BM 2003-05-05 PBPARK AND RECREATION/CRDC/TREE BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
May 5, 2003
Meeting Time:
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Coppell Road Service Center
816 S. Coppell Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
Members Present:
Victor Burke, Stephen Hafer, Larry Jones, Scott Williams, Greg
Garcia, Mark Tepper, and David Castillo.
Staff Present:
Brad Reid, Guy McLain, Jane Anne Sellars, and Hilda Salazar.
GENERAL ITEMS
Item 1:
Call the Meeting to Order
- Mr. Victor Burke called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Item 2:
Citizen' s Forum.
- No citizens present.
COPPELL RECREATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Action Items: (Items requiring CRDC members' action such as a motion or vote)
Item 3:
Consider Approval of Minutes from April 7, 2003 Meeting.
- Mr. Scott Williams, moved to approve minutes from April 7, 2003.
Mr. Mark Tepper, seconded the motion.
Vote: (5 -0), approved.
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD ITEMS
Information Items: (Requires no action by Park and Recreation Board.)
Item 4:
Coppell Youth Soccer Association Annual Report
- Mr. Jim Barr provided the Board with updated information about
the Coppell Youth Soccer Association. Mr. Barr requested
information about the Carter Crowley practice fields.
- Mr. Barr mentioned the need for a Park Attendant to keep up with
Carter Crowley occupants who show up to play and move the
soccer nets and/or are using the available practice space for non-
scheduled activities.
Item 5:
Presentation and discussion regarding a possible Dog Park in the City of
Coppell Park System.
- Ms. Janice Turner provided the Board with the following
information about the construction of the Dog Park in Coppell.
Dog Park construction estimated cost: $100,000.00
A Park Dog Association has been formed and they are requesting
that the City maintain the property.
They also provided objectives, issues, and rules of the Dog Park.
Mr. Burke informed the Board about a variety of issues the City of
Dallas deals with on a regular basis.
Mr. Belanger also informed that the Dog Park Association doesn't
have a time-line for the construction of the Park.
He also requested a City liaison and the list of residents with
registered dogs in Coppell.
Item 6:
Presentation and discussion of Tennis Center at Wagon Wheel Park.
- Ms. Jane Anne Sellars presented the following:
- The Tennis Center opened for business on April 21, 2003.
- $17,000 in projected revenue for the Summer
- The Grand Opening Ceremony will be on May 17, 2003 from 9
a.m. - 12 noon.
- Ribbon Cutting will take place at 9:30 a.m.
- The center opened with three part-time cashiers and five tennis
instructors.
- The Center offers lA day camps, lA day regular instruction, open
play, etc.
Item 7:
Director' s Report
· Construction Progress Report
- Bridge will go in at Wagon Wheel crossing by the end of the
month.
- Trail Section on the Far East of Moore Road and Asbury Manor is
currently under design, construction will begin in approx, six
weeks.
- Wagon Wheel practice fields consultant has begun preliminary site
investigation work.
- The Duck Pond playground replacement will be ready by the end
of the summer.
· Special Events
- May 16, 2003 Volunteer Dinner
- May 17, 2003 Tennis Center Grand Opening
- May 24, 2003 Outdoor Pools open
Item 8:
Chair Report
· Volunteer to attend Sports Council meetings
- Mr. David Castillo volunteered to attend the next Sports Council
meeting
· Adopt a Location
- Next Adopt A Location will be on May 10, 2003, Board members
Item 9:
will meet in front of Wagon Wheel Park at 9 a.m.
Future Agenda Items
- Pepsi fund distributions
- Dog Park
- Game Field Designation
Mr. Larry Jones, moved to adjourn meeting
Mr. Greg Garcia, seconded the motion
Vote: (5 - 0), approved
Park and Recreation Board Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Note: Copies of handouts provided at this meeting available upon request
at the Parks and Recreation Department offices.