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Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - April 5, 2022

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Public Body

City of Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Meeting Date

April 5, 2022

Meeting Location

Fate City Hall
1900 CD Boren Parkway
Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Roll Call

  • The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Vice-chairman Barry Brafman.
  • A quorum was confirmed and roll call was performed.

Board Members Present

  • Barry Brafman, Vice-chairman
  • Beth Hebert, Secretary
  • Delleez Dennis
  • Virginia Harris
  • Tiffany King
  • Tonya Megyesi
  • Kimber Patterson

Board Members Absent

  • Jake Jacobson, Chairman
  • Courtney Clanton

City of Fate Staff Present

  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Jessica Larson, Assistant to City Manager

Citizen Comments

  • No citizens were present wishing to speak.

Approval of Minutes (March 8, 2022)

  • Motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member Kimber Patterson.
  • The motion was seconded by Board Member Delleez Dennis.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Vice-chairman Brafman; Board Members Hebert, Dennis, Harris, King, Megyesi, Patterson
    • Nays: None
  • The motion carried unanimously.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Grants

  • Jessica Larson provided an update on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Grant.
  • Information presented:
    • Approval date: March 24
    • Grant amount: $150,000 in matching funds
    • Project location: Fate Station Park
    • Total estimated playground cost: $497,893
    • Playground description: historic railroad-themed, all-inclusive, sustainable
    • Project timing: to begin during FY 2022/2023 budget
  • Board discussion included:
    • Sharing the grant award on Facebook.

Great American Cleanup

  • Jessica Larson presented plans for the Great American Cleanup event.
  • Information presented:
    • Marketing outreach included Fate businesses and chambers, past participants, boards, social media and website, and volunteer databases including scouts, schools, churches, HOAs, CERT, and civic groups.
    • Fourteen locations identified for cleanup.
    • Sixty volunteers signed up at the time of the meeting.
    • Blood drive scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Board discussion included:
    • Volunteer response from the established volunteer database.

Fate Station Park

  • Steve Gilbert briefed the Board on the status of Fate Station Park.
  • Information presented:
    • Final walk and acceptance had not yet taken place.
    • Electrical component delays due to supply issues for walkway lights and panel box components.
    • Grading and grass work scheduled for that week.
    • Construction on surrounding properties expected to begin the following month.
  • Board discussion included:
    • Location of the playground funded by the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.

Joe Burger Park

  • Steve Gilbert provided an update on Joe Burger Park.
  • Information presented:
    • Concrete poured for tennis/pickleball and basketball courts.
    • Utilities installed; awaiting transformer.
    • Grading completed for berms.
    • Parking lot and trail work anticipated that month, including lime, compacting, and concrete.
    • Pond holding water.
  • Board discussion included:
    • Type of grass and approximate installation date.

Park Master Plan

  • Jessica Larson presented information regarding the Park Master Plan.
  • Information presented:
    • Six-month planning process beginning March 24, 2022.
    • Meeting schedule:
      • May 3: Parks Board meeting (1 of 2)
      • June 9: Community meeting
      • July 18: City Council meeting (1 of 2)
      • August 2: Parks Board meeting (2 of 2)
      • September 19: City Council meeting (2 of 2)
    • Materials provided for review prior to May 3 meeting:
      • Forward Fate – Connected Trails & Places to Play
      • 2015 Comprehensive Plan – Parks, Trails, and Open Space
      • Rockwall County Open Space Master Plan
    • Board was asked to be prepared to discuss goals, strategies, potential additions, and prioritization.
  • No discussion ensued.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • The motion was seconded by Board Member Kimber Patterson.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Vice-chairman Brafman; Board Members Hebert, Dennis, Harris, King, Megyesi, Patterson
    • Nays: None
  • The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

Approval

  • The minutes were approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on May 3, 2022.
  • Attested by the City Secretary.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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