BM 2006-08-17 PB
PARKS AND RECREATION/CRDC/TREE BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
August 17, 2006
Meeting Time:6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Coppell Library
177 N. Heartz Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
Members Present:Victor Burke, Stephen Hafer, Mike Ridgley, Mark Tepper, and David
Castillo
Staff Present:Brad Reid and Cecilia Gandara
AGENDA
Item 1:Call the Meeting to Order
-Mr. Victor Burke called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
Item 2:Citizens’ Forum
-No citizens present.
COPPELL RECREATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Item 3:Consider approval of minutes from June 5, 2006.
-Mr. Steve Hafer moved to approve the minutes from June 5, 2006.
Mr. Mark Tepper seconded the motion.
Vote: (5-0), approved.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ITEMS
Item 4:Consider approval of an interview panel of Board members to interview and
select the Youth Advisors to the Park Board for 2006-2007.
-Mr. Mark Tepper, Mr. David Castillo, Mr. Mike Ridgley volunteered to be
part of the interview panel.
-Mr. Mark Tepper moved to approve.
Mr. Mike Ridgley seconded the motion.
Vote: (5-0), approved.
Item 5:Discussion regarding the Coppell Nature Park.
-Mr. Lou Dugan will be attending the September Park Board meeting to
discuss the location where the Coppell Nature Center facility will be
within Wagon Wheel Park with the board.
-The board had concerns in regards to the location and size of the Nature
Center facility.
Item 6:Discussion regarding the Annual Prioritizing of Projects for recommendation to
the City Council.
-Mr. Brad Reid informed the board that City Council would like to meet
with them in regards to future projects on the project list.
Item 7:Director’s Report
-Special Events – Halloween and Holiday Parade
-Council to approve the service agreement with the developer for the
Senior Center.
-Funding for the Town Center Plaza is available; plans are back on track.
-Parking lot expansion project at Wagon Wheel will start soon.
Item 8:Chair Report
-Citizens Survey
-Adopt a Location
-Move September 11 meeting to Wednesday or Thursday
Item 9:Adjourn
-Mr. Steve Hafer moved to adjourn meeting.
Mr. Mark Tepper seconded the motion.
Vote: (5-0), approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
*Note: Copies of handouts provided at this meeting available upon request at the
Parks and Recreation Department administrative offices.