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MINUTES OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING FOR THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON APRIL 4, 1984
A Regular Session of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman
Cliff Orme at 7:45 p.m. with the following Board members in attendance:
Cliff Orme
Ruben Delgado
Doug Megredy
Chairman
Member
Member
and with Member Johnny Spears absent; however a quorum was established. Director of
Community Services, Steven A. Reed, and City Manager, Janice Carroll were also present.
Item #4
Proposed request to city organizations ~nd associations to adopt an area
park for development
Sharon Peake and Rose Ashman of xi Omega Delta, and Pat Ehrman of Alpha
Tau Gamma were present to receive some information on what would be in-
volved to adopt an area park. Director of Community Services, Steven A.
Reed, pointed out where these parks are located. A discussion followed
during which the representatives were told that currently there are no
funds available for development of these parks, and if they chose to adopt
an area park, they could develop their own plans which could be short
range or long range and spend however much money they wished to spend.
The first step to take would be to bring a master plan and a drawing before
the Parks and Recreation Board for approval. After approval from the Parks
and Recreation Board, it would then have to go before the city council for
approval. All those attending said they would take the information back
to their organizations and would get back to us with a decision.
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Any other matters that may come before the Board
At this time, Director of Community Services, Steven A. Reed, brought before
the Board a revised copy of the Procedure for Closing Fields for dis-
cussion. During discussion, City Manager, Janice Carroll, suggested that
a grievance clause be added giving the associations a chance to appeal any
decisions made before the Parks and Recreation Board. It was decided to
invite presidents and members of associations to a work session scheduled
for April 18, 1984, to discuss this revised copy of the Procedure for
Closing fields with them.
Item #2 Approval of minutes from Work Session of March 21, 1984
Member Delgado made a motion to approve the minutes of March 21, 1984.
Seconded by Member Delgado, the motion was passed unanimously.
Item #3 Citizens Input
City Manager, Janice Carroll, stated that she will be going into the
hospital for surgery in the near future and during the time she is off
from work, Mr. Reed with be Acting City Manager and will move down to City
Hall.
Item #5 Report on Stewart Creek Park Permits
This item was tabled until the next scheduled meeting.
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Item #6 Update on Parks and Recreation
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Recreation programs are running smoothly. Work has started on the
summer schedule for programs. On May 31st, a "new games day" is
being scheduled to kick off the summer programs and alot of volunteers
will be needed to help out.
Item #7 Receive report from Director of Community Services, Steven A. Reed, on
upcoming city clean up
Mr. Reed stated that the weekend of April 14th and 15th, the city will
be sponsoring The Colony Clean-up. Texas Waste Management will place
several very large dumpsters around the city and the city is encouraging
everyone to clean up all their bulky, junky items that weekend by taking
them to these dumpsters. A service is being added for senior citizens
and anyone else who does not have the use of transportation to get
these bulky items to a dumpster. They may call the Public Works Depart-
ment and arrange for a pick up to be made by city personnel. These
pickups can be arranged during the week of April 9th through April 13th
and from 8:00 a.m. till noon on Saturday, April 14th. Flyers have been
sent out to all citizens with their water bills notifying them of this
clean-up weekend.
Member Delgado made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Member
Megredy, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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THE CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
APRIL 13, 1984
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given of a REGULAR SESSION of the Parks & Recreation Board of the
City of The Colony, Texas to be held on the 18th day of April, 1984, at The Colony
Public Library, located at 5201 S. Colony Boulevard, Suite 540, at 7:30 p.m. at which
the following will be discussed:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Approval of minutes of April 4, 1984.
3. Citizens Input.
4. Review and discussion of revised rules concern~ng closing of athletic fields.
5. Review proposed Master Plan for Athletic Complex on Corps of Engineer property.
6. Report on Stewart Creek Park.
a. Permits
b. Per sonne 1
7. Update on Recreation & Parks.
a. Report on Clean-up weekend of April 14 & 15
b. Chili Cook-off
8. Any other matters that may come before the board.
9. Adjourn.
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CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door of
City Hall on the 13th day of April, 1984, at 5:00 p.m.
JANET GADD, SECRETARY
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MINUTES OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING FOR THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON APRIL 18, 1984
A Regular Session of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman Cliff
Orme at 7:35 p.m. with the following Board Members in attendance:
Cliff Orme
Johnny Spears
Doug Megredy
Chairman
Member
Member
and with Member Delgado absent; however a quorum was established. Director of Community
Services, Steven A. Reed was present.
2. Approval of minutes of April 4, 1984
Member Megredy made a motion to approve the minutes of April 4, 1984. Seconded by Member
Spears, the motion was passed unanimously.
3. Citizens Input.
Rick Harris of the Colony Youth Soccer Association was present and stated that the CYSA is
requesting permission to install a telephone in the concession building at Turner St. Park
and will finance all installation costs, pre-connection deposit, and monthly bills. The
phone will be removed after play on Saturday evenings and a locked cover will be placed ove
the outlet to prevent unauthorized usage. General discussion followed after which a motion
was made by Member Spears to accept the request of the CYSA to install a telephone in the
concession building at Turner St. Park. Seconded by Member Megredy, the motion was passed
unanimously.
Rick Harris also requested a porti-pottie be placed at the Carney soccer field due to the
fact that the Under 16 boys will be playing the remainder of their games at this field.
General discussion followed after which a motion was made by Member Megredy to approve the
request of Rick. Harris to place a porti-pottie at the Carney Soccer field. Seconded by
Member Spears, the motion was passed unanimously.
Rick Harris also inquired about reseeding of the fields at Turner St. Park. Jerry Van-Y
stated it would have to wait until the end of the current soccer season when the fields
are not being used so heavily. He stated he would look into it then.
Joel Marks stated he would like to compliment the department on the field conditions at
Office Creek Park.
4. Review and discussion of revised rules concerning closing of athletic fields.
At this time the meeting was turned over to Mr. Steven A. Reed. He stated that a copy of
the revised rules had been sent to all the associations in The Colony and all had been
invited to attend this meeting tonight. He then asked for any comments. Rick Harris of
the CYSA had a question on Item g. He wanted a clarification on contacting person. Jerry
Van-Y stated that he would be inspecting the fields whenever weather conditions warranted
it and if for some reason he was unavailable, he would have someone designated in his place
to inspect the fields. Rick Harris also had a question about Item 5. He asked for signs
to be placed on fields in order to enforce no glass containers or alcholic beverages on
the fields. A lengthy discussion followed after which it was decided that after the rules
have been sent to the city council with the recommendation that they be adopted that it
also be recommended that signs be placed that read "No glass containers or alcholic
beverages allowed on the fields." Rick Harris also asked that if someone calls the Parks &
Recreation office to find out if the fields have been closed that they also be told to con-
tact a representative of the CYSA to see if games have been called. Sylvia stated this wa~
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already the policy staff is us~ng when calls are received asking about the fields. Joel
Marks of the Softball Association had a question about the field closing signs being placed
closer to the roadway, in particular the field closed signs at Office Creek Park which are
placed quite a distance off the road and you have to drive all the way into the parking
lot to see. Jerry stated they would try and place these signs closer to the roadway.
Joel Marks also had a question on the penalties and if they applied to the team violating
the field closings or to the league itself. Mr. Reed stated that it applied to the league.
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Member Spears made a motion to recummend to the city council that we adopt the rules as
specified. Seconded by Member Megredy, the motion was passed unanimously. Member Megredy
made a motion that a recommendation also be made to the council to put signs on athletic
fields that read "No glass containers or alcholic beverages allowed on fields." Seconded
by Member Spears, the motion was passed unanimously.
5. Review proposed Master Plan for Athletic Complex on Corps of Engineer property.
Mr. Steven A. Reed presented a preliminary copy of the Master Plan that was drawn up by
Herschel Lindley on the athletic complex on Corps of Engineers property across 423. He
asked if there were any questions from the association representatives in attendance. A
lengthy discussion followed on the pros and cons of what the associations would like to
see in this complex.
6. Report on Stewart Creek Park.
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Sylvia gave an update on the permits sold at Stewart Creek Park. 614 yearly permits and
268 daily permits have been sold. These permits include those sold by the merchants as
well as the Parks and Recreation office.
Jerry briefly explained to the Board members that he is in the process of hiring two part-
time employees to work at the booth at Stewart Creek Park on Saturdays and Sundays. He
also briefly gave a run down on the conditions and upkeep of parks.
7. Update of Recreation & Parks.
Mr. Reed reported on The Colony Clean-Up weekend held on April 14th and 15th. He stated
it was very successful and complimented Jerry and his crew for the fine job they did.
96 pick-ups were made by Public Works, and they are still in the process of cleaning up
the overloaded dumpsters. It was discussed that another clean-up weekend might be held ~n
4 to 6 months but with better clarification on the type of items to be placed in the
dumpsters.
Sylvia gave a brief report on the upcoming chili cook-off. Flyers have been completed and
are ~n the process of being distributed. Everything is progressing smoothly.
8. Any other matters that may come before the board.
Johnny Spears read his letter of resignation. He is resigning due to his recent elected
position with the M.U.D. Board. He stated he has enjoyed working on the Parks and
Recreation Board.
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9. Adjourn.
Member Spears made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Member Megredy, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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THE CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
APRIL 2i, 1984
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given of a REGULAR SESSION of the Parks and Recreation Board of the
City of The Colony, Texas to be held on the 2nd Day of May 1984, at The Colony Public
Library, located at 5201 South Colony Blvd., Suite 540, at 7:30 P.M. at which the
following will be discussed:
Call meeting to order
Approval of minutes of April 18, 1984.
Citizens Input
Receive presentation from Adreanna Mitchell on median beautification project.
Receive presentation from Ricky Weixelbaum for a Eagle project.
Receive update on Parks
a. Report on Stewart Creek Park permits and revenues for 1983
Receive update on preparation of Summer Programs
Any other matters that may come before the Board
Adjourn
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door of
City Hall on this 27th day of April at
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MINUTES OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING FOR THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON MAY 2, 1984
A REGULAR SESSION of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman
Cliff Orme at 7:35 p.m. with the following Board Members in attendance:
cliff Orme
Doug Megredy
Ruben Delgado
Chairman
Member
Member
and with Member Cole absent; however a quorum was established.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Megredy made a motion to approve the minutes of April 18, 1984. Seconded by
Member Delgado, the motion was passed unanimously.
3. CITIZENS INPUT
None
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM ADREANNA MITCHELL ON MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
This item is being tabled until the meeting on May 16, 1984.
5. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM RICKY WEIXELBAUM FOR A EAGLE PROJECT
Ricky Weixelbaum was present, and Jerry Van-Y made a presentation on his behalf that
Ricky would like to build a gazebo for an eagle project to be placed in one of the
parks. Jerry suggested it be placed in the Historical Park. Plans of the gazebo were
presented to the board. It was discussed that the Board members would like to have
the gazebo painted after completion but they decided to let it stay in natural wood.
Ricky stated most of the work on the gazebo would be done at his home and then taken
to the park and put together. General discussion followed where after Member Delgado
made a motion to approve the project of Ricky Weixelbaum to build a gazebo for an eagle
project to be placed on the southeast corner of S. Colony Boulevard and Blair Oaks.
Seconded by Member Megredy, the motion was passed unanimously.
6. RECEIVE UPDATE ON PARKS
A copy of a memo to Steven A. Reed was included in the packet for Board Members on an
update of Stewart Creek Park Permits sold for 1983. A copy is attached to the minutes.
7. RECEIVE UPDATE AN PREPARATION OF SUM}1ER PROGRAMS
Sylvia reported that summer programs are still being worked on and hopefully will be
completed within a week.
8. ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD
A discussion was held by Board members on the City Councils approving the final plat
for Section 29. They felt that the P.A.R.D. Board should have had an opportunity to
view this and have input before final approval was given, especially as it did entail
some park land. On a previous meeting at a public hearing, Board members had asked
to have this opportunity to view plats before final approval and had been assured that
they would be given the opportunity to do so.
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Also, Board Member Megredy wanted to know if we had any news as to the status of
the Master Park Plan that Herschel Lindley is working on. The Board directed Sylvia
to check with Steve for an update on Master Park Plan.
9. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Member Megredy to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Member Delgado,
the motion was passed unanimously at 8:00 p.m.
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THE CITY OF THE COLONY
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MAY 11, 1984
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TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given of a REGULAR SESSION of the Parks and Recreation Board of The
City of The Colony, Texas to be held on the l6th Day of May 1984, at The Colony Public
Library, located at 5201 South Colony Boulevard, Suite 540, at 7:30 p.m. at which the
following will be discussed:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Approval of minutes of May 2, 1984.
3. Citizens Input.
4. Receive presentation from Bob Chandanias on holding a 18 hour Softball
Marathon.
5. Consideration of request from the Texas Amateur Radio Club to use Turner Street
Park June 23rd and 24th for a Field Day.
6. Status reports on Recreation and Parks.
a. Programs
b. Chili Cook-off
c. Stewart Creek Park
d. Park Plan
7. Any other matters that may come before the Board.
8. Adjourn.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door of
City Hall on this 11th Day of May at 5:00 p.m.
Janet Gadd, City Secretary
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THE CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
JUNE 1, 1984
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given of a REGULAR SESSION of the Parks and Recreation Board of The
City of The Colony, Texas, to be held on the 6th day of June 1984, at The Colony
Public Library, located at 5201 South Colony Boulevard, Suite 540, at 7:30 p.m. at
which the following will be discussed:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Approval of minutes of May 2, 1984.
3. Citizens Input.
4. Receive presentation from Bob Chandanias on holding a 18 hour Softball Marathon.
5. Consideration of request from the Texas Amateur Radio Club to use Turner Street
Park June 23rd and 24th for a Field Day.
6. Status reports on Recreation and Parks.
a. Programs
b. Chili Cook-off
c. Stewart Creek Park
d. Park Plan
7. Any other matters that may Come before the Board.
8. Request for use of field for Flag Football.
9. Adjourn.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door of
City Hall on this 1st day of June at 5:00 p.m.
Janet Gadd, City Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING FOR THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON JUNE 6, 1984
A REGULAR SESSION of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman
Cliff Orme at 7:34 p.m. with the following Board Members in attendance:
Cliff Orme
Doug Hegredy
Dee Cole
Chairman
Member
Member
and with Member Delgado absent; however a quorum was established.
2. Approval of minutes of May 2, 1984
Chairman Orme welcomed new Member, Dee Cole to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Member Megredy made a motion to approve the minutes of May 2, 1984. Seconded by Member
Cole, the motion was passed unanimously.
3. Citizens Input
David Cassidy at this time came forth and presented a rough proposal of a plan for
"The Adopt A Park" program. He and Pat Geary of the scouts explained how they would
construct items in the park, what would be in the park, etc. They specified the park
off of North Colony Boulevard in Section #28, as the one they would like to develop.
Mr. Cassidy also stated this would be a project that all troops could participate in,
and not just one troop. They would help with maintaining the park also. He stated this
would help the boys in earning their badges for conservation projects. A lengthy dis-
cussion followed with all members in agreement that this was definitely what the Board
and City were looking for. Chairman Orme asked Mr. Cassidy if they would proceed with
a Master Plan for this particular park and present it to the Board at their regular
scheduled meeting in July.
4. Receive presentation from Bob Chandanias on holding a 18 hour Softball Marathon.
Bob Chandanias presented Board members with an itenary on the "Fun Fest" that the
Holy Cross Catholic Church would like to sponsor in October as a fund raiser for their
church's building fund. Mr. Chandanias explained that he had done this before and
that the whole community and other organizations could participate by having booths, etc.
to raise monies for their respective organizations. He would organize a softball
marathon as the main event with celebrities from radio, T.V., playing for fun, Mini
Olympics for the children, entertainment such as Sky Diving, Hot air balloons, live
music, etc. Bridges Park is the suggested area for the Fun Fest and the church would
like to hold it on October 5, 1984. Mr. Chandanias also stated that he would like to
have someone from the City to serve on their committee. Father Tom of Holy Cross Church
would like, if permission is given, that this be known as "The Colony Fun Fest" to be
shared by all of the community. Mr. Chandanias further stated that he and Sylvia had
discussed having this in conjunction with an Arts & Crafts show the Parks & Recreation
Department is tentatively planning for the fall. Sylvia said October 5th is fine her
and that she would recommend Bridges Park also.
Member Megredy said he had a few items that he was most concerned about, one being the live
music in the area, the sky divers and the hot air balloons, particularly since the
Bridges Park area was such a heavily populated residential area. He also commented
on the beer, and reminded everyone that beer was not allowed on the sports field. A
lengthy discussion followed.
Member Megredy said he would like to see more detailed and explicit information on the
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skY divtng, hot air balloons, beer and the music. Mr. Reed at this time asked if the ]
Board would consider a tentative approval in order that the committee for the church could
start on their layout and advertising, if the committee would submit a more detailed
out-lay of the activities at a later date.
Member Megredy made a motion that the Board tentatively approve the request for the Fun
Fest sponsored by the Holy Cross Catholic Church if a committee between the church and
the staff of Parks & Recreation would get together and work out more specific details and
present to the Parks & Recreation Board no later than August 1st. Seconded by Member
Cole, the motion was passed unanimously.
5. Consideration of request from the Texas Amateur Radio Club to use Turner Street Park
June 23rd and June 24th for a Field Day Operation.
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The Board reviewed a request from Texas Amateur Radio Club on the use of Turner Street
Park for a 24 hour field day, in which the club will operate for 24 hours under simulated
emergencey conditions. sylvia briefly gave a rundown on the set up at the Park during
this time. Member Megredy made a motion to approve their use of the Park for this Field
Day. Seconded by Member Cole, the motion was passed unanimously.
6. Status reports on Recreation and Parks.
Steven A. Reed, Director of Community Services, gave a report on maintenance of playing
fields and parks in the absence of Superintendent Jerry Van-Yo Mr. Reed also said Public
Works has added a new mower and that in general everything was going well. He also said J
that the school district had indicated the desire to start grade work at the site for the
new high school by the end of the month. I
Member Megredy had some questions on the relocation of the existing ballfields. Mr. Reed
briefly explained the process that will follow in relocating of fields. A discussion
followed.
a. Programs _ Sylvia stated that programs are go~ng well, even though some of the classes
had to be cancelled.
b. Chili Cook-off - Sylvia gave a brief report on the up-coming Chili Cook-off. She told
everyone that Jim Littleton of Channel 8 would be one of the celebrity judges as well
as "hopefully" the Mayor. Otherwise everything is going as planned.
c. Stewart Creek Park - Mr. Reed at this time said he would like to bring to the Board's
attention a tentative propo~l from the Corps on some further development at Stewart
Creek Park and Wynnewood Park at a little or no cost to the city. Mr. Reed stated
that current operations of Stewart Creek Park has been real successful and the sale
of permits on the weekends at the gat~: are going well and is paying for the personnel
that are working at the gate.
Mr. Reed showed the Board a preliminary drawing on Stewart Creek & Wynnewood Park of
some of. the improvements and additions we could make on recreational facilities if this
proposal is accepted from the Corps at no cost to the city. At this time Steve stated
he had been contacted by the Corps to possibly take over a contractural agreement
that the City of Dallas and City of Denton now has on developing and maintaining Lake
Ray Roberts as well as Lake Lewisville. 0
Dallas would like to get out of their agreement on the contractual services due to the
park being so far from their city limits and their staff not readily available to
maintain and operate these facilities and are willing to let The Colony assume their
remaining contract on our lake. A discussion followed with questions from the Board
to Mr. Reed.
d. Park Plan _ Mr. Reed has talked with Victor Baxter of Schrickel & Rollins on the Master
Plan for the Park and that tentatively we should have it within the next two weeks.
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Sylvia informed the Board of the upcoming Donkey Baseball game that the Volunteer
Department sponsors each year, she asked for a recommendation of approval to hold
game at Carney on the ballfield on the 18th of June. A motion was made by Member
Megredy to approve the recommendation to hold the Donkey Baseball Game at Carney.
by Member Cole, the motion was passed unanimously.
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8. Request for use of field for Flag Football.
A request for the Flag Football League to use Turner Street Community Park for their
fall season was also approved unanimously.
9. Adjourn
A motion was made by Member Megredy to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Member Cole,
the motion as passed unanimously.
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THE CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
JUNE 26, 1984
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given of a EMERGENCY SESSION of the Parks and Recreation
Board of The City of The Colony, Texas, to be held on the 28th day of June
1984, at City Hall, located at 5576 North Colony Boulevard, at 7:30 p.m. at
which the following will be discussed:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Review site plans for B. B. Owens future softball fields.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door
of City Hall on this 26th day of June at 5:00 p.m.
JANET GADD, CITY SECRETARY
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING FOR THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON JUNE 28, 1984
THE EMERGENCY SESSION of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by
Chairman Orme on the 28th day of June, 1984, at 7:35 p.m., with the following
members in attendance:
Cliff Orme
Dee Cole
Reuben Delgado
Doug Megredy
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Also in attendance were Steven A. Reed, Community Services Director, Janice
Carroll, City Manager, Jerry Van-Y, Public Works Superintendent, and Sylvia Brantley,
Recreation Superintendent.
Joel Marks, Jim Drexler, and
Men's Adult Softball League.
Adult Softball League.
Phil Haynes were also in attendance representing the
Cheryl Haynes was in attendance representing Female's
2. Review Site Plans for B. B. Owens Future Softball Fields.
Chairman Orme turned the meeting over to Mr. Reed, who at this time asked Mrs.
Carroll if she would like to speak to the league representatives and the Board. Mrs.
Carroll gave a brief rundown on why the softball fields had to be moved and why they
were moved so quickly. She then gave a brief history on how the City acquired the
B. B. Owens site. Mrs. Carroll explained to the Board the Councifs concern on location
of high school in the north section of town in regards to the flow of traffic in such
a heavily populated residential area. After several meetings between school officials,
Council and City Officials, an agreement was reached to swap some of the land at the
B. B. Owens site for land at the Office Creek Park. After a lengthy discussion, Mrs.
Carroll turned the meeting back to Chairman Orme, who then turned the meeting over to
Mr. Reed.
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Mr. Reed showed the Board and members of the Softball Association a preliminary drawing
of layout for proposed fields on the B. B. Owens site. Several questions were asked
by members of the Board and Softball Association. Mr. Reed stated it would take
approximately $35,000.00 for the dirt work alone. The City is going to try to get
the crew that is doing the grading for the school site to move and grade the dirt at
the B. B. Owens site, this would help to curtail expenses.
Joel Marks and Jim Drexler
three. Joel would like to
lights, water and parking.
suggested that we go with two game fields instead of
see the pond stay. Discussion followed on placement of
Joel asked if they would have a place to play for fall.
Sylvia and Steve both told them that we would try to work out something in time for
the fall league, but that it would more than likely have to be games played during
the day. Sylvia informed the Board that she had discussed the possibilities of
playing in Lewisville for the fall with Wayne Pickett, Athletic Director for P.A.R.D.
in Lewisville. Wayne said he would notify us when their sign up started, and then
the teams from The Colony could sign up on a waiting list, and would all have to be
a The Colony resident teams. He could not promise how many teams would be able to
playas it depends on Lewisville residents participation and how many slots were
available, and it would be a first come, first served basis.
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Members Megredy and Delgado designated the two playing fields shown on Boundry
Survey as Exhibit A and Exhibit B in order to identify on plans. Member Megredy
voiced his concern that not enough money had been budgeted for the erection of
these fields. He does not want. to see the Parks & Recreation Department budget
used up for relocating and setting up the ball fields and then not have enough
budgeted to maintain them. A discussion followed.
Member Delgado was in agreement that we go with the two fields and to have the
parking in the area directly off the street. Discussion followed. At this point,
Member Megredy made a motion to recommend to City Council that the two (2) ball
fields be located on the west side of the site, approximately 50 feet from the
west boundary to the fixll line, as shown on Boundry Survey and parking to be along
Squires Drive on the South Boundry, all dirt work to be held to a minimum. He
also added that the Board would like to see cost estimates of bringing water and
power to the site. An-4mendment'to the motion waS made by Member Delgado to
identify these fields by having a North and South field and to leave the third field
in abeyance for development at a later date if needed. Member Megredy and Board
Members accepted the amended motion. Member Delgado seconded the motion. A poll
was taken by Sylvia, and the motion was passed by all members present.
Member Delgado made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Member Cole.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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