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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
KARCH 5, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Mills called the meeting to order
at 8:40 P.M., on Thursday March 5, 1992.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairperson Gail Mills, Yvonne Hatton, Jack
Hartnett, Mike Shelton, Jim Hoff, Paul Vigiletti and David Fain,
Parks and Recreation Coordinator. Special Guests: George Coleman
and Bob Pauls representing Metroplex Covenant Church, Mike
O'Shields neighbor of Sparger Park, and Joe Villanueva, treasurer
of Girl's Softball Association.
ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Mike Billings
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 6, 1992 MINUTES: JIM HOFF HADE A
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. PAUL VIGILETTI SECONDED
THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 11. 1992 MINUTES: JIM HOFF HADE A MOTION TO
APPROVE THE IUHUTES AS PRESENTED. PAUL VIGILETTI SECONDED THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
1. DISCUSSION OF UTILIZING OPEN SPACE AREA AT METROPLEX COVENANT
CHURCH
George Coleman and Bob Pauls, representing Metroplex Covenant
Church, made a presentation to the Board about possible usage
of open space located at the church site. They also stated
that there is a gymnasium and softball field located on the
site. Their objective is to open a line of communication to
discuss the possible use of open space and other amenities at
the church. Jim Hoff stated that the situation among the
various athletic associations is that there is a 9r.eat need
for additional practice areas. Mr. Pauls recommended to the
Board that they approach the Church with specific recommend-
actions as to how to utilize the property. Gail Mills
recommended that a subcommittee be formed to look at the issue
more in-depth and present their findings to the Board. After
much discussion the Board appointed David Fain, Jim Hoff and
Alan Thibadeaux (Members of the Baseball Board) to the
committee.
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2. UPDATE FROM THE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Joe Villanueva, Secretary/Treasurer of the Colleyville Girls
Athletic Association presented information and updated the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board about the upcoming soft-
ball season. Mr. Villanueva stated that he will also
periodically and throughout the season update the Board on the
financial status of the Softball Association. He also pointed
out that the association is currently engaged in a sponsorship
campaign to raise funds for their program (see attached girl
softball season overview, appendix 1). Jim Hoff complemented
the association about the positive changes that have been
produced in a short period of time.
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. DISCUSSION OF ERECTING A FENCE AT SPARGER PARK
Mike O'Shields of 1102 Scalet ct., described his situation to
the Board about patrons of Sparger Park coming onto his
property. His property backs up to Sparger and park patrons
think his property is part of Sparger Park. He discussed with
the Board several alternatives of alleviating his concern of
patrons trespassing on his property.
JIM HOFF MADE A KOTION THAT THE BOARD MEMBERS LOOK AT THE
PROPERTY TO HELP IN COKING UP WITH A SOLUTION TO SOLVE THE
O'SHIELDS CONCERNS. HIS KOTION ALSO INCLUDED THAT PRICE
ESTIMATES ON VARIOUS TYPES OF FENCES BE PRESENTED TO THE
BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING. THE RECOHKENDATION ALSO INCLODED
THAT THE O'SHIELDS AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS LOOK AT THE
POSSIBILITY OF SHARING THE COST OF A FENCE. PAUL VIGILETTI
SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOOS VOTE.
Mr. O'Shields concerns will be discussed again at the next
Board meeting after prices of fence are presented and the
Board observes the site.
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4. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed the city
master plan, as it pertains to Parks and open space. Members of
the Board stated they did not feel comfortable addressing the
Parks and open space issues of the master plan. Therefore, the
consensus of the Board is to meet with the master plan, Parks
and'open space subcommittee, the Master Plan Co-Chairpersons,
and a representative of Schrickel, Rollins and Associates to
discuss the various of the city's open space plan, (memo-
randum from Chairperson Mills to the Master Plan Committee
is attached - Appendix 2).
5. DISCUSSION OF NONRESIDENT FEE
JIK HOFF RECOMMENDED TO TABLE THE ITEM OF NONRESIDENT FEE FOR
FUTURE DISCUSSION AND THAT STAPF PRESENT TO THE BOARD MORE
CLARIFICATION OF THE NONRESIDENT FEE RESOLUTION. PAUL
VIGILETTI SECONDED THE MOTIOH WHICH CARRIED BY A UHAN1KOUS
VOTE.
6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PUD-R OPEN SPACE -- LONGWOOD
DEVELOPMENT
Gail Mills and Yvonne Hatton walked the Longwood Development
site and briefed the Board about the open space area within
the Development. Gail stated that the area is a very
attractive natural area. However, Gail also stated that the
area has been used for a dump ground. The proposed-open space
site is cluttered with a tremendous amount of garbage,
refrigerators, huge concrete slabs, tires and other debris.
YVONNE HATTON MADE A MOTION THAT THE DEVELOPERS REMOVE ALL
TRASH AND DEBRIS. THE TRASH AND DEBRIS IS TO BE REMOVED TO
AS NOT TO DESTROY THE NATURAL AREA. THE MOTION INCLUDED
REMOVAL OF ALL FENCES AND THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE AN
AVENUE TO TRAVERSE FROM KIMZEY PARK TO THE ENTIRE AREA OF
THE PROPOSED OPEN SPACE SITE WITHOUT UTILIZING STREET
ACCESS. THE RECOMMENDATION ALSO INCLUDED THE DEVELOPER
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR PARKING. JIK HOFF SECONDED THE
KOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Jim Hoff asked for clarification of the responsibility of the
developer for funding of the parking. If the fund for parking
is the total funding limitations for the open space site.
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7. RBPORTS
NO REPORTS PRESENTED
JIK HOFF HADE KOTION TO ADJOURN THE KEETING AT 11:.. 5 P.K., KlltE
SHELTON SECONDED THB KOTIOH WHICH CARRIED BY A OHANIKOOS VOTB.
Respectfully Submitted by:
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David Fain, park~nd Recreation Coordinator
APPRVOED AS PRESENTED: May 7, 1992