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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Alan Linford called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. on Thursday August
6, 1992.
ROLL CALL: Alan Linford, Yvonne Hatton, Paul Vigiletti, Curtis Hamilton, Jim Hoff,
Mike Billings, Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor.
GUESTS: David Scott
APPROVAL OF JULY 2, 1992 MINUTES: Jim Hoff made a motion to approve the July 2,
1992 minutes. Mike Billings seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM CREATIVE PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE.
Mike Billings briefed the Board on the status of the Creative Playground Committee.
He reported that $1,000.00 in seed money is needed to begin fund raising.
PAUL VIGILITTI MADE A MOTION TO REQUEST 1,000.00 FROM THE PARK LAND DEDICATION PJND
FOR THE CREATIVE PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE. CURTIS HAMILTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH
CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
2. REQUEST FROM DAVID SCOTT TO DISCUSS THE SOCCER FIELD LIGHTS WITH THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD.
David Scott addressed the Board on the situation of the lights at the Pleasant Run
Soccer Fields. He suggested rewiring the lights to separate breakers for each bank;
and have lights reaimed so they do not shine in his house. The Park Board recommendation
is 1) to evaluate the options for rewiring the lights to control each bank of lights
separately. 2) Redirect the lights at night. 3) Evaluate using one bank of lights
for safety considerations.
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. REPORTS
A. PARKS AND RECREATION - Sharon Curry reported the summer programs was
an overwhelming success. The track team had sixteen (16) competing in the
State Games of Texas. The number of participants in the State Games increased
in participation over last year.
B. PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN - Updated the Board on status of Timmaron development;
reported the Baseball Association has applied for the Texas Rangers Charity
Foundation grant for the construction of a field. There are several advantages
in the Colleyville grant due to the involvement of Ranger players living in
the Community. Jeff and Melanie Russell hand carried the application to Tom
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Schieffer. They have also agreed to head the fund ralslng for matching funds
along with Bobby Whitt, Rafael Palmerio, and Jose Guzman; Mill Creek update
- Texas Parks and Wildlife met last week. The City is waiting for an answer
and is in excellent position for approval. The first steps, if approved is
two professional independent appraisals and archeological study; soccer
fields ground breaking - good P/R. Project a little ahead of schedule.
Soccer opening day is scheduled for September 9.
C. ARTS COMMISSION - Paul Vigiletti reported the Arts Commission has five members.
First project is a booth at B-B-Q cook-off along with some type of children's
entertainment, working on a survey, designing logo. Goals - begin with children's
theatre and orchestra; secure locations for practices and performances.
4. OTHER CONCERNS
A. Yvonne Hatton expressed concerns over Schrickel Rollins involvement with
development of Mill Creek. In her opinion, the natural study prepared by
them was very poor. She does not want someone developing our natural park
places very little importance on the natural area.
B. Paul Vigiletti would like to consider moving the meetings to Monday nights
due to schedule conflicts. Straw vote - Hatton, Hamilton against; Linford,
Hoff, Billings, Vigiletti for. Will pole absent members for opinion.
C. Jim Hoff presented article from PITCH magazine on new soccer fields.
D. Mike Billings noticed a for sale sign on Pleasant Run near lot recently purchased.
Should it be checked in to?
E. Jim Hoff questioned need for physical assessment of all parks for future
needs i.e. what is in them, what needs are, etc. Alan stated that is covered
in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan which is due for an update.
F. Alan Linford requested that David Fain confirm the Overland Trails project
status; ask Marilyn Baker for an update for the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Paul Vigiletti made a motion to adjourn the meeting
at 9:35 P.M. Mike Billings seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.