Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1986 - 09/29 - Special CalledMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 1986 - 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT•
Don Proeschel, Chairman
Helen Johnson, Secretary
Richard Saunders
Mickey Christakos
Gary Edstrom
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Clint Miller, Vice Chairman
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Proeschel called the meeting to order
E at 7:40 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes from August 11, 1986, Regular
Called Meeting
MOTION: Mickey Christakos made a motion to approve
the Minutes from August 11, 1986, Regular
Called Meeting, Helen Johnson seconded
and the motion carried, 4 for, 0 against.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Ford Park - Phase II
Thornton reported that the specifications were
back from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
with a couple of notations and approval.
Thornton indicated that there was $550,000
available for Phase II construction. Market
conditions are in the City's favor at the
present time for a lower bid than might be
received when building is at a higher level.
Specifications will go to Council on October
2, 1986, to be approved for bidding.
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Thornton indicated that the bid opening should
occur around the end of October, with the bid
awarded during the first week of November,
construction to begin the 3rd week in November.
Chairman Proeschel inquired if we could go to
Council to request additional funding should
the available funding not be sufficent to
cover construction expenses.
Mark Thornton indicated that there had been
$1,000,000 in the bank drawing interest for
one year. That interest is being put into
a seperate account and should be made available
if needed.
B. Main Street Project
Director Thornton reported that the contractor
for the landscaping portion of Main Street was
waiting for the paving contractor to finish
his portion of the concrete work before they
went ahead. Thornton indicated that the
whole project was behind schedule and in
reality, Dallas Landscape could finish their
portion in two weeks if they worked full
crews on a regular basis.
C. Report on Swimming Pool Finals
Thornton reported the following final numbers on
Ford Swimming Pool for the summer of 1986:
Total Participation - 40,319 (433.5 average per
day) includes parties,
open swim, swim lessons,
and concessions
Total Revenue - $42,821.34 (includes parties, open
swim, swim lessons, and
concessions
Cost for Operations - $42,892.68 (includes
utilities, personnel,
chemicals, supplies
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Thornton reported the revenue brought in on the
vending machines installed at Ford Pool and
indicated the City would be pursuing other
avenues of operation that would possibly be
in the City's best interest to receive a larger
share of the market.
IV. REVIEW AND CONSIDER ACTION ON THE GREENBELT/LINEAR
PARK STUDY
Director Thornton presented the Board members with
a list of comments and statements from the Planning
and Zoning Commission, forwarded to the Parks and
Recreation Board for their review. Thornton
reviewed the list of comments with Board members,
explaining certain areas and answering questions
posed by the Board. He also told the Board that
the chapter on implementation was not included in
these statements.
MOTION: Richard Saunders made a motion to accept
the recommendation from the Steering
Committee, also including Implementation
Procedures presented by Albert Halff and
Associates on September 22, 1986. Also,
the Board recommends that Council review
Planning and Zoning comments and make
additions accordingly. Mickey Christakos
seconded, and the motion carried 4 for,
0 against.
REPORT BY CHAIRMAN DON PROESCHEL ON THE COLLIN
COUNTY OPEN SPACE BOARD
Chairman Proeschel presented brochures to the Parks
and Recreation Board Members, along with the rules
of the Open Space Board, describing how they were
organized and what they do. He also provided
Committee Assignments, indicating that the names
coincide with the topics on the brochure. Proeschel
reported that he was heading the "Trails Committee"
and was recruiting others to serve on various
committees. Proeschel invited the Board members
to review the information and if interested, to
call him regarding their willingness to serve on
any of the committees described in the hand outs.
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VI. ITEMS OF INTEREST
Thornton passed out brochures regarding the TRAPS
Region 5 6 6 Workshop to held in Longview, Texas,
October 2, 1986. He invited any or all of the Board
Members interested in attending to let him know and
arrangements could be made for transportation to
and from the workshop.
Director Mark Thornton presented the Board members
with a copy of a resolution for their review
and a copy of the same is attached to these minutes.
MOTION: Mickey Christakos made a motion to
accept the resolution as presented.
Richard Saunders seconded, and the
motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
Thornton announced that immediately following the
meeting, a reception would be held honoring Board
member Helen Johnson for her years of support and
dedication to the Parks and Recreation Board. Helen
will be retiring from the Board effective tonight,
September 29, 1986.
VII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
These minutes approved as read this 13fk day of
odt* 2 , 1986.
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Don Proeschel, Chairman
Secretary
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City of Atten
RESOLUTION
OF THE
ALLEN PARKS 8 RECREATION 30ARD
WHEREAS, Helen Johnson has served the City o6 Allen as a membet
o6 the AZeen Parks and Recreation 3oard since October 1, 1980,
with dedication and distinction, and these years o6 service have
been matked by exemp&ty and energetic teadmhip in the vitae
accompZWunents o6 this board; and
WHEREAS, Helen's team as a membet to this board ends e66ectE-ve
September 30, 1986;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this board, speaking on behae6
o6 aZe out people, pubticky goes on record as commending Helen
bon hen atstanding e66oats and voicing ata appreciation bat hen
leadership in ale =ae o6 comm.ni,ty improvement.
Adopted by unanimou6 vote o6 the Allan Parks and Recrteati.on Boatd
6or the City o6 AZeen.
ATTEST:
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and Recreation
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One Butler Circle -Allen. Texas 75002.214/'727-9171 Metro 214/424-7518 58