Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1985 - 10/14 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
{ OCTOBER 14, 1985 - 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Don Proeschel, Chairman
Mickey Christakos, Vice -Chairman
Helen Johnson, Secretary
Richard Saunders
Gary Edstrom
David Medina
MEMBERS ABSENT•
Clint Miller
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Trey Goodman, Recreation Supervisor
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Don Proeschel, called the meeting to
order at 7:37 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes from September 9, 1985, Regular
Called Meeting.
MOTION: There was a motion made by David Medina
and seconded by Mickey Christakos to
approve the Minutes from September 9,
1985, as read. The motion carried, 6 for,
0 against.
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. Chairman
Don Proeschel was nominated for the office of
Chairman.
B. Vice -Chairman
Clint Miller was nominated for the office of
Vice -Chairman.
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C. Secreatary
Helen Johnson was nominated for the office of
Secretary.
All offices were accepted by acclamation.
IV. DIRECTORS REPORT
A. Greenbelt/Linear Park Study
Director Thornton reported that the Greenbelt/Linear
Park Study was in the data acquisition mode, as
well as mapping. The mapping phase is the longest
part of the study.
B. Fall Athletic Activities
Thornton reported that the Fall Volleyball Leagues
began Monday evening, October 14, with 10 teams
signing up for two leagues (spiking and non -spiking)
which will play one evening per week.
The Fall Softball League is in the process of finishing
their season. There were 40 teams signed up for
the Fall League.
C. Policy Manual
Thornton indicated that sample policy manuals were
now being collected from other cities for review
by staff.
D. Senior Citizens's Update
Trey Goodman gave a brief update on the current
activities of the Allen Senior Citizens Organiza-
tion, indicating that they were in the process
of a yearly trip to Brownwood and would be
returning Friday.
He also told the Board members that he was
asking the Ministerial Alliance for assistance
in obtaining volunteer drivers for the Senior
Citizens Van on Mondays and Thursdays.
He indicated that elections has been held and
' that Lucille Brazeal was the current President,
with Glenda Ford serving as Vice -President.
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He reported that there approximately 35-40
daily participation on an average.
E. Teen Recreation Center
Thornton presented a brief overview of the
history of the Teen Recreation Center for
those not familiar with it. Contact was
made with Jerry Cook of Allen High School,
who inturn contacted students he felt would
have a high interest level in such a program.
Trey Goodman met with 40 students who
indicated a strong interest in supporting
the center and contributing to it.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE CONSTRUCTION OF FORD PARK
FACILITIES
Director Mark Thornton shared a slide presentation
with the Board Members on the progress at Ford
Park. He also indicated that coaches in the
area had indicated a strong interest in swim
teams. Swimming Instructors also were showing
ah interest in working at the pool upon completion.
Thornton invited any Board Members interested, to
let him know and he could arrange a tour of the
site at their convenience.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. TPWD
Thornton reported that the remainder of funding
for Ford Park which is $455,000 would come up
for review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department November 7, 1985. He indicated
he felt positive about the remainder of the
funding being made available to the City at
that time.
N.R.P.A.
Thornton referred the Board members to the calendar
of events included in their agenda packets, pointing
out the main emphasis on Saturday and Sunday for
the Citizen Board Members. Any Board members
interested are to contact Thornton. He also
indicated that the members may register on-site
if more convenient, and submit a receipt to him
for reimbursement.
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VII. ADJOURN
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There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
These minutes approved as read this // fel, day of
flfl /y �yP/Y/ 1985.
Don Proeschel, Chairman Hel n Johnson, Secretary
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