Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2001 - 10/29 - Special CalledMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 2001— 7:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Kevin Pierce, Chair
Ben Ferguson, Secretary
Chen Jones
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Scott Nese
Vicki Wester
MEMBERS ABSENT
Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair
STAFF PRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager
Tim Derider, Park Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
GUESTS
None
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7.30 p.m.
2. CONSIDER SUBMITTED SUGGESTIONS FOR NAMING OF PARK
FACILITY — DON HORTON
The Board members were given copies of the names submitted by the public,
Allen Independent School District (Middle School History Students), as well as
staff.
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Each of the Board members had an opportunity to vote on their top three choices,
and following a lengthy workshop on these names, the following Motion was
presented:
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to carry the following names to City Council
with no priontization, but explanation of each time
provided by the Director.
Hawk's Nest Park
Allen Unity Park
Liben6 Park
The Motion was seconded by Ben Ferguson, and
carried 6-0.
3. REVIEW PROPOSED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR DON
RODENBAUGH NATATORIUM — LARRY KIRK
Following a brief discussion by the Board it was determined that these proposed
hours of operation should be in effect for the opening of the natatorium, but
should be reviewed frequently and adjusted if necessary.
MOTION: Carl Clemencich, Jr. moved to accept the hours of operation for the
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium as presented, with the stipulation that
these hours be reviewed and revised as needed. Chen Jones
seconded and the Motion carred 6 for, 0 against
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Following a brief discussion regarding parkland in Allen, it was determined that
the Board would take a tour of these properties on November 17, beginning at
6:30 a.m.
5. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 10ih day of December 2001.
Kevin Pierce, Chair Ben Ferguson, Secretary