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Council Chamber - 2nd Floor City Hall2221 N. Phillips Ranch RD, Granite Shoals, TX 78654www.graniteshoals.orgNOTICE OF AGENDAPARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEEPARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEETHURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022 AT 6:00 PMAGENDAThis Notice and Meeting Agenda, and the Agenda Packet, are posted online at www.graniteshoals.orgNotice is hereby given of a meeting of the City Council of Granite Shoals, Texas to be held on theabove-mentioned date, and location for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. Allagenda items are subject to action. The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on anyagenda item should the need arise and is applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, orthe Texas Government Code.Welcome / Call To Order / Roll CallCitizen Comments & Items of InterestPublic Comments and Items of InterestFlyer for city wide clean up 04092022 English.pdfMeeting minutes from past meeting.Discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding meeting minutes from previous meeting ofthe Parks Advisory Committee held on March 3, 2022.2022-03-03 - Parks Committee Minutes (Draft).pdfRegular Items - Items upon which the Parks Committee Advisory Committee may take action upon.The Chair may modify the order of items on the agenda.Discuss, consider and possibly take action on committee goals, budget recommendations andcurrent revenue streams.Discuss, consider and possibly take action on new committee member application process.Update on requests for information/research from City Staff regarding park system.Update status of open meetings training by committee members.Update on Park-related grant applications submitted by the City.1

Update on basketball goal project.Discuss, consider update regarding City Council appointment of a Parks / Council liaison.Update on GraniteFestReports or Presentations from Subcommittees, City Staff or Special GuestsFuture Agenda ItemsAdjournmentCertificationThis agenda was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act by City Secretary ElaineSimpson, on the City Council Notice board inside City Hall and in the outdoor display case at City Hall,2221 N. Phillips Ranch RD, Granite Shoals, TX and on the city official website atwww.graniteshoals.org (a place available for viewing 24/7) on this the 4th day of April, 2022 before 6PM. It will remain posted until after the meeting adjourns which will begin at 6:00 PM on Thursday,April 6, 2022 .Elaine Simpson, TRMC / MMC City Secretary / HR Manager2

City of Granite ShoalsPARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEEAgenda Item Cover MemoDate: April 7, 2022Agenda Item #:Subject:Prepared/Submitted By: Elaine Simpson, TRMC/MMC City Secretary / HR ManagerDepartment: AdministrationAGENDA CAPTIONPublic Comments and Items of InterestBACKGROUND At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak tothe Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. No discussion or deliberation can occur. Comments regarding specific items should occur when the item is called on the agenda. Anyone wishing to speak under this agenda item should complete a “Comment Card” and submit itto the City Secretary prior to addressing the Council, if possible. During video conferenced meetings, public comments are accepted via email to the City Secretarycitysecretary@graniteshoals.org up to 2 hours before the meeting begins.Texas Government Code, Section 551.042. Sec. 551.042. INQUIRY MADE AT MEETING.(a) If, at a meeting of a governmental body, a member of the public or of the governmental bodyinquires about a subject for which notice has not been given as required by this subchapter, the noticeprovisions of this subchapter do not apply to:(1) a statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry; or(2) a recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry.(b) Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal toplace the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 42.05, § 42.05. Disrupting Meeting or Procession(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, orgathering, he obstructs or interferes with the meeting, procession, or gathering by physical action orverbal utterance.(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.Credits: Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rdLeg., ch. 900, § 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994. V. T. C. A., Penal Code § 42.05, TX PENAL § 42.05 Current through the end of the 2015 Regular Session of the 84th LegislatureStaff Announcements (announcements of community interest) :The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city councilmay receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regardingitems of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of thereport, provided no action is taken or discussed.”The law provides that an “item of community interest” includes the following: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that isscheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and,3

announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Councilbusiness unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.OPTIONSRECOMMENDATIONFISCAL NOTES (IF APPROPRIATE)ATTACHMENT(S) (IF APPROPRIATE)Flyer for city wide clean up 04092022 English.pdf4

*******MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL 9, 2022 - SATURDAY ******CITY WIDE CLEAN UPFROM: 8:00 A.M.--12:00 P.M.LOCATION: City Hall property-2221 N. Phillips Ranch Rd.Residents OnlyNEED TO BRING: Current Water Bill and Driver's LicenseCondor Document Services will be here in the Shredder Mobile 8 AM - 11 AM to providesecure shred services. Protect your identity! Shred paperwork containing personal information.Please remove ring binders and metal fasteners before shredding. Up to six boxes free.NO CONTRACTORS ALLOWEDTHE FOLLOWING ARE ACCEPTED AND NOT ACCEPTED FOR CITY WIDE CLEAN UP:ACCEPTED ITEMSITEMS NOT ACCEPTEDBundles of branchesBagged LeavesBagged TrashLoose YardageWater HeaterLarge Furniture: sofa, Recliner, etc,.Appliances: washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasherStove (no items containing Freon)MattressesToilet, Scrap Metal*Tires with or without rims (fee according to size)Bags of CementCinder BlocksBatteriesChemicalsOil, AntifreezeWet PaintRocksDirtDead AnimalsConstruction ********************************************* TIRE DISPOSAL:Tubes / Passenger Car/ Light Truck/Motorcycle or ATV size tiresPassenger Car or Light Truck size tires with rims still onSkid Steer Tires, Semi Tires, or Semi with RimsFREE BULK PICK UP PER SCHEDULEFOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT CITY WEBSITE OR CALL WASTE MANAGEMENT AT 830-693-3513 5 15 15www.graniteshoals.org5

City of Granite ShoalsPARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEEAgenda Item Cover MemoDate: April 7, 2022Agenda Item #:Subject:Prepared/Submitted By: Elaine Simpson, TRMC/MMC City Secretary / HR Manager for Assistant CityManager / Public Works Director Peggy SmithDepartment: AdministrationAGENDA CAPTIONDiscuss, consider and possibly take action regarding meeting minutes from previous meeting of theParks Advisory Committee held on March 3, 2022.BACKGROUNDOPTIONSRECOMMENDATIONFISCAL NOTES (IF APPROPRIATE)ATTACHMENT(S) (IF APPROPRIATE)2022-03-03 - Parks Committee Minutes (Draft).pdf6

City of Granite Shoals2221 N. Phillips Ranch RoadGranite Shoals, TX 78654(830) 598-2424 fax (830) 598-6538www.graniteshoals.orgMINUTES-Draft- FOR A MEETINGOF THE PARKS COMMITTEEGRANITE SHOALS CITY HALLTHURSDAY, March 3, 2022 AT 6:00 PMThe Parks Committee will discuss and may take action on any and all of the following items.1) Call Meeting to order.Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Seth SmithVirtual Meeting available through bersSeth SmithShirley KingRobin DeBerardGraham FisherJimmy WrightMichele LandfieldBrad HammilMark MollerTammie SanderJeff LooneyPeggy Smith2) Hear public comments and announcements.Discussion regarding communication between Parks Committee members and City Councilmembers.Discussion regarding attendance policy for Parks Committee.Discussion regarding quorum count for Parks Committee. There is a question of whetherquorum for the nine-member committee is four or five due to city charter/policy and statestatute requirements. Staff will look into further for clarification.3) Consider approval of minutes for regular meeting of November 4th 2021. Minutes wereamended to properly reflect Shirley King’s comments.Page 1 of 57

Granite Shoals Parks CommitteeMarch 3, 2022Regular Meeting MinutesMotion was made to approve the as-amended minutes.Motion: Shirley KingSecond: Michelle LandfieldMotion Approval: 8 For; 0 Against; 1 Abstention by Robin DeBerardMotion passes.4) Consider approval of minutes for regular meeting of January 13, 2022. Minutes were amendedto properly reflect Robin DeBerard’s status as an excused absence.Motion was made to approve the as-amended minutes.Motion: Graham FisherSecond: Michele LandfieldMotion Approval: 8 For; 0 Against; 1 Abstention by Robin DeBerardMotion passes.5) Consider approval of minutes for regular meeting of February 10, 2022. Minutes were amendedto properly reflect Sam Smith’s status as an excused absence.Motion was made to approve the as-amended minutes.Motion: Graham FisherSecond: Michele LandfieldMotion Approval: 8 For; 0 Against; 1 Abstention by Robin DeBerardMotion passes.6) Discuss, consider and possibly take action on Jimmy Wright serving as secretary for the parkscommittee.Motion was made to appoint Jimmy Wright as secretary for the Parks Committee.Page 2 of 58

Granite Shoals Parks CommitteeMarch 3, 2022Regular Meeting MinutesMotion: Michele LandfieldSecond: Tammie SanderMotion Approval: UnanimousMotion passes.7) Discuss and consider committee structure and goals, including budgeting procedures and currentrevenue stream considerations.Discussed grants, possible statues at Veteran’s park, restricted parks funds, current park fundsavailable from staffing shortages, repairing equipment to safety standards, budget, goals andexisting known parks issues.Motion was made to establish a sub-committee to accumulate past budget and financialinformation to assist in recommendations to future budgets. Shirley King, Brad Hammil andTammie Sander all volunteered to serve on the sub-committee.Motion: Jimmy WrightSecond: Shirley KingMotion Approval: UnanimousMotion passes.Discussed ways to reach out to volunteers for Granite Fest and other events. Localorganizations should be contacted (red cross, softball club, band booster, etc.).Motion was made to request city council re-allocated salary budget funds from potentialstaff to be allocated to contract workers and associated materials necessary to repair andmaintain park equipment and other existing infrastructure, naturally existing or otherwise,including but not limited to any existing safety issues.Motion: Shirley KingSecond: Brad HammilMotion Approval: UnanimousPage 3 of 59