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Commissioners suggested several options such as planting a hardy live oak with a plaque, placing a memorial plaque on an existing tree, attaching a plaque to a bench or picnic table, or locating a plaque near the pool house because Sherry Smith did substantial volunteer work there. One commissioner noted that trees can fail due to drought and that a plaque on built infrastructure might be less vulnerable.

Commissioners also discussed the idea of recommending a trail be named in her honor but acknowledged that naming rights or dedications of that type might require City Council action; they planned to bring formal recommendations to the workshop for further consideration.

No formal action was taken; staff will include the remembrance options on the May 20 roundtable agenda so the commission can make a recommendation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Live Oak - Parks and Recreation Commission - Apr 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Members suggested a tree and plaque, a bench or a pool-house plaque to honor the late vice chair; commissioners agreed to discuss and decide at the May roundtable workshop.","taxTitle","Live Oak, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",69408,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610075,"Commission hears updates on clubhouse renovation, pool restroom design and park parking work",191,875000,1066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904588-52829b2e9c3de5de79f14fe841fb0d47&start=875&end=1066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904588-52829b2e9c3de5de79f14fe841fb0d47/thumbnail_875000.jpg","/articles/6610075/Live-Oak/Bexar-County/Texas/Commission-hears-updates-on-clubhouse-renovation-pool-restroom-design-and-park-parking-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610075-9e96e9aeeec0baebc9f7ccbf11f4408d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493347&Signature=gj-pCQE898okt74SUJf~~xtJObSC6e4RpDQYXuXWcjfRnpg7UQG4c-QokisIpjA3Kjwx-u19SUQP2SD6NPRXh6jtSsouRd3UlvXBDCQhH8R4vmq8-Q-ur-DfRj7A8Imcdx454hyh9DAt-I-uqvCi32PkJ1gEVLtHwVRihKiBVEUv2XCqx8kseaQSh1f-N~VBldyDJKiutUBaoPhpm-zn9Yl3yyFWf1cGCO1GqZStgTon~fRM3e4Li~UY7OZup3OVWcfSN9NW2wZT7Y91SPguqS9JUkDsM1Q3UKikPfV0Biy3xet9q7PAbBhf34NU0S73Fpn2~63B71rL8Qd9q5Oqbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and Recreation staff provided commissioners with updates on several park facilities projects, including clubhouse renovations, a replacement restroom at the pool, a parking-lot reconstruction program and new trailhead signage.

Renesh, a Parks and Recreation staff member, said the clubhouse has been removed from rentals while crews install new flooring, new countertops, and a double-door entrance at the front plus a new exit adjacent to the pool. Lighting improvements also are planned. Renesh said the next major renovation will be a new restroom at the pool and that the restroom design is currently with an architect; staff plan to solicit contractors once design is complete and expect construction to start after the pool season ends.

On parking lots, staff said work will use a concrete construction similar to the recently completed park drive. The contractor will coordinate timing around the junior fishing event (June 7) so the event area is not under construction at that time. Staff warned that the lakeside access area off Lazy Forest and Crass Hollow will likely be blocked at one point because of space constraints, while other parking areas will be kept open where possible.

Renesh also said new park-rule signs and trailhead maps are expected in roughly six to eight weeks. The signage will include maps marking trailheads and showing adjacent trails.

Commissioners asked about timelines for reopening the clubhouse to rental use; staff said the clubhouse will not reopen until necessary contractors (glass, countertops and others) complete their work and that it is expected to reopen after the pool season ends. No formal vote or contract awards were taken at the meeting; staff will bring permitting, bid or contract items to City Council or future meetings as required.","Staff reported on ongoing clubhouse renovations, an architect-led restroom design for the pool, concrete parking-lot work, trailhead signage and timing to avoid conflict with June events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610080,"Parks and Recreation previews spring–summer events; commission sets May 20 workshop",1648,88000,1736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904588-52829b2e9c3de5de79f14fe841fb0d47&start=88&end=1736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904588-52829b2e9c3de5de79f14fe841fb0d47/thumbnail_88000.jpg","/articles/6610080/Live-Oak/Bexar-County/Texas/Parks-and-Recreation-previews-springsummer-events-commission-sets-May-20-workshop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610080-7aed398815e7e1a08e4de943f3c9350f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493347&Signature=BzB2kj-jLf7jpIBMxXhy~3U~uClrTM9jtVOFJlY5P0dnRDGFNEedqsBImHqcuP~oM-gPEDMH7wCl35WXtg9STgmsjOt54IIwyzESIbr~BglXDvfvSfFJWG9H-i0sTzxHr8iR8Ws5gh0u7veTF9Sjj6okjBVF~jCGCA8FtsQsBTg7Bhf1MQWpbY0Vqx-jDofv1DFV-rrDmuYmbSbXQ4~eolA3F9LZY80NhU1qZG56s7vNVSPjeniB7kcs7sOdeTj4ATcJ-CwKa8bIqhOivdwfCSTFzA2hOZVrNq6Il8AR2Rm4weoJqAFavZQ1s4PG5HcLHdt4k7FwgUOgr7FZhUy4cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed logistics for several upcoming spring and summer events and voted to hold a special roundtable workshop on May 20 to finalize event planning and discuss park capital improvements.

Courtney, a Parks and Recreation staff member, told commissioners the Easter “extravaganza and movie in the park” on April 12 will begin at approximately 6 p.m., with the movie (Despicable Me 4) scheduled to start about 8 p.m. She described the layout and age-group egg-hunt schedule: ages 0–3 at the first time slot, ages 4–6 on Field 2, ages 10–13 on Field 1 and ages 7–9 on Field 2. “We do have 20,000 eggs,” Courtney said, and staff will hold prize bags at a staffed table to reduce congestion after hunts. She said police and public works will assist with parking and that food trucks and a DJ will be on site.

The commission discussed parade participation for the Armed Forces Day event on May 17, which staff said will start at 10 a.m. with lineup at 9 a.m. Courtney said the parade already includes new participants this year — Steele High School planned to bring 50 ROTC cadets and Joint Base San Antonio planned to bring part of its bomb squad — and staff are reviewing the route and lineup to accommodate entries. Commissioners discussed whether to walk or ride on the commission’s trailer and noted the trailer traditionally is decorated the Thursday before the parade (May 15 if the parade date remains May 17).

Staff previewed other events: a junior fishing event on June 7 (the first full weekend after the pool opens), the pool opening on May 31 with summer hours afterward, and the Live Oak Summer Open disc-golf tournament in May. The commission also heard about a volunteer sign-up QR code staff are promoting; a commissioner asked that the QR code be featured on parade materials to recruit volunteers.

The panel voted to schedule a roundtable workshop to focus on events and capital improvements. Commissioner Daniel Buncher moved to set the workshop for May 20; Commissioner Alexis Scott seconded. The motion passed by voice vote after commissioners present responded in the affirmative.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn from Commissioner Daniel Buncher, seconded by Commissioner Angela Green; the adjournment carried by voice vote.

Less-central items mentioned during the discussion included the elimination of the adult (age 14+) egg hunt this year and a practice of holding back some eggs after organized hunts to accommodate late arrivals. Staff said park fields will be used to stage different age groups and that efforts to reduce congestion aim to keep families moving among fields and food trucks.

The commission did not take additional formal action on individual events during the meeting; staff were directed to proceed with event logistics and to prepare items for the May 20 workshop.","Commissioners heard logistics for an April 12 egg extravaganza and movie in the park, an armed forces day parade and other summer programming; they voted to hold a roundtable workshop on May 20 to plan events and capital items.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission discusses memorial options for late vice chairperson Sherry Smith; decision deferred to May workshop

Commission hears updates on clubhouse renovation, pool restroom design and park parking work

Parks and Recreation previews spring–summer events; commission sets May 20 workshop