Parks 08-18-2008
Minutes
Schertz Parks and Recreation Board
Schertz, Texas 78154
August 18, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Attending:
Board Members
Richard Coon, Chairman
Reginna Agee
Mark Davis
Samantha Henness
Sally Macias
Jeffrey Siebert
Floy F. Simmons
Robert Wallace
Deedy Wright
Staff Members
George Logan, Parks & Recreation Director
Sandy Bryant, Administrative Assistant
Thomas Rhodes, Planning and Zoning
City Council Liaison
Jim Fowler
Members Absent
Mustapha Debboun, Vice-Chairman
Aundra Davis
Others Present
Dan Head, GRA YSA
Ed Quini, SA YSA T
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Coon called the meeting to order at 6:05pm.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Approval of June 2, 2008 minutes - Ms. Deedy Wright made a motion to approve the June 2,
2008 minutes as submitted. Ms. Reginna Agee seconded the motion. The vote to approve the
June 2, 2008 minutes was unanimous.
2. FY 08-09 Parks Budget Review - Mr. George Logan informed the board the FY 08-09 budget
is being presented to City Council in September. The pools budget will remain basically the
same. He is requesting an increase in overtime to cover parks employees traveling with the
stage and float purchased by Economic Development. There is also an increase for utilities and
Schertz Parkway maintenance due to cost increases.
3. Playground Inspection Update - This item was postponed to the September Parks Board
Meeting.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Mr. Coon stated that the Board would be moving Item 6 up to the beginning of the discussion and
possible action items.
6. Fairhaven Subdivision Community Facility Agreement - Mr. Thomas Rhodes, Schertz
Planning & Zoning, gave a presentation on acquisition of parkland in Northern Schertz from
developers Pulte and KB Homes. The properties are adjacent to property already owned by the
City of Schertz. The total acreage would make this park the second largest in Schertz. This
park will be ideal for hike and bike trails, small picnic areas, and natural open spaces. The
Parks Department will meet with residents in the area to request their ideas for development of
this park. Mr. Robert Wallace made a motion for the board to accept this agreement and
forward it to City Council for approval. Ms. Reginna Agee seconded the motion. The vote to
accept the agreement and forward it to City Council for approval was unanimous.
4. Greater Randolph Area Youth Soccer Association (GRA YSA) - Mr. Logan stated he had
met with representatives from GRA YSA, Soccer Association for Youth of San Antonio
(SA YSA T) and Lions Futball Club and they agreed to include GRA YSA in the Schertz Youth
Soccer Alliance (SYSA). Mr. Logan presented a copy of the Public Facility License
Agreement for SYSA to the board for their approval to present the agreement to City Council
for approval. Mr. Jeffrey Siebert made a motion to accept the agreement and forward it to City
Council for approval. Ms. Sally Macias seconded the motion. The vote to accept the
agreement and forward it to City Council for approval was unanimous.
5. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Indoor Grant Update - Mr. Logan
informed the board the grant has been submitted to TPWD in for approval in November or
December 2008. The TPWD will then forward the grant request to the Parks and Wildlife
Commission for final approval in January 2009. No action was taken by the board on this item.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR AND STAFF
. Schertz Park Proiects updates: Mr. Logan informed the board the implementation of the 5 year
Schertz Master Plan for connectivity of the city by trails is progressing well. The Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) drainage ditch trail from Schertz Parkway to Elbel
Road construction is scheduled to begin in November 2008. Perimeter Road will be bid in
August 08. Buffalo V alley Youth Association (BVY A) wants to do matching funds for 3 more
ball fields. Pickrell Park fence was installed in July 2008. Parks department is applying for a
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant has been submitted for Recreational Facility. The
Kramer House renovations have begun. Schertz Youth Soccer Alliance has allowed Greater
Randolph Youth Soccer Association (GRA YSA) to join the alliance and a Public Facilities
License Agreement has been drawn up for the Board's agreement to submit to City Council for
approval.
. Schertz Parks Maintenance update: This report was postponed to the September meeting.
. Date for next board meeting: The next scheduled board meeting would be on September 22,
2008 at 6pm in the Civic Center Bluebonnet Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg.#5.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.
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