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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/1982 Parks Board 11. I I CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, ~EXAS A REGULAR SESSION of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order on the 10th day of November, 1982 with the following members present: Chairman Rich Frohardt Mewbers Vince Ashman, Brantley, Orme and Turner with Director Herold also present. and Dr. Seidler present. Minutes from the October 13, 1982 meeting was approved with motion being made for approval by Member Orme and 2nd. by Seidler..Passed unamiously. 2. Directors Report Herold briefed the Board on the following items: A. The parks department have re-worked the concession/restroom facilities at Stewarts Creek Park. The improvement included new paint job (both inside and out) and split rail fence. B. Herold said that the City has arranged a new working relationship with the L.I.S.D. The PARD is paying $6.00 per hour for supervision and $2.00 per person per session to the L.I.S.D. C. Herold introduced plans for a Park Pride program for the Board's input. Chairman Frohardt suggested the program be a joint PARD Board/ Departments effort and that the department put together additional in- formation for future Board discussion. D. Herold briefed the Board on the status of the park grants. Herold said the playground equipment is the final items to be purchased. The department had to wait on the playground purchase until they could check on remaining funds. Member Brantley wanted to know the make and quality of the equipment. Herold said the PARD department has viewed the equipment and it is center redwood, the best wooden playground equipment available. E. Herold said they are working on the Winter program for distribution in late December. 3. New Business A. The Board discussed the first draft of new fee policies. Herold said he would like the PARD and Board to get as much info as possible be- fore sending it to Council for official approval. (Enclosed) Member Seidler was concerned about underpricing our programs and services. Seidler said we have made that mistake before and should put realistic costs on our programs/services. Frohardt agreed with Seidler, stating let's have the fees right the first time. The Board took exception to the PARD recommendation on the deposits, stating the: should be higher. The PARD Director said they would make necessary changes and bring the second draft to the Board. Frohardt said he felt that the sports associations should be notified before the final draft. B. The Board discussed a tour of the present PARD facilities since there were new members and because of the recent development. PARD Board had conflicts on many of the dates but settled on Friday, November 12, 1982. Members Orme, Frohardt and Seidler verbalised they could make that date. -"~~ 4. old Business A.The PARD Board received a report from Member Seidler. Seidler wants the Board to grow and to expand it's areas of consideration. Seidler's multi-faceted proposal included: More involvement in new developments, increased involvement in major facilities. with Board as City Council sub-committee, assessment of park property, list of property...activ- ity....proposed property, assessment of goals, relationship with City Council, realionship with L.I.S.D., on top of situations with supporting organizations, let them know what we need, friends of Parks (fund raising organization), future development (working with Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation and Mayor/City Council" need input on all three groups for future park property). To obtain better property we need to create a better working relationship with Fox and Jacobs. After the report, Board Members signalled approval of Seidlers pre- sentation. The Board suggested Frohardt and Seidler get together and report back at a future meeting. B.Chairman Frohardt asked Director Herold to check with the school district regarding the possibility of the city acquireing the play- ground equipment that is no longer in use at the L.I.S.D. headquarters. The Board voiced approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:30PM. I I I