Min P&R 05/01/2024PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. Main St.
Cibolo, TX 78108
May 1, 2024
6:30 PM -8:30 PM
Minutes
1. Call to Order — Chairman Mr. Benigno called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call — Members Present: Mr. Benigno, Ms. Tudyk, Ms. Bruce, and Ms. Roberts; Members
Absent: Mr. White, Mr. Hicks, and Ms. Hubbard. Ms. Bruce made the motion to excuse all three
absent members. The motion was seconded by Ms. Tudyk. For: All; Against: None. The motion
carried 4 to 0.
3. Moment of Silence/Invocation — Mr. Benigno ask for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Allegiance — All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be Heard
This is the only time during the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting that a citizen can
address the Commission. It is an opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Commission on
any issue to include agenda items. All visitors wishing to speak must fill out the Sign -In Roster
prior to the start of the meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission may not deliberate any
non -agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non -agenda issue at this time; however, the
Commission may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General
Opinion - JC -0169) (Limit of three minutes each.) All remarks shall be addressed to the
Commission as a body. Remarks may also be addressed to any individual member of the
Commission so long as the remarks are (i) about matters of local public concern and (ii) not
disruptive to the meeting or threatening to the member or any attendee. Any person violating this
policy may be requested to leave the meeting, but no person may be requested to leave or forced
to leave the meeting because of the viewpoint expressed. This meeting is livestreamed. If anyone
would like to make comments on any matter regarding the City of Cibolo or on an agenda
item and have this item read at this meeting, please email gcimics(i0ibolotz.gov and
vchanman6kibolotx.gov or call 210-658-9900 before 5:00pm the date of the meeting.
No individuals signed up to speak during with item.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the minutes from the April 3, 2024, meeting.
Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded
by Ms. Bruce. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 4 to 0.
7. Discussion/Action
A. Discussion/Action on FY 2023/2024 budget.
This item will be discussed at the next meeting.
B. Discussion/Direction on FY 2023/2024 City events and volunteer opportunities.
The Parks Committee discussed the volunteer opportunities for the following events:
Market Days, Eagle Scout Project, Memorial Day, Judges for the Barbecue Cookoff and
Summer Nights. Mr. Parson the Assistant Public Works Director did ask the members of
the Parks Board if they want to continue to have booth at Market Days. In the past they
would have arts and crafts for the kids that attended the event. Ms. Roberts is working
with Mr. Parsons, Mr. Freeman and the VFW on the Memorial Day Event.
C. Discussion/Recap Master Planning Committee meeting.
The Master Plan Committee has not met for a meeting in the past month. No information
at this time.
D. Discussion/Update on the Brick Program.
Mr. Parson stated that the new Parks Superintendent will be starting on Monday, May Oh.
Once on board and getting settle into his job he will follow up on the brick program.
E. Discussion/Update on Videography Contest.
Ms. Gonzalez from the Communication Department was in attendance at this meeting.
She briefed the Parks committee on the videos that have been placed on the website. The
videos showcasing the park and what it had to offer to the citizens of Cibolo. Ms. Bruce
thought these videos took away from what the Parks plans were for a videography
contest. The committee want students to make a video of the parks. These videos will be
judged by the Parks Committee and that video will be placed on the website. It would be
very hard to continue a project that has already been done by staff. This item will be
discussed again at the next meeting to see if the committee wants to continue with this
project.
F. Discussion/Update from subcommittees:
a. Niemietz Park Land Swap — No meeting, nothing new to add at this time.
b. Community Outreach — Mr. Benigno stated that he has been working the Boy
Scout working on his Eagle Scout Project.
c. Park Renovations - No updates at this time.
8. Set a Date and Time for Next Meeting — Next meeting is scheduled for June 5h.
9. Future Agenda Items — No new items at this time.
10. Adjournment
Ms. Tudyk made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Ms. Bruce. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 4 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF JUNE 2024.
Chairman