04-16-2007
Minutes
Schertz Parks and Recreation Board
Schertz, Texas 78154
April 16, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Attending:
Board Members
Richard Coon, Chairman
Lawrence Brenner, Vice Chairman
Aundra Davis
Jerry Graham
Johnie McDow
Debbie Roberts
Wendy Swan
Staff Members
Gail Douglas, Community Services Director
Don Cramer, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Sandy Bryant, Administrative Assistant
City Council Liaison
Jim Fowler
Members Absent
Glen Berquist
Others Present
Bob Brockman
Sally Macias
Ray Mueller
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Coon called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
There were no citizens to be heard.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Johnie McDow made a motion to approve the March 19,2007 minutes as amended. Mr. Larry
Brenner seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Lawrence Brenner, Richard Coon, Aundra Davis, Johnie McDow, Debbie Roberts and
Wendy Swan.
ABSTAIN: Jerry Graham
4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE GRANT
APPLICATION:
Ms. Gail Douglas was unable to speak with Mr. Brent Luck from Land Design Partners but she left
a message for him. She will bring an update to the board at the May 21, 2007 meeting.
5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MAJOR OBJECTIVES FOR THE PARKS
AND RECREATION BOARD:
Ms. Wendy Swan reviewed the following list of objectives from the March 19,2007 meeting:
1. Trails
2. Current parks improvements
3. Undeveloped parks
4. Purchase ofland for parks
5. Standards for the parks based on the new Schertz Parks & Open Space Master Plan
Mr. McDow made a motion to accept the objectives (in random order) as major issues for the Parks
& Recreation Board. Mr. Brenner seconded the motion. The vote to approve the issues was
unammous.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE BUFFALO VALLEY YOUTH
ASSOCIATION'S CONTRACT:
Ms. Gail Douglas advised the board that the contract was not ready for presentation to the board.
This item was postponed until the May 21, 2007 meeting.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
AS IT APPLIES TO PARKLAND DEDICATION:
Ms. Swan was unable to attend the March Planning and Zoning Commission meeting so the
recommendations regarding the Parkland Dedication Fees will be presented at the April meeting.
Councilman Jim Fowler recommended the board establish a flow chart for the board to track City
plats. He agreed to work with Mr. Truitt from Planning and Zoning to provide a flow chart for the
board.
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ESTABLISHING COMMITTEES FOR
THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD:
The board agreed to establish the following three (3) committees based on the major issues
approved in item five:
1. Standards Committee
2. Parkland Dedication Committee
3. Budget Committee
Committees will be composed of three members each and will compile information and bring it to
the Parks and Recreation Board for approval. Members will notify Ms. Sandy Bryant which
committee they wish to serve on before the next meeting.
Mr. McDow made a motion to approve the Standards Committee, Parkland Dedication Committee
and Budget Committee. Mr. Jerry Graham seconded the motion. The vote to approve the
committees was unanimous.
9. ITEMS BY MEMBERS
Ms. Swan requested an electronic copy of the new Schertz Parks & Open Space Master Plan.
Ms. Douglas said an electronic copy was not available at this time.
10. ITEMS BY STAFF
Ms. Douglas provided each board member with a list of the thirteen City parks and their location.
She asked if members had any objections to continuing to meet at the BVY A building. The
members agreed there was no objection.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 pm.
The next meeting of the Schertz Parks and Recreation Board will be Monday, May 21,2007 at 6:00
pm in the BVY A building at 401 Oak Street.
Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board
Recording Secretary, City of Schertz