Parks & Recreation Board

Meetings

  • 5 pm
  • 3rd Monday quarterly
  • If a Holiday falls on the date, the meeting is automatically moved to the following Monday.
  • City Hall
    3015 Bellmead Drive
    Bellmead, TX 76705

Members

  • Glenda Poulter, Member
    Term Expires: July 2027
  • Iris Miles, Member
    Term Expires: July 2027
  • Katrinna Forest, Member
    Term Expires: July 2026
  • Bradley Vaughn - Chairman
    Term Expires: July 2026
  • Cathie Bainbridge, Vice Chairman
    Term Expires: July 2026
  • Julia Story, Member 
    Term Expires: July 2026
  • Vacant, Chamber Member 
    Term Expires: July 2026
  • Vacant, Precinct 5 
    Term Expires: July 2027

Overview

The City of Bellmead Parks and Recreation Board was created by ordinance to advise the city council and make recommendations regarding the parks and recreation facilities.

  • Members: 8 Members
    • One recommended by each council member
    • One recommended by the Bellmead Chamber of Commerce
    • One recommended by the La Vega Independent School District
  • Board Term: Two Years
  • Type of Board: Advisory
  • Ordinance: Chapter 14. Article II - Code of Ordinances
  • Qualifications: Resident

Duties & Powers

  1. The Parks and Recreation Board will act in an advisory capacity to the Bellmead City Council.
  2. The parks and recreation board shall observe and analyze the operation of city parks and recreational facilities, as well as recreational opportunities within the city, and may:
    • Make recommendations to the city council for rules and regulations relating to proper and efficient conduct of public recreation and park affairs;
    • Make recommendations to the city council regarding ideas for special events;
    • Make recommendations regarding changes to or improvement of park operations;
    • Make recommendations to the city council for the creation of new or revised recreational or cultural activities that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Bellmead;
    • Recommend new parks and/or recreational facilities.

Please note: Appointments are made in July. City Council is currently seeking applications

Play Area Train at Splash Park
Splash Park

Current and Former Board Members

Year Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member LVISD Representative Bellmead Chamber Representative 
2025-2026 Glenda Poulter Iris Miles Katrinna Forest Bradley Vaughn Vacant Cathie Bainbridge Julia Story Vacant
2024-2025 Glenda Poulter Iris Miles  Katrinna Forest Bradley Vaughn May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge Julia Story Vacant 
2023-2024 Vacant  Iris Miles  Katrinna Forest  Bradley Vaughn May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge  Julia Story Vacant 
2022-2023 Samuel Romero Iris Miles  Katrinna Forest  Bradley Vaughn  May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge Julia Story  Wendy Johnson
2021-2022 Samuel Romero Iris Miles  Collin Kubacak Bradley Vaughn May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge Vacant  Grace Lucas
2020-2021 Samuel Romero Iris Miles  Collin Kubacak Bradley Vaughn May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge Vacant  Barbara Lucas 
2019-2020 Theresa Schroeder Iris Miles  Joy Stone Collin Kubacak May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge Bradley Vaughn Barbara Lucas
2018-2019 Reva White Iris Miles  Joy Stone Rose Carmel May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge  Theresa Schroeder Barbara Lucas
2017-2018 Mary Youngblood  Iris Miles  Joy Stone Pattie Custer May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge Dannia Johnson Warren Bainbridge
2016-2017 Mary Youngblood Iris Miles  Joy Stone Warren Bainbridge May Francis Carline Cathie Bainbridge Dannia Johnson Vacant
2015-2016 Mary Youngblood Barbara Lucas Ronnie Graham Katy Roberts Brandon Ballard Marty Hernandez Vacant  Vacant 
2014-2015 Mary Youngblood Barbara Lucas Ronnie Graham Katy Roberts  Brandon Ballard  Marty Hernandez Vacant  Vacant 
2013-2014 Charles Lucas Barbara Lucas Ronnie Graham Katy Roberts Brandon Ballard  Richard Brown Dwain Cotton Cindy Cohrt
2012-2013 Charles Lucas  Barbara Lucas Ronnie Graham Cindy Cohrt Tina Portillo Richard Brown Dwain Cotton Doss Youngblood
2011-2012 Sandra Thomas Jim Fields Joy Stone  Sandy Jordan Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris Jo Campbell Henry Williams
2010-2011 Sandra Thomas Jim Fields Joy Stone  Sandy Jordan Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Jo Campbell  Henry Williams
2009-2010 Sandra Thomas Jim Fields Joy Stone  Sandy Jordan  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Jo Campbell  Henry Williams 
2008-2009 Richard Pulliman Marguerite Loveless Vacant Vacant Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris Vacant  Vacant 
2007-2008 Richard Pulliman Marguerite Loveless Vacant  Vacant  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris Vacant  Vacant 
2006-2007 Richard Pulliman Marguerite Loveless Vacant  Vacant  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Vacant  Vacant 
2005-2006 Richard Pulliman Marguerite Loveless Vacant  Vacant  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Vacant  Vacant 
2004-2005 Richard Pulliman Marguerite Loveless Vacant  Vacant  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Vacant  Vacant 
2003-2004 Richard Pulliman  Vacant  Vacant  Vacant  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Vacant  Vacant 
2002-2003 Richard Pulliman Vacant  Vacant  Vacant  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Vacant  Vacant 
2001-2002 Richard Pulliman Paul Crocker  Vacant  Vacant  Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris  Vacant  Vacant 
2000-2001 Richard Pulliman Paul Crocker  Mike McDowell  Paul Wachsman Ralph Vanegas Ruth Garris Vacant  Vacant 
1999-2000 Richard Pulliman Paul Crocker Mike McDowell  Paul Wachsman Ralph Vanegas Vacant  Vacant  Vacant 
1998-1999 Richard Pulliman Paul Crocker Vacant  Paul Wachsman Ralph Vanegas Vacant  Vacant  Vacant 
1997-1998