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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Parks and Recreation Board - 2002 - 10/23 - Special CalledMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2002 — 7:30 P.M. PARB MEMBERS PRESENT Joey Herald Dan Stenger Ben Ferguson, Secretary Scott Neice Carl Clemencich, Jr. Rich Elder MEMBERS ABSENT Vicki Wester STAFFPRESENT Tim Dentler, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect Tony Hill, Recreation Services Manager Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary GUESTS Ray Turco of Ray Turco and Associates 1. CALL TO ORDER Secretary, Ben Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p m. 2. INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS Rich Elder introduced himself and indicated he had moved to Allen in 1991, and been an active participant in the AYSA program, and has sons aged 15 and 10 years. Rich has been a strong supporter of the Celebration Park planning Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 23, 2002 Joey Herald introduced himself and indicated he had grown up in McKinney, and moved to Allen in 1995. He has five children ranging in ages from 3-10 years. Joey is currently serving as President of Kiwanis, as well as serving the kidMania effort through the Park Foundation and is a Scout Master with Boy Scouts. Dan Stenger indicated he had moved to Allen in 1989, has a daughter at Texas A&M University, as well as a child who is a senior at Allen High School. Dan was an ASA Coach, m well as a member of Leadership Allen Class XII. 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS a. Chair Following the floor being opened up for nominations, the following nominations were received for the office of Chair: MOTION: Scott Neice nominated Ben Ferguson for the office of Chair. Carl Clemencich seconded. There were no other nominations for the Office of Chair, and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against to elect Ben Ferguson as Chair. b. Vice -Chair Following the floor being opened up for nominations, the following nominations were received for the office of Vice Chair: MOTION: Carl Clemencich nominated Scott Neice for the office of Vice Chair. Dan Stenger seconded. Scott Neice nominated Carl Clemencich for the office of Vice -Chair. Joey Herald seconded. Cut Clemencich declined the nomination. There were no other nominations for the Office of Vice Chair, and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against to elect Scott Neice as Vice Chair. Secretary Following the floor being opened up for nominations, the following nominations were received for the office of Secretary - MOTION: Ben Ferguson nominated Carl Clemencich for the office of Secretary Joey Herald seconded. There were no other nominations for the Office of Secretary, and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against to elect Carl Clemencich as Secretary. I Page 3 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 23, 2002 4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 REGULAR CALLED MEETING MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to approve the Minutes from September 9, 2002 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Scott Neice seconded and the Motion carred 6 for, 0 against. 5. INTRODUCTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT KEY STAFF MEMBERS — DON HORTON In Don's absence, Tim Dentler, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation briefly introduced himself and offered a brief background on his tenure with the City of Allen. Tim then introduced Brian Bristow and Tony Hill and each offered a brief background on themselves. 6. SURVEY PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN UPDATE — BRIAN BRISTOW Brian Bristow made a background presentation on the Master Plan for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space, then introduced Mr. Ray Turco who will be conducting a resident -survey for the purpose of updating the plan. This document is essential in grant application processes with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and others the Department looks to for funding. It also provides a major resource toot for staff in facility planning. Mr. Turco reviewed the draft questionnaire sent to members in their packets, as well as provided a background on himself and other municipalities for which he has conducted surveys. A discussion of the draft was held, questions and comments received, and members were requested to email staff should they have additional comments regarding the survey. 7. ALLEN STATION PARK PHASE II UPDATE—BRIAN BRISTOW Brian presented a brief update on the planning process, and invited comments by the Board regarding this facility Questions were raised regarding the deletion of the basketball courts from Phase II of this park. A copy of that presentation is attached to these minutes. 8. OTHER BUSINESS Page 4 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 23, 2002 Upcoming Events Haunted House — October 23-26 Beeville — October 23-26 Annual Board and Commission Banquet — December 12 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 11" of November, 2002. Ben 9i 7,eha - C Ir - Carl Clemencich, Secretary I 0 • Project Status Allen Station Park Phase II • Allen Station Park Phase II o The Design Development plans are currently in review 0 100% Construction Drawings protected completion: March 2003 o Construction start-upMay 2003 o Construction completion February 2004