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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 1996
6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, January 8,
1996.
2. ROLLCALL
Members Present: Rich Hendler, Chairman; Mike Billings, Laura Ann Travis, Dan Witte,
Bill Recker
Members Absent: David Huff, Rob Benefield, Charles Walton
Staff Present: Skip Keller, Park & Recreation Coordinator; Sharon Curry, Recreation
Supervisor; Joy Tailford, Parks and Recreation Secretary
Guests: Phillip Neeley, AS LA (Carter-Burgess)
3. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER MINUTES
Mike Billings moved to approve the December minutes as written, Bill Recker seconded
the motion and the minutes were approved as written.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. CITY PARK MASTER PLAN:
Rich Hendler introduced Mr. Phillip S. Neeley, ASLA. of Carter-Burgess
Mr.Neeley explained to the Board both his credentials and those of Carter-
Burgess. He shared the plan for the City Park Master Plan Update. The
importance of a "Controlled Public Forum" which would consist of representatives
from: Football, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, AARP, School District, HOA,
Garden Club, Women Club, Chamber, City Council, Park Board, Skip & Staff,
was stressed. This Advisory Committee should meet 3 times and be used as
a sounding board. The 1st meeting ofthe Advisory Committee will be held 6:30 P.M.
January 29th at the Annex. (Mickey's Office) Laura Ann Travis, and Dan Witte will
represent the Park Board.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Grants, and their amounts were discussed. Mr. Neeley
pointed out the strengths and weakness ofColleyville's position, in regards to a grant.
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The proposed Plan from Carter Burgess will be received by the Board on April 1 s1.
A tour of the Parks will be held January 20th at 8:00 A.M. for all Park Board
Members.
B. PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN I CITY WIDE:
Mike Billings, Bill Recker and Rich Hendler will form a committee to review the
City Wide Master Plan and share their recommendations with the Board at the
February meeting.
C. VOLUNTARY PARK FUND-CHANGES IN CRITERIA FOR SPENDING
FUNDS:
Skip will contact the City attorney to be asssured the wording in a motion
requesting City Council to change the criteria for spending funds is
proper. He will bring that motion before the Board at the February meeting.
5. REPORTS FROM STAFF
There will be representatives from Baseball, Softball, Football, and Basketball and Soccer
at an informal meeting with the Park Board, Tuesday, January 9, 1996.
Sharon Curry announced that there will be a Father-Daughter Dance, February 9, 1996
6. ADJOURNMENT
Dan Witte moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. The move was seconded by
Mike Billings and carried by a unanimous vote.