of the Park at Crossvine Ms. Shrum gave the Advisory Board a list of
suggested future park names received from the Historical Society.
Motion was made to name the Crossvine City Park Heritage Oaks Park.
Motion: John Sullivan, Jr., Vice Chairman
Second: Sally Macias
Ayes: John Sullivan. Jr., Vice Chairman, Sally Macias, Johnie McDow, Chairman, Reginna
Agee and Bill Bosch.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 5 -0
Requests and Announcements:
Agenda Item No. 7. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be
placed on a future Board agenda. The Advisory Board requested the following item be placed on a
future agenda:
• Parks Amenities.
• Updated parks inventory.
Agenda Item No. 8. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members Johnie McDow,
Chairman announced that three Buffalo Valley Youth Association football teams won South Texas
Championships, two teams won state and the cheerleaders won 1" place in competition. Former
Advisory Board member Mr. Mark Davis thanked everyone and stated he had really enjoyed
serving on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board thanked Mr. Davis for his service and noted
he would be greatly missed. Ms. Shrum announced the Truck or Treat event at Pickrell Park was a
huge success and was looking forward to next year's event. Ms. Shrum invited the Advisory Board
to ride on the Parks float during the Festival of Angels parade on Dec. 2, 2016 and invited them all
to come to the Elf in the Park event at Pickrell Park on Dec. 10, 2016. Due to the Christmas
holidays the next Advisory Board meeting will be January 23, 2017.
Adiournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:35p.m.
Motion: Sally Macias
Second: Bill Bosch
Ayes: Sally Macias, Bill Bosch, Johnie McDow, Chairman, John Sullivan, Jr., Vice -
Chairman and Reginna Agee.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 5 -0
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