MINUTES HEATH PARK: BOARD REGULAR MEETING MONDAY,JULY15, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.  ATTENDING: Katie Dyer, Chair  Patrick Cummins, Vice Chair Dr. Anthony Berg Brent King John Reed Katie Wozniak Council Liaison Rich Krause  1. Call to Order  Chairman Katie Dyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  2. Public Comment  There were: noj public comments. 3. Items for Individual Consideration  3.a Discussion and Action Regarding Minutes of June 15, 2024, Regular  Meeting. (K. Dyer)  MOTION:  APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2024, REGULAR MEETING WITH THE. ADDITION TO ITEM 3.D THAT THE BOARD GAVE LORNE LIECHTY PERMISSION TO BEGIN TOSOLICIT RIGHT OF WAY. ALONGTERRYLANE. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BYTHOSE PRESENT  MOTION. MADE: SECONDED: APPROVED:  BERG WOZNIAK  3.b Staff Board and Reports  1.1 Park Board Report, July2 2024  Staffboard! liaison Suzanne Brooke reported on the balances on the following funds:  Park Fund: Park CIP Fund: PATH Fund:  $42,282.92 $1,018,28358  $35,473.45 (with monthly recurring donations: $820.00)  Brooke also reminded the Board of the SOW Heath project on August 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Approximately 20 volunteers will be needed to sOW blue bonnet seeds at the Heathland 3.C Update on Towne Center Park Renovation Project. (K. Lasher, Kimley-Horn,  Crossing and FM 549 site. Hill & Wilkinson)  Joelle Sanders provided an update on the' Towne Center Park renovation project, stating the decision on the configuration and shading of the basketball and pickle ball courts would be needed at this meeting to stay on schedule. Options for the pickleball court configuration with shading was two, four or six. She also presented options for fencing.  Park Board. Minutes - July 15,2024  Page lof3    It was again confirmed that the park will be irrigated by a well that will be drilled within thej park, and this willl be funded separately under the City's utility funding. Construction ofthev well will occuri in tandem with thej park'ss start datedfOctoberiand. completion date Following Sander' presentation, Prama Kumar of Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors provided an update ofthe] project cost estimates, stating ai 100%] priced set willl beprovided for review by City staff and the Park Board in August, for a September completion and presentation to City Council September 171 for approval. With the removal of the well, the project remains underi the $12,250,000budget: at $11,884,266.This: amount would change Direction provided by Board: prepare the sport court site for eight covered pickleball courts, but fund shading for six courts initially; avoid chain link fencing and creating a "cage" feel when separating the basketball courts from the pickleball courts; remove the signage at the. Amy Parks Elementary arched entry; and move forward with the HEATH" signage as presented. The Board was supportive of supplementing the $12,250,000 with funding from the Park CIP fund with a current balance of $1,018,283-58 if necessary to 3.d Discussion and Action Regarding Future Parks and Trails Projects to Recommend to City Council for Inclusion in City of Heath Capital Improvement Plan and/or the Parks/ Community Improvement Capital City Manager Kevin Lasher presented the Parks, Trails and Community Improvements CIP estimates. He noted that the Towne Center Park listed is funded, but going forward it Councilman Rich Krause: requested the addition oft the. Antigua Park: and' Trail project, and The list formalizes the "wishes" ofthel Park: Board'svision for consideration by City Council for the annual budget and the City's CIP budget. The new PATH Steering Committee seeking public/partnership, funding for these improvements can also use the list of projects and etimats.Anolherfumding optionisthel Mayped, funded byt the HEDC/HMBCsannual contributionof2séoft the annual sales taxi received.  oflate fall 2025, ini time for a Christmas event grand opening.  based upon pickleball shading selected.  complete the amenities desired.  Improvement Plan. (K. Lasher)  could be changed to a' Towne Center Park a "supplemental" line item.  the. Antigua Bay Sea Wall.  MOTION:  RECOMMEND THAT THE PROJECT LIST WITH THE MODIFICATIONS NOTED IN DISCUSSION BE SUBMITTED INTO THE 2024-2025 CITY OF HEATH CIP BUDGET  PROGRAM. DYER WOZNIAK  MOTION MADE: SECONDED: APPROVED: 3.e  PASSED UNANIMOUSLYBYTHOSE PRESENT  Discussion and Action Regarding Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH) Chairman Dyer reminded the Board that a new PATH Steering Committee has been appointed. The purpose is to increase efforts to generate community and business involvement for projects with trails being the top priority as indicated by citizens in the last park and recreation survey. The committee will hold its first meeting soon, and Chairman Dyer and Dr. Anthony Berg will represent the Park Board. There will also be a representative from the HEDC/HMBC in an effort to gel efforts and synergy behind the  fundraising program and projects. (K.. Dyer)  initiative.  Park Board Minutes - July 15, 2024  Page 2of3    3.f  Discussion and Action Regarding Access, Maintenance, Repairs and Security Director of Public Works Bryan Creed presented the cost for installing security gates at Terry Park. The costs do noti includel lights or security cameras. The: first option is $47,000 for two gates, with no additional fencing fori the sidel lot. Second is $60,000 for additional coverage. This does noti include the electricityf foroperating the gates. Multiple gates would be required tol block off the docks and the park. This may not be the desired look for the Park. hours are 6a.m. to 10 p.m., during which the gates would remain open. Park Board members discussed keeping the gates closed during operating hours but issuing citizens a QR code or keypad to access. It was also questioned who the gates would reallyl keep out, Security cameras and signage may be the ideal option and will be researched further to determine costs. The City already has a Verkada security system that could be expanded toinclude parks. The college campus blue safety light system was also suggested. A decision was not made at this meeting, but input was) provided for Creed toj pursue a Discussion and Action Regarding Request to Adopt the Antigua Bay Park through the City of Heath Adopt-A-Park/Trail Litter Control program. Brooke presented an application submitted by Councilman Krause as President oft the  at Terry Park. (K. Lasher)  CityofHeath aesthetically.  as trouble-makers could walk around the gates.  more high-tech approach.  3.f  (S. Brooke)  Antigua Bay HOA to adopt the. Antigua Bay Park.  MOTION: MOTION MADE: SECONDED: APPROVED: 4. Adjourn  APPROVETHEAPPLICATIONTOADOPT. ANTIGUA: BAYPARK.  DYER WOZNIAK  PASSED UNANIMOUSLYI BYTHOSE. PRESENT  Dyer adjourned the meeting at' 7:43p.m.  SUZANNEI BROOKE, be STAFF BOARDI  CHAIRMAN   LIAISON  Park Board Minutes July 15, 2024  Page. 3of3