Fate Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - July 10, 2023

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Public Meeting Record

Body: City of Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Meeting Date: July 10, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Time: 6:02 p.m. – 6:34 p.m.

Call to Order and Roll Call

• The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chairman Tiffany King.
• A quorum was confirmed.

Board Members Present:

• Tiffany King
• Lyndsay Sine
• Barry Brafman
• Virginia Harris
• Michelle Dominique
• Mayowa Ijagbemi

Board Members Absent:

• Shawna Holewinski

City of Fate Staff Present:

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

Election of Officers

Vice-Chairman

• Tiffany King nominated Lyndsay Sine for Vice-Chairman.
• No other nominations were made.
• Vote:
  • Ayes: King, Sine, Brafman, Harris, Dominique, Ijagbemi
  • Nays: None
• Motion carried unanimously.
• Lyndsay Sine was named Vice-Chairman.

Chairman

• Lyndsay Sine nominated Tiffany King for Chairman.
• No other nominations were made.
• Vote:
  • Ayes: King, Sine, Brafman, Harris, Dominique, Ijagbemi
  • Nays: None
• Motion carried unanimously.
• Tiffany King was named Chairman.

Citizen Comments

• Allen Robbins, 309 Amis Ct., addressed the Board.
• He congratulated new Board members and spoke on the importance of their role to the City.

Approval of Minutes

• Minutes from the June 6, 2023 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting were considered.
• Motion to approve made by Barry Brafman.
• Seconded by Virginia Harris.
• Vote:
  • Ayes: King, Sine, Brafman, Harris, Dominique, Ijagbemi
  • Nays: None
• Motion carried unanimously.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Steve Gilbert presented information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
• Topics presented included:
  • Advisory role to City Council and City staff
  • Policy and procedure recommendations
  • Master plan recommendations
  • Limitations on financial authority
  • Reporting requirements
  • Urban beautification encouragement
  • Removal from office provisions
  • Organization, meetings, quorum, and voting requirements

Fate Station Park Restrooms Update

• Steve Gilbert provided an update regarding restroom facilities.
• Items presented:
  • Insufficient funds for a larger unit
  • Park funds available for purchase of the Montrose Building A restroom
  • Play structure expected to be completed that week
• Board discussion topics included:
  • Future availability of funds for a permanent portable restroom
  • Potential for an additional unit on the opposite side of the park
  • Location of changing stations
  • Partial parking lot availability during construction
  • Sidewalk connection to the park
  • Fountain options with bottle fillers
  • Parking considerations for Celebrate Fate

Celebrate Fate Planning

• Ashley Martin presented information on planning for Celebrate Fate.
• Items presented:
  • Strolling performers
  • Band performance by The Dick Beldings
  • $51,000 in promised donations
  • Game area in the courtyard
  • Screening of The Sandlot following fireworks
  • Partial street closure for food trucks
  • Food Hall availability for fireworks viewing
• Board discussion topics included:
  • Sources of donations
  • Community donation opportunities
  • Food truck and nonprofit layout
  • T-shirt distribution
  • Lions Club participation
  • Health screening availability
  • Booth pricing at $200
  • Attendance of over 50 booths
  • Shuttle and trolley options

Adjournment

• Motion to adjourn made by Barry Brafman.
• Seconded by Virginia Harris.
• Vote:
  • Ayes: King, Brafman, Harris, Sine, Dominique, Ijagbemi
  • Nays: None
• Motion carried unanimously.
• Meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

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