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COLLEYVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF MAY 6, 1996
Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 1996. The
following members were present: Rich Hendler, Chuck Walton, Mike Billings, David Huff, Dan
Witte and Bill Recker. Laura Ann Travis and Rob Benefield were absent. Staff members present:
Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator; Joy Tailford, Parks and Recreation Secretary.
Special Guests: Lori Napier, Girls Softball Association; a Colleyville citizen.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Dan Witte made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 1996 meeting. David Huff
seconded the motion which carried by an unanimous vote.
II. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FUNDS TO LIGHT THE PRACTICE
FIELD AT COLLEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Skip Keller, presented the Board with graphics explaining the benefits of spending
$58,000.00 to light the practice fields at Colleyville Middle School. The Board tabled
this decision to the June meeting. Rich Hendler, Bill Recker, Mike Billings, James Taylor,
Lori Napier and Mike Shelton will serve on a committee to look into this suggestion.
III. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
COLLEYVILLE CITY PARK TPWD GRANT APPLICATION
Dan Witte made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the expenditure of
$6,700.00 for preparation of the Colleyville City Park TPWD Grant Application. The
motion was seconded by David Huff and unanimously approved. A committee consiting
of Dan Witte, Mike Billings, and Laura Travis was formed.
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IV. PRACTICE AND GAME FIELD NEEDS FOR 1997
Lori Napier stated the needs of the Girls Softball Association.
Skip requested $39,000.00 in the FY97 City Budget to rebuild softball and baseball fields
on GCISD property.
V. PARK LAND DEDICATION FUND / VOLUNTARY PARK FUND
The Board reviewed the Park Land Dedication Fund and Voluntary Park Fund.
VI. STAFF REPORT ON P & Z
There are four members on the Park Land Dedication Fund Committee. Two members
from Planning and Zoning Board and two members from the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board. Luanne Edwards and Marie Powell are the P & Z representatives.
VII. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
A citizen expressed her concern that there will be an an increase in traffic on
Shadowood after the City Park renovations.
VII. ADJOURNMENT