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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MONDAY FEBRUARY 6, 1995
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm on Monday February 6, 1995
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Hendler, Raymond Brockie, Bob Benefield, Yvonne Hatton, Ray
Ramsey
ABSENT: Paul Vigiletti, Tom Schlich, Chuck Walton
STAFF: Jan Belcher, Assistant City Manager; Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor, Joy Tailford,
Parks and Recreation Secretary
INTRODUCTION OF MAYOR CHERYL FEIGEL:
Mayor Feigel thanked the board and provided an overview of the role of the Park Board in
Colleyville. Ms Feigel stressed the importance of representing the community of 1995, and the future
citizens who have not yet arrived. Her Honor showed the need to present an united front when
presenting propositions to the City Council. The Mayor advised the Board to remain aware of limited
funding and to prioritize needs. She reviewed the proper procedures in presenting recommendations
to the City Council.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 9. 1995 MINUTES:
Yvonne Hatton moved to correct the minutes and pointed out that Rob Benefield, not she, was on
the Tree City USA sub-committee. Ray Ramsey moved the minutes be approved as corrected, there
was a second and the minutes were accepted as corrected unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF MARK LIVELY. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD CHAIRMAN
Mr. Lively gave a brief history and brought the Board up to date on the mission, the policies, and the
procedures dealing with environmental issues. Mark also stressed the importance of working
together on the issues pointing out the benefits in financial savings, city beautification and community
service. He particularly discussed the Colleyville city policy for Christmas tree recycling and tree
brush clippings.
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Minutes of February 6, 1995
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OLD BUSINESS:
TREE CITY USA:
Chairman Hendler requested the report, from the Sub-Committee on Tree City USA be put at the end
of the agenda.
PARK MASTER PLAN REVISION:
Ian Belcher reviewed Texas Parks & Wildlife requirements for updating the Parks Master Plan. In
addition, she explained the park maintenance priority list compiled by staff. She requested the
Board's assistance in setting priorities as a basis for updating the master plan.
A discussion followed and a decision was made to hold a special work session rather than form a sub-
committee to identify goals in revising the plan. The meeting was called at 6:30 pm February 13,
1995 at the home of Yvonne Hatton.
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES:
Ian Belcher reported on various grant opportunities that Colleyville will be able to pursue through
agencies such as Texas Parks and Wildlife, Urban Forestry Grants, and the Federal Transportation
Grants. The Board discussed these options; no action was taken.
Ray Brockie left the meeting at 9:30 pm, and since there was no longer a quorum the meeting was
adjourned.
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