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APRIL 2008 PARKS REGULAR MEETING
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL – 200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER - 7:10 p.m. - Park Board Vice-Chair, Ginny Lindsey called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Ginny Lindsey, Vice Chair
Adam Chapa, Member
Carol Johnson, Member
Members Late:
Ralph Madden, Member
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair-arrived 7:32 p.m.
Robin Stephenson, Secretary-arrived 7:27 p.m.
Alternates Present: Joe Perez, Jeff Smith
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carol Johnson gave the invocation. Ralph Madden led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- NEW BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the March 4, 2008, Regular Meeting. Carol Johnson made motion, Adam Chapa seconded, all in favor.
- Consideration of approving or disapproving the absence of Carol Johnson and Ralph Madden. Carol was having a medical procedure during the March meeting. Ralph Madden was working the primary election during the March meeting. Adam Chapa made one motion, Ginny Lindsey 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. He recommended that American Parks be selected to install the fall material. Ralph Madden made motion to approve American Parks proposal, Adam Chapa made motion, Ginny Lindsey seconded; all in favor.
- CITIZENS TO BE HEARD - No citizens present.
- STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS - Recap of Easter Egg Hunt. Michael Hopping recapped expenses of event; also changes that could be made for next year’s hunt. Recap of Senior Citizen Luncheon. Ginny Lindsey expressed thanks from the seniors on the luncheon provided by the board. Michael Hopping announced that this would hopefully become an annual event. Progress report on the new proposed park land. Both Michael Hopping and City Manager Scott Albert discussed the public hearing, park design, financing and grants for the park. Johnny Pearson, Sr. discussed the duties and limitations of the Board regarding upcoming election.
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ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Ralph Madden made motion, Carol Johnson seconded; all in favor.
Submitted: ________________________
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair
Attested: ________________________
Jennifer Ware, Administrative Assistant
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL – 200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
-
CALL TO ORDER - 7:10 p.m. - Park Board Vice-Chair, Ginny Lindsey called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
| Members Present: | Members Absent: |
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Ginny Lindsey, Vice Chair |
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Adam Chapa, Member |
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Carol Johnson, Member |
Members Late: |
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Ralph Madden, Member |
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair-arrived 7:32 p.m. |
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Robin Stephenson, Secretary-arrived 7:27 p.m. |
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Alternates Present: Joe Perez, Jeff Smith |
- INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carol Johnson gave the invocation. Ralph Madden led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- NEW BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the March 4, 2008, Regular Meeting. Carol Johnson made motion, Adam Chapa seconded, all in favor.
- Consideration of approving or disapproving the absence of Carol Johnson and Ralph Madden. Carol was having a medical procedure during the March meeting. Ralph Madden was working the primary election during the March meeting. Adam Chapa made one motion, Ginny Lindsey 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. He recommended that American Parks be selected to install the fall material. Ralph Madden made motion to approve American Parks proposal, Adam Chapa made motion, Ginny Lindsey seconded; all in favor.
- CITIZENS TO BE HEARD - No citizens present.
- STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS - Recap of Easter Egg Hunt. Michael Hopping recapped expenses of event; also changes that could be made for next year’s hunt. Recap of Senior Citizen Luncheon. Ginny Lindsey expressed thanks from the seniors on the luncheon provided by the board. Michael Hopping announced that this would hopefully become an annual event. Progress report on the new proposed park land. Both Michael Hopping and City Manager Scott Albert discussed the public hearing, park design, financing and grants for the park. Johnny Pearson, Sr. discussed the duties and limitations of the Board regarding upcoming election.
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Ralph Madden made motion, Carol Johnson seconded; all in favor.Submitted: ________________________
Johnny Pearson, Sr., Chair
Attested: ________________________
Jennifer Ware, Administrative Assistant
