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BM 2001-05-07 PBPARK AND RECREATION/TREE BOARD M1NUTES OF MEETING May 7, 2001 Meeting Time: Meeting Place: 6:30 p.m. Town Center 255 E. Parkway Blvd. Coppell, Texas 75019 Members Present: Scott Williams, Chris Ruska, Tracey Garman, Reg Allen, Mark Tepper, Rene Lawson, and Brent Wooten. Staff Present: Gary Sims, Brad Reid, Jane Anne Sellars, Guy McLain, and Hilda Salazar. Item 1: Item 2: Note: Item 3: Call the meeting to order Mr. Ruska called the meeting to order ~ 6:34 p.m. Approval of minutes from April 2, 2001 meeting. Mr. Mark Tepper, moved to approved the minutes from April 2, 2001 meeting Mr. Scott Williams, seconded the motion Vote: (5 -0), approved. Mr. Reg Allen arrived ~ 6:58 p.m. Citizen's Forum. Citizens should complete a Citizen's Appearance Form. Pursuant to the State of Open Meetings Law, the Board is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the Agenda. Action on your statement can only be taken at future meetings. Mr. Steve Berens 328 Woodhurst Place Coppell, Texas 75019 Mr. & Mrs. Beren brought to the Board attention the following issues: - Beautification ~ Duck Pond - Drinking Fountains - Dog Bags ~ Duck Pond Park - Plantation of additional trees - Additional benches ~ west side of Park - Erosion Problems Item 4: Report and necessary action on safety items and beautification at The Duck Pond. Mr. Brad Reid informed the Board that repairs have been made at the bridge. Also informed them that signage will be install to let people know they need to slow down. Mr. Reid suggested to add requested projects to the Park Board Priority List. Item 5: Item 6: Item 7: Item 8: Discussion of establishment of a subcommittee on a Park Board action plan to present projects to City Council during the upcoming budget review process. Mr. Rene Lawson, Mr. Mark Tepper and Brent Woodson are the sub- committee members. Report and necessary action regarding progress of the Park Naming Subcommittee. Mr. Lawson informed that 9 out of the 20 parks have been officially named; and there are four parks the subcommittee would like City Council name: Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park East, Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park West, Magnolia Park, and Allen Road Park. Mr. Scott Williams, moved to approve Mr. Mark Tepper, seconded the motion Vote: (6- 0), approved. Discussion and necessary action considering the Park Board becoming a member of Adopt-a-Road project. Board decided to discuss this item in next month meeting and invite Mrs. Amanda Vanhoozier to talk about it. Consider approval of the Park Board's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Priority List. Mr. Mark Tepper, moved to approve the Park Board's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Priority List. Mr. Scott Williams, seconded the motion Vote: (7- 0), approved. Item 9: Report by Roger Thedford from the Coppell Youth Football Association. Item 10: Item 11: Item 12: Item 13: Item 14: Mr. Roger Thedford informed the Board that during the fall 2000 season they had 256 players registered for Football, with 242 completing the season and 93 cheerleaders. The Registration fees for 2000 season were $115 for tackle football and $75 for flag. Beginning this year, all head coaches are required to be certified in First Aid/CPR and will attend a CYFA sponsored clinic focusing on the psychology of coaching youth sports. Average concession revenue is $500/week. Note: Report on file Chair Report Denton Creek topic moved to next month agenda Director' s Report Spirits of Coppell Family Days, scheduled for May 19 - 20, 2001 Informed the Board about the Coppell aquatic and Recreation Center Concession will be open this summer. Introduction of Mr. Guy McLain, Park Manager Construction Progress Report Mr. Brad Reid presented the Board with preliminary design for Tennis Center and provided them with updated information about other projects. Board Member Reports Mr. Lawson informed the Board about proclamation received for Arbor Day. Future Agenda Items Smoking in Parks Pavilion Rental Fees Calendar Review for July Meeting North Lake Mr. Rene Lawson moved to adjourn meeting Mr. Reg Allen, seconded the motion Vote: (7- 0), approved. Park Board Meeting Adjourned ~ 9:01 p.m.