REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK 

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.

CITY HALL – 200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY

RED OAK, TEXAS

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. - Chair Johnny Pearson, Sr. called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.  and declared a quorum was present.  Members present were:

2. NEW BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
1. Consideration of approving the minutes of the September 5, 2006 Regular Parks Board Meeting.
   Member Groom made the motion seconded by Member Bernheimer to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2006 Regular Meeting, with a correction. The motion was unanimous.
2. Discussion of the new trail proposal at Old Town Park and Municipal Center.
   The new trail proposal at Old Town Park and Municipal Center was discussed.  The project is tentativley scheduled to begin in late December or the first part of January 2007.  The trail will be 4″ thick concrete and 8 feet wide.  Public Works will be participating in the project.  Discussion item only.  No action taken.
3. Discussion and/or consideration of a plan concerning the vandalism and graffiti at the restrooms in Old Town City Park.
   Ongoing problems of vandalism in the restrooms in Old Town City Park were discussed.  Director Michael Hopping presented to the Board recommendations from other cities that have had this problem.  The vending machines have been removed.  Discussion item only.  No action taken.
4. Discussion of the new approved FY 2007 budget for Parks.
   Director Hopping discussed the new approved FY 2007 budget with the Parks Board. Discussion item only.  No action taken.
5. Discussion of the Christmas special event “Christmas Downtown Red Oak”.
   Director Michael Hopping and the Board discussed the upcomong event, scheduled for December 9, 2006.  The Chamber of Commerce is working with the Parks Department for this event.  There was discussion of a parade of lights going from City Park to Main Street Plaza with the parade to begin around 5:00 to 5:15.  The Education Foundation will be participating in this event.  There is a meeting scheduled at 11:00 a.m. at Juniors Barbeque on October 12, 2006 for more information and discussion. Discussion item only.  No action taken.
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD - Comments, questions, or presentations for non-agenda items from citizens, but no action may be taken by the Parks and Recreation Board.
4. STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS  Michael Hopping - Director of Parks & Recreation:  Wrap up on Founder’s Day event.  The Department is currently interviewing for the Parks Maintenance position.  Michael has narrowed down the position to between two people.  He will make a decision soon.  Parks Board Alternate Member Lydia Bryce reported that Mayor Ron Bryce is planning a fireworks show next July 4, 2007 at the Junior High football field. 
5. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Submitted: ________________________

Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair

Attested: ________________________

Deannie Blake, Admin. Asst.