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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
MARCH 4, 1996
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7: 00 P.M. on Monday March 4, 1996.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chairman Rich Hendler, Charles Walton, Mike Billings, Robert
Benefield, Dan Witte, Laura Ann Travis, William Recker, David Huff
Staff Present: Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor; Joy Tailford, Parks and Recreation
Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MINUTES
The minutes were approved as written.
4. COLLEYVILLE SPORTS COUNCIL UPDATE
Mike Shelton, Chairman of the Sports Council, provided the Board with an overview
of the background and purpose of the Colleyville Sports Council. He then filled in the Board
on the latest developments between the Park and Recreation Department and the GCISD.
Prominent in the discussions have been finding a "home" for football and the need for lights
at the Colleyville Middle School, practice and playing fields for Pee Wee football and tennis
courts. Mike told the Board that Dr. Grapple was in agreement that there were mutual needs
that could be met by cooperation between the City and the GCISD.
5. PARK MASTERPLAN UP DATE
Rich Hendler gave an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A work session was
scheduled for 6:30 p.rn. March 18th, at the City Park Annex to finalize plans. A copy of this
draft will be sent to all members.
51 09 Bransford Road
P.O. Box 185
Colleyville, Texas'76034
656-PARK
Metro: (817) 498-4749
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6. CITY PARK RENOVATIONS
Three alternatives of the City Park Plan were unveiled to the Board. It was unanimous that
Concept # 3 would best fill the needs of the Citizens of ColleyviIle. There were however
some ideas that the Board felt should be conveyed to Carter & Burgess Inc.
A. Move the amphitheater to the green space
B. Extend the walkway around the perimeter of the park
C. Install horseshoe pits and shuille board courts near the volh~yball area
D. Have the basketball court set in a N/S rather than EIW direction '
E. A covered picnic pavilion near the amphitheater
Laura Travis volunteered to advise Carter & Burgess of these suggestions.
The next meeting of the Design Advisory Committee Members is scheduled to meet March
14th. in the East Wing.
7. DISCUSSION OF VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN 1996
The importance of nurturing "Volunteer Groups" was emphasized by Rich. The HOA's
the Scouts, Garden Clubs and Womens groups were all mentioned
8. STAFF REPORTS
Sharon Curry reported on the the Trout Fishing held at the ColIeyville Nature Center and
shared the success ofthe Regional Basketball Tournament held in ColleyviIle the 1 s1. weekend
of March.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Dan Witte moved to adjourn the meeting 9:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by David Huff
an carried by a'unanimous vote.