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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
October 3, 1989
The Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was
called to order at 7:05 p.m. by chairman Paul Vigiletti.
Present at the meeting: Lila Coley, Cheryl Livingston,
Paul Vigiletti, Mary Lou Brieger, Alan Linford, Dawn Quinby,
Nick Martine, David Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator.
Absent: DonWood
BUSINESS
1. David Fain introduced David Washington of Washington and
Associates. Mr. Washington gave background information about
the possible land donation from the Mill Creek development;
historic background of land donation in the City of Colleyville;
discussion of ownership and future possible acquisition of
land along most of Little Bear Creek; various development
plans were pointed out. Board took up discussion after Mr.
Washington departed. It was determined that a letter be
sent out reminding City Staff, City Council, and Planning
and Zoning Board that all issues related to the park system
should originate with the Park and Recreation Board,
so that problems and duplication of labor does not arise in
the future.
2. Minutes were approved unanimously after motion made by
Dawn Quinby and seconded by Cheryl Linvingson.
3. Consideration of bathroom plans for City Park. Cheryl
Linvinston made motion and Nick Martine seconded that Park
Office bathroom be opened to the ~ublic and a sign be placed
outside the building showing where it is. These temporary
facilities will be used until Master Plan goes into
effect. Motion passed unanimously. Mary tou Brieger moved
that a restroom inspection sign-in sheet be posted in each
park restroom facility and initialed by cleaner with time and
date no later that October 16, 1989. Alan Linford seconded.
This motion was made because of perceived lack of cleanliness
of public bathrooms. Discussion summarized by the following:
a. Complaints should be sent to David Fain directly.
b. This is a Staff issue, not a Park Advisory Board issue.
c. City Staff is now on notice that cleanliness is an issue.
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4. Discussion of park beautification plan David Fain given
directive by City Council to develop beautification plan.
His intent is to install an automated irrigation system,
uniform signs, and plantings at each park entrance. Additionally
re would suggest that a "Welcome to City of Colley viII e"
sign to replace the white population signs at city limits. The
Board recommended that Mr. Fain proceed with development
plans but keep quality foremost in mind.
5. Other Concerns
a. Athletic Association October 19, 7:00 p.m. Meeting to
address joint concerns: concession issue, sharing equipment,
storage of equipment, use of facilities.
b. Is there going to be a city basketball league? Ask athletic
association to initiate.
c. Are we going to have a summer recreation program? Mr.
Fain will be contacting coaches to offer classes, set up
enterprise fund by user fee, and outlining types of programs
to be offered.
d. Mary Lou Brieger moved that a mowing timetable log be
kept between October 6 to November 1 from which the following
information will be gathered:
1. Average number of hours it will take to mow each
field
2. Total mowing time for each staff person involved
3. What fields are being mowed by volunteers?
4. Which associations are involved and how much time?
5. What type of equipment is being used for each field?
Alan Linford seconded. David Fain commented that he would like
to gather information over a year's time with new equipment
and staff. Mrs. Brieger and Mr. Linford withdrew the motion.
e. Nick Martine would like a time frame or limit given
to each agenda item.
Motion to adjourn made by Cheryl Livingston and seconded
by Alan Linford. Passed unanimously.
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Future Business:
~Earth Day planning - April 20
-Arbor Day planning - January 20
-clean up day for the parks - date open
~schedule walk of Mill Creek land donation site.
-ordinance development i.e., motorcyles in City Parks and
curfew in the parks.
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