2015-09-14CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING: SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
LOCATION: Southlake Town Hall
Council Chambers
1400 Main Street
Southlake, Texas
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tina Wasserman and
Secretary France Scharli; and Board Members Mitch Hill, Lori Palmer, Miguel Salinas and Paul
Venesky
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Chad Patton
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Community Services Chris Tribble and Deputy Director of
Community Services Kate Meacham
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wasserman called the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board to order at
6:04 p.m.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine by the Board and are enacted with
one motion.
2A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 6, 2015 JOINT SPDC AND PARKS
AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING.
There were no corrections to the August 6, 2015 joint SPDC/Park Board meeting minutes.
2B. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 10, 2015 REGULAR PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETING.
There were two name corrections to the August 10, 2015 Park Board meeting minutes.
2C. ABSENCE OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
The board considered the absence of Frances Scharli and Lori Palmer from the joint
SPDC/Park Board meeting held August 6, 2015 and the absence of Frances Scharli
from the regular meeting held August 10, 2015.
APPROVED
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the September 14, 2015 Parks Board Meeting
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A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda as presented including approval of
the minutes of the August 6, 2015 joint SPDC/Parks Board meeting, minutes from the
August 10, 2015 regular meeting, and the absences.
Motion:
Hill
Second:
Palmer
Ayes:
Hill, Palmer, Salinas, Scharli, Venesky and Wasserman
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion Carried.
3. PUBLIC FORUM
Chairman Wasserman acknowledged public forum. There being no one to speak,
Chairman Wasserman moved to the next agenda item.
4. CONSIDER
4A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Director Chris Tribble presented the duties and responsibilities for the officer positions
and was available to answer questions.
A motion was made to elect Tina Wasserman as Chair; Chad Patton as Vice Chair and
Frances Scharli as Secretary.
Motion:
Palmer
Second:
Salinas
Ayes:
Hill, Palmer, Salinas, Scharli, Venesky and Wasserman
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion Carried.
4B. RECOMMENDATION ON SOUTHLAKE PARKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MATCHING FUNDS REQUEST FROM THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF SOUTHLAKE TO
CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSTRUCTION COST OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD AT BICENTENNIAL PARK.
Director Chris Tribble presented the request for SPDC matching funds in the amount of
$2,000 from the Miracle League of Southlake and responded to questions. SPDC and
City Council will consider the request at October 6 and October 20, 2015 meetings
respectively.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the September 14, 2015 Parks Board Meeting
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5.
5A.
513.
6.
A motion was made to recommend approval of the matching funds request from Miracle
League Southlake to contribute to the construction cost of the Texas Rangers Miracle
League Field in Bicentennial Park.
Motion:
Venesky
Second:
Hill
Ayes:
Hill, Palmer, Salinas, Scharli,
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION
Venesky and Wasserman
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT REPORT
Director Chris Tribble presented the monthly Construction Management Report and
responded to questions from the Board. A tour of The Marq Southlake will be arranged
for the Park Board next month.
The hours of operation of the Bicentennial Park playground was discussed.
PARKS & RECREATION UPDATE
Deputy Director Kate Meacham reviewed the Community Events Schedule included in
the meeting packet and responded to questions from the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Motion: Patton
Second: Venesky
Ayes: Hill, Palmer, Patton, Salinas,
Nays: None
Abstain, None
Vote: 6-0
Motio Carried.
Tina las firman, Chairman
Parks & Recreation Board
Venesky and Wasserman
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Chris Tribb e, Director
Community Services Dept.
An audio recording of this meeting is available upon request from the Office of City secretary.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork