BM 2004-10-04 CRDCPARK AND RECREATION/CRDC/TREE BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
October 4, 2004
Meeting Time:
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Coppell Road Service Center
816 S. Coppell Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
Members Present:
Staff Present:
Victor Burke, Stephen Hafer, Mark Tepper, Larry Jones, Bruce
Ackerly, James Wikman, Greg Garcia, and Mike Ridgley
Brad Reid, Guy McLain, Jane Anne Sellars, John Elias, and Hilda
Salazar
GENERAL ITEMS
Item 1:
Call the Meeting to Order
- Mr. Victor Burke called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Item 2:
Citizen' s Forum
- No citizens present wishing to speak.
Item 3:
Welcoming of the Parks and Recreation Board Members
- Mr. Burke welcomed new members to the Board, explained Board
responsibilities, and introduced staff members.
COPPELL RECREATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Action Items: (Items requiring CRDC members' action, such as a motion or vote)
Item 4:
Election of Officers
* Chair Election
- Mr. Larry Jones nominated Mr. Victor Burke for Chair.
Mr. Mark Tepper seconded the motion.
Vote: (6-0), approved.
Vice-Chair Election
Mr. Mark Tepper nominated Mr. Stephen Hafer for Vice-Chair.
Mr. Victor Burke seconded the motion.
Vote: (6-0), approved.
Secretary
Mr. Stephen Hafer nominated Mr. Mark Tepper for Secretary.
Mr. Larry Jones seconded the motion.
Vote: (6-0), approved.
Item 5: Consider Approval of Minutes from September 13, 2004, meeting.
Mr. Mark Tepper moved to approve minutes from September 13,
2004.
Mr. Larry Jones seconded the motion.
Vote: (6-0), approved.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ITEMS
Information Items: (Requires no action by Parks and Recreation Board)
Item 6:
Discussion of the Parks and Recreation Board Priority List
- Mr. Brad Reid explained to the Board the various factors involved
with building and cost of proposed projects. He also asked the
members to review and be prepared to discuss and approve the
Priority List.
Item 7:
Introduction to the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets
- Mr. Reid informed the Board that the idea started by Search
Institute makes children healthy and makes them feel part of the
community. The CISD implemented the ideas and brought them to
the City, YMCA and Civic Organizations to help develop healthy
activities for kids.
- There are 40 assets and the more assets they have, the more likely
to be successful and the fewer problems they will have.
- The purpose is to educate adults. By doing that each of the children
will demonstrate the assets as well.
- City has asked the Departments to learn them, get them to the
community and promote the assets to the children they deal with.
Item 8:
Teen Sub-committee Report
- Mr. Tepper informed the Board that Mr. Castillo provided City
Council with a Sub-Committee Report.
- This is an ongoing project that will take time to be fully developed.
Item 9:
Director' s Report
· Trail System Map
- Mr. Reid provided the Board with the new Trail System.
· Special Events Report
- Halloween Fair - October 29, 2004
- Will be at the Aquatic and Recreation Center
- Volunteers needed
Item 10:
Chair Report
· Future Agenda Items
- 2004-2005 Parks and Recreation Board Goals
· Adopt a Location
- Saturday, November 6, 2004, at 4 p.m.
- Mr. Burke invited the Board to attend the seminar.
Item 11:
Discussion of the Arbor Day Celebration
· Poster Contest
- Entry Deadline: November 19, 2004, at 5 p.m.
- Prizes: CityWide Winner - $50.00, poster submitted to State
Competition and Recognition Certificate.
- Art Teacher of CityWide Winner - $150.00 for classroom art
supplies and recognition certificate.
- Elementary School of CityWide Winner - recognition certificate.
Mr. Mark Tepper moved to adjourn meeting.
Mr. Larry Jones seconded the motion.
Vote: (6-0), 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.