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City of Colleyville
Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board
MINUTES
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
September 13, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Center
5301 Riverwalk Dr
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Rich Hendler called the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
to order on September 13, at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Rich Hendler, Vice Chair Cliff LeBlanc, Board Members: John
Hillebrand, Amy Ackermann, James Linn, Eric Presson, and Dan Witte. Absent
Board Member: Dustan Goodell
Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, Assistant City
Manager Adrienne Lothery, Councilmember Liaison Kathy Wheat, City Secretary
Christine Loven, and Administrative Secretary Joyceinne Williams.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Witte moved to approve the July 12, 2021 minutes. Member Presson
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a City Secretary Overview of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
History Role, and Bylaws
Director Lisa Escobedo introduced City Secretary, Christine Loven to the
Board.
City Secretary Loven presented the board with a copy of the “Bylaws
approved by City Council” on April 2, 2013 and a copy of her presentation
slides, which were prepared for this meeting dated September 13, 2021.
City Secretary Loven spoke on the growth of the City and the history of the
Parks and Recreation Board. She proceeded to identify the purpose of the
board, duties, and responsibilities of the board, as stated in the bylaws.
City Secretary Loven emphasized the value and appreciation of the Board’s
input to Council and staff.
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Chair Hendler and other board members expressed their appreciation of the
presentation and spoke on their vision and direction of the Board.
Chair Hendler expressed a desire to broaden the purpose of the Board and the
frequency of meetings.
4a Parks and Recreation Report
Director Escobedo provided a report on the Parks and Recreation operations,
which included scheduled Parks and Recreation programs, events, and
projects.
• Summer camps participation was at capacity and fall classes have
begun.
• Youth Sports Association, opening day is November 11. Coed Sand
Volleyball will begin September 13. Youth volleyball league has over 250
girls participating and will begin September 18.
• Fall Tennis Leagues have started. Pickleball lessons will be offered by
Matt Benton a Colleyville Resident.
• Senior Center has begun offering trips again and the fall programming
has begun with steady participation.
• Pickleball courts are expected to be finished very soon. Pleasant Run
Practice soccer fields restroom construction has been delayed. Park
house demolition is waiting for the city to issue a permit. City park
softball shade structure and playground contract was signed
and completion date is expected in Spring 2022. Overland Park
enhancements waiting for final proposal for trees and irrigation
installation.
• Upcoming projects include the senior center renovation project and
Church Street/SH26 median beautification.
Next Meeting Scheduled for November 8, 2021.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Board member Linn moved to adjourn the meeting, and Board member Witte
seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Hendler adjourned the meeting at
7:20 p.m.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Joyceinne Williams
Parks and Recreation Advisory
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Joyceinne Williams
Administrative Secretary