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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, February 4, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Steve Dalri called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2008
the Parks and Recreation Office.
ROLL CALL: Pat Horn, Steve Dalri, Peter Coyne, Joe Ben Hassell,
Deena Dendy, Brian Estridge, Vince Rosen and
Councilman Tony Licata,
ABSENT: Franklin Hyde, Councilman Mike Taylor and Charlie
Warren, GCISD Liaison
STAFF: Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Luke DeFilippis, Recreation Supervisor, and Wanda
Drexel, Administrative Secretary
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the January 4, 2008 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Minutes
Pat Horn moved to approve the January 4, 2008 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board minutes. Peter Coyne seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
3 Discussion and Consideration of Old City Hall Property
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation gave an update on the public
meeting that was held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at the Colleyville
Center. She stated that there were approximately 50 people in attendance. The
public input process had approximately 25 people speak regarding the property.
She also stated that the majority of the responses at the public meeting were
related to selling the property, developing it residentially, no ball fields, natural
area and small park for families. Other responses included ball fields without
lights, dog park, tennis courts, and botanic gardens.
The following members of the community and baseball association spoke
concerning the property:
John Buesing -President Baseball Association would like the property used as a
ballfield for 8 year olds and below. There would be no lights and would be used
Saturday only.
Ann Mooney (404 Oak Valley Drive) suggested putting blast ball at McPherson
Park and make a family park out of the old city hall property.
Tom Mooney (404 Oak Valley Drive) suggested a small park with no lights or
parking or sale it as residential property.
Thomas Westerman (308 Oak Valley Drive) stated he does not want baseball
fields since it is congested enough already. He would like the land sold and keep
it residential
James Taylor stated McPherson Park would not be convenient for parents since
they have more than one child and that would mean one would be at McPherson
and the other may be at City Park.
After much discussion, Pat Horn made a motion that the property not be
dedicated as park land. Deena Dendy seconded the motion. The motion passed
with 5 ayes and 2 nays.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Trail Opportunities
Gail Manion, Chair of the Colleyville Trails and Sidewalk Committee made a
presentation/recommendation on the Webb House and Pleasant Run Trail. After
discussion, Brian Estridge made a motion that the Colleyville Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board concur with the Colleyville Trails and Sidewalk
Committee's recommendation of using CEDC funding for the Webb House Trail
of $162,000 for Pleasant Run Trail construction. The remaining balance of
$28,000 ($20,000 Parkland Dedication Fund and $8,000 CEDC Fund) for the
Webb House Trail will allow the design process to begin. Deena Dendy
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
5. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports
Luke DeFilippis provided an overview of the current and proposed recreation
programs and activities available to citizens of Colleyville and surrounding areas.
It was requested that a three (3) month review be prepared each month showing
trend perspective and historical data.
7. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a status report on
current projects.
8. Adjournment
Joe Ben Hassell moved to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Pat Horn seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
Wanda Drexel, Administrative Secretary