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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, February 2, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Chuck Thomas, called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. on Monday, February 2,
2004 at the Parks and Recreation office,
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Elaine Dolan, Mayor Pro Tem Ginny
Tigue, Nancy Coplen, Connie Hampton, Bob Leininger,
Pete Riis, Vince Rosen, and Chuck Thomas
ABSENT:
Chris Foy, Pete O'Brien and Gil Turner
STAFF:
Dianne McWethy, Deputy City Manager, Monica Sue
Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, Craig Dishman,
Recreation Supervisor and Barbara Werner,
Administrative Secretary
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the January 5, 2004 Minutes
Pete Riis indicated his name and place number were missing from item 3. Vince
Rosen moved to approve the January 5, 2004 minutes with the correction made to
item 3 adding Pete Riis' name and place number. Connie seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous.
3. Discussion and consideration of Eagle Scout Project
Ali Hermani presented his project to secure the Nature Center amphitheater benches.
He will treat the benches with linseed oil, repair the rock around the benches and
resurface the amphitheater area with mulch. Vince Rosen moved to accept the
Eagle Scout project for the Nature Center amphitheater. Pete Riis seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous.
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February 2, 2004
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4. Discussion and consideration of Eagle Scout Project
Michael Lacey presented his project to repaint the playground equipment and
pavilion at Sparger Park. Connie Hampton moved to accept the Eagle Scout project
for Sparger Park. Bob Leininger seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
5. Discussion and consideration of Eagle Scout Project
Azim Noorani presented his project to raise funds to assist in the cost of resurfacing
the Nature Center's west loop trail with crushed limestone. Pete Riis moved to
accept the Eagle Scout project for the Nature Center's west loop trail. Connie
Hampton seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
6. Discussion and consideration of proposed donation from the Colleyville
Garden Club
The Colleyville Garden Club proposed to donate $200 for a live oak or Shurmard red
oak to be planted at the Webb House. This is a donation in honor of Arbor Day.
Vince Rosen moved to accept this donation of a tree valued at $200.00. Pete Riis
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous,
7. Discussion and consideration of appointment of representative(s) to serve on
su b-committees
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director reviewed the various park
planning committees which have positions open. These committees are the Park
Land Dedication Committee, one opening; the Bransford Park Master Plan
Committee, two openings; the Tree Board, one opening; the Sneed Property
Committee, one opening; the Sidewalk/Trail Committee, one opening. After
discussion of the duties and obligations of each committee, Connie Hampton
volunteered to serve on the Park Land Dedication Committee. Pete Riis and Vince
Rosen volunteered to serve on the Bransford Park Master Plan Committee. Pete Riis
also volunteered to serve on the Tree Board. Bob Leininger volunteered to serve on
the Pleasant Run Master Plan Committee and the Sneed Property Committee.
It was decided by the board to postpone the appointment to the Sidewalk/Trail
Committee to the next month's meeting to allow the absent board members a chance
to be appointed to the committee.
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February 2, 2004
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8. Discussion and consideration of amending Ordinance 0-89-719 and the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board By-Laws
In June 1989, Ordinance 0-89-719 establishing the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board was approved. Since 1989, there have been modifications to the ordinance
and by-laws that need to be updated. Monica Sue Walsh went over the revisions to
the ordinance and by-laws with the board. After discussion by the board, Pete Rijs
moved to approve the changes. Connie Hampton seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous.
9. 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.
10. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Sue Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a status report on
current projects,
11, Adjournment
Vince Rosen moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m, and Pete Riis seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
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Barbara Werner, Administrative Secretary