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�! PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
® REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2008
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Cheryl Lawson, Chair
Todd McIntosh, Secretary
Libby Jones
Tricia Losavio
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation
GUESTS
Mr and Mrs. Platt, Allen Texas
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
Chair, Cheryl Lawson called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm and announced a quorum
was present.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Cheryl Lawson called for anyone wishing to speak to an item not listed on tonight's
agenda to please come forward. Mrs. And Mrs. Platr indicated they thought the parks
looked great.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 10, 2008 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION: Libby Jones moved to accept the minutes from March 10, 2008 Regular
Park Board Meeting as prepared and presented. Todd McIntosh
seconded, and the Motion carried 4 for, 0 against.
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4. CONSIDER SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE REGULAR PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETINGS
Tim Dentler outlined a proposal for the regular scheduled meetings for the Parks and
Recreation Board to be quarterly, beginning with May 2008. A discussion followed by
the members and staff regarding other opportunities for the Board in the community
and City Those opportunities highlighted during the discussions were as follows:
Collin County Open Space Meetings
Park Tours
Community Development Corporation Meetings
Keep Allen Beautiful Meetings
Allen Sports Association Meetings
Allen Parks Foundation Meetings
Special Events (Summer Sounds - Board would like to be more "hands on" with
events)
Project Town Hall/Public Meetings
Senior Advisory Committee Meetings
Allen Arts Alliance Meetings
Public Art Committee Meetings
Annual Parks and Recreation Open House that would include Homeowner
Association Representation, Builder/Developer Representation,
opportunities for questions and answers by the participants.
Heritage Guild
Private Development Opportunities (facility agreements)
MOTION: Libby Jones moved to change the format of meetings to quarterly as
proposed, starting at 7pm and other months with specially called
meetings as needed. Todd McIntosh seconded, and the Motion carried 4
for, 0 against.
5. OTHER BUSINESS AND DISCUSSION
Tim Deader presented a proposal for project ranking. Following a brief discussion, all
members were in consensus with that ranking which is as follows:
I
Celebration Pass Trail (grant) - $400,000
2.
Allen USA Celebration - $70,000
3.
Trail Development and Enhancements - $275,000
4.
Outdoor Cinema - $19,937
5.
Field Enhancements (foul pole/fence) - $486,000
6.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan - $50,000
7
EMS Vehicle for Events - $65,000
8.
Imgation Control - $70,000
9
Graffiti Removal Machine - $54,000
10.
Scoreboards (Allen Station Park and Bolin Park) - $49,500
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II Heritage Village -$100,000
12, Storage Shed (Ford East and West) - $45,000
13. Veterans Memorial - $350,000
14. Tree Spade - $30.070
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.
These minutes read and approved this the 11 th day of August, 2008.
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Cheryl I. son, Chair
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Todd McIntosh, Secretary