Parks & Recreation Board

Meetings

• 5 pm
• 3rd Monday of every month
• 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

• Precinct 1 - Vacant
• Iris Miles, Member
  Term Expires: Saturday, July 1, 2023
• Katrinna Forest, Member
  Term Expires: Monday, July 1, 2024
• Bradley Vaughn - Chairman
  Term Expires: Monday, July 1, 2024
• May Frances Carline, Member
  Term Expires: Saturday, July 1, 2023
• Cathie Bainbridge, Vice Chairman
  Term Expires: Monday, July 1, 2024
• Bellmead Chamber of Commerce - Vacant
• Julia Story, Member
  Term Expires: Saturday, July 1, 2023

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.