Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1983 - 05/23 - Special CalledMINUTES
Parks and Recreation Board
Special Called Meeting
May 23, 1983 7:30 P.M.
Allen Municipal Annex
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PRESENT: Ron Workman, Helen Johnson, Bob Outman
CITY STAFF: Mark Thornton
I. Chairman, Ron Workman called the meeting to order
at 7:40 P.M.
II. Directors Report
A. Hillside Softball Update
Thornton informed the board of ASA's use for
softball at Hillside and that in order to
provide needed facilities for ASA, the women's
leagues had to be rescheduled. The board was
also informed of the ASA baseballs going foul
into residents yards and that a curfew had
been set for the lights to be off by 10:30pm.
Thornton told the board that the purchase of
new timers was being considered.
B. Personnel Update
Thornton informed the board that a Maintenance
Foreman had been hired and that he had also
hired a part-time summer employee to maintain
and prepare all softball fields.
C. Summer Day Camp Program
Thornton informed the board of the registration
in progress for Day Camp and of the arrangements
made for transportation to and from the day
camp center.
III. Rowlett Creek Corridor Study
Discussion was held on the hiring of Dr. Mertes
from Texas Tech University to prepare the RFP and
of the plans to begin this project.
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IV. Walden and Rolling Hills Parks
Thornton presented drawings of the possible develop-
ment of these parks and received input from the
board on changes and additions.
Thornton was directed to develop a tentative pro-
posal that included all of the necessary land-
scaping, equipment (including playground equip-
ment for small children), man hours, etc. and the
approximate cost for each. Also to estimate the
amount of time needed to complete each of these
parks.
The board also directed Thornton to inquire about
the funds that were allocated for each of these
parks, how much has been spent out of these funds
and the remaining funds for each park.
V. Adjourn
There being no further business
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Helen Johnson and
seconded by Bob Outman, the board voted
to adjourn. Vote; 3 for, 0 opposed.
These minutes approved as amended this day of 1983.
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Ron Workman, Chairman Helen Johns , Secretary