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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-4/3/1995 city Of Texas PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES APRIL 3, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 1995. 2. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rich Hendler, Rob Benefield, Chuck Walton, Gail Madden, Tom Schlich MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Vigiletti, Ray Ramsey, Yvonne Hatton STAFF MEMBERS: Jan Belcher, Assistant City Manager; Joy Tailford, Parks and Recreation Secretary SPECIAL GUESTS: Joe Moore, Assistant Director of Parks City of Grapevine; Chris Gillig and David Dudziak, from Longwood/ Ross Downs; Mark Lively, Chairman, Colleyville Environmental Board; Steve Lebo, City Council Candidate; Mary Carosella White, Colleyville Garden Club. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chuck Walton made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Rob Benefield seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved as written. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. KIMZEY PARK: Chris Gillig and David Dudziak presented an update on the latest developments at Kimzey Park. Their extensive report included their accomplishments to date, their expectations, and a discussion on the spillway and trail area. P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044 B. MUTUAL INTERESTS AND ONGOING PROGRAMS WITH OTHER CITIES: Joe Moore from the City of Grapevine Parks Department explained the grant process, and the "how to" of becoming a Tree City. He informed the group on how volunteer hours were computed in order to receive grant funding. Mr. Moore also shared information on the City of Grapevine's park land dedication fees. He invited the Board to their State Arbor Days Celebration to be held on Friday, April 28 at 10:00 AM. C. FUNDING FOR A PERMANENT STAGE AT CITY PARK Jan Belcher requested this item be postponed until the next meeting when Paul Vigiletti, our Arts Commission representative would be present D. DISCUSSION OF PARK BOARD'S 1995 GOALS AND PLANS Tom Schlich requested this item be moved to the end of the agenda so that the guests that were present could speak. E. TREE CITY USA Tom Schlich discussed the need to write a tree ordinance, in order to apply for Tree City USA status in November. He mentioned that there are funds in the tree escrow fund but no mechanism for the use of the money. Questions were raised as to what size trees will be included in the tree inventory. Jan suggested that the board request information on the application process from Tree City. Jan explained that the deadline for application was December 31,1995 and all monies expended during 1995 should be documented, including volunteer hours. The board agreed that Rob Benefield will work on the ordinance while Chuck Walton and Mary Carosella White of the Colleyville Garden Club will work on the inventory of the city's trees. Gail Madden said she will look into the City of Keller's application for Tree City. Tom will call Tree City USA for additional information. A special thank you was given to Ms. Carasolla White of the Colleyville Garden Club for their participation in the Arbor Day ceremony at Kidsville. Jan informed the group that the Chamber will have a tree planting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. April 12th near the World Savings Bank. D. DISCUSSION OF PARK BOARD'S 1995 GOALS AND PLANS The Park Board discussed their priorities for the 1995 year. They compiled a list and voted on their top priorities.. Jan Belcher will complete the final master list of choices and mail them to the Board for further discussion. The Board will finalize the list at the May meeting. 5. REPORT FROM THE STAFF: Jan gave an update on the Adopt-A-Park clean up scheduled for April 8, 1995 at Sparger Park. She also reported on a successful Girls Basketball Tournament. Chuck Walton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Rob Benefield seconded the motion which carried by an unanimous vote.