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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4th Quarter (October-December) CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS OCTOBER 9, 1992 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 Wednesday, October 14th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, located at 5151 North Colony Boulevard, at which meeting the following will be discussed: 1. Citizens Input. 2. Approval of minutes of August 26th, and September 9th, 1992. 3. Review and consideration of request from Debbie Satterlee to install play structure at Lions Club Park. 4. Receive update from Director. 5. General items of concern to the board. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door of city hall by 5: 00 ~. on OC~:~2. ~~ CI4~ Sandi Chance, Deputy City Secretary MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 1992 A REGULAR SESSION of the Parks & Recreation Board of The City of The Colony, TX., \vas called to order at 7: 30 p. m. with the following board members present: Susan King Curtis Schmitt Bruce Preston Donna Baggett David Glass - 7:35 p.m. Chairman Member Member Member Member with Members Phillips and Roberts absent; however a quorum was established. Also in attendance was Sylvia Brantley, Parks & Recreation Director, and Bob Van til, City Staff Planner. 1. CITIZENS INPUT. None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 26TH, AND SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1992. A motion was made by Member Baggett to table this item until the next regular scheduled meeting. Seconded by Member Schmitt, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: All members present voted aye None 3. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM DEBBIE SATTERLEE TO INSTALL PLAY STRUCTURE AT LIONS CLUB PARK. Debbie Satterlee was present and stated she and members of her committee have attended a meeting of the Lions Club and presented them with the idea of building a play structure at Lions Club Park and members have given their approval. Ms. Satterlee stated however that they still need an alternate site. Mr. Van til presented a drawing of Friendship Park the original location Ms. Satterlee had inquired about, and had shown where a small parking area could be put. He stated he felt parking would not be a problem at this park as members had originally discussed might be, and they might want to consider this park as an alternate location to Lions Club Park. General discussion continued an other possible alternate locations, during which it was also brought to the attention of Ms. Satterlee that the Homeowner's Association of the Northpointe Regional Park had talked about a similar play structure for that park and that Ms. Satterlee's group might want to contact them to possibly work together on this project and possibly have Northpointe as the main site and Lions Club and Friendship as alternate locations. Ms. Satterlee stated they would have to get back with their group and relay this information to them and then get with members of the Homeowner's Association, before coming back to the board again. After all general discussion. a motion was made by Member Baggett to table the request of Debbie Satterlee to install a play structure at Lions Club Park. Seconded _'J_ <.. by Member Glass. the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: All members present voted aye None 4. RECEIVED UPDATE FROM DIRECTOR. Ms. Brantley gave the follO\ving departmental update: 1) Northpointe Regional Park in final stages, going to state by mid next week and then come back to staff for review. Ms. Brantley stated as soon as she gets a set of completed construction drawings she will share them with the board. 2) Have done some specs for courtesy dock at Stewart Creek Park. and specing polyethylene as well as wood docks. Stated she was not very impressed with the polyethylene decking after viewing one at Twin Coves. 3) Budget was passed. Athletic Coordinator position from this department was cut. Stated should still be able to maintain. 4) Tn process of ordering playground equipment for B. B. Owens. 5. GENERAL ITEMS OF CONCERN TO THE BOARD. Member Schmitt inquired how the softball tournament sponsored by the Volunteer Firemen did. Chairman King stated it went real smooth and they made a profit of around $1,000. Member Schmitt also asked that the sprinkler system at Slay/Baker Park be checked to make sure it is still working properly. He also asked Ms. Brantley to relay to the Public Works Department that mowers seem to be mowing right over cans and trash at the parks instead of taking the time to pick it up first. Could be a potential safety hazard. Member Preston stated he notice the Boy Scout Project at Scout Park was finished. Noticed they are planting trees. He also stated he noticed the sign at the boat ramp of Stewart Creek Park had been fixed. Member Baggett inquired if Ms. Brantley had checked into any of the concerns about FNL mentioned at previous meeting. Ms. Brantley stated she had talked to Pam Nelson who had worked one Saturday evening recently and had been assured that problems were under control. The concerns mentioned had taken place when FNL had first started out and had already been addressed. Member Baggett also asked Ms. Brantley to check and see if the playground equipment at Lions Club Park was placed on hold now that the proposed play structure was approved by Lions Club members. Ms. Brantley stated she would get with Ken Leverich. however she didn't think so. Chairman King asked if the buoys and piping had ever went out around the swim area at Stewart Creek Park. Ms. Brantley stated everything is ready to go but would wait until next spring to do. Chairman King also asked if there was still a skunk problem at the park and Ms. Brantley stated she had not heard anything recently. Chairman King then asked how the Fall Cleanup went and Ms. Brantley stated it went real well, however there was problems with people bringing paint cans, refrigerators with freon, air conditioners with -3- freon, and old tires they could not be taken at the dumpsters. Chail~an King further asked about the Pee Wee Football concession stand slab, and Ms. Brantley stated the city had done their part, however she didn't know where Pee Wee Football stood on that project. Chairman King then asked if anything further had been done concerning the jet ski problem at Stewart Creek Park, and Ms. Brantley stated she had sent a memo to Mr. Hall but has not heard back from him yet. Chairman King then stated PARDners had opened the concession stand at B. B. Owens for the recently held softball tournament, and made a profit of $32.96. Since some things were left over, they are going to try and sell them during the remainder of the softball season, trying to determine if they want to open up for the softball season next spring. 50% of proceeds will go directly back into the complex. There being no further discussion, it was unanimously decided to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. ~p~ing Secretary CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 1992 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 Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, located at 5151 North Colony Boulevard, at which meeting the following will be discussed: 1. Citizens Input. 2. Approval of minutes of August 26th, September 9th, and October 14th. 3. Consideration of request from Debbie Satterlee to install a play structure at Lions Club Park. 4. Receive departmental update from Director. 5. General items of concern to the board. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door of city hall by 5:00~~C~~2. Patti Hicks, City Secretary CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS NOVEMBER 6, 1992 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 Wednesday, November 11, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, located at 5151 North Colony Boulevard, at which meeting the following will be discussed: 1. Citizens Input. 2. Approval of minutes of August 26th, September 9th, and October 14th. 3. Consideration of request from Debbie Satterlee to install a play structure at Lions Club Park. 4. Discussion and consideration of requesting lease on Eastvale Park from Corps of Engineers. 5. Consideration of setting Holiday schedule. 6. Receive department update from Director. 7. General items of concern to the board. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the abo e door of city hall by 5:00 p. . eting was placed on the front Patti MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON NOVEMBER 11, 1992 A REGULAR SESSION of the Parks & Recreation Board of The City of The Colony, TX., was called to order at 7:37 p.m. with the following board members present: Susan King Vern Roberts Curtis Schmitt Donna Baggett Bruce Preston - 7:40 p.m. David Glass - 7:45 p.m. Chairman Member Member Member Member Member and with Member Phillips absent; however a quorum was established. 1. CITIZENS INPUT. None. 3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM DEBBIE SATTERLEE TO INSTALL A PLAY STRUCTURE AT LIONS CLUB PARK. This item has already been discussed by board members previously. With no need for further discussion, a motion was made by Member Roberts to recommend to City Council, approval to install a play structure at Lions Club Park. Seconded by Member Baggett, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: All members present voted aye None 4. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING LEASE ON EASTVALE PARK FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Ms. Brantley stated back when the city incorporated Eastvale Park, the city asked at that time to take the lease on this park. The Corps of Engineers wanted to keep the park at that time. However, Ms. Brantley stated it has been brought to her attention that if the city asked for the lease on the park now it would probably be approved, adding it would be an asset to the city. It has one 1 boat ramp and the Corps has gone in and bricked the bathrooms. She added it is a small enough park and would definitely take some of the overflow from Stewart Creek Park, and she would recommend the park be designated as a day use only park. Ms. Brantley further added The Colony Flyers Club is going to be looking for another area to fly their remote control airplanes in the very near future since development at Wynnewood Park is moving along fasted than expected, and there is a strip of land in the Eastvale Park that could possibly be used by them. Ms. Brantley stated she would have to do some researching on fees for the park. General discussion continued during which Member Baggett stated she had not had a chance to go do and look at the park recently and before any decisions are made, she wants the opportunity to see it. -2- Discussion continued, afterwhich a motion was made by Member Roberts to table this item until the next regular scheduled meeting in December. Seconded by Member Glass, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: All members present voted aye None 5. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE. A motion was made by Member Roberts to hold 1 meeting in November and 1 meeting in December unless a second meeting is needed. Seconded by Member Schmitt, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: All members present voted aye None It was also decided to hold a work session on Stewart Creek Park during the next regular scheduled meeting in December. 6. RECEIVE DEPARTMENT UPDATE FROM DIRECTOR. Ms. Brantley gave the following department update. 1) Fall softball league is over. 2) Had record registration in youth basketball program this fall. 3) Men's basketball registration in progress. 4) Will be doing some painting and repairs on tile at Aquatic Park in December. 5) Christmas Parade will be December 5th. 7. GENERAL ITEMS OF CONCERN TO THE BOARD. Member Schmitt stated due to circumstances beyond his control, he will not be asking to be reappointed to the board, adding he has enjoyed serving on the board. He added the board should continue working on the Master Plan for Stewart Creek Park such as the extending of the road and additional camping. Member Glass apologized for not being in attendance at the previous meeting due to a misunderstanding. Member Preston asked if Ms. Brantley has a map of The Colony showing where all the parks are. He also asked about the progress of the courtesy dock at Stewart Creek Park. Member Baggett stated she had heard some rumors of the Little League willing to take over on their own field maintenance. Member Roberts stated there are some grills at Stewart Creek Park that need to be repaired, and as past chairman, he wanted to thank Member Schmitt for all his support to the board. Chairman King stated she wanted the board to start thinking about working on setting a fee for use of lights on athletic fields. -3- Chairman King then went back to It. No. 2 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 26TH, SEPTEMBER 9TH, AND OCTOBER 14TH. A motion was made by Member Roberts to approve the minutes August 26th, 1992. Seconded by Member Preston, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Members Roberts, Preston, Glass, and Chairman King Abstention: Members Schmitt and Baggett Noes: None A motion was made by Member Roberts to approve the minutes of September 9th, 1992. Seconded by Member Baggett, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None A motion was made by Member Roberts to approve the minutes of October 14th, 1992. Seconded by Member Schmitt, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further discussion, it was unanimously decided to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. '~~ Beverly Nopp, Recording Secretary C'-. ) ~ r~c~ Susan King, Chai an ( "--) CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 1992 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 Wednesday, December 9, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, located at 5151 North Colony Boulevard, at which meeting the following will be discussed: 1. Citizens input. 2. Approval of minutes of November 11, 1992. 3. Discussion and consideration of requesting lease on Eastvale Park from Corps of Engineers. 4. Work Session on Stewart Creek Park. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was placed on the front door of city hall hy 5:0I)/P)m. ,/J/.. ~;tc~ ~ Patti Hicks, City Secretary MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 1992 A REGULAR SESSION of the Parks & Recreation Board of The City of The Colony, TX., was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following board members present: Susan King Vern Roberts Donna Baggett Bruce Preston Kathy Phillips Curtis Schmitt Chairman Member Member Member Member Member and with Member Glass absent; however a quorum was established. Also in attendance was Sylvia Brantley, Parks & Recreation Director. 1. CITIZENS INPUT. None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 1992. A motion was made by Member Roberts to approve the minutes of November 11. 1992. Seconded by Member Preston, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Members Roberts, Baggett, Preston, Schmitt, and Chairman King Abstention: Member Phillips Noes: None 3. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING LEASE ON EASTVALE PARK FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Kathy Gately and Chris Wright, Corps of Engineers, were present to answer any questions on Eastvale Park. Ms. Brantley stated she hoped the board had had an opportunity to go out and visit the park before this meeting, adding some of the main concerns the board had previously were, not to use any funds from Stewart Creek Park, and that the park be run independently. Ms. Brantley further added that if the board does recommend approval of this request, that the park be considered for day use only, adding someone would have to be hired to be on duty part- time at the park to attend the gate. Ms. Gately of the Corps, stated the board can set up its own parameters on how to run the park, however on the fees, would probably have to go with fee structure as set up for Stewart Creek Park. General discussion followed during which Ms. Gately stated there are four picnic tables with no shelter tops at the park. She also stated the city would have to set up a five year Master Plan showing intentions of expanding park even if could not completed in that timeframe. It was also discussed if it would be possible to restrict jet skiers from Stewart Creek Park and channel them to Eastvale Park. Ms. Gately stated the city could -2- possibly restrict an area where the Robie Cats Launch to the Swim Beach area to keep jet skiers out of by moving "No Wake" buoys, or maybe try to channel the jet skiers over to Eastvale Park if the city recommends approval on this request to lease the park. Member Preston stated he would like to see the park kept open 24 hours due to use of park by fishermen. Members also discussed possibly raising fees of permits to include use of either park, and have a day rate for those wanting to use park by the day only. Ms. Gately summed it up by stating if the city requests the lease on Eastvale Park from the Corps, it would help to alleviate the problem of finding an area for The Colony Flyers to use, it would take some overflow away from Stewart Creek Park when it becomes full, and the city would have a chance to expand the area. After all discussion, a motion was made by Member Preston to recommend approval of requesting lease on Eastvale Park from Corps of Engineers. Seconded by Member Baggett, the motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: All members present voted aye None At this time, members took a five minute break. 4. WORK SESSION ON STEWART CREEK PARK. Members discussed the use of jet skis at Stewart Creek Park again and Ms. Brantley stated she could ask the gate attendant to direct jet ski users to use the boat ramp only for launching and an addition could be made to the Rules & Regulations for Stewart Creek Park on jet ski launching at the boat ramp only. Members also discussed the following to upgrade the Master Plan at Stewart Creek Park. 1) Work on roadway to peninsula and develop more campsites. 2) Completion of courtesy dock and possibly adding a fishing pier. 3) Add another sandlot volleyball court. 4) Horseshoe pits. 5) New barbeque grills for picnic areas. 6) Add 4-6 RV sites (electrical hook-ups only) - use gravel for sites. 7) Upgrade existing restroom facility. 8) Remove frisbee and paddle boat area. There being no further discussion, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ~~ Beverly Nopp, Recordlng Secretary s,.MlC~ ~ Susan King, Chair an