09-25-2017 MinutesSCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING• September 25, 2017
Minutes
LOCATION: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas
Bob Andrews Conference Room in City Hall
Board Members present: Johnie McDow, Chairman, John Sullivan, Vice - Chairman, Reginna Agee,
William Bosch, Jim Fowler, Phillip Rowland, Robert Sheridan, Floy Simmons and Ronald Washington.
Staff present: Brian James, Executive Director Development Services, Chuck Van Zandt, Parks
Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Sandy Bryant, Sr. Administrative Assistant.
Others present: Mr. Branch Archer and Mr. Joel Tanner
Call to order. Meeting was called to order by Mr. 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 July 24, 2017 regular meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the July 24, 2017 Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board regular meeting.
Motion: Floy Simmons
Second: William Bosch
Ayes: Floy Simmons, William Bosch, Johnie McDow, Chairman, John Sullivan, Vice -
Chairman, Reginna Agee, Phillip Rowland, Robert Sheridan and Ronald Washington.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8 -0
Mr. Chuck Van Zandt introduced Jared Montney, the new Parks Crew Leader. Mr. Van Zandt also
announced he will be retiring December 31, 2017.
Agenda Item No. 2. Naming of No -Name Park. Mr. Chuck Van Zandt briefed the Advisory Board that
City Council had requested that the Parks Department conduct a sixty day survey asking the citizens of
Schertz to submit recommendations for a name for No -Name Park. The item will be brought back to the
Advisory Board once the survey has ended. No action was taken on this item.
Azenda Item No. 3 Parks Master Plan Update Mr. Van Zandt briefed the Advisory Board that the
current Parks Master Plan was created in the fall of 2014 and that Texas Parks and Wildlife recommend
five year updates. He noted there have been changes in the demographics of the City, additional parks
added and the City survey conducted since the approval of the 2014 Master Plan.
Motion was made to have the Parks Staff bring back the demographics, new parks and additional
information that needs updated to the Advisory Board for approval.
Motion: John Sullivan, Vice - Chairman
Second: Phillip Rowland
Ayes: John Sullivan, Vice - Chairman, Phillip Rowland, Johnie McDow, Chairman, Reginna
Agee, William Bosch, Floy Simmons, Robert Sheridan and Ronald Washington.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 8 -0
Agenda Item No. 4. Future Park Tour. Mr. Van Zandt offered the Advisory Board November 4 and
November 18, 2017 as possible dates for the next parks tour. The tour will be for one day only.
Motion was made to schedule the next Parks Tour for November 18, 2017.
Motion: Phillip Rowland
Second: Ronald Washington
Ayes: Phillip Rowland, Ronald Washington, Johnie McDow, Chairman, John Sullivan, Vice -
Chairman, Reginna Agee, William Bosch and Robert Sheridan.
Nays: Floy Simmons
Abstains: None
Approved: 7 -1
Agenda Item No. 5. Committee of Committees Advisory Board (CCAB) Update Ms. Floy Simmons
briefed the Advisory Board that the CCAB had been briefed on the contract with Republic for garbage
and recycling. The CCAB also received a briefing on the procurement process and contracting for City
purchases. Mr. Brian James also noted that at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be
considering changing the Unified Development Code in regards to sidewalks along IH -35 and IH -10.
Update only, no action was taken on this item.
Mr. Jim Fowler arrived at 6:25pm.
Requests and Announcements:
Agenda Item No. 5. Request by Advisory Board Chairman and Board members for items to be placed
on a future Board agenda, The Advisory Board requested the following items be included on future
agendas:
• Trail work in Cibolo Creek.
• Use of school basketball courts by the public.
Agenda Item No. 5. Announcements by Advisory Board Chairman and members Mr. Van Zandt
briefed the Advisory Board on the following upcoming events:
• September 29, 2017, 7:30- 10:00pm Star Party at Crescent Bend Nature Park.
• September 30, 2017, 11:00am- 2:00pm Homestead Grand Opening.
• October 7, 2017, 6 -8pm Dunkin' for Pumpkins at the Aquatics Facility partnering with
YMCA.
• October 28, 2017, 5 -9pm Movie in the Park and Trunk or Treat.
The next Advisory Board meeting will be October 23, 2017.
Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:44p.m.
Motion: Floy Simmons
Second: Ronald Washington
Ayes: Floy Simmons, Ronald Washington, Johnie McDow, Chairman, John Sullivan, Vice -
Chairman, William Bosh, Jim Fowler, Sally Macias, Phillip Rowland and Robert
Sheridan.
Nays: None
Abstains: None
Approved: 9 -0
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