Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1983 - 06/13 - RegularMINUTES
Parks and Recreation Board
Regular Called Meeting
June 13, 1983 7:30 P.M.
Allen Municipal Annex
PRESENT: Ron Workman, Helen Johnson, Bob Outman
CITY STAFF: Mark Thornton, Jon McCarty
I. Chairman, Ron Workman, called the meeting to order
at 7:30pm.
II. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the meetings of May 9 and May 23, 1983
were approved as amended.
III. Director's Report
A. Personnel Update
L Thornton informed the board that the new foreman
was making good progress in catching up on all
maintenance. Thornton also added that the temp-
orary position filled for ballfield maintenance
had improved that quality of the ballfields.
B. Update on Condition of New Soccer Fields
Thornton discussed the condition of the new
soccer fields with the board and of a schedule
of maintenance which will be followed in pre-
paring the fields for fall use.
Chairman, Ron Workman, stressed the fact that
it is very critical that these fields be in
top condition for fall soccer. Thornton re-
assured the board that he was doing everything
possible to have the fields ready.
IV. Summer Recreation Program
Thornton informed the board about the ongoing summer
recreation programs, day camp and open gym. Infor-
mation on revenue and participation was presented.
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V. Review Plans for the Development of Rolling Hills
and Walden Parks
Thornton reviewed estimates on the number of man-
hours it would take to complete each park using
city personnel. Discussion was held on the pos-
sibility of additional personnel for the project.
The board also reviewed the available park bond
funds. After lengthy discussion with City Manager,
Jon McCarty, the board expressed their disappoint-
ment in the procedure of issuing bonds and select-
ing projects. McCarty assured the board that in
the future, they would be kept well informed on
bonds pertaining to Parks and Recreation.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Bob Outman and
seconded by Helen Johnson, the board
voted to table this matter and also
to have Director, Mark Thornton, bring
more detailed information on construc-
tion time and costs to the next meeting.
Vote; 3 for, 0 opposed.
VI. Update on Rowlett Creek Corridor Study
Director, Mark Thornton, informed the board that
Dr. Mertes was scheduled to arrive Saturday morn-
ing, June 18, to begin work on the RFP. Ron
Workman requested that a meeting be scheduled
sometime Saturday so each member of the board
could meet Dr. Mertes and answer any questions he
might have.
VII. Executive Session
VIII. Adjourn
There being no further business
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Bob Outman and
seconded by Helen Johnson, the board
voted to adjourn. Vote; 3 for, 0 opposed.
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These minutes approved as read this '/ day of 1983.
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Ron Workman, Chairman Helen Johnsons Secretary