Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2003 - 06/09 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 9, 2003 — 7:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Ben Ferguson, Chair
Scott Neice, Vice -Chair
Joey Herald
Dan Stenger
Rich Elder
Vicki Wester
Carl Clemencich, Jr., Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFFPRESENT
Tim Deader, Director of Parks and Recreation
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
GUESTS
Shelley George, City Secretary
Kevin Pierce, Resident of Allen
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
Chair Ben Ferguson called the Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting to
Order at 712 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MAY 12, 2003 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to approve the Minutes from May 12,
2003 Regular Meeting as presented. Joey Herald seconded and the
Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
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3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no guests wishing to speak at this time.
4. REVIEW APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS AND COMPLETE BOARD EVALUATION FORM
Shelley George, City Secretary for the City of Allen reviewed some of the changes
being implemented by City Council regarding the appointment process for Board
members.
Term limits eliminated
Current Board members up for reappointment will be interviewed
Interview duties divided amongst Council members
Appointment requirements increased (registered voter, one year residency
requirement, knowledge within area applied for
Current Board members decide criteria for future members
Carl Clemencich reviewed the questions being asked by Council regarding what
qualities the current members would like to see in a Board member. Carl will
forward his summary to staff for distribution to Board members, and this item will
be finalized at the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board in July,
2003.
5. APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ALLEN SENIOR CENTER
PLANNING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Following a brief overview of this appointment and the time commitment
involved, Joey Herald volunteered to serve.
MOTION: Dan Stenger moved to appoint Joey Herald to the Allen Senior
Center Planning Oversight Committee. Scott Neice seconded and
the Motion carried, 7 for, 0 against.
6. REVIEW REVISIONS TO WORK PLAN FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD
Following a brief review of revisions being proposed for the plan, it was
determined that this issue could be better addressed during a Workshop set for
July 7, 7 p.m. at the Heritage Center.
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MOTION: Joey Herald moved to table this item until July 7, 2003 Workshop.
Scott Neice seconded, and the Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.
7. DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGE OF PARK BOARD MEETING TIME
During a brief discussion, it was determined that this item would involve the
change of by-laws, and would therefore appear on the July 14, 2003 Regular
Meeting Agenda of the Parks and Recreation Board.
8. ITEMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSSION
Rich — heard announcement of outside vendors being asked not to sell goods at
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Vicki — had example of renewal notice that went out with no phone numbers,
mailing address, contact information, or facility information included. She still
has not received a renewal notice for herself.
Joey - No renewal notice received
Carl — Survey completed regarding early/late usage of the natatorium?
Dan — complimented staff on their involvement with the Moving Wall Exhibit
Joey — called for staff and Board support for the Kiwanis parade to be held at 10
a.m. on the morning of July 28'"
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Upcoming Events were reviewed and Board members participation was
encouraged.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 14`h day of July, 2003.
Ben Arjusolf, Chair Carl Clemencich, Secretary