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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
December 16, 2025
The regular meeting of the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission was called to order
at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the Cypress Community Center Conference Room.
PRESENT: Commission Chair Dronkers, Commission Vice Chair Edwards, Commissioners
Cervantes, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Russell.
ABSENT: None
Also present, Ian Kokot, Recreation and Community Services Manager; Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation
and Community Services.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of the flag was led by Commission Chair Dronkers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes - three minutes per speaker, unless extended by the
Commission)
Commission Chair Dronkers recognized Youth Action Committee member Benjamin Green.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes - Meeting of November 19.2024
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, and seconded by Commissioner Erbe, to approve the minutes of
the November 18, 2025, meeting.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Cervantes, Dronkers, Edwards, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Russell
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
2. 2025 Holiday Decorating Contest
Recreation Manager Kokot displayed a Powerpoint presentation of the decorated homes; informed that 26
entries were received; and asked the Commission to determine the award recipients and Best of the Best.
Commission discussion ensued.
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, and seconded by Commissioner Erbe, to approve awarding "Light
Up the Town" to 5531 Orange Avenue; "Small Spaces" to 4076 Orange Avenue; "Classic Christmas" to
5216 Edgemont Circle; "Toyland" to 6554 Grand Manan Drive; "Santa's Workshop" to 6464 Tokelau Street;
"Gingerbread" to 5592 Lime Avenue; and "Best of the Best" to 9832 Carrara Circle.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Cervantes, Dronkers, Edwards, Erbe, Jackson, Logovii, and Russell.
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
The Director: City closed starting December 24 and will reopen on January 2; Cypress School District has
postponed renewal of expired ten-year agreements for Damron and Vessels parks.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Commissioner Cervantes: Reported on several gopher mounds at Darrell Essex Park.
Commissioner Erbe: Spoke of liking the new park inspection form. Suggested the February Commission
meeting be held at the Arnold Cypress pickleball courts for pickleball staff report.
Commission Chair Dronkers: suggested meeting at the pickleball courts at Arnold Cypress before
adjourning to the Community Center.
The Director affirmed that could be done.
Commissioner Jackson: Asked if the costs for the City of Cypress to maintain playground equipment at
Damron and Vessels parks can be agendized for the January meeting. Asked if school district fields are
included in the same agreement.
The Director responded that there are different joint use agreements for school district field usage.
Commissioner Logovii: Spoke of being glad to be back on the Commission.
Commissioner Russell: Reported of several gopher mounds at Vessels Park.
Commission Vice Chair Edwards: Wished everyone happy holidays.
Commission Chair Dronkers: No report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commission Chair Dronkers adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. to the regular meeting of January 20, 2026,
to be held in the Cypress Community Center Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
SECRETARY TO THE RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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