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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2000 - 11/13 - RegularMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2000 — 7 P.M. PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Anne Campbell, Secretary Cheri Jones Kevin Pierce, Vice -Chair Vicki Wester Ben Ferguson Carl Clemencich, Jr. Scott Neice MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Don Horton, Director Bobby Trevino, Operations Supervisor Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Sue Witkowski, Secretary GUESTS None 7 P.M. — PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP: CALL TO ORDER Vice -Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at T06 p m. C' 2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA ` There were no questions brought forward at this time. Paget Parks and Recreation Board Meering November 13, 2000 3. OPEN FORUM — INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS AS WELL AS NRPA/PHOENIX RE -CAP All Board members took a minute to introduce themselves to the newly appointed member, Carl Clemencich who has served for several years on the Allen Community Development Corporation Board. A brief discussion was held on the NRPA Conference, and the Board members were polled as to their interest in attending the NRPA Conference 2001 Several Board members expressed an interest in attending. 7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. CHAIR MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to nominated Kevin Pierce for the office of Chair Cheri Jones seconded. There were no other nominations and the Motion carried, 7 for, 0 against B. VICE -CHAIR MOTION: Kevin Pierce moved to nominate Anne Campbell for the office of Vice -Chair. Cheri Jones seconded. There were no other nominations and the Motion carried, 7 for 0 against C. SECRETARY MOTION: Scott Neice moved to nominate Ben Ferguson for the office of Secretary Cheri Jones seconded. There were no other nominations and the Motion earned, 7 for 0 against. 5. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 REGULAR CALLED MEETING AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the minutes from September 11, 2000 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Vicki Wester seconded and the Motion tamed, 7 for, 0 against 3 Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting November 13, 2000 MOTION: Chen Jones moved to accept the minutes from September 25, 2000 Special Called Meeting as presented Kevin Pierce seconded and the Motion carred, 7 for, 0 against. 6. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizens present wishing to speak at this time. 7. NAMING OF PARKS Don Horton gave a bnef background on the Naming Policy and the ad-hoc subcommittee made up of Chen Jones and Kevin Pierce assigned to review that policy and recommend naming of various park facilities. The ad-hoc committee recommended changing the following: Lost Creek Park #1 to he named Lost Creek Park Lost Creek Park #2 to be named Bluffs of Lost Creek Twin Creeks Park to be named Dayspnng Nature Preserve The remaining parks are to remain as initially named and they are Sun Creek Park Shadow Lakes Park Heritage Park Rolling Hills Park Bethany Ridge Glendover Park MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to change the park known as Twin Creeks to Daysprmg Nature Preserve, Lost Creek #1 to Lost Creek and Lost Creek #2 to Bluffs of Lost Creek. Cheri Jones seconded and the Motion carred 7 for, 0 against. MOTION: Cheri Jones moved to retain the following named parks as ongmally named: Sun creek Park, Shadow Lakes Park, Hentage Park, Rolling Hills Park, Bethany Ridge Park and Glendover Park Anne Campbell seconded and the Motion tamed, 7 for, 0 against It was determined that naming ideas for the Community Park at Malone Drive be brought forward at a future Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board. S. UNDER -SERVED NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVICE AREAS Don Horton provided the Board members with aerial maps of Allen with the portions of town which are currently under -served highlighted. Following a discussion on options for vanous locations, it was determined that a tour by the Page 4 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting November 13, 2000 j Board to the various neighborhoods would be conducted on December 2, 2000 at 9 a.m. 9. STANDING AGENDA•SETTING MEETING Don reported that in the past, on the Tuesday prior to the Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, he had met with the Chair and Vice -Chair to set the agenda for the next meeting. He recommended the continuation of this practice with the newly elected officers. He also encouraged any Board member to contact the Parks and Recreation Department should they want a specific item placed on the agenda. 10. OTHER BUSINESS REVIEW OF BOARD WORK PLAN Following a brief review of the calendar, it was determined that the by- laws should be reviewed at the next regular meeting as well as a review of the work plan. BOARD AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL APPRECIATION DINNER Board members were reminded of the dinner on Wednesday, November 29 at 7 p.m. and to call the City Secretary's Office to confirm or decline their attendance. 11. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 11th day of December, 2000. AL_ v� Kevin Pierce, Chair Ben Ferguson, Secret. E