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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, February 2, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Steve Dalri called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009, at the Parks
and Recreation Office.
ROLL CALL: Steve Dalri, Deena Dendy, Vince Rosen, Brian Estridge, Ken
Llewellyn, Raelene Darling , Debby Abitz and Rick Paddock
ABSENT: Nancy Coplen, GCISD Liaison
STAFF: Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation and Wanda
Drexel, Administrative Secretary and Sissy White, Recreation
Supervisor
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the January 5, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
Vince Rosen moved to approve the January 5, 2009 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
minutes. Brian Estridge seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Eagle Scout Project -Michael Clardy
Michael Clardy of Troop 28 presented his project to place a six (6) inch layer of woodchips into
City Park and clean up the park and facilities.
Ken Llewellyn moved the approve Michael Clardy's Eagle Scout project. Deena Dendy
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Botanical Gardens
Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, gave an overview of McPherson Park and the
gardens that are planned.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Composting
Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, gave an overview of Irving's Compost Program.
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6. Discussion and Consideration of Moving March Meeting Date
It was decided that we would move the March 2, 2009, meeting to March 9, 2009, due to the
McPherson Park Bid and the Senior Center Trail Loop Bid.
7. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports
Sissy White, Recreation Supervisor, presented gave a report on the ongoing programs.
8. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a status report on current projects.
9. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items not on the Agenda*
Rick Paddock commended the Eagle Scout effort but questioned whether we need a waiver
liability in case someone is injured while working on the project. Monica Walsh, Parks and
Recreation Director, will contact the City Attorney to determine if we need a waiver signed.
10. Adjournment
Rick Paddock moved to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Vince Rosen seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
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Wanda Drexel, Administrative Secretary