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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, March 3, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Bill Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2003 at the
Parks and Recreation office.
ROLL CALL:
Members: Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue, Meg Davis, Chris
Foy, Jim Messina, Bill Mitchell, Pete O'Brien, Vince Rosen
and Chuck Thomas
ABSENT:
Nancy Coplen and GiI Turner
STAFF:
Dianne McWethy, Deputy City Manager, Monica Sue
Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager, Craig Dishman,
Recreation Supervisor and Barbara Werner,
Administrative Secretary
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the January 6, 2003 Minutes
Jim Messina moved to approve the January 6, 2003 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board Minutes and Pete O'Brien seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
3. Appoint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Monica Sue Walsh indicated that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board selects a
Chairman and Vice-chairman every year. Bill Mitchell nominated Jim Messina for
Chairman. Meg Davis seconded the nomination. The vote was unanimous. Bill
Mitchell nominated Meg Davis for Vice-chairman and Pete O'Brien seconded the
nomination. Chuck Thomas nominated Bill Mitchell for Vice-chairman. Jim Messina
seconded the nomination. Bill Mitchell declined the nomination. The board
unanimously voted Meg Davis as Vice-chairman.
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4. Discussion and Consideration for amending the Colleyville Pathways a
Citywide Trail Master Plan
Sandi Izzarelli, Ron Wade, Stan Cramb and Ed Mcknight each addressed the board
stating their reasons why they did not want the proposed trail to cross their private
property located on Shadywood Lane. After discussion by the board, Chuck Thomas
moved to amend the Colleyville Pathways a Citywide Trail Master Plan to remove the
portion of the trail between Jackson Rd. and Martin Parkway and to ask the
consultant to come up with an alternate plan for the trail. Meg Davis seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Eagle Scout Project
Harrison Atkins handed out his proposed Eagle Scout project to re-seal and repair
the Kidsville playground located at City Park. He estimates to complete the project
by May 10, 2003.
Meg Davis moved to accept the Eagle Scout Project for Kidsville. Chris Foy
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
6. Discussion and Consideration of Eagle Scout Project.
Spencer Cureton handed out plans for his Eagle Scout Project to build bluebird and
bat houses for the Colleyville Nature Center. He hopes to finish his project by early
April.
Chuck Thomas moved to accept the Eagle Project as presented by Spencer Cureton.
Pete O'Brien seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
7. Discussion and Consideration of appointment of representative(s) to serve on
sub-committees.
Monica Sue Walsh indicated the Bransford Park Master Plan Committee and the
Tree board each had one opening. The Sidewalk/Trail Committee had two openings.
Vince Rosen and Meg Davis volunteered to be on the Sidewalk/Trail Committee. Jim
Messina volunteered to serve on the Bransford Park Master Plan Committee. Pete
O'Brien volunteered to serve on the Tree Board.
8. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports
Craig Dishman, Recreation Supervisor provided an overview of the current and
proposed recreation programs and activities available to citizens of Colleyville and
surrounding areas.
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9. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager presented a status report on
current projects.
10. Citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda
11. Adjournment
Chuck Thomas moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. and Meg Davis seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
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Barbara Werner, Administrative Secretary