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Members described the event as largely turnkey, praised volunteers and vendors, and noted one on-site incident in which staff worried about slipping in the rain but no injuries were reported in the meeting. Board members said the group lacks a reliable way to count crowd size because the event is spread across several areas without a single gate; one member referenced a volunteer who uses a clicker for Heritage Fest as a model for improving counts.

Why it matters: event evaluations guide staffing, vendor coordination and budgeting for future seasonal activities; understanding attendance helps the board plan supplies, security and sanitation needs.

The board thanked volunteers and confirmed plans to invite the same performers and Santa for next year; members also discussed using the additional flexibility in the special-events budget for summer events if donations and vendor fees permit. No formal votes were taken on the December event review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Fe Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting February 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members called the Dec. 4 Christmas tree-lighting a success despite rainy weather, and discussed event logistics and crowd-counting challenges at their Feb. 17 meeting.","taxTitle","Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas","taxId",69481,"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},6070449,"Santa Fe parks board tables native-tree planting plan for Baringer Tully Field",44,613000,657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050382-d5799c90162de62014804d638590be95&start=613&end=657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050382-d5799c90162de62014804d638590be95/thumbnail_613000.jpg","/articles/6070449/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/Santa-Fe-parks-board-tables-native-tree-planting-plan-for-Baringer-Tully-Field","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070449-f8becf0db4f8da852977a976f5b6a3fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169298&Signature=FIXm0r8dGf03Tt50YopOWSLrX5To5lGnxAW9ytcEJgZkaWSZGVitT69uV8lhEwKHfuezAEfOotI3mCtAsztHb9sizVyZW9gYCi64kbnIqligeuLAlvpPw2mEI6RJlXYdz8tkgU9zeBRnbrte2zYUHz0gB6X4~zOTQjOlE3jIpv4~KFDAgfo-R2rX-oOrjE9kAo-THLvpKYya0GJf9dW7hCQoy1mu6870H6gl6DBcZgDN9rCfG63wiz~nWyT1W6txRD5YS3s1LrSvQUAGnUwgRA8IQdZC9ZFO~2kQ5OM9Wnumi0BI3GgMpfH2-4Y2K0i59XCYLRRc~oy7W455kqnPRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A presentation and decision about using native trees during development of the proposed park at Baringer Tully Field was postponed to the board’s next meeting, the City of Santa Fe Parks and Recreation Board said Feb. 17.

Board staff said the presenter could not attend a scheduled slot and requested to move the item to the following month. The board accepted that request and formally tabled the item; no substantive discussion or vote on tree species, planting plans or maintenance obligations took place.

Why it matters: selecting native tree species and agreeing planting specifications can affect long-term maintenance costs, irrigation needs and habitat outcomes for a new park. The board and staff signaled that the matter will return with the presenter and supporting details at the next meeting.

The transcript does not record a mover or second for the tabling motion; the board chair confirmed the item would be carried forward to the next agenda. The postponement means stakeholders and nearby residents will have another opportunity to review species choices and maintenance plans when staff brings the presentation back.

The board separately scheduled a joint workshop date with council members to continue park planning, and asked staff to coordinate calendars so the Baringer Tully Field tree discussion and related questions can be addressed with council representation present.","A staff presentation on native trees intended for the proposed Baringer Tully Field park was postponed to the next meeting after presenters asked to reschedule, the parks board said Feb. 17.",{"_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},6070456,"Santa Fe parks board sets April 5 Easter egg hunt, discusses July 4 plans and budget",4,1174000,1178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050382-d5799c90162de62014804d638590be95&start=1174&end=1178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050382-d5799c90162de62014804d638590be95/thumbnail_1174000.jpg","/articles/6070456/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/Santa-Fe-parks-board-sets-April-5-Easter-egg-hunt-discusses-July-4-plans-and-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070456-776f8d234dd320d5854512d2430a50aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169298&Signature=nGvZLCDgXMGRzbeEHavVPPd1Pt1jwbndhaeBuOk3kPLMpxyAYwIb~pGMo7hvk5fOhfxIpCy5AqMAxqOHtzdObx9B55P6cBqaPF579KCjht4achfN8I~TF~RgAAx1wtKZPrDwBALBIX9xFVxG51Z2zfY4YklEtREgCA2vkYwsI0S0xo9TfHtsbE0rwzwNIj41bWsc7nWjtVqZF66OiL1PwOjZb6y6eX5WBuPFUgEG-ka6EKEnrChybzeqw83pvLLlJ9bmOwpVo2-nZ2MXWQd7AFVzjoEuQiJTq2FxQcLhXTj4vLDBJgf3nCJOnU-xL1op~D02dvPLAwaczuKevd2lHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Santa Fe Parks and Recreation Board voted to hold the city Easter egg hunt on April 5 at 10 a.m. and approved minutes from its Nov. 18 regular meeting during its Feb. 17 session.

The board discussed the 2024–25 parks and recreation budget, including a raised line for special events to $30,000 to account for higher fireworks costs, and initial planning for a large joint July 4 event at the Galveston County Fairgrounds with the City of Hitchcock and area chambers of commerce. Board members also flagged immediate repair needs for play equipment after a resident complaint surfaced on social media.

Why it matters: the board’s event calendar and the special-events budget drive the city’s community programming and require coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and external vendors. Changes to event spending and partnerships affect volunteer needs, vendor revenue sharing and logistics such as parking and staging.

At the meeting, board members reviewed line items for special events and discussed soliciting donations and vendor fee structures to offset costs. The board noted a pending arrangement in which an event vendor manager would retain about $10 of a $40 vendor fee while the remainder would be credited to the event fund; board members said details remain under consideration. Members also discussed an $800 line item identified for immediate playground repairs because of safety concerns raised by staff.

The board heard plans for the July 4 celebration — proposed features include fireworks, vendors, a kids zone, live music and a car show — and agreed that the event will be coordinated across multiple entities, including the City of Hitchcock and both cities’ chambers and economic development organizations. Board members said the county fairgrounds were a likely venue and that a joint organizing schedule would begin with entity meetings every two weeks.

The board set meeting dates to complete event logistics and to work with council on park matters. Members asked staff to continue soliciting donations, clarify vendor-fee handling, and provide more detailed budget line-item debits at upcoming budget workshops.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of Nov. 18, 2024 minutes — Mover: Kara Campbell, second: Nina Cederberg; outcome: approved.
- City Easter egg hunt: Motion to hold the city Easter egg hunt April 5 at 10 a.m. — mover not specified in transcript; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Next meeting to focus on Easter planning: Motion to hold next board meeting March 10 — mover not specified; outcome: approved.
- Adjournment at 6:11 p.m.: Motion to adjourn — mover not specified; outcome: approved.

The board said student groups at the local high school will again help fill and prepare eggs, a timing constraint that shaped the board’s event schedule. Board members set more frequent coordination meetings for the July 4 effort and asked staff to provide expanded budget detail at the next meeting so members can track current expenditures and donations.

The board did not take a final vote on a native-tree planting plan for a proposed park at Baringer Tully Field; that item was tabled for the next meeting.","The City of Santa Fe Parks and Recreation Board voted to hold its city Easter egg hunt April 5 at 10 a.m., approved prior minutes and discussed a larger special-events budget and a joint July 4 celebration at the Galveston County Fairgrounds with neighboring jurisdictions.","actionData","errors"]

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