CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS Parks Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes August 13, 2024 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Ashlee Bohn Shaun Davie- Co Chair Kristina Mercer Brian Christian BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Cary Bohn- Chair Will Cross Jafid Herrera STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Nate Mara, City Manager Heath Taylor, Park Superintendent Greg Hall, Public Works Director OTHERS PRESENT Eddie Allen, City Councilman Cindy Willis Donald Willis Michah Brooks CALLTOORDER Texas. A quorum was present. Ashley Bohn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., August 13, 2024, at Decatur City Hall, 201 E Walnut St., Decatur, 1.CONSIDER AND APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD. JULY3,2024 A motion to approve the minutes was made by Kristina Mercer and seconded by Brian Christian. The vote was unanimous. 2. TAKE. ACTIONTOAPPOINT A COCHAIRMANTOTHE BOARD A motion to nominate Shaun Davie as co-chair was made by Ashlee Bohn and seconded by Kristina Mercer. The vote was unanimous. 3. UPDATE ON KEEP DECATUR BEAUTIFUL Ashlee reported that KDB is having a city-wide cleanup day called Declutter Decatur on October 19 from 9am to 12pm. KDB is planning to plant a bluebonnet garden at DCC on September 21. Start time is 9am. 4. UPDATE ON SKATE PARK PROJECT AT HARMON PARK condition it and replace it. This will ensure a solid foundation. Heath announced that the initial earth work has started. They will remove approximately 3 feet of dirt, moisture 5. UPDATE ON SPLASH PAD ATI DECATUR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX Parking lot has been engineered. Will be working to design restroom/pump equipment room. 6.D DISCUSS IMPROVEMENTS ATLOUIDA WILLIS PARK Heath reported that al half-court basketball court has been completed. The city is planning for new street paving. The city has applied the Crystelle Waggoner Grant in the amount of 60K 7.1 DISCUSS POSSIBLE SITES FOR FUTURE SPORTS COMPLEX No new information was provided. 8. UPDATE FROM PARK SUPERINTENDENT HEATH TAYLOR ON PARK ACTIVITIES Heath reported that the crew was busy mowing. The crew top dressed the. Jones Park soccer field with sand. Request for wind and sun screening, ability to make reservations and a sign with rules at the pickle ball courts are being considered. 9. RECEIVE FINANCIAL REPORT ON PARK FUNDS Greg reported on the fund balances. 10. CITY MANAGER REPORT Nate gave a presentation on the FY25 City of Decatur Budget. 11. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM1 THE PUBLIC Mr. Willis expressed his gratitude for the improvements being made at Big Mama's Park. 12. SET NEXT MEETING DATE Next meeting was set for September 10, 2024, 6:00PM at the ANNEX. 13. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No request made at this time. ADJOURNMENT Shaun Davie adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. C Shaun Davie- Co Chair Nh 9-10-24 Date a/1s24 Date