BM 2006-01-09 PB
PARKS AND RECREATION/CRDC/TREE BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
January 9, 2006
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, Mark Tepper, Greg Garcia, Mike Ridgley,
David Castillo, and Kristine Elieson.
Staff Present:Brad Reid, Guy McLain, Jane Anne Sellars, John Elias, and Hilda Salazar
AGENDA
Item 1:Call the Meeting to Order
-Mr. Victor Burke called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
Item 2:Citizens’ 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 December 5, 2005.
-Mr. Mike Rigdley moved to approve the minutes from December 5, 2005.
Mr. Greg Garcia seconded the motion.
Vote: (5-0), approved
Item 4:Consider approval of an agreement with Kasner & Associates to provide
investigative and Recovery Services related to 4b ½ cent sales tax.
-Mr. Greg Garcia moved to approve Kasner’s agreement for services.
Mr. Mark Tepper seconded the motion.
Vote: (5-0), approved
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ITEMS
Information Items: (Requires no action by the Parks and Recreation Board)
Item 5:Discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
-Mr. Brad Reid informed the Board that the most recent Master Plan was
done in 1998. Money is in this year’s budget to have one completed. The
community will be able to provide input to the Parks and Recreation
Department in regards to future recreation in Coppell and what they really
want to see here.
-The process will take between 12-14 months.
-Staff will be interviewing representatives from different firms and select
the one which will help staff with the Master Plan. Staff may ask CRDC to
help pay for contract fees.
Item 6:Discussion regarding the programming of the proposed Senior Center Building.
-Mr. Reid already had discussion in regards to the New Senior Center. The
main issue is the financial resources. Our Department only counts with
$1.2 million for the construction, and we may need approximately $3.9
million. One of the options is to utilize the ½ cent sales tax money for
which City Council will be talking about in the February 14 meeting
during work session. Mr. Reid invited the Board to attend the meeting.
Item 7:Director’s Report
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Special Events
-Sweetheart Ball
February 10 and 11. Theme: Olympiad!
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Project Update
-Provided updated information
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4b revenue
-City would like to take the proposal to the voters to be able to utilize the
money for maintenance, the new Senior Center, etc.
Item 8:Chair Report
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Adopt a Location
-January 21, Wagon Wheel Park at 9 a.m.
Mr. Mark Tepper moved to adjourn meeting.
Mr. Mike Ridgley seconded the motion.
Vote: (4-0), approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
*Note: Copies of handouts provided at this meeting available upon request at the
Parks and Recreation Department administrative offices.