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PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
April 3, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Town Center
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
Diana Raines, Scott Williams, Tracey Garman, Chris Ruska, Rene Lawson, and
Bill Markham.
Gary Sims, Brad Reid, Dennis Slayton, and Hilda Salazar
Public Hearing
Diana Raines called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Public hearing to have citizens input in the Criminal Background Checks policy for people
wishing to coach in the Coppell Sports Associations.
- No Citizens Present.
Regular Meeting
Approval of minutes from the March 6, 2000 meeting.
Mr. Rene Lawson, moved to approve the minutes from March 6, 2000.
Mr. Chris Ruska, seconded the motion.
Vote: (6 - 0), approved.
Citizen's Forum. Citizens should complete a Citizens Appearance Form. Pursuant to the
State Open Meeting law, the Corporation 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.
- No citizens present.
Staff presentation of the Middle Schools Tennis Lighting and proposed time line.
Staff informed the Board that to have the three Middle Schools Tennis Courts Lighted will
cost approximately $60 to $75,000.00 and it can ready by the end of summer.
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Consider approval and recommendation of the updated Five Year Parks and Recreation
Open Space Master Plan priority list.
The Board decided to give priority to the Tennis Center
Mr. Chris Ruska moved to approve the priority list with changes.
Mr. Bill Markham, seconded the motion
Vote: (5 - 0), approved.
Review and Recommendation of changes to the Park and Recreation Board ByLaws.
The Board decided that Mr. Williams and Mr. Lawson would provide recommendations at
the next meeting.
Review and discussion of City Attorney's draft revision of the Youth Sports Criminal
Background Check Policy.
Staff explained to the Board the draft revision provided by the City Attorney of the
Criminal Background Check Policy and Board expresses their satisfaction.
Presentation of Earth Week Activities by Amanda Vanhoozier.
Mrs. Vanhoozier informed the Board of all the activities planned to celebrate Earth Week
and invited the Board to joint the event.
Construction Project Update.
Mr. Sims provided the Board with an updated Construction Project.
Chairman's Report
No report
Board Report
a) CRDC
Mr. Williams informed the Board about a proposed Equestrian Center presented to the
City Council by Mr. Dwayne Williams.
The Board requested somebody from TXU to inform them about the North Lake Park.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned ~ 8:55 p.m.
Mr. Bill Markham, moved to approve the adjournment of the Regular Meeting.
Mr. Rene Lawson, seconded the motion
Vote: (5 - 0), approved.
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TREE BOARD
Call the meeting to order
Mrs. Raines called the meeting to order ~ 8:55 p.m.
Review schedule and activities for the Arbor Day Celebration.
a) Poster Contest Winner Award Presentation
b) Tree City USA Ceremony
c) Any additional related items.
The winner of the Arbor Day Poster Contest is Jacqueline Parsons from Lee Elementary.
The Arbor Day Ceremony will be on April 28, 2000 ~ 2:00 p.m. ~ City Hall Atrium.
Mr. Sims informed the Board that Susan Campbell has been recommended to be hired as
Forester.
Discussion of diverse Tree Board issues.
Staff informed the Board that City of Dallas is considering allowing landscape watering
only one day per week this year.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned ~ 9:15 p.m.
Mr. Scott Williams, moved to approve the adjournment of the Tree Board Meeting.
Mr. Rene Lawson, seconded the motion
Vote: (5 - 0), approved.