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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-05/03/2021City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board MINUTES City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817.503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, May 3, 2021 6:00 p.m. Colleyville Center 5301 Riverwalk Drive 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Rich Hendler called the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to order on May 3, 2021 at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Chair Rich Hendler, Vice Chair Cliff LeBlanc, Board Members: Dustan Goodell, Amy Ackermann, James Linn, Eric Presson, and Dan Witte. Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, Councilmember Liaisons Kathy Wheat and Callie Rigney, and Administrative Secretary Joyceinne Williams. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Presson moved to approve the March 1, 2021 minutes. Member Witte seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3a Introduction of new Board Member In lieu of the first in-person meeting since the pandemic, it was suggested by Councilmember Wheat that all board members introduce themselves. 3b Update on Senior Center Renovation Director Escobedo presented the board with a power point presentation that provided the board with specific renovation plans: Update of the entry way Connection of annex building to main building Multipurpose room spacing to accommodate programming needs Facade enhancements Future plans that are being considered including the outside patio area and the park land City of Colleyville Page 2 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board MINUTES May 3, 2021 Director Escobedo reported that on May 18, the council will meet to discuss the preferred exterior appearance and future park enhancements. 3c Overland Park Director Escobedo presented on the future plans for a small pocket park area on a small lot of land that was once occupied by a pump station located on Overland Trail. This small area sits on approximately 1 acre of land. Several suggested amenities were discussed, taking into account the limited amount of space. 3d Discuss of Colleyville City Fair The Colleyville City Fair will take place on May 22. The fair will be an evening of family fun including carnival rides, games, food trucks, fireworks, and several other fun events. The evening will be topped off with a spectacular fireworks show. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide a booth. Director Escobedo asked for volunteers from the board to distribute small gifts. 3e Discussion of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Hendler discussed the possibilities of board members suggestion on inviting speakers and topics of concern to the board meetings. Director Escobedo informed the board that Keep Colleyville Beautiful would be a good source for board members to discuss their ideas. She suggested inviting them to a meeting to present their mission. Chairman Hendler thanked everyone and encouraged members that have items they would like discussed, to contact him or Vice Chair LeBlanc. REPORTS 4a Parks and Recreation operations report Director Escobedo provided a report of the Parks and Recreation operations which also included upcoming events and projects. 4b Open House invitations Director Escobedo invited all board members to attend the open house of the newly renovated park maintenance building scheduled for May 18, at 4:30 pm. City of Colleyville Page 3 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board MINUTES May 3, 2021 Director Escobedo also invited all board members to attend the open house for the Colleyville Business Center on May 20, at 5 pm. 5. ADJOURNMENT Next Scheduled Meeting: July 12, 2021 at Colleyville Center Board member Witte moved to adjourn the meeting and Board member Linn seconded. Motion carried unanimously, Chair Hendler adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Minutes taken and prepared by: Joyceinne Williams Joyceinne Williams Administrative Secretary