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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
Monday, April 4, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Center
5301 Riverwalk Drive
CALL TO ORDER
City Secretary Christine Loven called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and called
the roll:
Present: Members Bob Scott, Jerome Davis, John Hillebrand, James Poettcker,
Eric Presson, and Joe Stout.
Absent: Members Dustan Goodell and Amy Ackermann.
Also Present: Councilmember Callie Rigney, Colleyville Girls Softball
Representatives Russell Rinn, Betsy Deck, and Becky Willis, and Parks and
Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, and City Secretary Christine Loven.
City Secretary Christine Loven advised the Board, she will be assisting Parks and
Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo with the administrative duties of the Board for
the next year and noted this includes agenda preparation and minutes, and
conducting the meetings until a new Chair and Vice Chair are elected.
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Colleyville Girls Softball Representatives Russell Rinn, Betsy Deck, and Becky Willis
introduced themselves to the Board. Mr. Rinn stated everyone had to return to the
fields, but they wanted to take the time to introduce themselves to the new
members. Mr. Rinn stated there were 204 enrollees this season, which is the
highest in seven years and noted they are in discussions with the City to add fans
to the dugouts and considering fund raising to assist with the costs. Mr. Rinn
thanked Director Escobedo for inviting them and told the Board they appreciate
working with Director Escobedo. All three representatives then left the meeting.
City Council appointed members to the Board at the March 22, 2022, City Council
Meeting, and everyone introduced their selves and gave a recap of their
profession, how long they have lived in Colleyville, and why they want to be of
service to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 10, 2022
A motion was made to approve the minutes of January 10, 2022, by John
Hillebrand, seconded by Eric Presson, and passed unanimously.
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4a Review of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws
There were no questions regarding the bylaws.
4b Election of a Chair and Vice Chair
City Secretary Loven noted an error had been made on the roster following
appointments, which indicated Place 1 was Chair of the Board. This has been
corrected and a new roster was provided.
City Secretary Loven suggested the Board wait until the next meeting to elect a Chair
and Vice Chair, as there were four new members present and two tenured members.
Member Scott asked if waiting to elect the Chair and Vice Chair violates the bylaws.
City Secretary Loven stated it does not.
5. REPORTS
5a Parks and Recreation Director Report
Director Escobedo reviewed the written report, which was provided to the Board and
recorded in the agenda packet.
Member Scott asked if there was a fee for the Winter Ball, Junior Anglers and Arbor
Day, and the Bunny Brunch and Lunch. Director Escobedo advised the Winter Ball
was $25 per couple, the Bunny Brunch and Lunch was $7 per child, and the Junior
Anglers and Arbor Day was free.
Member Presson asked if it is possible to hire pickleball instructors for daytime
lessons. Director Escobedo stated she would look into the availability.
Member Hillebrand asked Director Escobedo what process is used for the youth
sports organizations to make requests. Director Escobedo stated she has meetings
with the organizations before the season begins. There was general discussion
regarding requests, costs, and fundraising for improvements. Director Escobedo
noted when there is an improvement to a City facility; the City prefers to own the
asset, such as the dugout fans discussed earlier.
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Member Scott asked if background checks are made of instructors and if the youth
sports associations are required to take Safe from Harm training. Director Escobedo
stated she is not aware of the training requirements for the youth sports associations
and noted they contract with the City for the use of the facilities only.
There was general discussion regarding the Parks Master Plan, the location of park
facilities, and the design renovations at the Senior Center. City Secretary Loven
noted she would send a link to the Master Plan and Parks Facilities map to the Board.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER
2022.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary