Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2004 - 08/09 - RegularMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2004 — 7 P.M.
PARB MEMBERS PRESENT
Rich Elder
Ben Ferguson, Chair
Carl Clemencich, Jr., Vice Chair
Cheryl Lawson
Joey Herald
Gary Alan Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT
Vicki Wester, Secretary
STAFF PRESENT
Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
Robert Townsend, Park Services Manager
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
GUESTS
Leadership Allen Class XV Members
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 p.m.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Ben Ferguson called for any citizens wishing to speak to the Board on any issue
other than what was currently called out on the agenda. There were no guests
wishing to speak at this time.
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3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JULY 12, 2004 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION: Joey Herald moved to accept the Minutes from July 12, 2004
Regular Called Meeting as presented. Cheryl Lawson seconded and
the Motion carried with 6 for, 0 against.
4. DISCUSSION OF LEADERSHIP ALLEN CLASS XV PROJECT
Sandy McNair, a graduate of Leadership Allen Class XV presented a conceptual
plan of the proposed class project, Veteran's Memorial. Sandy and several of her
fellow graduates briefly fielded questions regarding the funding of this project, as
well as the proposed placement in Bethany Lakes Park. The area being proposed
for this project would be north of the Joe Farmer Recreation Center in a spot that is
currently open space. The class reported that they would be selling bricks
representing veteran's of any branch of the service who served at any time to assist
with the funding of this project. The group reported that initially, they would need
$75,000 to order the marble, and that will be the largest expense to their proposal.
Tim Derider reported that this was an information only item for the Board to be
aware and that the project will be revisited at future meetings as the project moves
forward.
5. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE PROJECTS WITH ALLEN INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tim Derider reported that some very preliminary initial planning has begun on the
part of the City and Allen Independent School District regarding possible joint
funding of projects. One of the projects up for discussion would be a stadium.
Tim wanted the Park Board members to be aware of the discussions, and that this
item will be discussed at the up coming TRIAD Meeting in October. He indicated
that one of the possible funding sources would be the 4-b, half -cent sales tax
monies currently being received by the City of Allen.
The Board members will be contacted when the date is set for the October TRIAD
Meeting.
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6. WORK PLAN — REMINDER OF NON-SPECIFIC GOAL/OBJECTIVE
CALENDAR
Tim asked that the Board Members review the list of non-specific goals provided
in their packet as just a means of staying up with the Work Plan.
7. ITEMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSSION
Gary Moore - announced the birth of his daughter.
Carl Clemencich — asked about the Park Master Plan for a piece of property located
at FM 2251 and Bethany. Carl was told that there not a Master Plan at this
time for this property and that no funding is currently in place to develop.
Rich Elder — indicated he'd like an update on the lighting of Celebration Park to be
on the agenda for next month.
Cheryl Lawson — had compliments for the development of Stacy Ridge
Joey Herald — asked that the Kiwanis might have a role in the annual `Booville"
Event.
1 8. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 13`h day of September, 2004.
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Ben F gtion, hair Vicki Wester, Secretary