Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2001 - 12/10 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2001— 7:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Kevin Pierce, Chair
Anne Campbell, Vice -Chair
Scott Neice
Vicki Wester
MEMBERS ABSENT
Ben Ferguson. Secretary
Cart Clemencich, Jr.
Cheri Jones
STAFF PRESENT
Don Horton, Director
Larry Kirk, Recreation Services Manager
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
Brandon Ducote, Assistant Fitness and Aquatics Supervisor
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
GUESTS
None
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kevin Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 8, 2001 REGULAR CALLED
MEETING AND OCTOBER 29, 2001 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to accept the Minutes from October 8, 2001
" Regular Called Meeting as presented. Anne Campbell seconded
and the Motion Gamed 4 for, 0 against
MOTION: Neice moved to accept the Minutes from October 29, 2001 Special
Called Meeting as presented. Vicki Wester seconded and the
Motion carred 4 for, 0 against.
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3. TREE BOARD CITY — TIM DENTLER
Tim Derider presented a copy of the application to become recognized as a "Tree
City USA" Tim briefly reviewed the advantages of having this designation If
recommended to move forward, an ordinance will be prepared by the City
Attorney and forwarded to City Council for approval.
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to support an ordinance to establish the Allen
Parks and Recreation Board as a Tree Board for the City of Allen.
Anne Campbell seconded and the Motion carried 4 for, 0 against.
4. SIX -CITY TRAIL PLAN — BRIAN BRISTOW
Don Horton indicated that Brian would not be able to present, and therefore he
would be giving a brief background on this item. About two months ago a Trail
Plan for the City of Allen was brought forward to this Board. About two years
ago, Collin County came to the City of Allen to propose a biking facility and
trails. Frisco. Allen and Plano talked about the Rowlett Creek Corridor and it's
importance to the proposed plan. Allen, Frisco, Plano, Garland, Richardson and
McKinney all met since Rowlett Creek touches all six communities. Once this
plan goes to City Council, it will be used as a plan to share with TXDoT. Collin
County and individual entity engineers. One goal would be the under -road
crossing at State Highway 121.
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to recommend the Inter-Junsdictional Trail
Plan and recommends it be sent on to City Council for adoption.
Anne Campbell seconded and the Motion tamed 4 for, 0 against.
Don indicated that this plan would probably on a January 2002 City Council
Agenda. Staff was also requested to notify the Board when issues are going to
City Council that would be of interest.
5. DON RODENBAUGH NATATORIUM GRAND OPENING
PROGRAMMING — DON HORTON
Don Horton reported that the Grand Opening Ceremony will be held this coming
Sunday, December 16, 2001 from 2-4 p.m. Following a thirty -minute ceremony,
f the guests will be given the opportunity to meet the natatorium staff as well as
tour the facility Don reported that while some of the furniture would not be in
place, most of the fitness equipment would be. Don also reported that there
would be an official ribbon cutting ceremony on January 5, 2002 at which time
the facility will be open to the general public.
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6. DISCUSSION ON NAMING KIDMANIA - DON HORTON
Don Horton informed the Board that the Park Foundation was in the process of
raising funds for this community -built playground, and had questions regarding
the donation of funds and possible naming of the playground. Following a brief
discussion by the Board, it was determined that they were not comfortable naming
the playground for one individual (based on a monetary donation) since the intent
was for it to be a community -built facility
OTHER BUSINESS
Code of Conduct Ordinance — Don Horton
Don reported that several months ago, the City Council adopted this ordinance to
give guidelines to staff as well as appointees regarding appropriate conduct of
business with the City of Allen. Council felt it appropriate to pass this along to
include all Boards and Commussions. Don indicated that each Board member
should review the Ordinance and contact Shelli Siemier, Assistant to the City
Manager if questions arise.
Tim Dentler announced his acceptance of a position with the City of Pasadena
Texas and that he would be moving around the middle of January. The Board
wished him well and thank him for his service to the City of Allen.
Tim gave a brief background on the triangle median at Rivercrest and Roaring
Springs, and the installation of a flagpole. This project was done in conjunction
with the Daughters of the American Revolution, and will hopefully provide a
place for groups to hold small ceremonies.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:30 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 14th day of January 2002.
■,i Kevin Pierce, Chair Ben Fefgusci6n, Sefretary