HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/1981 Parks Board
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CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
JULY 8, 1981
A REGULAR MEETING of the Park and Recreation Board was called to
order at 8:00 PM, with the following members present:
Richard Haas, Acting Chairman
Earl Brantley, Member
Barbara Sanchez, Member
Kevin Siedler, Member
Vince Ashman, Alternate
with Rick Herold, Director of Parks and Recreation also present.
Minutes:
Minutes were approved by the Board as read, with the exception of
changing the park name to The Complex.
Citizens Input:
None
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Director's Report:
bifWctbr Herold recommended the establishment of a Trust Fund for
Park and Recreation improvemnets and additions. Herold stated after
meeting with Dan Savage, City Manager that Rob Dillard would look
into the legality of the fund. Herold said numerous citizens have
approached the department to donate monies for Parks and Recreat-
ion related projects, and Herold believes a trust fund would help
facilitate possible donors. Dr. Siedler made the motion for the
Board to support a Trust Fund for the Parks and Recreation Dept.
after it was reviewed by the City Attorney. This was seconded by
Member Sanchez..Passed unanimously.
Item B.
Herold recapped the first session of classes and explained the re-
maining schedule of Summerfun '81 classes.
Correspondence:
None
Old Business:
Item A-Grants:
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Herold gave the Board an update on Park Grants and outlined the pro-
posed schedule by Randall and Blake Construction. Members Haas
and Sanchez outlined that it is now time to consider other possible
Park grants.
Arbor Glen Park:
The Director furnished the Board with an update on the Arbor Glen
Continued...
Continued...
Old Business:
Park that has been purchased recently. Herold stated that the
City is still looking into purchasing lights and listed Arbor Glen
Park as a top priority.
Park Names :
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The Council tabled the recommended Park names and will review the
names at a later meeting.
New Business:
Item A-4th of July Review:
Herold reviewed the 4th of July Country Fair that was held. Out-
side of rainy weather, the day was a success and the committee
should be commended for their dilligent work.
Non-resident Use Policy:
The Board discussed the possibilities of implementing a Sports-Field
Use Policy and referred the matter to the Director.
Other Matters:
The Board discussed the lack of transportation for the day camp
and Dr. Siedler stated he may have a way of securring a Van at a
minimal cost. The Board supported Dr. Siedler's proposal.
Dr. Siedler discussed the possible acquisition of lights from an
acquaintance. The Board asked for the Director to review the light
from Dr. Siedler with the electrical inspector.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 PM.
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