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MARCH 2008 PARKS REGULAR MEETING
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008 - 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 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair
Carol Johnson, Member
Ginny Lindsey, Vice Chair
Ralph Madden, Member
Adam Chapa, Member
Members Late:
Robin Stephenson, Secretary arrived 7:27 p.m.
Alternates Late: Amy Hedtke, arrived 7:10
Alternates Present: Joe Perez
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Adam Chapa gave the invocation. Ginny Lindsey led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- NEW BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the February 5, 2008, Regular Meeting and the October 16, 2007, Special Meeting. Ginny Lindsey made motion, Adam Chapa seconded, all in favor.
- Consideration of approving or disapproving the absence of Carol Johnson. Carol was out of town on vacation during the February meeting. Ginny Lindsey made motion, Adam Chapa seconded; all in favor.
- Discussion and consideration of approving the purchase of new fall surface material for playground at City Park. Director Michael Hopping discussed the various companies offering the fall material and gave quotes that he had received for replacing the existing wood chips. Discussion was tabled until more information is available.
- Discussion of Easter Egg Hunt. Lions Club will be co-sponsor and gave $250 donation.
- Discussion of the luncheon for the senior citizens of Red Oak. Luncheon scheduled for March 20th and catering will be from Appe’Teasers.
- Discussion of the new proposed parkland. Director Michael Hopping advised Board that environmental study and option agreement were complete.
- 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 - Board chairman Johnny Pearson, Sr. discussed memo received from city attorney regarding the board members’ participation and actions involving upcoming special election. City Manager Scott Albert also elaborated various points of the memo. Board alternate Amy Hedtke tendered her resignation.
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ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 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, MARCH 4, 2008 - 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 7:00 p.m.
| Members Present: | Members Absent: |
|
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair |
Carol Johnson, Member |
|
Ginny Lindsey, Vice Chair |
Ralph Madden, Member |
|
Adam Chapa, Member |
Members Late: |
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|
Robin Stephenson, Secretary arrived 7:27 p.m. |
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Alternates Late: Amy Hedtke, arrived 7:10 |
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Alternates Present: Joe Perez |
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Adam Chapa gave the invocation. Ginny Lindsey led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- NEW BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the February 5, 2008, Regular Meeting and the October 16, 2007, Special Meeting. Ginny Lindsey made motion, Adam Chapa seconded, all in favor.
- Consideration of approving or disapproving the absence of Carol Johnson. Carol was out of town on vacation during the February meeting. Ginny Lindsey made motion, Adam Chapa seconded; all in favor.
- Discussion and consideration of approving the purchase of new fall surface material for playground at City Park. Director Michael Hopping discussed the various companies offering the fall material and gave quotes that he had received for replacing the existing wood chips. Discussion was tabled until more information is available.
- Discussion of Easter Egg Hunt. Lions Club will be co-sponsor and gave $250 donation.
- Discussion of the luncheon for the senior citizens of Red Oak. Luncheon scheduled for March 20th and catering will be from Appe’Teasers.
- Discussion of the new proposed parkland. Director Michael Hopping advised Board that environmental study and option agreement were complete.
- 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 - Board chairman Johnny Pearson, Sr. discussed memo received from city attorney regarding the board members’ participation and actions involving upcoming special election. City Manager Scott Albert also elaborated various points of the memo. Board alternate Amy Hedtke tendered her resignation.
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.Submitted: ________________________
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair
Attested: ________________________
Jennifer Ware, Administrative Assistant
