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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-11/7/1994 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pat Horn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 1994 PRESENT: Pat Horn, Ray Brockie, Rich Hendler, Mike Billings, Chuck walton, Yvonne Hatton; Jan Belcher, Assistant City Manager; Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator; Sharon Curry, Recreation supervisor ABSENT: Paul vigiletti, Steve Rahn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Pat Horn noted Paul vigiletti had been omitted from the October minutes as being present and recommended the minutes be amended accordingly. Mike Billings made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Yvonne Hatton seconded the motion which carried by a majority vote. All members voted in favor of the motion with the exception of Ray Brockie who abstained. OLD BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN SURVEY Jan Belcher updated the board on the proposed citizen survey revisions and outlined reasons for the survey and changes. Board members gave input and suggested changes to some of the questions. Board members expressed numerous concerns about having their names on the cover letter if the City Council has the final say and the board members only have input. Pat Horn polled members to determine if they would approve the survey as presented being mailed with their mimes on the cover letter. Four members opposed the survey and one was undecided. He then polled members to determine if they would approve the survey being mailed with their names on it if it could be amended to include the board's input. Four members voted in favor and two voted against. NO ACTION TAKEN Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of November 7, 1994 page 2... 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF TROUT FISHING EVENT Sharon Curry reported the voluntary Park Fund expenditure for the trout fishing event had been approved at the last City Council meeting. The event is scheduled for the first Saturday in February at the Nature Center with an initial stocking of 2,000 fish. TPWD will be stocking an additional 1,500 fish on February 23 to assure plenty of fishing opportunities. She also reported that three of the steps necessary to have an urban fishing area designated by the state. She will be working with the TPWD urban biologist to obtain that designation. 3. YOUTH BASKETBALL UPDATE Sharon Curry reported that 570+ had registered for the youth basketball program through last week, creating more than 75 teams, an increase of more than 150 over last year. The Basketball Advisory Board is doing an outstanding job of operating the program. NEW BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF GRANT APPLICATION - CITY PARKS ANNEX Mike Billings stated the city is about to lose an excellent grant opportunity at the annex if there is too much development prior to a grant application. He has talked with Schrickel Rollins and obtained an estimate of approximately $1500-1700 for a point evaluation study to be completed. He also reported the next grant opportunit~ will be the January deadline and several meetings would be required to meet that deadline. ~ke Billings made a motion to recommend expenditure of $1500- 1700 from the Voluntary Park Fund for the purpose of contracting Schrickel Rollins to conduct a point evaluation study for the purpose of determining potential grant Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of November 7, 1994 page 3... opportunities at the City Park Annex in anticipation of applying for a grant by the January deadline. Yvonne Hatton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ATHLETIC. FIELD USAGE AGREEMENTS Skip Keller reported new agreements are being prepared for the coming year and reminded members that the new agreements will be effective from January 1 through December 31, 1995. He plans to have the agreements ready for Board review within two weeks. REPORTS 1. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION A. Athletic Field Funding Approved B. Colleyville Nature Center Approved - funds will not be spent unless necessary; intern is working on alternatives C. Parking Lot at Crown of Life Church Approved D. Changing Hours at Nature Center First reading and public hearing held on ordinance. Approval anticipated at the December 6 Council meeting. 2. REPORT ON TREE CITY USA Jan Belcher reported that Steve McCain was the driving force behind the Tree City USA and no action has b~en taken since he left the City Council. The project been placed on hold until it is agreed to spend the time and mQney associated with operating the program. Rich Hendler will investigate further and report at next meeting Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of November 7,1994 page 4... 3. REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TITLE SEARCH - SPARGER PARK EXTENSION Jan Belcher reported that because of a number of factors, the city has not received title to the property, therefore the environmental assessment has not been started. OTHER CONCERNS Mike Billings distributed invitations to the Kidsville first birthday on Sunday. Jan reported the Mayor is recommending a resolution to create a Kidsville maintenance committee responsible for overseeing the annual maintenance of the playground. ADJOURN RAY BROCKIE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8: 55 P.M. CHOCK WALTON SECONDED THE MOTION walCH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.