Facilities Naming Committee

AGENDA Facilities Naming Committee 6:00 PM - Thursday, May 15, 2025 Terrell Municipal Airport, Madgwick Conference Room, 400 British Flying School Blvd., Terrell, Texas 75160 Board Members Gustavo Arteaga Tausha Ellis Steve Howie Estella Johnson Jessica King Leonard Lancaster Oletha Morrow Veronica Slayton Devona Thomas Assistant City Manager Mark Mills NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Facilities Naming Committee will conduct a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Terrell Municipal Airport, Madgwick Conference Room, 400 British Flying School Blvd., Terrell, Texas 75160. The meeting is open to the public. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1. Discuss Approval of Minutes from the City Facilities Naming Committee 3 - 4 on April 17, 2025 Facilities Naming Committee - Apr 17 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Page 1 of 25  3.2. Discuss Approval of Minutes from the City Facilities Naming Committee 5 - 7 Workshop on May 7, 2025 Facilities Naming Committee Workshop - May 07 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1. Discuss Facilities to be Considered for Naming at Arley White Park 8 - 12 New Naming Opportunities 4.2. Discuss Facilities to be Considered for Naming at Ben Gill Park 4.3. Discuss the City Council's Actions from the May 13, 2025 Meeting 13 - 20 Regarding Resolution No. 2226, Resolution No. 2227, Resolution No. 2228, and Resolution No. 2229 Resolution No. 2226 Resolution No. 2227 Resolution No. 2228 Resolution No. 2229 4.4. Discuss Signage and Recognition Ideas for Named Facilities 21 - 23 Signage Examples 4.5. Discuss Next Meeting Date 5. BUSINESS ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS) 5.1. Discuss and Consider the Addition or Removal of Names from the Names 24 - 25 Reserve List Names Reserve List 6. ADJOURN. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above NOTICE OF MEETING of the Facilities Naming Committee of the City of Terrell is a true and correct copy of said NOTICE, which has been posted on the front OUTDOOR BULLETIN BOARD CABINET FOR AGENDAS of the Terrell City Hall, Terrell, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the General Public and on the website at cityofterrell.org, and which has been continuously posted for a period of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date and time said meeting was convened. Posted Friday, May 9 –5:00 p.m. _______________________________________ Dawn Steil, City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 972-551-6600 for further information. Braille is not available. Page 2 of 25 ITEM 3.1. Draft MINUTES Facilities Naming Committee Meeting 6:00 PM - Thursday, April 17, 2025 Terrell Municipal Airport, Madgwick Conference Room, 400 British Flying School Blvd., Terrell, Texas 75160 The City of Terrell Facilities Naming Committee conducted a Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Terrell Municipal Airport, Madgwick Conference Room, 400 British Flying School Blvd., Terrell, Texas 75160. MEMBERS Committee Member Estella Johnson PRESENT: Committee Member Gustavo Arteaga Committee Chairperson Jessica King Committee Member Leonard Lancaster Committee Member Veronica Slayton Committee Member Tausha Ellis MEMBERS Committee Vice-Chair Devona Thomas ABSENT: Committee Member Steve Howie Committee Member Oletha Morrow STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Mark Mills Executive Assistant Nicole Brown 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 INVOCATION 3 HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS 4 ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) Discuss Approval of Minutes from the City Facilities Naming Committee on March 27, 2025 Estella Johnson moved to amend the minutes to correct Committee Member Oletha Morrow's attendance and approve as amended, with Tausha Ellis seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, and Tausha Ellis 5 DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Discuss Notification Process for Facilities to be Named b) Discuss Schedule and Location of Future Meetings Facilities Naming Committee Meeting April 17, 2025 Page Page31ofof25 2 ITEM 3.1. c) Discuss all Biography Requirements Needed for Naming Draft 6 BUSINESS ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS) a) Discuss and Consider Recommended Changes to the City Facility Naming Committee Policy Veronica Slayton moved to approve the recommended changes to the City Facility Naming Committee Policy, with Estella Johnson seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, Veronica Slayton, and Tausha Ellis b) Discuss and Consider Waiver of Requirements Estella Johnson moved to approve the Waiver of Requirements regarding Loretta Hickmon-Gipson and Charles F. Phillips, with Leonard Lancaster seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, Veronica Slayton, and Tausha Ellis c) Discuss and Consider the Addition or Removal of Names from the Names Reserve List Estella Johnson moved to add Dr. Raymond Phillips and Tom Snow to the Names Reserve List, with Veronica Slayton seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, Veronica Slayton, and Tausha Ellis 7 ADJOURN. Jessica King, Chairperson Attest: Dawn Steil, City Secretary Facilities Naming Committee Meeting April 17, 2025 Page Page42ofof25 2 ITEM 3.2. Draft MINUTES Facilities Naming Committee Meeting 6:00 PM - Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Terrell City Hall, 201 E Nash Street, Terrell TX, 75160 The City of Terrell Facilities Naming Committee conducted a Meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Terrell City Hall, 201 E Nash Street, Terrell TX, 75160. MEMBERS Committee Vice-Chair Devona Thomas PRESENT: Committee Member Estella Johnson Committee Member Gustavo Arteaga Committee Chairperson Jessica King Committee Member Leonard Lancaster Committee Member Steve Howie Committee Member Oletha Morrow MEMBERS Committee Member Veronica Slayton ABSENT: Committee MemberTausha Ellis STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Mark Mills Executive Assistant Nicole Brown 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 INVOCATION Pastor Allarry Daniels from Shiloh Baptist Church gave the invocation. 3 BUSINESS ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS) a) Receive Public Comments on the Renaming of the Unnamed Soccer Fields at Ben Gill Park to SSgt Sean Brady Berry Soccer Fields. Connie Christensen, 7732 Fall Creek, Terrell, spoke in favor of the proposed renaming of the soccer fields located at Ben Gill Park in item 3.2. b) Discuss and Consider the Renaming of the Unnamed Soccer Fields at Ben Gill Park to SSgt Sean Brady Berry Soccer Fields. Steve Howie moved to approve the Renaming of the Unnamed Soccer Fields at Ben Gill Park to SSgt Brady Berry Memorial Soccer Complex, with Estella Johnson seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Devona Thomas, Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, Steve Howie, and Oletha Morrow c) Receive Public Comments on the Renaming of the Unnamed Walking Trail at Breezy Hill Park to Charles F. Phillips Sr. Walking Trail. Facilities Naming Committee Meeting May 7, 2025 Page Page51ofof25 3 ITEM 3.2. Draft Allarry Daniel, 217 Frank St, Terrell, spoke in favor of the proposed renaming of the walking trail located at Breezy Hill Park in item 3.4. d) Discuss and Consider the Renaming of the Unnamed Walking Trail at Breezy Hill Park to Charles F. Phillips Sr. Walking Trail. Devona Thomas moved to approve the Renaming of the Unnamed Walking Trail at Breezy Hill Park to Charles F. Phillips Sr. Walking Trail, with Oletha Morrow seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Devona Thomas, Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, Steve Howie, and Oletha Morrow e) Receive Public Comments on the Renaming of the Unnamed Community Center at Breezy Hill Park to Loretta Gipson Community Center. Stephanie Holmes-Thomas, 1815 Trailview Drive, Terrell, spoke in favor of the proposed renaming of the community center located at Breezy Hill Park in item 3.6. f) Discuss and Consider the Renaming of the Unnamed Community Center at Breezy Hill Park to Loretta Gipson Community Center. Oletha Morrow moved to approve the Renaming of the Unnamed Community Center at Breezy Hill Park to Loretta Hickmon-Gipson Community Center, with Estella Johnson seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Devona Thomas, Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, Steve Howie, and Oletha Morrow g) Receive Public Comments on the Renaming of the Unnamed Dugout and Field Complex at Breezy Hill Park to E.P. Shaw Field Complex. Stephanie Holmes-Thomas, 1815 Trailview Drive, Terrell, spoke in favor of the proposed renaming of the dugout and field complex located at Breezy Hill Park in item 3.8. h) Discuss and Consider the Renaming of the Unnamed Dugout and Field Complex at Breezy Hill Park to E.P. Shaw Field Complex. Devona Thomas moved to approve the Renaming of the Unnamed Dugout and Field Complex at Breezy Hill Park to E.P. Shaw Memorial Complex, with Oletha Morrow seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Devona Thomas, Estella Johnson, Gustavo Arteaga, Jessica King, Leonard Lancaster, Steve Howie, and Oletha Morrow i) Discuss and Consider Waiver of Requirements. 4 ADJOURN. Facilities Naming Committee Meeting May 7, 2025 Page Page62ofof25 3 ITEM 3.2. Draft Jessica King, Chairperson Attest: Dawn Steil, City Secretary Facilities Naming Committee Meeting May 7, 2025 Page Page73ofof25 3  ITEM 4.1. New Naming Opportunities Facilities Naming Committee – May 15, 2025 Page 8 of 25  ITEM 4.1.  Pickle ball Court  Soccer Field  Tennis Court  Basketball Court  Swimming Pool  Playgrounds (2)  Walking Trail  Football Field Area Ben Gill Park  Pavilion  Sand Volleyball  Softball Field Page 9 of 25  ITEM 4.1.  Walking Trail Arley White  Pavilion Park  Playground  Basketball Court Page 10 of 25  ITEM 4.1.  Walking Trail Stallings Park  Basketball Court  Playground Page 11 of 25  ITEM 4.1. Kings Creek  Playground Park Page 12 of 25 ,ITEM 4.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, FOR THE RENAMING OF THE UNNAMED WALKING TRAIL AT BREEZY HILL PARK TO CHARLES F. PHILLIPS SR. WALKING TRAIL. WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council established a City Facilities Naming Committee to review, consider, and make recommendations on the naming of City facilities; and WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council set forth a charge of initial facilities to be considered by the committee at its December 12, 2023, City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, at the April 17,2025 City Facilities Naming Committee meeting, the Committee approved, by unanimous vote of those present, a waiver to the required number of years an individual must be deceased before consideration for naming as related to Charles F. Phillips; and WHEREAS, the City Facilities Naming Committee considered renaming the unnamed walking trail, located at Breezy Hill Park, and received public comments at its May 7, 2025, meeting; and WHEREAS, at the May 7, 2025 City Facilities Naming Committee workshop, the Committee approved, by unanimous vote of those present, a recommendation to City Council to rename the unnamed walking trail to Charles F. Phillips Sr. Walking Trail, located at Breezy Hill Park; and WHEREAS, Charles F. Phillips Sr. was born April 4, 1936 in Quinlan, Texas; and WHEREAS, Charles was a graduate of Burnett High School in Terrell; and WHEREAS, Charles served in the United States Army for two years and the National Guard Reserve for 25 years until retirement; and WHEREAS, Charles served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, President of the Male Chorus, and served on the Finance Committee with the Shiloh Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Charles F. Phillips Sr. was the first African American Postal Carrier in Terrell and held this position for 29 years until retirement; and WHEREAS, Charles F. Phillips Sr. passed away on April 1,2023; and WHEREAS, The City of Terrell Mayor, Council and Staffwould like to honor the memory of Charles F. Phillips. Page 13 of 25 I ITEM 4.3. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Council approves the renaming of the unnamed walking trail located at Breezy Hill Park to Charles F. Phillips Sr. Walking Trail. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Terrell City Council of the City of Terrell, Texas, on this the 13 th day of May, 2025. By: - RICK CARMONA, Mayor ATTEST: DA tpN1?[£'l STEfl, City Secretary Page 14 of 25 ,ITEM 4.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2227 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, FOR THE RENAMING OF THE UNNAMED COMMUNITY CENTER AT BREEZY HILL PARK TO LORETTA HICKMON-GIPSON COMMUNITY CENTER. WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council established a City Facilities Naming Committee to review, consider, and make recommendations on the naming of City facilities; and WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council set forth a charge of initial facilities to be considered by the committee at its December 12, 2023, City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, at the April 17,2025 City Facilities Naming Committee meeting, the Committee approved, by unanimous vote of those present, a waiver to the required number of years an individual must be deceased before consideration for naming as related to Loretta Hickmon-Gipson; and WHEREAS, the City Facilities Naming Committee considered renaming the unnamed community center, located at Breezy Hill Park, and received public comments at its May 7, 2025, meeting; and WHEREAS, at the May 7,2025 City Facilities Naming Committee workshop, the Committee approved, by unanimous vote of those present, a recommendation to City Council to rename the unnamed community center to Loretta Hickmon-Gipson Community Center, located at Breezy Hill Park; and WHEREAS, Loretta Hickmon-Gipson was born August 2, 1967 in Terrell, Texas; and WHEREAS, Loretta loved serving others and spent most of her career working as a CNA and her free time as a volunteer; and WHEREAS, Loretta worked for Madix Manufacturing where she coached the Ponytail League softball team as well as the Blue Jayettes as an effort to help keep young girls off the streets; and WHEREAS, Loretta offered mentorship, warm meals, and a safe place to stay for the youth in the community; and WHEREAS, Loretta helped many secure vital benefits, including food stamps, housing, and Social Securi ty; and WHEREAS, Loretta served on the City-Wide Usher Boards for over 20 years and was an active member of both Highland Baptist Church and Bethlehem Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Loretta joined and served on the Association of Breezy Hill park from 2017 until her passing; and WHEREAS, The City of Terrell Mayor, Council and Staff would like to honor the memory of Loretta Hickmon-Gipson. Page 15 of 25 I ITEM 4.3. \, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLYED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Council approves the renaming of the unnamed community center located at Breezy Hill Park to Loretta Hickmon-Gipson Community Center. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Terrell City Council of the City of Terrell, Texas, on this the 13 th day of May, 2025. - BY:~~ RICK CARMONA, Mayor ATTEST: DA ~ 1Lj STEIL, City Secretary Page 16 of 25 ,• ITEM 4.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, FOR THE RENAMING OF THE UNNAMED DUGOUT AND FIELD COMPLEX AT BREEZY HILL PARK TO E.P. SHAW MEMORIAL COMPLEX. WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council established a City Facilities Naming Committee to review, consider, and make recommendations on the naming of City facilities; and WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council set forth a charge of initial facilities to be considered by the committee at its December 12, 2023, City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Facilities Naming Committee considered renaming the UIrnamed dugout and field complex, located at Ben Gill Park, and received public comments at its May 7,2025, meeting; and WHEREAS, at the May 7,2025 City Facilities Naming Committee workshop, the Committee approved, by unanimous vote of those present, a recommendation to City Council to rename the unnamed Dugout and Field complex to E.P. Shaw Memorial Complex, located at Breezy Hill Park; and WHEREAS, E.P. Shaw was a World War II veteran; and WHEREAS, Upon his return from serving in World War II he dedicated his life to the advancement of education and began his career at Burnett High School; and WHEREAS, As an educator and Assistant principal played a pivotal role in integration into Terrell High School; and WHEREAS, E.P. Shaw was an active member of the Terrell Renaissance Club as well as the Kiwanis Club; and WHEREAS, E.P Shaw is honored on the Terrell's Wall of Honor, as an individual who has significantly contributed to the city's progress and empowerment of it's citizens; and WHEREAS, E.P. Shaw passed away on June 25,2019; and WHEREAS, The City of Terrell Mayor, Council and Staff would like to honor the memory ofE.P Shaw. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Council approves the renaming of the unnamed dugout and baseball field complex located at Breezy Hill Park to E.P. Shaw Memorial Complex. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage. Page 17 of 25 ,. ITEM 4.3. , • PASSED AND APPROVED by the Terrell City Council of the City of Terrell, Texas, on this the 13 th day of May, 2025. By: ~---- RIC CARMONA, Mayor ATTEST: DAWN STEIL, City Secretary Page 18 of 25 ,ITEM 4.3. RESOLUTION NO. 2229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, FOR THE RENAMING OF THE UNNAMED SOCCER FIELDS AT BEN GILL PARK TO SSGT BRADY BERRY MEMORIAL SOCCER COMPLEX. WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council established a City Facilities Naming Conunittee to review, consider, and make reconunendations on the naming of City facilities; and WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council set forth a charge of initial facilities to be considered by the committee at its December 12,2023, City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Facilities Naming Conunittee considered renaming the unnamed soccer fields, located at Ben Gill Park, and received public comments at its May 7, 2025, meeting; and WHEREAS, at the May 7,2025 City Facilities Naming Conunittee workshop, the Conunittee approved, by unanimous vote of those present, a reconunendation to City Council to rename the unnamed soccer fields to SSgt Brady Berry Memorial Soccer Complex, located at Ben Gill Park; and WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Sean Brady Berry was born September 5, 1979 in Dallas, Texas; and WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Sean Brady Berry was an extraordinary soccer player and grew up playing soccer here in the City of Terrell; and WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Sean Brady Berry was a 1998 graduate of Terrell High School; and WHEREAS, In 2005, Staff Sergeant Sean Brady Berry was tragically killed in the line of duty. WHEREAS, To honor his memory, the Terrell Soccer Association held a memorial soccer tournament in his name for many years. WHEREAS, The City of Terrell Mayor, Council and Staff would like to honor the memory of Staff Sergeant Sean Brady Berry. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Council approves the renaming of the unnamed soccer fields located at Ben Gill Park to SSgt Brady Berry Memorial Soccer Complex. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective inunediately upon its passage. Page 19 of 25 ITEM 4.3. " PASSED AND APPROVED by the Terrell City Council of the City of Terrell, Texas, on this the 13 1h day of May, 2025 . - By: R~aYOr ATTEST: DA WN STEIL, City Secretary Page 20 of 25  ITEM 4.4. Signage Examples Facilities Naming Committee – May 15, 2025 Page 21 of 25 ITEM 4.4. New Park Signage Page 22 of 25 ITEM 4.4. Building Signage Page 23 of 25  ITEM 5.1. Facilities Naming Committee Names Reserve List Page 24 of 25  ITEM 5.1. Names Reserve List • EP Shaw • Loretta Gibson • Judge James Williams • Robert Snyder • William D. Irvine • Richard Howard (Doc) Ryan • Reginald Pegram • Ronald Pegram • Ms. Jeanette Gibbs • Charles F Phillips • Jamie Foxx • Standford Ballard Jr • Rayford Harrwell • Reed Holmes • Dr. Seaton Jackson • SSgt Sean Brady Berry • Dr. Raymond Phillips • Tom Snow Page 25 of 25 As approved on April 17, 2025