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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Meetings
- 6:30 pm
- Second Wednesday of the month
- Rowlett Community Centre
5300 Main St.
Rowlett, TX 75088
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Agendas
Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
Minutes
Minutes are also available following approval.
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Many archived documents are now available via this website. Agendas and minutes prior to 2008 are located in Laserfiche, a document imaging program used by the City for archived records. Instructions (PDF) are also provided.
Members
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is comprised of nine regular members appointed by the City Council who serve staggered two-year terms and three alternate members appointed by the City Council annually.
| Member | Position | Term Ending |
|---|---|---|
| Elise Bowers | Regular Member | September 30, 2024 |
| Anna Eliese Ridgley | Regular Member | September 30, 2023 |
| Dolores Henning | Regular Member, Chair | September 30, 2024 |
| Autumn Klongland | Regular Member | September 30, 2023 |
| Kristy Andrade | Regular Member | September 30, 2024 |
| Rebecca Day | Regular Member | September 30, 2023 |
| Richard Kull | Regular Member | September 30, 2024 |
| Eve Johnson | Regular Member | September 30, 2023 |
| Michael Schupp | Regular Member, Vice Chair | September 30, 2023 |
| Adam Parsons | Alternate Member | September 30, 2023 |
| Betsy Chapman - White | Alternate Member | September 30, 2023 |
| Vacant | Alternate Member | September 30, 2023 |
Board Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board include advising the City Council and staff in all matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation. This Board is also charged with making recommendations to the City to help protect and preserve the City’s environmental resources through education and recommending environmental programs and services. This is done in coordination with appropriate State and Federal agencies. In addition, the Board hears appeals on the decisions of the planning director in regards to enforcement of the City’s noise ordinance as well as actions by neighborhood services staff enforcing the City’s graffiti ordinance.
Time Commitment
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board have 12 meetings per year. In addition to the monthly meetings, additional training is provided annually from the City Attorney regarding the responsibilities as board members. Each member is encouraged to volunteer for the Downtown Special Events, holiday ceremonies, the Rowlett Community Centre activities, and Keep Rowlett Beautiful.
Become a Member
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? If so, we have a spot for you! We’re looking for committed residents willing to volunteer a few hours of their time each month to serve on a board or commission. Applications are available in the City Secretary’s Office in the City Hall Municipal Center at 4000 Main Street. Completed applications can be dropped off at the City Secretary’s Office, faxed to 972-412-6118 or emailed to the City Secretary’s Office.