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

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Public Body

City of Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Meeting Date

March 7, 2023

Location

Fate City Hall
1900 CD Boren Parkway
Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Roll Call

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

Board Members Present

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

Board Members Absent

  • Delleez Dennis
  • Lyndsay Sine

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.

Approval of Minutes (February 7, 2023)

  • Motion to approve the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • Seconded by Board Member Virginia Harris.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Brafman, Clanton, Harris, Dominique
    • Nays: None
  • Motion carried unanimously.

Fate Station Park Update

  • Presentation provided by Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator.
  • Topics presented:
    • Working through the punch list
    • Playground approximately one month from completion
  • Board discussion included:
    • Contractor penalties if substantial completion date is exceeded
    • Playground being under a separate contract

Joe Burger Park Update

  • Presentation provided by Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator.
  • Topic presented:
    • Bathrooms are open

Change Order: Joe Burger Park Full-Sized Soccer Field

  • Presentation provided by Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety.
  • Topics presented:
    • Estimated total cost: $325,000
    • Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant reimbursement: $150,000
  • Board discussion included:
    • Evaluation of alternative options for better value
    • Grant operates as a reimbursement with no time limit
    • Question regarding ability to meet the originally projected $280,000 cost
    • Potential for irrigation company time donation
    • Inquiry regarding planting larger trees

Celebrate Fate Planning

  • Presentation provided by Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator.
  • Topics presented:
    • In-N-Out unable to donate burgers
    • Food court
    • Band
    • Extended hours
    • Movie
  • Board discussion included:
    • Prioritizing local Fate businesses for food vendors
    • Consolidating vendors to one side for walkability
    • Selecting a different ride vendor
    • RCISD fashion design class participation in face painting
    • Pop-up entertainment options
    • Photo booth with hashtags
    • Chalk activities
    • Rock painting with tagging to the City of Fate website

Fate Community Cleanup Planning

  • Presentation provided by Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety.
  • Topics presented:
    • Blood drive
    • Local business involvement
    • Prizes
    • Volunteers
    • Donations

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • Seconded by Board Member Virginia Harris.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Brafman, Clanton, Harris, Dominique
    • Nays: None
  • Meeting adjourned at 6:44 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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