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Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - February 7, 2023

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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Special Meeting
February 7, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:47 p.m.

Call to Order and Roll Call

  • Chairman Tiffany King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • A quorum was confirmed.

Board Members Present

  • Tiffany King, Chairman
  • Barry Brafman
  • Lyndsay Sine
  • Courtney Clanton
  • Virginia Harris
  • Michelle Dominique

Board Members Absent

  • Delleez Dennis

City Staff Present

  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary

Citizen Comments

  • No citizens were present wishing to speak.

Election of Vice Chairman

  • Nominations:
    • Tiffany King nominated Lyndsay Sine.
    • Virginia Harris nominated Barry Brafman.
  • Vote Results:
    • Lyndsay Sine: 3 votes
    • Barry Brafman: 2 votes
  • Action: Lyndsay Sine was named Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Approval of Minutes (January 9, 2023)

  • Motion to approve made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • Seconded by Board Member Virginia Harris.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Brafman, Sine, Clanton, Harris, Dominique
    • Nays: None
  • Action: Motion carried unanimously.

Fate Station Park Update

  • Presentation by Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator.
  • Topics presented:
    • Working through the punch list.
    • Playground estimated to be approximately two months out.
  • Discussion topics:
    • Potential changes due to cost.
    • City was not awarded the trail grant.

Joe Burger Park Update

  • Presentation by Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety.
  • Topic presented:
    • Change order related to the soccer field at Joe Burger Park.
  • Discussion topic:
    • Shade needs identified primarily in the picnic area.

Change Order: Joe Burger Park — Full-Sized Soccer Field

  • Presentation by Steve Gilbert.
  • Cost and funding details presented:
    • Estimated total cost: $280,000
    • Contingency from Joe Burger Construction: $142,297.12
    • Reimbursement from Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant: $150,000.00
    • Total: $292,297.12
  • Discussion topics:
    • Cost difference between turf and grass.
    • Drainage differences and comparative costs.
    • Master plan designation of Joe Burger Park for soccer.
    • Maintenance considerations.
    • Potential use for flag football.
    • Recognition of sports fields in the City survey.
  • Motion:
    • Board Member Barry Brafman moved to present a proposal to City Council to add a soccer field at Joe Burger Park using remaining grant funds.
    • Seconded by Board Member Courtney Clanton.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Brafman, Sine, Clanton, Harris, Dominique
    • Nays: None
  • Action: Motion carried unanimously.

Additional Shade Structures for Joe Burger Park

  • Presentation by Steve Gilbert.
  • Topics presented:
    • Request for shade structures over all play areas.
    • Discussion of shade expectations.
    • Pricing estimate: $30,000–$50,000.
  • Discussion topics:
    • Preference to provide more activities.
    • Existing shade deemed adequate.
    • Planted trees identified primarily as maple.
  • Consensus: Agreement that no additional shade structures were needed.

YMCA Agreement Update

  • Presentation by Steve Gilbert.
  • Program development details:
    • Preschool Soccer (ages 3–5).
    • Robert Smith Family Park identified as best for parking and irrigation.
    • 55 players enrolled.
    • Field activities initiated.
  • Discussion topics:
    • Miss May Vernon as potential overflow parking.
    • Soccer accessories to be funded through Support Community Event fund.
    • Insurance to be covered by YMCA.
    • Increased weekend staffing for bathrooms and trash.

Submission to NRPA for Innovation in Park Design Award

  • Presentation by Ashley Martin.
  • Topics presented:
    • Description of the Innovation in Park Design Award.
    • Requirement for a testimonial from a non-staff community member.
  • Discussion topics:
    • NRPA identified as the National Recreation and Parks Association.
    • Interested parties directed to contact Ashley Martin or Steve Gilbert.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • Seconded by Board Member Virginia Harris.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Brafman, Sine, Clanton, Harris, Dominique
    • Nays: None
  • Action: Motion carried unanimously.
  • Meeting adjourned at: 6:47 p.m.

Record Note
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