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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2017 - 08/14 - Regular' PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 14, 2017 Parks and Recreation Board Present: Tricia Losavio, Chair John Holley, Vice -Chair Paul Davidson Tom Cowart Geoben Johnson III Rodrigo Vizcaino (late) City Staff: Tim Deader, Director, Parks and Recreation Department David Angeles, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Came Cessna, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Travis Conniff, Recreation Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Bill Herman, Assistant General Manager, Allen Event Center Jeff Holt, Golf Services Manager, The Courses at Watters Creek Michael Martin, Assistant General Manager, Allen Event Center Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Department Jennifer Robinson, Support Specialist, Parks and Recreation Department Matt Spike, Head Golf Professional, The Courses at Watters Creek Anna Marie Underwood, Special Events Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Board present, Chair Losavio called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Community Room of the Municipal Court and Parks and Recreation Administration Building at 301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. 1) Approve Minutes of the May 8, 2017, Regular Meeting Motion: Upon a motion by Member Cowart and a second by Member Davidson, the Parks and Recreation Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2017 Regular Meeting as presented. The motion carried. 2) Appoint Parks Board Liaison to the Senior Advisory Committee As opposed to appointing one liaison, Chair Losavio suggested having a rotating schedule allowing for one Board member to serve as a liaison each month. She shared 3) Approve Three Citizen Appointments to the Senior Advisory Committee Member Davidson reported the Senior Advisory Selection Panel's recommendations and Travis Conniff, Recreation Services Manager, shared a printed list of the candidates. Motion: Upon a motion by Member Davidson and a second by Member Holley, the Parks and Recreation Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to appoint Darlene Zumo, Connie Holliday and Pat Woodside to the Senior Advisory Committee. The motion carried. 4) Staff Introductions The following staff were introduced to the Board: Bill Herman, Assistant General Manager, Allen Event Center; Michael Martin, Assistant General Manager, Allen Event Center; Matt Spiko, Head Golf Professional, The Courses at Watters Creek; Aura Marie Underwood, Special Events Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department. 5) Receive Subcommittee Updates ' Director Dentler shared copies of the current ordinances for review and explained that over the next 4-6 months they will be updated. 6) Discuss Facility Age Requirements The age at which children can be unaccompanied at Joe Farmer Recreation Center was reviewed and discussed. Currently the age is seven years old and there was some concern expressed by the Board that this may be too young and the lack of viable alternatives was discussed. Age requirements of surrounding cities were reviewed and staff will collect farther information on how many youths are being admitted into Joe Farmer Recreation Center unaccompanied. 7) Update on Ongoing Projects The Westside Community Park was officially named as Spirit Park. Construction on Windridge Park began August 14, 2017. Replacement of playground equipment at Green Park is scheduled to begin in August and be completed by late October/early November. Phase II will be trail improvements and site furnishings and is scheduled to begin after the completion of the playground replacement. 8) Items of Interest ' a. Items for Future Agendas b. Next meeting Monday, November 13, 2017 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes August 14, 2017 Page 2 ' a schedule and asked Board members to be responsible for finding a substitute if they are unable to attend their assigned meeting. 3) Approve Three Citizen Appointments to the Senior Advisory Committee Member Davidson reported the Senior Advisory Selection Panel's recommendations and Travis Conniff, Recreation Services Manager, shared a printed list of the candidates. Motion: Upon a motion by Member Davidson and a second by Member Holley, the Parks and Recreation Board voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to appoint Darlene Zumo, Connie Holliday and Pat Woodside to the Senior Advisory Committee. The motion carried. 4) Staff Introductions The following staff were introduced to the Board: Bill Herman, Assistant General Manager, Allen Event Center; Michael Martin, Assistant General Manager, Allen Event Center; Matt Spiko, Head Golf Professional, The Courses at Watters Creek; Aura Marie Underwood, Special Events Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department. 5) Receive Subcommittee Updates ' Director Dentler shared copies of the current ordinances for review and explained that over the next 4-6 months they will be updated. 6) Discuss Facility Age Requirements The age at which children can be unaccompanied at Joe Farmer Recreation Center was reviewed and discussed. Currently the age is seven years old and there was some concern expressed by the Board that this may be too young and the lack of viable alternatives was discussed. Age requirements of surrounding cities were reviewed and staff will collect farther information on how many youths are being admitted into Joe Farmer Recreation Center unaccompanied. 7) Update on Ongoing Projects The Westside Community Park was officially named as Spirit Park. Construction on Windridge Park began August 14, 2017. Replacement of playground equipment at Green Park is scheduled to begin in August and be completed by late October/early November. Phase II will be trail improvements and site furnishings and is scheduled to begin after the completion of the playground replacement. 8) Items of Interest ' a. Items for Future Agendas b. Next meeting Monday, November 13, 2017 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes August 14,2017 Page 3 ' 9) Adjourn Tricia Losavio, Chair, Parks and Recreation Board Motion: Upon a motion by Member Davidson and a second by Member Vizcaino, the Parks and Recreation Board voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. The motion carried. ;Tbese minut pprq ed o e 13th day of November 2017. air Secretary 1 I