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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 1983 - 06/13 - RegularMINUTES Parks and Recreation Board Regular Called Meeting June 13, 1983 7:30 P.M. Allen Municipal Annex PRESENT: Ron Workman, Helen Johnson, Bob Outman CITY STAFF: Mark Thornton, Jon McCarty I. Chairman, Ron Workman, called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. II. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the meetings of May 9 and May 23, 1983 were approved as amended. III. Director's Report A. Personnel Update L Thornton informed the board that the new foreman was making good progress in catching up on all maintenance. Thornton also added that the temp- orary position filled for ballfield maintenance had improved that quality of the ballfields. B. Update on Condition of New Soccer Fields Thornton discussed the condition of the new soccer fields with the board and of a schedule of maintenance which will be followed in pre- paring the fields for fall use. Chairman, Ron Workman, stressed the fact that it is very critical that these fields be in top condition for fall soccer. Thornton re- assured the board that he was doing everything possible to have the fields ready. IV. Summer Recreation Program Thornton informed the board about the ongoing summer recreation programs, day camp and open gym. Infor- mation on revenue and participation was presented. Minutes Page 2 Parks & Recreation Board 6/13/83 i V. Review Plans for the Development of Rolling Hills and Walden Parks Thornton reviewed estimates on the number of man- hours it would take to complete each park using city personnel. Discussion was held on the pos- sibility of additional personnel for the project. The board also reviewed the available park bond funds. After lengthy discussion with City Manager, Jon McCarty, the board expressed their disappoint- ment in the procedure of issuing bonds and select- ing projects. McCarty assured the board that in the future, they would be kept well informed on bonds pertaining to Parks and Recreation. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Bob Outman and seconded by Helen Johnson, the board voted to table this matter and also to have Director, Mark Thornton, bring more detailed information on construc- tion time and costs to the next meeting. Vote; 3 for, 0 opposed. VI. Update on Rowlett Creek Corridor Study Director, Mark Thornton, informed the board that Dr. Mertes was scheduled to arrive Saturday morn- ing, June 18, to begin work on the RFP. Ron Workman requested that a meeting be scheduled sometime Saturday so each member of the board could meet Dr. Mertes and answer any questions he might have. VII. Executive Session VIII. Adjourn There being no further business MOTION: Upon a motion made by Bob Outman and seconded by Helen Johnson, the board voted to adjourn. Vote; 3 for, 0 opposed. E J These minutes approved as read this '/ day of 1983. 69'), /,,] 4 - v I 0 Ron Workman, Chairman Helen Johnsons Secretary