Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 2021 - 06/14 - Regular PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 14,2021
Parks.and Recreation Board
Present:
John Holley,Vice-Chair
Luke Hollingsworth
LaReeda Rentie
Karen Simpson
Victoria States
Terrance Thomas
Ed Bryan
Absent:
Geoben Johnson III, Chair
City Staff:
Kate Meacham,Director, Parks and Recreation
Brian Bristow,Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
Carrie Cessna,Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
Matt McComb,Park Planning,Development&Forestry Manager, Park and Recreation
Travis Cunniff Recreation Services Manager, Park and Recreation
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Board present, Vice Chair Holley called the
meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. on Monday, June 14,2021, in the Allen Senior Recreation
Center Building at 451 St. Mary Drive, Allen, Texas.
1) Approve Minutes of the April 12,2021 Regular Meeting
Motion: Upon a motion by Member Simpson and a second by Member Rentie,the
Parks and Recreation Board voted six(6) for and none(0) opposed to
approve the minutes from the April 12, 2021 Regular Meeting as presented.
The motion carried.
2) Update Allen Senior Recreation Center Re-Opening and Tour.
Following a brief tour of the Allen Senior Recreation Center and staff introductions
Travis Cunniff, Recreation Services Manager gave an update on the re-opening of the
Allen Senior Recreation Center.
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3) Update on Recreation Enrichment Vehicle (REV) and Summer Operations.
The Recreation Enrichment Vehicle(REV) was onsite, and the Board was able to view
inside during the tour. Travis Cunniff, Recreation Services Manager, also gave and
update on summer operations, including Ford Pool, Learn to Swim, City of Allen
Swim Team and Camp STAR.
4) Update on Current and Future Projects
a. Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center
Staff updated the Board on the progress of the construction contract and the
project timeline. Groundbreaking information will be share as soon as the
information is confirmed.
b. Allen Station Park Playground Improvements
Matt McComb, Park Planning, Development & Forestry Manager shared the
concept plan for the playground improvements and updated the Board on the
next steps for the project.
c. Ridgeview Trail Improvements
Staff noted the project is well underway and shared images of the progress and
gave updates on the status of the different segments.
d. Heritage Village
The Board had the opportunity to tour the Heritage Village, directly across the
street from the Allen Senior Recreation Center. During the tour, staff gave
project updates, and with the help of Heritage Guild representatives, answered
questions regarding the Heritage Village.
5) Items of Interest
a. Items for Future Agendas
b. Next meeting Monday, August 9, 2021
6) Adjourn
Motion: Upon a motion by Member Hollingsworth and a second by Member
Thomas,the Parks and Recreation Board voted five(5) for and none (0)
opposed to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 23rd day of August 2021.
Chair Secretary