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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, October 6, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Steve Dalri called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008, at the
Parks and Recreation Office.
ROLL CALL: Steve Dalri, Deena Dendy, Brian Estridge, Vince Rosen,
Pat Horn, Ken Llewellyn and Nancy Coplen, GCISD
Liaison
ABSENT: Luke DeFilippis, Recreation Supervisor
STAFF: Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation and
Wanda Drexel, Administrative Secretary
Call to Order
2. Approval of the June 2, 2008 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
Vince Rosen moved to approve the June 2, 2008 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
minutes. Pat Horn seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
3. Introduction of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member Appointed for the Term
September 2008 -December 2009
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation introduced Kenneth Llewellyn.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Open Space Area
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation discussed the Senior Center Open
Space Area and said the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee at their meeting on August
21, 2008, recommended approval of the Master Plan. Their recommendation was to
move forward with the design of the trail being a first priority. She then introduced
Megan Abernathy from Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein Landscape Architecture (NJB).
Megan gave an overview of the plans to the Parks and Recreation Board.
The citizens were concerned about the school, security lighting and the detention pond.
Deena Dendy made a motion to proceed with the Senior Center Open Space Master
Plan Concept and to move forward with the design of the trail being a first priority. Brian
Estridge seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion passed with a unanimous
vote.
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5. Discussion and Consideration of McPherson Park Final Phase
Megan Abernathy, a representative with NJB provided an update of the McPherson Park
Final Phase Plans.
Pat Horn made a motion to approve the McPherson Park Final Phase Plan as
presented. Vince Rosen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
6. Discussion and Consideration of Appointment of Representatives to Serve on
Subcommittees
The following individuals were appointed to the Parkland Dedication Committee:
Vince Rosen
Brian Estridge
The following individuals were appointed to the Colleyville Tree Board:
Deena Dendy
Steve Dalri
Ken Llewellyn
7. Discussion and Consideration of Redirecting of Parkland Monies
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the status of the Parkland
Dedication Fund expenditures.
Vince Rosen made a motion that the balance of funds for the Log Barn, in the amount of
$64,000, and for McPherson Park Phase I, in the amount of $49,967, be redirected and
returned to the Parkland Dedication Fund since these projects were complete. Deena
Dendy seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
8. Discussion and Consideration of Redirecting of Voluntary Park Fund Monies
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the status of the Voluntary Park
Fund projects.
Pat Horn made a motion that the funds for the L.D. Lockett ADA improvements, in the
amount of $9,000, L.D. Lockett improvements , in the amount of $321, and Parks and
Recreation Office improvements, in the amount of $694, be redirected and returned to
the Voluntary Park Fund balance since these projects were complete. Vince Rosen
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
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9. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, 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 Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a status report on current
projects.
11. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items not on the Agenda*
Reminder that October 18, 2008 is Clean Sweep
12. Adjournment
Brian Estridge 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