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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
Colleyville Senior Center - 2512 Glade Road
MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024 - 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a April 1, 2024
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Update on the Colleyville Recreation Center
3b Director's Report
4. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards June 28, 2024, by 5:00
p.m.
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
A quorum of any Colleyville board, commission, or committee may be present at this
meeting. Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be
opened for public comment and discussion.
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES
Colleyville Senior Center - 2512 Glade Road
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 - 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Eric Presson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and called the roll.
Present: Chair Eric Presson, Vice Chair John Hillebrand, Board members Julie
George, Michael Sabbia, and Dustan Goodell.
Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo and City Secretary
Christine Loven. Bob Egan, Colleyville resident, joined the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 8, 2024
Member Dustan Goodell made a motion to approve the minutes of January 8,
2024, seconded by Vice Chair John Hillebrand, and passed unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Introduction of new board member
Chair Eric Presson welcomed and introduced newly appointed board member
Michael Sabbia. The Board members introduced themselves and spoke regarding
their history in the community and service to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board.
3b Review of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board projects and
responsibilities
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo distributed a 2018 Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space Master Plan synopsis brochure. She then provided an update on
the Capital Projects Priority Ranking as ranked by the board as a result of the
2018 Colleyville Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
Completed projects included the Senior Center renovation, restrooms, signage,
and amenity upgrades at the Nature Center, Reagan Park, City Park, and Pleasant
Run Park. Pond dredging, irrigation installations, athletic fields, sidewalks and
trails, and recreational amenities such as shade structures and netting were also
reviewed.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes April 1, 2024
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3c Director's Report
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo reviewed the Director’s Report, which
was provided in the packet and answered questions of the Board. Chair Presson
and the board members noted the exceptional work of the department and
thanked Director Escobedo.
3d Update on the Recreation Center and discussion of the referendum
question going to voters
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo and City Secretary Christine Loven
distributed a fact sheet regarding the upcoming Referendum Question regarding
the Recreation Center which will be on the May 4, 2024 General Election ballot.
3e Election of a Chair and Vice Chair to serve a one-year term
Per the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board bylaws, a motion was made and
seconded to election John Hillebrand, Chair, and Julie George, Vice Chair for a
one-year term. The motion passed unanimously.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Eric Presson thanked the Board and Director Escobedo and adjourned the
meeting at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF _ AYES _ NAYS ON THIS THE 1ST DAY OF July 2024.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
BOARD BRIEFING
Agenda Number 3a Agenda Date 7/1/2024 Number
Type Regular Agenda Items
Department Parks and Recreation
Title
Update on the Colleyville Recreation Center
Explanation
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo will provide an update on the Colleyville
Recreation Center.
Attachments
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
BOARD BRIEFING
Agenda Number 3b Agenda Date 7/1/2024 Number
Type Regular Agenda Items
Department Parks and Recreation
Title
Director's Report
Explanation
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo will review the attached department
activities and projects.
Attachments
1. Director's Report - 07.01.2024
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
July 1, 2024
Recreation
•Texas Junior Anglers – was held on Saturday, April 20 from 9-12pm at the Nature Center (Anglers Pond).
Door prizes were handed out, as well as prizes for the largest fish.
•Earth Day / Arbor Day – will be held on April 21 from 2-4pm at the Plaza, just before one of the Spring
Concert bands. Parks and Rec handed out tree saplings and coffee mugs.
•Summer Camps – Over 500 children have enrolled in the variety of summer camps offered thus far, with
many camps still accepting enrollment.
Athletics
•Youth Sports Associations (soccer, baseball & softball) – Spring seasons ended in May. Parks Staff is
working hard to perform necessary maintenance on all of the athletic fields.
•Summer Coed Sand Volleyball League – The league began on Monday, June 10 with 16 teams playing
(our largest sand league to date).
•Youth Fall Volleyball League – Registration begins July 22 and the league will begin September 9.
Tennis & Pickleball
•Summer Tennis Leagues – 10 teams are playing out of City Park
•Summer Pickleball Leagues – no summer pickleball leagues
•Tennis & Pickleball Classes – continue with good participation in both
Senior Center
•Summer Programming – Recreation programs and trips started in January. Many new patrons have
become members and are utilizing the newly renovated facility and recreation programs.
Parks
•SH26 Medians & ROWs – Beautification crew has been maintaining the corridor since November. This
Spring has been a learning experience to understand the necessary man power and time that it takes
to maintain these areas while also maintaining the other areas throughout the City.
•Athletic Field Maintenance – Parks staff has been aerating, coring, fertilizing and heavy watering of the
athletic fields to get them ready for the Fall seasons.
•Northern Gateway Tower – Beautification has removed existing grasses, modified soil, and installed
sod. Parks will continue to maintain this area.
Master Plan & CIP Project Update
•Recreation Center Project – Conversion of the worship space into a large gymnasium is under
construction. The Recreation Center is scheduled to open in the Summer 2024.
Upcoming Parks & Recreation Projects:
•Recreation Center – landscape beautification (parking lot)
•Justice Center – pond beautification – work should begin in July
•Kimzey Park – Installation of a new playground began June 18
•McPherson Park Restrooms – Renovation with HVAC added (Open bids on July 9)
•Pleasant Run Competition Fields – Restroom renovation with HVAC added (Open bids on July 9)
•Woodbriar Park – Installation of a new playground and pavilion (should begin in July)
•Justice Center – landscape beautification (Early Fall)
2024 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Dates:
✓January 8
✓April 1
•July 1
•October 7