Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1983 - 02/24 - RegularParks and Recreation
Board
Regular Called Meeting
February 14, 1983
Allen Public Library
Members Present: Ron Workman, Helen Johnson, Russ
Bratcher, Bob Outman
Members Absent: David Morgan
I. Helen Johnson called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes.
MOTION: There was a motion made by Russ Bratcher
and seconded by Bob Outman that the
minutes be accepted. Motion passed, 4
for, 0 opposed.
III. Directors Report.
Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation,
informed the board of the following:
A. Personnel Update.
Thornton informed the board of the hiring
of a part-time secretary and a part-time
recreation supervisor.
B. Hillside Update.
Thornton discussed the schedule of events
that is to take place in order to have
both Jupiter and Hillside fields ready
for the spring softball season.
C. Volunteer Program.
The board was informed on the various
groups and individuals which have com-
mitted time or service to the Parks and
Recreation Department.
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D. Recreation Programs.
Thornton informed the board of the progress
on the basketball season and on the upcom-
ing events such as softball and the Parks
and Recreation tournament.
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IV. Consider Request from ASA to Operate Concessions
At All Baseball/Softball Games.
Terry Nance, Vice -President of Concessions for
ASA, came to the Park Board to request sole use
of concessions during ASA and city games.
After a lengthy discussion on the basics of
their proposed services, the board decided to
allow ASA to have concession rights during
leagues and during tournaments (if hosts do not).
MOTION: There was a motion made by Helen
Johnson and seconded by Russ Bratcher
to allow ASA to have concessions at
all league games and at tournaments
when the host chooses not to have
concessions. Bob Outman amended the
motion by stating that he would like
an agreement to be developed between
the City and ASA, seconded by Russ
Bratcher. Russ Bratcher amended the
motion to have the agreement completed
by March 5, 1983, Helen Johnson second-
ed. Vote on second amendment, 4 for
0 opposed. Vote on first amendment, 4
for 0 opposed. Vote on motion, 4 for
0 opposed.
V. Review Update on Rowlett Creek Study.
Motion: There was a motion made by Bob Outman,
seconded by Russ Bratcher, to table
this item. Vote held, 4 for, 0 opposed.
VI. Reed Park Dedication.
A tentative date was set for Reed Park Dedication.
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MOTION: There was a motion made by Russ Bratcher
and seconded by Bob Outman to set the
date for April 16, 1983 or April 23, 1983
(if the 16th is rained out). Vote held,
4 for, 0 opposed.
VII. Annual Report made by the Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Board to the Allen City Council.
Ron Workman, Chairman, read and discussed his
annual report to the board.
There being no further business
MOTION: There was a motion made by Russ Bratcher,
seconded by Helen Johnson to adjourn. Vote
passed, 4 for, 0 opposed.
These minutes approved as read this 7f day of 1983
Ron Work it
n, Chairman en Jo n on, Secretary