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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2001 - 10/08 - RegularMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2001— 7:30 P.M. PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Kevin Pierce, Chair Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair Ben Ferguson, Secretary Chen Jones Carl Clemencich, Jr. Scott Neice MEMBERS ABSENT Vicki Wester STAFFPRESENT Don Horton, Director Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager Nikki May, Fitness Coordinator Brandon Ducote, Assistant Fitness and Aquatics Supervisor Sue Witkowski, Secretary GUESTS Michelle Miller, Allen, Texas Jeanette Carter, Plano, Texas Shenia Brass, Plano, Texas Grace Strong, Allen, Texas Rebecca Watts, Lucas, Texas Karen Petty, Plano, Texas Jack Petty, Allen, Texas Laurie Petty, Allen, Texas James Snidei, Jr., Allen, Texas C Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 8, 2001 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair, Kevin Pierce opened the Boor for nominations. A. Chair MOTION: Ben Ferguson moved to nominate and appoint Kevin Pierce to the Office of Chair. Chen Jones seconded and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against. B. Vice Chair MOTION: Cheri Jones moved to nominate and appoint Anne Campbell to the Office of Vice Chair. Scott Neice seconded and the Motion Gamed 6 for, 0 against. C. Secretary MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to nominate and appoint Ben Ferguson to the Office of Secretary Cheri Jones seconded and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against. 3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 REGULAR CALLED MEETING MOTION: Scott Neice moved to accept the Minutes from September 10, 2001 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Anne Campbell seconded and the Motion carred, 6 for, 0 against. 4. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizens present wishing to speak to the Board at this time, but Larry Kirk took the opportunity to introduce Nikki May as the newly hired Fitness Coordinator, and Brandon Ducote, as the Assistant Fitness and Aquatics Supervisor for the City of Allen. These people will be have offices in the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 8, 2001 1 5. WALL OF HOPE — MICHELLE MILLER Michelle Miller spoke to the Board regarding her history with cancer, and how the idea for a "Cancer Wall of Hope" came about. Michelle was asking the Board to adopt this project and become involved in all aspects of development and implementation. Following Michelle's proposal, several members of her support group spoke briefly to the Board regarding their personal cancer experience and how much such a wall would mean to them and their families Michelle clarified to the Board that the names being proposed for inscription on the wall would be both survivors of cancer as well as those who fought the battle. Families who live in Collin County and have a loved one who has fought the cancer battle would be eligible as well even though that family member might not reside in Collin County Following several questions from the Board, it was suggested that Michelle return to the Board with more information on details such as size, have non-profit status, provide clarification on a "cut-off point" being established. It was also suggested that Michelle might want to approach the current Leadership Allen Class to see if they might want to use this as their project, another suggestion was to visit with a school of architecture in the area and see if the professor might sponsor or take on the proposal as a class project. Funding suggestions included approaching the manufacturers of drugs used in treating cancer. Michelle indicated she would return to the Park Board when some of the above information was gathered. 6. DISCUSSION ON NAMING KIDMANIA - DON HORTON Don Horton informed the Board that the Park Foundation was in the process of raising funds for this community -built playground, and had questions regarding the donation of funds and possible naming of the playground. Following a brief discussion by the Board, it was determined that they were not comfortable naming the playground for one individual (based on a monetary donation) since the intent was for it to be a community -built facility 7. NAMING OF MALONE PARK — BRIAN BRISTOW Mr Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect for the City of Allen indicated that time was of the essence in naming this facility so the architect could wrap-up the graphics and signage package He reminded the Board that the signage for the facility will be different than that used in other City parks. Page 4 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 8, 2001 It was determined that Scott Neice and Ben Ferguson would visit the two middle schools on Tuesday, October 9 to invite the Texas History Classes to research Allen history and provide a suggested list of names for this facility. Park naming suggestions will also be solicited through the Allen American. The public may either mail in their suggestions or email them to the Parks Department. The Board agreed to meet in a Special Called Meeting on Monday October 29 to review these submissions and select a time to present to City Council. S. PROPERTY PURCHASE — DON HORTON Don Horton reviewed with the Board parkland under consideration for purchase by the City of Allen. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Dog Park Update — Brian Bristow indicated he was waiting for final plat information to come to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding this piece of property and will notify this Board when that has occurred. Natatonum Update — Larry Kirk and Don Horton indicated that this facility construction continues to move ahead and that furniture is being ordered, staff is being hired, and concrete work is completed on the competition pool. Don visited with the Board about a "soft opening" of the facility that would allow AISD employees and their families as well as the City of Allen employees, and families, Boards and Comtmssions to use the facility on a "practice basis" poor to the Grand Opening of this facility. Don indicated that the landscaping will be done `4n house" by Tim Dentler and his staff. 2001 NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) Congress Wrap -Up — Ben Ferguson, Carl Clemencich, Jr., and Kevin Pierce reported a successful and very informative 2001 NRPA Congress in Denver Colorado. All agreed it was a very worthwhile experience and shared various seminars, classes and exhibitions they had attended ASA (Allen Sports Association) Executive Director — Don Reported that Ken Geest has been hired as the Executive Director of the ASA. Don and Tim Derider have visited their offices to offer support and look forward working with the new leadership. f International Football Academy Follow Up — Scott Neice reported that this ` organization had met with the Allen Youth Soccer Association and they have agreed to work on field allocations for this group on a temporary basis I Page 5 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 8, 2001 TAAF (Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Meeting) — Larry Kirk indicated that the City of Allen has been awarded the "Member City Award", as well as the "Silver City Award" for 2001. 10. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 10" day of December 2001. A4 - Kevin Pierce, Chair e, Ben Ferguson, Secretary