04/09/2013-Parks Rec-Minutes-Regular MINUTES: Parks and Recreation Board
April 9, 2013
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Tom Swartz, Lee Allison, Josh Shumate, Jackie Pevehouse
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Carrie Bilyeu, Tricia Nelson-Sprabeary, Mendy Echols
OTHERS
PRESENT: Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Crenwelge, City Manager, Mike Brice, Parks and
Recreation Secretary
Jennifer Shumate
1. Meeting called to order at 7:02pm.
2. Pledge
3. Consider minutes of the meeting of March 19, 2013.
Minutes approved unanimously after a motion to approve by Tom Swartz and a second by Lee Allison.
4. Citizen Input.
No citizens in attendance.
5. Follow up on Easter Egg Hunt
Brian Crenwelge updated the Board with the following:
Event was very smooth and successful
90% of the eggs were returned for reuse next year
For the 2014 event a PA System will be needed for better instruction
Number of eggs need to be increased in the 5-8 year old area and decreased in the
0-2 age group
Stagger the age group starting times?
Possibly bring in bounce houses, coffee, concession stand for next year as well as
possibly have games such as egg toss or races?
6. Discuss Future Park Conceptual Plan
Mike Brice lead a brief discussion concerning and clearing up some confusion regarding the
land East of I35 as well as some of the other future park plans
7. Discuss and Review Park Ordinance and Fee Schedule Development
The Board offered no suggestions or changes
Brian Crenwelge included a Special Even permit and asked the board to review and bring
suggestions to next meeting
Parks Department will draw up a final format and present to the board for final review
8. MLB Hit, Pitch, and Run
All supplies in procession and ready to go
There will be a meeting on April 20, 2013 at 7:00pm to prepare volunteers for event
9. Walk Across Texas
This event has been advertised in the newspaper, website, all social media, and a stuffer was
sent out in all electric bills
Free to the public
A new park sign marking trail distance will be posted up at Porter Park to assist walkers
Walk Across Texas will be offered to Citizens again in the fall
10. Trash Off
May 18, 2013 from 9am – 1pm
In 2012 Crepe Myrtles were sold as a fund raiser, however, flowers may not be sold in 2013 due
to the late date of the event
All volunteers were fed (hot dogs) and T-shirts were given out
Trash bags were donated (donator unknown) for the event in 2012
Trailers were here from Goodwill, EISE, Fulton’s
A board member to get with O’Reily’s for oil and battery disposal
The question was posed if we could take tires? Mr. Brice does not feel in the past that we have
been able to.
Brian Crenwelge advised that his staff would be available that day to assist.
11. Future Agenda Items
July 4th Parade
Trash Off
Photo Contest
Park Ordinances and Fee Schedules
Follow Ups
12. Meeting Adjourned