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Home My WebLink AboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Agenda Packets-4/2/2012~, ~I` ~""'"" '~ ~' ~ ~~~~~~ ~i.~I~ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA Monday, April 2, 2012 6:00 p.m. City Hall - Third Floor Executive Conference Room 100 Main Street AGENDA NUMBER AGENDA ITEM 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the February 6, 2012, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes 3• Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports 4• Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports 5. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items not on the Agenda* 6. Adjournment *(This time is allocated for citizens to informally address the Board on matters not on the agenda that require no formal action. Each presentation will be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Board members may not respond to citizens who speak regarding matters not on the agenda.) I certify that the above agenda was posted at City Hall on March 28, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. 9(',a.~ c~ E. .lVl o.o~ce PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Monday, February 6, 2012 6:00 p.m. Suzanne Hughes called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the City Hall - Executive Conference Room. ROLL CALL: Suzanne Hughes, Debby Abitz, Ken Llewellyn, Charles Bethards, Tevon Taylor, Thomas Parker, Kathryn Wheat, and Brett Oliver ABSENT: None STAFF: Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, Terry Leake, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer, and Kathy Moore, Administrative Assistant 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the December 5, 2011 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes. Charles Bethards made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Kathryn Wheat seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 3. Introduction of New Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members. Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the three new Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members, Kathryn Wheat, Thomas Parker and Brett Oliver. 4. Appoint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Debby Abitz made a motion to reappoint Suzanne Hughes as Chairperson and Ken Llewellyn Vice-Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Tevon Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April 2, 2012 Page2of3 5. Discussion and Consideration of Appointment of Representatives to Serve on Subcommittees The members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended Brett Oliver to serve on the Park Land Dedication Committee for a two-year term ending December 2013. Kathryn Wheat made the motion and Ken Llewellyn seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended Kathryn Wheat to serve on the Colleyville Tree Board for a two-year term ending December 2013. Tevon Taylor made the motion and Debby Abitz seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended Suzanne Hughes to serve on the Colleyville Tree Board for a one-year term ending December 2012. Ken Llewellyn made the motion and Brett Oliver seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 6. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports. Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an update on the departmental programs for October through December. She noted that the Haunted Trail was the largest turnout ever, with 2400 participants; and the Senior Center held their Health Fair in October, with their largest turnout of 75 participants and 52 vendors. 7. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Report Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a status report on current projects. She informed the Board that the 2011 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan was approved by Council on December 6, 2011. Pleasant Run Trail is underway, with the design and R.O.W. acquisition. Construction is scheduled for 2013. The current construction is being done by First Baptist Church. Colleyville's portion of the Cotton Belt Trail Phase II is now open. Hurst's portion of the project is scheduled to open in Spring. A date for the ribbon cutting will be announced once both sections are complete. 8. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items not on the Agenda None 9. Adjournment Tevon Taylor moved to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. Brett Oliver seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April 2, 2012 Page3of3 Respectfully submitted and approved: .~~at~ E. JVlc~a}~e Kathy E. Moore, Administrative Assistant ClTY OF COLLEYVlLLE PARKS AND RECREATlON Meeting Agenda # 4/2/2012 3 Department; Parks and Recreation Subject; Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports I. Recreation A. On January 2 the Winter/Spring classes began. B. The Daddy Daughter Dance was held at the Colleyville Center on February 10. This was our largest dance to date, with over 300 in attendance. II. Athletics A. Baseball, girl's softball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football spring seasons are underway. B. The Girls Spring 2012 Volleyball League began practice on March 19, with 113 girls participating. III. Tennis A. 27 youth and adult tennis classes were offered January through March. B. The tennis program had 52 class participants from January through March. IV. Senior Center A. The Senior Prom was held on February 10 with 46 participants, which was an increase over last year. B. Tax season at the center is February through April. AARP Tax Help began on February 7 and will be offered until April 10. We assisted 51 participants in the month of February. C. The Senior Advisory Committee collectively brought ideas forward to discus activities for the younger seniors. Suggestions included the possibility of establishing a Book Club; Walk to Running Club; a Texas Holdem' Night; a Trivia night; and bus trips to various destinations. There will be ongoing research and discussion of activities for the younger seniors. ^ Discussion Only ^ Procedura/ Change ~ Information only ^ Possib/e City Council Policy Recommendation ~~~~~ ~,~ ~: ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ,,~'"' ~`'~ ClTY OF COLLEYVlLLE ~'C~"L~~~V~.~LF PARKS AND RECREATlON ~„ ;, iiii ,/~ ,~%. / ,i//i/i ~, ;:i,~u„~w/~/i,~i~,/,,/ ~ ~~ ~'~ ~' ~'}l" ,F~. ~'. Meeting Agenda # 4/2/2012 4 Department; Parks and Recreation Subject; Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports Collevville Sarina Clean Sweea Keep Colleyville clean by volunteering on Saturday, April 14t" at McPherson Park from 8:30 am - Noon. The Crud Cruiser and Shredinator will be available at Colleyville Heritage High School, from 9:00 am until they are full. The City of Colleyville was recognized as a Tree City USA city for the fourteenth year. Livina Tree Donation Proaram This new program promotes tree donations which help city parks, while at the same time celebrating life by planting a tree. In the month of February, a tree was planted at the Colleyville Senior Center and at City Park through this program. Parks and Recreation CIP Proiects • Pleasant Run Trail - in progress • Webb House Trail - in progress • Cotton Belt Trail Phase III - in progress • Cotton Belt Trail Phase II - completed/Ribbon Cutting-To be Announced City Council Items 7anuarv 3, 2012 Pre Council Discussion of the coordination of the SH26 and Cotton Belt Trail Phase III Projects Announcements, Proclamations and Presentations Recognition of Board and Committee members for years of service Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Natalie Genco - December 2009 - December 2011 John Gooding - December 2009 - December 2011 Rick Paddock - December 2008 - December 2011 ^ Discussion Only ^ Procedura/ Change ~ Information only ^ Possib/e City Council Policy Recommendation Page 1 of 2 ,~ ~~ "~" "~ ~~> ~;. ~ ~~ ~~L~.~:~V~~.LF ;,;iii% iiii ;i/ir,%%~i/;!/! ~ . ~~,, T~~~ ~`~ ClTY OF COLLEYVlLLE PARKS AND RECREATlON Meeting Agenda # 4/2/2012 4 Department; Parks and Recreation Subject; Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports 7anuarv 17, 2012 Consent: Reading and Public Hearing Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. for the design of the Pleasant Run Trail Februarv 21, 2012 Resolution: Reading and Public Hearing Consideration of appointments to the Colleyville Tree Board Consideration of appointment to the Park Land Dedication Committee ^ Discussion Only ^ Procedura/ Change ~ Information only ^ Possib/e City Council Policy Recommendation Page2of2