April 18, 2024  ROCKDALE PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING  Present: Members: Lisa Benford-Roberts- Chair Dave Melton- Vice Chair Mary Lou Loehr Georgia Marshall Judith Carver Absent* Brett Boren  City Staff  Jerald Brunson, Public Works Director Shanna Johnson, City Secretary  Barbara Holly, AICP, City Manager  Call to order and announce a Quorum is Present  With a quorum present of the Park Board members present, the Regula Meeting of the Rockdale Park Board was called to order by Lisa Benford-Roberts at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday April 18, 2024, at City Hall, 505 W Cameron Ave, Rockdale, Texas,  3. Citizen communications  No comments made.  4A. Receive a presentation from Freese and Nichols on the Parks Master Caitlin Admire spoke about the design of the comprehensive plan. It is not a regulatory  Plan.  document, but rather a guideline for future development projects.  5A. Review and approve minutes from regular meeting on January 18, MOTION: Upon a: motion made by Boardmember Loehr and a second by Boardmember Melton, the Parks Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to 5B. Consider and approve hosting a fundraiser for the Dog Park.  2024.  approve the minutes as presented. Motion Carried.  Boardmember Marshall suggested a fundraiser to possibly move the Dog Park to a new location with easier access for citizens. The City has an account for thé Dog Park to save funds raised by the community. Boardmember Melton discusses the idea of a city ordinance to register and vaccinate dogs. Boardmember Loehr offers to gather information on accreditation for the Animal Control Officer to have the authority to  enforce laws pertaining to animals. No motion made.    5C. Receive an update regarding the Parks Master plan.  Freese and Nichols provided the presentation.  5D. Receive an update and take any necessary action regarding Moultry Director Brunson informed the board that there are no active projects for the park. The restrooms are being maintained. The Rotary Club had offered to provide metal  Park.  toilets for the park to dissuade vandalism.  5E. Receive an update and take any necessary action regarding Bridge Director Brunson spoke about a request from Council to research the logistics of installing a pond. The board agreed tol look into other issues such as parking, fixing  Park. (adding a pond- Councilmembers Olivares and Starnes)  up the bridge and trails. No motion made.  5F. Receive an update and take any necessary action regarding Sumuel Director Brunson reported the findings of the health of the cottonwood tree. The finding show internal decay and a safety hazard. The board discussed salvaging the wood for community crafters. Also discussed cutting off the three branches while leaving the stump and installing a marker commemorating the biggest cottonwood tree MOTION: Upon a motion made by Boardmember Melton and a second by Boardmember Carver, the Parks Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to recommend the: removal of the tree due to safety concerns. Motion Carried.  Park. (bridge)  in Milam County.  5G. Receive an update and take any necessary action regarding Veterans Discussion on board approval to replace the broken benches at he tennis courts with MOTION: Upon a motion made by Boardmember Loehr and a second by Boardmember Carver, the Parks Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to approve the replacement of the tennis court benches. Motion Carried. 5H. Discuss and take any necessary action on City Park  Memorial Park. (new benches) the new sesquicentennial benches.  project/mantenanee.  Discussion was on the pool opening May 25, 2024. Staff requèsts a free pool day during the sesquicentennial events in July. Boardmember Loehr requests the walking trails be maintained and updated with new path materials when funds allow. Director Brunson spoke about the trails on the project list under the Capitol improvements  projects (CIP).  6.ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 6:37 p.m.  These minutes approved on the 18th day ofJuly 2024.    APPROVED:  ATTEST:  5  Timothy Kelty City Manager  Lisa bhu Chairman  Babep