GUNAERI  EST.1901  AGENDA 6:00 pm  Gunter Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Thursday, September26,2024  Pursuant to Section 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Meeting of the Gunter Parks & Recreation Board oft the City of Gunter, Texas to bel held on the above date and time at the Gunter Public Safety Building, 105 N. 4th St., Gunter, CALL TOC ORDER: [A presiding officer, will call the meeting to order; declare a quorum present, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: [Prayer, followed by the Pledge of4 Allegiance to the American flag CITIZENS COMMENTS: [The Gunter Parks Board invites citizens to speak to the Board on any topic not already. scheduled, for public hearing. The time limit is two minutes, pers speaker.7  Texas, at which time thei following will be discussed and considered: and declare notices legally posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act7  and the Texas flag.)  REGULAR AGENDA:  1. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval oft the. July 25, 2024 minutes. 2. Discuss and take appropriate action on a review oft the current Park Rules Ordinance. 3. Discuss and take appropriate action on the creation ofal Halloween and/or Christmas decoration 4. Discuss and take appropriate action scheduling the next Board meeting and possible Park Sub-  and lighting contest for the city.  Committee assignments for the remainder of2024. 5. Staff updates/discussions on the following:  a. Council's adoption oft the Park Master Plan  b. 2024-2025 Budget  Council approval of funding for portable batting cage and park grading  ADJOURN:  Ithe undersigned authority, dol hereby certify that the abovel Notice ofal Regular Meeting oft the Park Board oft the City ofGunter, Texasi isa at true and correct copy ofs said) Notice and thatl posted at true and correct copy of said! Noticei int the window ofthe Hall ofs said Gunter, Texas, ap place convenient tot thep public, and said Notice was posted on September 23, 20241 before 6:00 City andi remaineds so posted continuously for atl leasts seventy-twol hours immediately preceding the date ofs said meeting.  p.m.  DET Detra Gaines, City Secretary  Pursuant to Section. 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Board members ore employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feedofthe videoconerencing equipment can bei viewed and) heard by the public at the  address posted above as the location oft the meeting.  USAA Classification: Internal  Page 1 Internal    PARK BOARD MEETING September 26, 2024 6:00PM  GUNGAERI  EST.1901  AGENDA ITEM #1  Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval oft the. July 25, 2024 Minutes.  AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:  PRESENTED BY: Holly Moore, President RECOMMENDATION: FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A  Adam Adams, Director ofl Parks & Recreation  ATTACHMENTS: See Attachments    GUNAERI  EST.1901  MINUTES Thursday,July 25, 2024 6:00 pm  Gunter Parks & Recreation Board Meeting  Members present: President. Holley. Moore, Secretary Kaely Duncan, Christine. Atkinson, Brent  Friday  Members Absent: Bethany. Parker  Staffpresent: Director of Parks & Public Services, AdamAdams  Pursuant to Section 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of al Meeting oft the Gunter Parks & Recreation Board ofthe City of Gunter, Texas to bel held on the above date and time at the Gunter Public Safety Building, 1051 N. 4th St., Gunter, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered: CALL TO ORDER: President Holly Moore, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. declared a quorum present, and declared notices legally posted pursuant to the Open  Meetings.Act.  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: Director Adams leads the invocation  CITIZENS COMMENTS: The Gunter Parks Board invites citizens to speak to the Board on any topic not already scheduled for public hearing. The time limit is two minutes per speaker.  REGULAR AGENDA: Plan/Parks Master. Atkinson. Motion carried.  Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval oft the Gunter City Park Concept Secretary Duncan makes a motion to approve the plan; seconded. by Board. Member  2. Staff updates/discussion on the following:  a. GYA Facilities Use Agreement b. Sub-Committee research areas d. Vacant Board Member seats  . Municipal Development District on the November ballot  ADJOURN:  President Moore adjourns the meeting at 6:43 p.m.  Page 1    Holly Moore, President  ATTEST:  Kaeley Duncan, Parks Secretary  Page 2    PARK BOARD MEETING September: 26, 2024 6:00PM  GUNGERI  EST.1901  AGENDA: ITEM# #2  Discuss and take appropriate action on ai review of the current Park Rules Ordinance.  AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:  PRESENTED BY: Holly Moore, President RECOMMENDATION:  Adam Adams, Director of Parks & Recreation  FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A  ATTACHMENTS: See Attachments  a. Current Park Rules  . Possible additional/replacement rules    Division 3 Park Rules 1.10.061Penalty: injunction.  $1.10.062Safety. of patrons generally; limitations on specific activities. 1,0063inuringtrees. shrubs, fences or other property. 81.10.064Abusive or obscene language oracts:creating. nuisance.  $1.10.065Dogs.  1.10.066Driving: and parking of vehicles.  81.,10.067/eserved) 110.068heserves, $1.10.069Noise.  $1.10.070Use of parks for engaginginenterprise for profit.  1.10.071Farmers. markets. 1.10.072Gas and oil drilling; ;mining.  (a).  Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon final conviction thereof, fined in accordance with section 1.01.009 of this code; provided, however, that no penalty shall be greater orl less than the penalty provided for the same or similar offense under the laws of the state. Each and every day any such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense punishable  hereunder. (b).  Any person, firm, or corporationv violating any provision of this division may be enjoined by suit filed by the municipality in a court of competent, jurisdiction, and this remedyisin  addition to any other penalty provision. (Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 2, adopted 1/12/04)  1.10.062Safety. of patrons generally; limitations on specific activities.  Its shall be unlawful for anyi individual or group of individuals to participate in any activity on any public park area when such activity will create a danger to the public or may be considered a public nuisance. The council may designate particular locations within park    areas for specific activities and, when deemed necessary, it may limit the conduct of such activities by the issuance of special permits upon application, which permits will set out  the particular conditions under which such activity is permitted. (Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 1 (96.01), adopted 1/12/04) 1,0.063inluringtres, shrubs, fences or other property.  Itshall be unlawful for any person to cut, break, deface ori in any way injure the trees, shrubs, plants, grass, turf, fountains, seats, fences, structures, improvements, ornaments,  monuments, or propertywithin or upon any of the public parks. (Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 1 (96.02), adopted 1/12/04)  1.10.064Abusive or obscene language or acts; creating nuisance.  No person shall use or speak any threatening, abusive, insulting, or indecent language in any of the public parks, and no person shall commit in any such parks any obscene, lewd,  ori indecent act or create any nuisance.  (Ordinance 031208-6, 1 (sec. 96.03), adopted 1/12/04)  1.10.065Dogs.  Itshall be unlawful for any owner, keeper, or person having the custody or control of any dog to cause or permit such animal to go into or upon the grounds of any public park within the municipality, unless such dogi is led by some person and retained in custody by having such animal securely fastened by means of a chain, rope, or strap and the person cleans  up any feces left by the dog.  (Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 1 (96.04), adopted 1/12/04) 1.10.066Driving and parking ofv vehicles.  (a). (1)  Ap person commits an offense ifi in any park or recreational area he or she knowingly:  Drives a motor) vehicle;  (2). (3)  Stops, stands, or parks a motor vehicle;    Parks a motor vehicle SO asi to obstruct the entrance to or exit from al roadway, parking area,  or trail established for public motor vehicle use; or  (4).  Fails to park the entire motor vehicle within the limit lines of a designated parking stall,  where such lines have been provided.  (b).  Itis a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) of this section that the driving, stopping,  standing, or parking:  (1) (2). (3).  Was along a roadway, trail, or parking area established for public motor vehicle use;  Was due toi temporary mechanical failure oft the vehicle;  Was ordered by a police or park officer or a person charged with supervision of a park or  recreation area within the municipality; or  (4). duties.  Was performed by an employee of the municipauty while ini the course of his or her official  (Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 1 (96.05), adopted 1/12/04)  1.10.067Reserved)  Editor's note-Former section 1.10.067 pertaining to the sale of merchandise or services and deriving from Ordinance 2014-07-28-01, sec. 2, adopted 7/28/14, was repealed and  deleted in its entirety by Ordinance 2018-05-14-02 adopted 5/14/18.  1.10.068/Reserved)  Editor'sn note-Former section 1.10.068 pertaining to alcoholic beverages and deriving from Ordinance 2016-06-09-03 adopted 6/9/16, was repealed and deleted ini its entirety by  Ordinance 2018-05-14-02 adopted 5/14/18.  $1.10.069Noise. (a).    Ap person commits an offense if he or she knowingly makes or causes to be made any loud and raucous noise in any public park and recreation area ini the municipality.  (b).  Itis a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) of this section that the person: Isar municipal employee acting within the scope of his or her official duties; or  (1) (2)  First obtained the written permission of the councila authorizing a special event.  (c).  The following enumerated acts are, presumed to create loud and raucous noises for  purposes of this section:  (1).  The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other  vehicle, except as a danger signal, as required by state law.  (2).  The use of any mechanical loudspeaker or sound amplifier for the purpose of attracting the  attention of other persons by the creation of noise.  (3).  The playing of any radio, television, tape machine, compact disc player, musical instrument, or other machine or device for the production or reproduction of sound at such avolume that the sound produced is audible at a distance in excess of 150 feet.  (4).  The operation of any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle or mechanical device in such a manner so as to produce a sound that is audible at a distance in excess of 150 feet.  (Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 1 (96.08), adopted 1/12/04) $1.10.070Use of parks for engaging in enterprise for profit.  (a).    No agent, servant, or employee of the municipality having supervision orj jurisdiction over any of they various municipally owned parks may rent or allow the use of any of the parks to any person for the purpose of engaging in an enterprise for a profit, except as provided fori in  this section, the city's special events ordinance or section1.10.071.  (b).  This section shall not apply to local civic, religious, and charitable organizations. Such organizations shall make application toi the municipal secretary for the use of any: such park, setting forthi ini the application the name of the organization and its officers, the purpose for which the parki is desired to be used, the length of time and a detailed statement showing the use ofi the revenue derived from the use of the park. Local civic, religious, and charitable organizations having a city area address on file with the Texas Secretary of State, Texas Comptroller or the county central appraisal district. The mayor is hereby given the authority to require at full showing, by documentary evidence ini the application, that any such organization is local in nature and comes underi the above classification as such organizations are generally regarded. Farmers' markets and events requiring a permit under the city's special events ordinance must still comply with such  ordinances and regulations.  (Ordinance 2014-07-28-01, sec. 3, adopted 7/28/14)  1.10.071Farmers. markets.  (a).  A1 farmers' market is defined as a single-use event with an area where space is rented to individual vendors who sell fruits, vegetables or plants grown locally by the vendor, or who sell food specialty items such as baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, spices, and condiments produced by the vendor selling such items. No other products may be: sold, including but not limited to potentially hazardous foods that have the tendency to spoil or rotten when not maintained at a specific temperature and that is regulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services, except for arts and crafts products made int the county or contiguous counties not more than 25% oft total vendors, dry goods, domestic pets, livestock, or any other items not specifically allowed by this section.  (b).  Each farmers' market setting upi in a city park with more: than one vendor shall designate one responsible individual to be the permit holder. The designated individual must file a market permit application at city hall at least two weeks in advance of the date of the farmers' market event. The market permit application fee shall be set forth in the master    fee schedule of this code. Ifthei farmers' market event only has one vendor, the permit application requirements still apply, and the application fee shall he: set forth in the master fee schedule of this code. Vendors for a single-vendor farmers market must file a vendor permit application at city hall at least two weeks in advance of the date of the farmers' market event. An application fee may be refunded or an applicant may receive a credit of the application fee for a future farmers' market only if a farmers' market event is cancelled due to inclement weather or other circumstances which prevent the farmers' market event from occurring, only if the permit holder notifies the city that the event was not held on the date set forth in the issued permit within seven (7) days ofi the cancelled event.  (1).  The market permit holder must provide the city with a complete vendors list that shall be retained by the city for at least ninety (90) day's following the farmers' market event. This list  shall include, at a minimum:  (A). (B). (C).  The name, address, and phone number of each vendor;  Al list of the food items offered by vendor for each date operated at the farmers' market;  Acopy of any applicable permits held by each vendor, including but not limited to a sales  tax certificate and ai food manufacturers license, if applicable; and  (D).  The general location of each food item's origin, including information on where the food items were grown, cultivated, prepared or otherwise obtained by the vendor.  (c).  All tasting or sampling of food products shall be strictly prohibited at farmer's markets.  (d).  Except for plants, nuts int the shell and whole, rawi fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by use of packaging. Such packaging must be properly labeled to identify ingredients, weight, and otheri information that may be required by state  orf federal guidelines.    (e).  Final authority to modify or deny a permit shall be with the city council.  (Ordinance 2014-07-28-01, sec. 4, adopted 7/28/14; Ordinance 2015-12-10-02, sec. 3,  adopted 12/10/15)  $1.10.072Gas and oil drilling; mining.  Its shall be unlawful for any person, firm, entity or corporation to conduct any drilling activity orr mining on the surface of any public park to extract oil, gas, or other minerals or hydrocarbons or to drill an injection well. No well site or related piping or equipment shall be located on or near the surface of any public park. No previously drilled and abandoned  well or mine may be reopened in any public park. (Ordinance 2015-03-23-01 adopted 3/23/15)    Park propertygenerally: prohibited acts.  Except as otherwise expressly provided, no person shall engage in any conduct prohibited by any section of this division, including but not limited to one or more of the following acts, while in or upon park property located within the incorporated limits of the city:  (1). (2).  To ride, hitch, fasten, lead, drive, or let loose any animal  To use, carry or discharge any firearm (except as allowed by state law), firework, air gun, paintball gun, BB gun, slingshot, any manner of propelled weaponry, knife or other similar  lethal instruments. (3).  To use or operate any model, helicopter, plane, boat, rocket or any radio controlled device except in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the director.  (4).  To use or operate any motorboat, boat, kayak, canoe or watercraft on the waters of any lake, pond, or stream except in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the  director. (5).  To damage, cut, break, injure, deface, disturb, mark, write upon, paint, or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, monument, fence, bench, or other structure.  (6).  To plant or place any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, monument, fence, bench or other structure except in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the director.  (7) (8).  Tos swim, bathe, wade in or pollute the water of any pond, lake, or stream.  To make or kindle ai fire, except in city-installed bar-b-q pits ori in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the director or at at time when a burn-ban has been  declared tol be in effect by Grayson as applicable.    (9).  To discharge any noxious liquid, greywater, or solids on ori into any grounds, ponds,  fountains, lakes, or streams.  (10).  Tol leave litter, garbage, cans, bottles, or other refuse elsewhere than in refuse containers  provided for such purpose.  (11).  To participate or engage in any activity when such activity may cause, create or resulti ina a danger to the public or may be considered a nuisance to other users of park property ora  hazard to public safety and welfare.  (12). exhibition. (13).  To disrupt in any manner any picnic, meeting, service, concert, exercise, event, or  To distribute, post, place, or erect any device or document, including without limitation, handbills, signs, circulars, notices, papers, or otheri items displaying a commercial advertisement or otherwise offering goods or services for sale without written permission from the director, or as otherwise allowed by city ordinance or state law.  (14).  Toi fail or refuse to remove and properly dispose of solid animal waste of pets or other  animals brought onto park property.  (15).  To: sell or offer: for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise, or services except as authorized by the city pursuant to an approved written agreement, or by written permission of the director for a city authorized or sponsored special event or when such sale is  operated by city. (16).  To practice, carry on, conduct, or solicit for any trade, occupation, business, or profession,  except when approved, operated or sponsored by the city.  (17).    To play golf or use or play with golf balls or golf clubs, except when approved, operated or  sponsored by the city.  (18).  Tol bring, carry, transport, or possess a glass container.  (19). (20). (21)  To possess or consume alcoholic beverages of any kind.  Toj play or bet on any game whichi is played, conducted, dealt, or carried on.  To operate any amplified device except when operated by the city or when operated as authorized by and in accordance with the parameters established by a special event  permit. (22).  For any person over the age of six (6) years to use a restroom and/or washroom designated  for a member of the opposite sex.  (23).  To remain in or upon any park property at a time when the park property is closed. Signs indicating hours of operation shall be posted at conspicuous locations to give notice  thereof. Hours of operation for park property shall be as follows:  Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all city park property shall be open for use by the public from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., unless the use of such park properties has been: scheduled with the city for an athletic use, a special event, or a program, in which  case use: shall be restricted to persons engaged in or attending.  Vehicular regulations.  Except as otherwise expressly provided, no person shall engage in any conduct prohibited by any section of this division, including but not limited to one or more oft thei followingacts, while in or upon park property located within the incorporated limits of the city:  (1)    Operate a motorized cart at a rate of speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hourupona drive, a designated area of a trail, a road or parking lot within or upon park propertyunless  such area is otherwise posted.  (2).  Exhibit or cause any unnecessary acceleration of a vehicle, including but not limited to acceleration or any other action which causes gravel to bei thrown, tires to squeal, or otherwise creates or causes ai threat of injury or damage to persons or property.  (3).  Operate a vehicle, device, motorized assisted scooter or other motorized device including, but not limited to vehicles known as ATV's anywhere within the playing boundaries ofa  sports field. (4).  Parki in areas other than those specifically designated for parking or as otherwise  authorized by the director.  (5).  Where parking spaces are marked, all vehicles shall be parked within and between the lines designating a single vehicle parking space and not otherwise in a manner that utilizes  more than one parking space.  (6).  No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or left standing behind any other vehicle in any location ori in any manneri that will obstruct, block, or hinderi ingress or egress from the line, a parking space, or a parking area. Any vehicle that is parked, stopped, or left in violation of this section may be removed at the owner's expense by a peace officer or by an authorized representative of the cityi ift the owner or operator of the vehicle is noti in control oft the vehicle or cannot be located to remove the obstructing vehicle and the obstruction creates ani immediate hazard or hindrance to thei flow of vehicle. No variation to the requirements oft this section shall be allowed unless specifically authorized in writing by the director. This section is cumulative of remedies authorized by state law for the removal of unauthorized  vehicles. (7)  Cause or allow either an operable or an inoperable motor vehicle or motorized cartto remain on any parking area for a period of more than twenty-four (24) continuous hours.    Rollerskates, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, coasters, scooters and The use of roller skates, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, coasters, scooters and bicycles or similar device is permitted upon any sidewalk, pathway or park trail. Notwithstanding thei foregoing, a person shall not ride or use any roller skates, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, coasters, scooters and bicycles in an area where a sign  bicycles.  prohibiting such conduct is posted.  Use oftobacco products. (need to add vaping language)  Its shall be unlawful for any person to use any tobacco product or to smoke, or possess burningtobacco or other plant product in any park where signs prohibiting such conduct Smoking is allowed in city parking areas which either service or are part of park property.  are posted.  Exemptions. (a).  All city vehicles shall be exempt from the restrictions ofi this division.  (b).  City staff may perform maintenance operations on any field outside of the posted hours with the provision that field lights may not be used during such operations.  (c).  Organizations requesting the use of park properties or facilities outside of the established operational hours may request a special event permit pursuant to the city'ss special  event ordinance.    or EST.1901  PARK: BOARD MEETING September26,2 2024 6:00PM  GUNERI  AGENDA ITEM #3  Discuss and take appropriate action on the creation ofa Halloween and/or Christmas decoration  and lighting contest for the city.  AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:  PRESENTED BY: Holly Moore, President RECOMMENDATION: FINANCIAL: IMPACT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A  Adam Adams, Director of Parks & Recreation  ATTACHMENTS: See Attachments    PARKI BOARDI MEETING September: 26, 2024 6:00F PM  GUNERI  EST.1901  AGENDA ITEM #4  Discuss and take appropriate action scheduling the next Board meeting and possible Park Sub-  Committee assignments for the remainder of2024. AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:  PRESENTED BY: Holly Moore, President RECOMMENDATION:  Adam Adams, Director ofl Parks & Recreation  FINANCIALI IMPACT: N/A LEGALREVIEW: N/A  ATTACHMENTS: See Attachments    OF EST.1901  PARKI BOARD MEETING September 26, 2024 6:001 PM  GUNGERI  AGENDA ITEM #5  Safuplate.diseusions on the following:  a. Council's adoption of the Park Master Plan  b. 2024-2025 Budget  C Council approval of funding for portable batting cage and park grading  AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:  PRESENTED BY: Holly Moore, President RECOMMENDATION: FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A  Adam Adams, Director of] Parks & Recreation  ATTACHMENTS: See Attachments