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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, March 18,2002
8:00 p.m.
Chairman Joe Noorlag called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. on Monday,
March 18, 2002 at the Parks and Recreation Office.
ROLL CALL:
Members: Councilman Ginny Tigue, Tom Cicherski,
Meg Davis, Chris Foy, Jim Messina, Bill Mitchell, Joe
Noorlag, Chuck Thomas, Gil Turner
Mayor Donna Arp
ABSENT:
Dianne McWethy, Deputy City Manager
STAFF:
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager,
and Craig Dishman, Recreation Supervisor and
Barbara Werner, Administrative Secretary
1 . Call to Order
2. Approval of the February 4, 2002 Minutes
Jim Messina requested that a correction be made to item number 4 to reflect a
letter from Diana Mueller was presented to the board and that a copy of the letter
be attached to the minutes.
Meg Davis moved to approve as amended the February 4, 2002 Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board Minutes and Tom Cicherski seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Pleasant Run Practice Site Funding
Monica Sue Walsh gave an overview of funding for the improvements for the
Pleasant Run Practice Site. In addition to the bid price of $230,495, this project
also includes a five-percent contingency of $11,525 and testing fees of $1 ,600 for
a total project cost of $243,620. On the basis of the total project costs the
current funding shortfall is $58,531.
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After discussion by the board, Jim Messina moved to use Voluntary Park Fund
monies in an amount not to exceed $46,206 and Colleyville Soccer Association's
contribution of $12,325 to fund the shortfall of $58,531. Chuck Thomas
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Webb House Funding
History of Bransford Park and Webb house funding issues was given by Monica
Sue Walsh during the combined meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board and Park Land Dedication Committee joint meeting.
Jim Messina moved to approve the Park Land Dedication Committee's
recommendation to use Park Land Dedication fund monies in an amount not to
exceed $98,584 to fund the shortfall. Meg Davis seconded the motion. The vote
consisted of six (6) ayes and one (1) nay.
5. Establish a Committee for Review of Game Field Usage.
After a discussion by the board for the need to establish a committee to study the
use of game playing field for practice, Chris Foy moved to appoint a committee
with an invitation extended to all Youth Sports Association presidents to be
members of the committee. GiI Turner, Jim Messina and Bill Mitchell volunteered
to represent the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as members of the
committee. It was requested this committee make a status report to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board in July and have a recommendation Board in
September.
6. Discussion and Consideration of a Proposed Donation from Susan Brandt
Meg Davis moved to accept the donation from Susan Brandt with staff deciding
how the funds will be used at the Colleyville Nature Center. Chuck Thomas
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
7. Discussion and Consideration of a Proposed Donation from Unique
Landscaping.
Chuck Thomas moved to accept the donation of a Red Oak tree to be placed in
City Park for the annual Arbor Day Ceremony. Tom Cicherski seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous.
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8. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports
Craig Dishman, Recreation Supervisor provided an overview of the current and
proposed recreation programs and activities available to citizens of Colleyville
and surrounding areas.
8. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager presented a status report on
current projects.
9. Other Informational Items
10. Adjournment
Chuck Thomas moved to adjourn a 10:10 p.m. and Meg Davis seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
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Barbara Werner, Administrative Secretary