Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2000 - 11/13 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2000 — 7 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Anne Campbell, Secretary
Cheri Jones
Kevin Pierce, Vice -Chair
Vicki Wester
Ben Ferguson
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Scott Neice
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Bobby Trevino, Operations Supervisor
Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
GUESTS
None
7 P.M. — PRE -MEETING WORKSHOP:
CALL TO ORDER
Vice -Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at T06 p m.
C' 2. QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AGENDA
` There were no questions brought forward at this time.
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3. OPEN FORUM — INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD
MEMBERS AS WELL AS NRPA/PHOENIX RE -CAP
All Board members took a minute to introduce themselves to the newly appointed
member, Carl Clemencich who has served for several years on the Allen
Community Development Corporation Board.
A brief discussion was held on the NRPA Conference, and the Board members
were polled as to their interest in attending the NRPA Conference 2001 Several
Board members expressed an interest in attending.
7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. CHAIR
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to nominated Kevin Pierce for the
office of Chair Cheri Jones seconded. There were no
other nominations and the Motion carried, 7 for, 0 against
B. VICE -CHAIR
MOTION: Kevin Pierce moved to nominate Anne Campbell for the
office of Vice -Chair. Cheri Jones seconded. There were no
other nominations and the Motion carried, 7 for 0 against
C. SECRETARY
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to nominate Ben Ferguson for the office
of Secretary Cheri Jones seconded. There were no other
nominations and the Motion earned, 7 for 0 against.
5. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 REGULAR CALLED
MEETING AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING.
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to accept the minutes from September 11,
2000 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Vicki Wester seconded
and the Motion tamed, 7 for, 0 against
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MOTION: Chen Jones moved to accept the minutes from September 25, 2000
Special Called Meeting as presented Kevin Pierce seconded and
the Motion carred, 7 for, 0 against.
6. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizens present wishing to speak at this time.
7. NAMING OF PARKS
Don Horton gave a bnef background on the Naming Policy and the ad-hoc
subcommittee made up of Chen Jones and Kevin Pierce assigned to review that
policy and recommend naming of various park facilities. The ad-hoc committee
recommended changing the following:
Lost Creek Park #1 to he named Lost Creek Park
Lost Creek Park #2 to be named Bluffs of Lost Creek
Twin Creeks Park to be named Dayspnng Nature Preserve
The remaining parks are to remain as initially named and they are
Sun Creek Park
Shadow Lakes Park
Heritage Park
Rolling Hills Park
Bethany Ridge
Glendover Park
MOTION: Anne Campbell moved to change the park known as Twin Creeks
to Daysprmg Nature Preserve, Lost Creek #1 to Lost Creek and
Lost Creek #2 to Bluffs of Lost Creek. Cheri Jones seconded and
the Motion carred 7 for, 0 against.
MOTION: Cheri Jones moved to retain the following named parks as
ongmally named: Sun creek Park, Shadow Lakes Park, Hentage
Park, Rolling Hills Park, Bethany Ridge Park and Glendover Park
Anne Campbell seconded and the Motion tamed, 7 for, 0 against
It was determined that naming ideas for the Community Park at Malone Drive be
brought forward at a future Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board.
S. UNDER -SERVED NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVICE AREAS
Don Horton provided the Board members with aerial maps of Allen with the
portions of town which are currently under -served highlighted. Following a
discussion on options for vanous locations, it was determined that a tour by the
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j Board to the various neighborhoods would be conducted on December 2, 2000 at
9 a.m.
9. STANDING AGENDA•SETTING MEETING
Don reported that in the past, on the Tuesday prior to the Regular Parks and
Recreation Board Meeting, he had met with the Chair and Vice -Chair to set the
agenda for the next meeting. He recommended the continuation of this practice
with the newly elected officers. He also encouraged any Board member to contact
the Parks and Recreation Department should they want a specific item placed on
the agenda.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
REVIEW OF BOARD WORK PLAN
Following a brief review of the calendar, it was determined that the by-
laws should be reviewed at the next regular meeting as well as a review of
the work plan.
BOARD AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL APPRECIATION
DINNER
Board members were reminded of the dinner on Wednesday, November 29
at 7 p.m. and to call the City Secretary's Office to confirm or decline their
attendance.
11. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 11th day of December, 2000.
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