Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2003 - 07/14 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 2003 — 7:30 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Ben Ferguson, Chair
Scott Neice, Vice -Chair
Joey Herald
Vicki Wester
Carl Clemencich, Jr., Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
Dan Stenger
Rich Elder
STAFFPRESENT
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Tony Hill, Recreation Services Manager
Robert Townsend, Park Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
GUESTS
Amanda Wallace
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
Chair Ben Ferguson called the Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting to
Order at 7:34 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 9, 2003 REGULAR MEETING AND
JULY 7, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED WORKSHOP MEETING
MOTION: Joey Herald moved to approve the Minutes from June 9, 2003
Regular Meeting and July 7, Special Called Workshop Meeting as
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presented. Vicki Wester seconded and the Motion carried 5 for, 0
against.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no guests wishing to speak at this time.
4. APPROVE NEW START TIME FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD MEETINGS TO 7 P.M.
MOTION: Scott Neice moved to set the regular meeting time for the Parks
and Recreation Board to 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Joey
Herald seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
5. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR KIDMANIA PLAYGROUND AND
SPRAY GROUND AT CELEBRATION PARK
Brian Bristow presented this item and gave a brief background on the popularity
of this new facility, along with the need for some guidelines for its usage.
Following a brief discussion, it was determined that the hours of operation should
be noted for the spray ground only, and that a note regarding operation during
winter months be added
The following are the rules as discussed:
o Sprav ground hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.(sprav ground closed
during winter months)
o No pets allowed on spray ground or playground
o kidMania is designed for children ages 2 through 12
o Children wearing diapers must wear a "swim diaper" if using the spray
ground
o Only rubber soled shoes allowed on spray ground rubber deck
o For your safety, please do not climb on spray apparatus, railings or
barriers
o No skateboards, bicycles or roller skates are allowed on playground or
spray ground
o Plav at vour own risk
o Have FUNi
!f von have any questions about these rules, please contact the Allen Parks and
Recreation Department at 972-727-0140. All participants must adhere to parks
and recreation rules as established by Ordinance #1873-9-00. Far information.
please visit the City of Allen Parks Department website at ury iv. allenparks in
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MOTION: Joey Herald moved to approve and adopt the proposed rules as
amended for the use and operation of kidMania and that said rules
are posted on the kidMania grounds at the earliest opportunity.
Carl Clemencich seconded, and the Motion earned 5 for, 0 against.
6. CONSIDER PROPOSAL OF OFFERING MASSAGE THERAPY AT THE
RODENBAUGH NATATORIUM
Tony Hill introduced Amanda Wallace, a Licensed Massage Therapist to the
Board, and indicated the proposed availability of her services at the Rodenbaugh
Natatorium. These will be scheduled by appointment, and her fees will be based
upon a 75%25% split with the City. Tony indicated this service would be
available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as well as alternate Saturdays.
MOTION: Scott Neice moved that the City of Allen allow a licensed massage
therapist to operate at the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. Carl
Clemencich seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
7. REVIEW SURVEY OF ATTENDANCE AFTER 9 P.M. AT THE
NATATORIUM
Tony Hill presented the Board with the draft of a survey to be conducted at the
Natatorium regarding several issues, one of which is the usage of the facility after
9 p.m. Following a review of the proposed survey, it was suggested that question
number 6 ("Would you be willing to pay an extra fee for child care") be
eliminated since the facility cannot absorb the cost of programming for children
without an additional fee. Lori Smeby also indicated that programming for
children would be listed as an option on the survey rather than child care. Lori
also indicated that the results of the survey will be discussed in either the August
or September Park Board Meeting.
S. FINALIZATION OF BOARD MEMBER CRITERIA
The Board agreed that the document was now ready to be forwarded to the City
Secretary's Office,
9. APPROVE CHANGE OF AGE FROM 55 TO 50 YEARS AT SENIOR
CENTER
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Tony Hill briefly reviewed the policies of other metro-plex cities regarding ages
of participants at their facilities It was also pointed out that AARP memberships
begin at age 50.
MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved that the City of Allen change the age
requirement at the Senior Citizens Center to include anyone 50
years of age and older. Joey Herald seconded, and the Motion
carried 5 for, 0 against.
10. APPROVE REVISIONS TO PARK BOARD WORKPLAN
A brief discussion was held on the changes to the Board Work Plan, and a
concern was expressed that the terminology "co-sponsored" was used in Goal
7.B. Also, the "Town Hall Meeting" (Goal 3.13) was added to the list of "Non -
Time Specific" issues.
The Board members felt Dan Stenger had done a great job of revising this plan
and was thanked for his efforts.
MOTION: Joey Herald made a Motion to approve the City of Allen Parks and
Recreation Board Work Plan as proposed. Vicki Wester seconded,
and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
11. ITEMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSSION
Vicki Wester - reported that she still has not received a renewal notice for her
membership at the natatorium.
Carl Clemencich — indicated he'd read an article in the Allen Image that referred
to the trail in The Woods, and asked if it had been officially named. Carl also,
issued a concern over the conditions of the chairs at the Joe Farmer Recreation
Center. He has rented the facility on two occasions within the past 18 months,
and said the chairs were very dirty and unacceptable for rental occasions.
12. OTHER BUSINESS
Staff Updates
Site Selection for Senior Citizens Center
Joey Herald and Brian Bristow reviewed the site selection with the Board,
and indicated that currently, the property across from the Historic Village
and St. Mary's Church, currently known as the St. Mary's Soccer Fields
had been selected. Concerns were expressed that the City would loose two
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soccer fields with this plan. It was pointed out that there are actually two
additional fields at Celebration Park that were not previously included in
the soccer field count that will offset this. Brian reported that the 6 light
poles will be moved to Celebration Park for lighting of athletic fields.
Tony Hill reported that wrist bands were being issued to patrons who paid
to use the Natatorium. This is being done on a trial basis to see if there is
an increase in revenue from patrons paying to enter the facility
Upcoming Events
Board members were reminded of the art exhibit currently going on at the
Heritage Center.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 11 `h day of August, 2003.
Ben Fergu on, Chair
Caz] Clemencich, Secretary