BM 2003-04-07 CRDC
PARK AND RECREATION/TREE BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
April 7, 2003
Meeting Time:
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Coppell Road Service Center
816 S. Coppell Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
Members Present:
Stephen Hafer, Larry Jones, Scott Williams, Greg Garcia, Tracey
Garman, Mark Tepper, and Mark Echerd.
Staff Present:
Brad Reid, Guy McLain, Jane Anne Sellars, and Hilda Salazar.
GENERAL ITEMS
Item 1:
Call the Meeting to Order
Mr. Stephen Hafer called the meeting to order at 6:44 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 March 3,2003 Meeting.
Mr. Scott Williams, moved to approve minutes from February 3,
2003.
Mr. Mark Tepper, seconded the motion.
Vote: (5 - 0), approved.
Item 4:
Consider approval of authorizing staff to prepare a Professional Services
Agreement with Schrickel Rollins for the Master Planning, Design,
Construction Documentation and Construction Administration for Practice
Facilities at Wagon Wheel Park, in an amount not to exceed $170,500.00,
and authorizing the President to sign the resulting agreement.
Mr. Brad Reid informed the Corporation that the agreement
includes: the geotechnical investigation, Master planning, work
shops, develop a minimum of two alternative layouts for review,
construction documentation, project bidding assistance, hold pre-
bidders conference, preparation of final contract, site visits, and
submittal review.
The budget for the total project will be $1.5 million with approx.
$1.3 million for construction.
Mr. Mark Tepper, moved to approve authorizing staff to prepare Services
Agreement with Schrickel Rollins for the construction of practice facilities
at Wagon Wheel Park.
Mr. Larry Jones, seconded the motion.
Vote: (5 - 0), approved.
Item 5:
Consider approval of the proposed 2003 - 2004 CRDC project
Development Plan.
Mr. Reid explained to the Corporation that the Project
Development Plan is to inform City Council about the CRDC
accomplishments and proposed projects for the upcoming year.
Mr. Scott Williams, moved to approve the Project Development
Plan.
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 6:
Annual Report by the Coppell Lacrosse Association.
Mr. Joe Ovalle informed the Board that the Junior High level has
increased and they continue playing at Andrew Brown Community
Park Central.
He also informed that this year Lacrosse played sixty home games
versus 49 played last year (teams are playing more games).
They have successful students playing at College level, earning
scholarships.
Lacrosse has requested the City utilization of the fields for Adult
Men's championship planned for the end of May.
Mr. Ovalle's presidency term ends in September and Lacrosse will
have a new president in October.
Item 7:
Discussion of the possible acquisition of the Carter Crowley Practice
Facility.
Mr. Jim Witt updated the Board on the discussions regarding the
possible acquisition of Carter Crowley
Item 8:
Director's Report
. Construction Progress Report
Mr. Reid informed the Board that the Tennis Center is scheduled to
open on Monday, April 21, 2003.
. Special Events
Ms. Sellars provided the Board with the following information:
April 19, 2003 - Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Brunch at Andrew
Brown East.
Item 9:
Item 10:
Item 11:
April 25, 2003 - Arbor Day Celebration at Rec. Center
April 26, 2003 - Rummage Sale at Senior Center.
April 26, 2003 - Diversity Fair has been canceled
May 16, 2003 - Volunteer Banquet at Wagon Wheel Park
May 17, 2003 - Tennis Center Grand Opening
. Open Meeting Act
Information provided by City Attorney Robert Hager, was
provided to Park Board members.
. Mayor's Vision and Goals
Information provided to Park Board members.
. Criminal Background Checks
Item will go to City Council for approval in May.
Board Member report
No report
Chair Report
Mr. Hafer thanked the Board members who participated in the
Earthfest event.
Future Agenda Items
Representative who can attend Sports Council Meetings
Coppell Youth Soccer Association annual report
Adopt a Location work day May 10, 2003
Dog Park
Mr. Mark Tepper, moved to adjourn meeting
Mr. Larry Jones, seconded the motion
Vote: (5 - 0), approved
Park and Recreation Board Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Note: Copies of handouts provided at this meeting available upon request
at the Parks and Recreation Department offices.