HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/11/1981 Parks Board
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CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
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A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order
on the eleventh day of November, 1981, at 8:00 PM, with the following
members present:
Rich Frohardt-Chairman
Earl Brantley-Member
Barbara Sanchez-Member
Kevin Seidler-Member
Vince Ashman-Alternate
with Director Herold in attendance also.
Minutes: Minutes were approved for the October 15, 1981 meeting, motion
made by Brantley, seconded by Sanchez and passed unamiously
Citizens Input..None
Directors Report..a.
Grant Activity
Director Herold gave the Board an update on the
park grants. Tennis courts were to be poured later
this month. Herold stated that Randall and Blake
was forced to remove some of their suspension due
to it not meeting the specifications.
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Activity Report
Herold said it looked extremely promising that the
Parks and Recreation Department and Library would
be moving up to the shopping center. Herold said
he thought this would be another outstanding asset to
the department and hoped to have next months meeting
at the new facility.
Herold also briefed the Board on the status of The
Complex, Office Creek Park and Dave Cowan Park.
The Director reported that the lights at Office
Creek are still underway.
Correspondence..No correspondence was given at time of meeting
Old Business..a. Report John Crosley
John Crosley was present and presented a report to
the Board that was broken into two parts.
1. Parks and Recreation Survey and Plan
2. Evaluation of the department
Mr. Crosley told the Board that he was at the meeting to see if the Board
was interested in the idea, and if so, he would put an official proposal
on paper. Dr. Crosely stated he has assisted on two like projects and
feels he could do a comprehensive job. Dr. Seidler asked about the value
of the project and possible costs? Dr. Crosely responded that the report
could help a growing department, such as that in The Colony, and hoped
the costs would not exceed $4000.00.
1. Parks and Recreation Survey and Plan
2. Evaluation of the department
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Old Business..a. Report John Crosely
Dr. -Crosely stated that since their was Board interest,
the project on paper and include additional information.
he would put
b. Turner Street Community Park Drainage Problem
Herold presented pictures of the water back-up at Turner Street
Park and said that some factor had been outlined as to the problems
Included as problems were: 1. Draining of the culvert onto the front
of the property and dumping of trash
onto the creek area at the end of the
park.
d. Master Plan
Mr. Haas again asked the Board and
a Master Plan could be available.
a master plan was needed and asked
update the Board on any progress.
Director to continue work so that
The Board joined in concluding that
the City Manager and Director to
New Business:
Proceedure..The Board looked at the possible use of ourll
new concession facilities. The Board di-
rected the department to see how other
cities handle their concession proceedures.
Herold said that the department had been contacted by the softball
association and they have expressed interest in having the van at their
games and Herold said he will be in contact with other associations.
Concession stand
Meeting was adjouned at 9:30 PM, motion made for adjournment by Member
Haas and seconded by Brantley..Approved unamiously..
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