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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
The City of Plainview Park Advisory Board, as appointed by City Ordinance Number 95-3035,
dated, as approved, March 28, 1995, held an open meeting Thursday, September 10, 2015 at
City Hall, 901 Broadway, Plainview, Texas, 79072. Minutes for this meeting are hereby
submitted as follows:
FIRST ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Called to order by Phyllis Wall at 5:33 p.m.
SECOND ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Invocation given by Phyllis Wall.
THIRD ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Recognition of visitors: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager, Tim
Crosswhite, Director of Public Works.
Members present: Phyllis Wall, Joani Chapman, Ruby Riggins, Chad Sanders, Emily Parker.
Members absent: Sandra Sims, Wendy Medina, Gabriel Rodriguez.
City Staff present: Ricky Summers, Park Superintendent and Judy Rasher, Community Service
Secretary.
FOURTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Oath of office to new members Chad Sanders and Emily
Parker were sworn in.
FIFTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: A motion was made by Ruby Riggins and seconded by Joani
Chapman to elect Phyllis Wallas Chairperson. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Chad Sanders and seconded by Joani Chapman to elect Emily Parker as
Vice -Chairperson. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
SIXTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Approval of March 12, 2015 Minutes. Joanie Chapman made a
motion to approve minutes as presented. Chad Sanders seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
SEVENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Discussion on 2015 Park Improvements.
City Manager, Jeffrey Snyder made a recommendation that the members start over with a new
comprehensive plan. He suggest that the members review the plan, the accomplishments and
improvements that remain unfinished and come up with an overall plan for improvements. A
motion was made by Phyllis Wall and seconded by Joani Chapman to not take any further
action at the present time. Motion carried unanimously.
EIGHTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Discussion on Parks Study
Phyllis Wall suggest that each board member make an effort to go to each park individually or
as a group to observe, evaluate and take photos of each park that requires attention. Emily
Parker and Joani Chapman agreed that the board members make an effort to visit 2-3 parks a
week, talk with the public at the parks, take photos and post it on facebook and in the local
newspaper. Phyllis Wall would like the park study to take place in late October and all of
November. Phyllis Wall will email the board members the district for each park and
information on each park. This will give the new board members an opportunity to review the
information packet prior to visiting the parks.
NINTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Discussion of 2015 Expenditures.
Cannot discuss until the Parks Study has been completed.
TENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Discussion on date and time of meetings and frequency.
Because of members schedules, Chairperson, Phyllis Wall made a recommendation that the
meetings be held at 6:00 pm, on the second Thursday of each month. A motion was made by
Chad Sanders and seconded by Emily Parker. Motion carried unanimously.
ELEVENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Discussion on Christmas in the Park.
Chairperson, Phyllis Wall suggest the board think about having something special this year at
the Millennium Park. Further discussion will be addressed at the next meeting.
TWELVETH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Presentation to Lucile Davis.
Chairperson, Phyllis Wall requested that the counsel recognize Lucile Davis for her years of
service with the Park Advisory Board. A motion was made by Phyllis Wall and seconded by
Joani Chapman. Motion carried unanimously.
THIRTEENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Recommendation of Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Parks
Grant Application Submission
City Manager, Jeffrey Snyder presented to the board an opportunity to receive a grant with the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to renovate the Travis Trussell Park Duck Pond located at
10th and Ennis Streets. The grant will match 50 percent of the total cost of the project. The
duck pond has been part of the 20 year Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Snyder would like to see the
following changes to the duck pond by installing a walking trail around the pond, remove
fencing on the west side of the pond and reinstall a 4 foot chain Zink fence on the east side for
liability and security reason. The walkway would have solar lighting, canopies and benches.
Mr. Snyder would like to enhance the pond by adding cypress trees, native plants and create a
wildlife viewing area. Mr. Snyder is working out a deal with Garland Church of Christ to donate
part of their property for parking. Mr. Snyder projected the project to be around $600,000.
The deadline to submit the application is October 1, 2015. A motion was made by Chad
Sanders and seconded by Joani Chapman. Motion carried unanimously.
FOURTEENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.
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CHAIRPESDN, PHYLLIS WALL
RICKY SUMMERS, PARKS DEPARTMENT