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Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - June 6, 2023

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Public Body

City of Fate
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Meeting Date

June 6, 2023

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 Chairman Tiffany King.
  • A quorum was confirmed.

Board Members Present

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

Board Members Absent

  • Courtney Clanton

City Staff Present

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

Citizen Comments

  • No citizens were present wishing to speak.

Approval of Minutes (May 2, 2023)

  • Motion to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2023 meeting was made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • The motion was seconded by Board Member Virginia Harris.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Chairman King; Board Members Brafman, Harris, Sine
    • Nays: None
  • The motion carried unanimously.

Fate Station Park Update

  • Steve Gilbert provided a presentation that included:
    • Project completion expected soon
    • Playground location was shifted away from proximity to the restaurant
    • Final acceptance was still pending
    • A letter from the city attorney was prepared if needed
    • Landscaping touch-ups were ongoing

Purchase of Restrooms for Fate Station Park

  • Steve Gilbert presented information regarding restroom facilities, including:
    • Funding was earmarked in 2018
    • Concrete precast buildings were proposed for durability

City Secretary’s Note

  • Board Member Michelle Dominique arrived at 6:09 p.m.

Board Discussion Topics

  • Handicap accessibility
  • Required pad size
  • Use of park development fund
  • Inclusion of changing stations
  • Inclusion of a drinking water area
  • Preference for an option with two family restrooms
  • Color options consistent with a train depot theme
  • Concrete siding
  • Placement of changing tables in men’s and women’s restrooms
  • Recommendation that changing tables not be located in stalls
  • Anticipated enhancement of the park with restroom facilities

Joe Burger Park Update

  • Steve Gilbert presented an update that included:
    • Recommendation for a shade structure instead of umbrellas
    • Tennis and pickleball courts were set up

Board Discussion Topics

  • Estimated shade structure cost of $50,000 or more
  • Consideration of transplanting larger trees
  • Relative affordability of trees

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • The motion was seconded by Board Member Lyndsay Sine.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Chairman King; Board Members Brafman, Harris, Sine, Dominique
    • Nays: None
  • The motion carried unanimously.
  • The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

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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