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NOVEMBER 2007 PARKS REGULAR MEETING
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL – 200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. - Park Board Chair, Johnny Pearson, Sr. called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair
Adam Chapa, Member
Ginny Lindsey, Vice Chair
Members Late:
Carol Johnson, Member
Robin Stephenson, Secretary arrived 7:26 p.m.
Ralph Madden, Member
Alternates Present: Amy Hedtke, Joe Perez
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ginny Lindsey gave the invocation. Johnny Pearson, Sr. led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- NEW BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the October 2, 2007, Regular Parks Board Meeting. After several corrections were suggested, Ginny Lindsey gave motion to approve the minutes with changes, Carol Johnson seconded, all in favor.
- Discussion of Halloween Carnival event. Michael Hopping thanked the board for a job well done, and said there were very positive comments from the public on the event. He requested that the Board complete the given After Action report, noting pros and cons and thoughts for next year and return to the Parks Department.
- Discussion and consideration of Christmas Downtown Red Oak. Michael Hopping discussed what was decided upon in the committee meeting earlier in the week. He let the Board know the theme would be An Old Fashioned Christmas, and asked board members to begin deciding on float judges and prizes. Carol Johnson discussed ideas for the Parks float, with the final decision being a sleigh design. Ginny Lindsey suggested that each float participant must bring a canned good to benefit North Ellis County Outreach. Robin Stephenson made a motion to approve the float design, Ralph Madden seconded, all in favor.
- 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. No citizens present.
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STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS Michael Hopping, Director of Parks & Recreation, gave an update on the progress on the proposed parkland. The appraisal is still in process, as well as the environmental studies being done on the land. The City would be able to put up earnest money that would enable the land to be held for six months until financing is approved. this item will be on the next City Council agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted: ________________________
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair
Attested: ________________________
Jennifer Ware, Administrative Assistant
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL – 200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
-
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. - Park Board Chair, Johnny Pearson, Sr. called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
| Members Present: | Members Absent: |
|
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair |
Adam Chapa, Member |
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Ginny Lindsey, Vice Chair |
Members Late: |
|
Carol Johnson, Member |
Robin Stephenson, Secretary arrived 7:26 p.m. |
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Ralph Madden, Member |
Alternates Present: Amy Hedtke, Joe Perez |
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- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ginny Lindsey gave the invocation. Johnny Pearson, Sr. led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- NEW BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the October 2, 2007, Regular Parks Board Meeting. After several corrections were suggested, Ginny Lindsey gave motion to approve the minutes with changes, Carol Johnson seconded, all in favor.
- Discussion of Halloween Carnival event. Michael Hopping thanked the board for a job well done, and said there were very positive comments from the public on the event. He requested that the Board complete the given After Action report, noting pros and cons and thoughts for next year and return to the Parks Department.
- Discussion and consideration of Christmas Downtown Red Oak. Michael Hopping discussed what was decided upon in the committee meeting earlier in the week. He let the Board know the theme would be An Old Fashioned Christmas, and asked board members to begin deciding on float judges and prizes. Carol Johnson discussed ideas for the Parks float, with the final decision being a sleigh design. Ginny Lindsey suggested that each float participant must bring a canned good to benefit North Ellis County Outreach. Robin Stephenson made a motion to approve the float design, Ralph Madden seconded, all in favor.
- 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. No citizens present.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS Michael Hopping, Director of Parks & Recreation, gave an update on the progress on the proposed parkland. The appraisal is still in process, as well as the environmental studies being done on the land. The City would be able to put up earnest money that would enable the land to be held for six months until financing is approved. this item will be on the next City Council agenda.ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.Submitted: ________________________
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair
Attested: ________________________
Jennifer Ware, Administrative Assistant
