Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2002 - 10/23 - Special CalledMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2002 — 7:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Joey Herald
Dan Stenger
Ben Ferguson, Secretary
Scott Neice
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Rich Elder
MEMBERS ABSENT
Vicki Wester
STAFFPRESENT
Tim Dentler, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Tony Hill, Recreation Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Administrative Secretary
GUESTS
Ray Turco of Ray Turco and Associates
1. CALL TO ORDER
Secretary, Ben Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p m.
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS
Rich Elder introduced himself and indicated he had moved to Allen in 1991, and
been an active participant in the AYSA program, and has sons aged 15 and 10
years. Rich has been a strong supporter of the Celebration Park planning
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Joey Herald introduced himself and indicated he had grown up in McKinney, and
moved to Allen in 1995. He has five children ranging in ages from 3-10 years.
Joey is currently serving as President of Kiwanis, as well as serving the kidMania
effort through the Park Foundation and is a Scout Master with Boy Scouts.
Dan Stenger indicated he had moved to Allen in 1989, has a daughter at Texas
A&M University, as well as a child who is a senior at Allen High School. Dan
was an ASA Coach, m well as a member of Leadership Allen Class XII.
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
a. Chair
Following the floor being opened up for nominations, the following
nominations were received for the office of Chair:
MOTION: Scott Neice nominated Ben Ferguson for the office of
Chair. Carl Clemencich seconded. There were no other
nominations for the Office of Chair, and the Motion carried
6 for, 0 against to elect Ben Ferguson as Chair.
b. Vice -Chair
Following the floor being opened up for nominations, the following
nominations were received for the office of Vice Chair:
MOTION: Carl Clemencich nominated Scott Neice for the office of
Vice Chair. Dan Stenger seconded. Scott Neice nominated
Carl Clemencich for the office of Vice -Chair. Joey Herald
seconded. Cut Clemencich declined the nomination.
There were no other nominations for the Office of Vice
Chair, and the Motion carried 6 for, 0 against to elect Scott
Neice as Vice Chair.
Secretary
Following the floor being opened up for nominations, the following
nominations were received for the office of Secretary -
MOTION: Ben Ferguson nominated Carl Clemencich for the office of
Secretary Joey Herald seconded. There were no other
nominations for the Office of Secretary, and the Motion
carried 6 for, 0 against to elect Carl Clemencich as
Secretary.
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4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 REGULAR CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to approve the Minutes from September 9,
2002 Regular Called Meeting as presented. Scott Neice seconded
and the Motion carred 6 for, 0 against.
5. INTRODUCTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT KEY
STAFF MEMBERS — DON HORTON
In Don's absence, Tim Dentler, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation briefly
introduced himself and offered a brief background on his tenure with the City of
Allen. Tim then introduced Brian Bristow and Tony Hill and each offered a brief
background on themselves.
6. SURVEY PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
UPDATE — BRIAN BRISTOW
Brian Bristow made a background presentation on the Master Plan for the Parks,
Recreation and Open Space, then introduced Mr. Ray Turco who will be conducting
a resident -survey for the purpose of updating the plan. This document is essential in
grant application processes with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and others
the Department looks to for funding. It also provides a major resource toot for staff
in facility planning. Mr. Turco reviewed the draft questionnaire sent to members in
their packets, as well as provided a background on himself and other municipalities
for which he has conducted surveys.
A discussion of the draft was held, questions and comments received, and members
were requested to email staff should they have additional comments regarding the
survey.
7. ALLEN STATION PARK PHASE II UPDATE—BRIAN BRISTOW
Brian presented a brief update on the planning process, and invited comments by the
Board regarding this facility Questions were raised regarding the deletion of the
basketball courts from Phase II of this park. A copy of that presentation is attached
to these minutes.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
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Upcoming Events
Haunted House — October 23-26
Beeville — October 23-26
Annual Board and Commission Banquet — December 12
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 11" of November, 2002.
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• Project Status
Allen Station Park Phase II
• Allen Station Park Phase II
o The Design Development plans are
currently in review
0 100% Construction Drawings protected
completion: March 2003
o Construction start-upMay 2003
o Construction completion February 2004