2018-10-08 PB MinutesCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING: OCTOBER 8, 2018
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,
Vice Chair Frances Scharli, Secretary Lori Palmer; and Board Members Mitch Hill, Kevin
Craddock, Paul Venesky, Chad Bedwell
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Community Services Chris Tribble, Deputy Director of
Community Services Kate Meacham, Community Relations Manager Jenni Lanier
REGULAR AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tina Wasserman called the regular Parks and Recreation Board meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
There were no corrections to the minutes.
2B. ABSENCE OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
The Board excused the absence of Kevin Craddock from the September 10, 2019
meeting.
Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and are enacted with one motion by
the Board.
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the Consent items as presented.
Motion: Scharli
Second: Venesky
Ayes: Hill, Palmer, Scharli, Venesky and Wasserman
Nays: None
Abstain: Craddock (absent)
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the October 8, 2018 Parks Board Meeting
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Vote: 5-0-1
Motion carried.
3. PUBLIC FORUM
Chairman Tina Wasserman opened public forum at 6:01 p.m. There being no one to
speak, Chairman Wasserman closed public forum.
4. CONSIDER
4A. RECOMMENDATION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CITY PARK
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW ALCOHOL AT THE TOUR DE FOX BIKE RIDE TO BE
HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2018 IN BICENTENNIAL PARK
Director of Community Services Chris Tribble presented the request for a variance and
was available to answer questions.
Gary Metcalf, with Cadence Sports, representing the Michael J. Fox Foundation, spoke
in support of the event and presented background information about the organization.
The Board discussed the request and was in favor of the variance request.
APPROVED
A motion was made to recommend approval variance request to allow alcohol at the
Tour De Fox Bike Ride to be held November 3, 2018 in Bicentennial Park.
Motion:
Scharli
Second:
Hill
Ayes:
Craddock, Hill, Palmer, Scharli, Venesky and Wasserman
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion carried.
4B. RECOMMENDATION ON 2019 STANDARDS OF CARE ORDINANCE NO. 1203
Deputy Director of Community Services Kate Meacham presented the 2019 Standards
of Care. Ms. Meacham answered questions regarding provisions for drop -in child watch
and children programs at The Marq.
APPROVED
A motion was made to recommend approval of the 2019 Standards of Care Ordinance
No. 1203 as presented.
Motion: Scharli
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the October 8, 2018 Parks Board Meeting
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Second: Craddock
Ayes:
Craddock, Hill, Palmer, Scharli, Venesky and Wasserman
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion carried.
5. DISCUSSION
5A. PARKS & RECREATION UPDATE
Deputy Director of Community Services Kate Meacham presented the Parks &
Recreation update on upcoming events and responded to questions.
Director Chris Tribble presented statistics on Champion Club memberships sales to -
date.
513. FIELD CLOSURES
Director of Community Services Chris Tribble presented information on the City's
inclement weather field closures process, procedures, weekday and weekend field
inspections schedule. The Board asked questions about inspection schedules,
communication with athletic associations designated liaison, field recovery time and
alternatives and flexibility to schedule make-up games.
Allison Morris, 1303 Kings Brook Court, Southlake, spoke about field closures and
opportunities to improve play access.
6. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Motion:
Scharli
Second:
Craddock
Ayes:
Craddock, Hill, Palmer, Scharli,
Nays: ,
None
Abtai
None
6-0
Motion carried. /s
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Parks & Recreation Board
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A video and audio recording of this meeting may be available upon request from the Office of City Secretary.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork