Minutes Parks 01/16/2017 MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TOWN OF LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TROPHY CLUB Monday, January 16, 201 7:00 P.M.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Parks & Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on
Monday, January 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the
Town and was open to the public.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Tiffany Nimphius Chair
Mindi Bone Vice Chair
Kim Farrell Board Member
Jacob Gibson Board Member
Earl Bilbrey Board Member
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Dean Murray Secretary
Darin Davis Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT
Adam Adams Parks & Recreation Director
Kelly Darling Recreation Coordinator
Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairwoman Nimphius called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting a quorum was
present.
REGULAR SESSION
Citizen Presentations:
1. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of the November 21, 2016
minutes.
Board Member Farrell made a motion to approve the November 21, 2016 minutes.
Board Member Bilbrey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of the December 5, 2016
minutes.
Board Member Farrell made a motion to approve the December 5, 2016 minutes. Board
Member Bilbrey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Staff/Board Updates on the following items; discussion of same.
1. Park Signage
Director Adam Adams stated that Town Council liked the new parks signage
recommendations given to them by Parks Board. Signage will be approved once the
new Town Manager is settled in and a Trophy Club signage committee is
established.
2. Harmony Park
The Harmony Park parking lot is halfway done. Construction on the storage area will
resume on January 18, 2017.
3. Independence Park
Veteran's Memorial is half way done and should be completed by late spring. Parks
Board voted on the color blue for the new shade structure that will be put in over the
Independence West playground.
4. Linear Trail
The Linear Trail project is a continual one that will be in progress over the next
couple of years.
5. Trophy Club Park
FEMA funded park cleanup will take place in the next couple of weeks. The park will
be shut down, including the motocross trails, while it takes place.
6. Future events/programs
Recreation Coordinator Kelly Darling went over the following items:
• Back to Nature and Spring Family Campout, March 18
• Spring Kickball League, March 22
• Babysitting Certification Class, March 25 & May 6
• Spring Bocce Ball League, April 1
• Eggstravaganza, April 8
• Kite Fest, April 29
• A Sip of Summer, May 26
• Summer Adventure Camp, May 30—August 12 (11 weeks)
• Swimsuits and Storytime, June 9, June 23, July 7, and July 21
• Dad's Day Out, June 17
• World's Largest Swim Lesson, June 22
• Christmas in July, July 15
• Back to School Bash, August 19
• Pet Fest, September 16
• Fall Festival, October 14
• Fall Family Campout, November 11
• Letters to Santa, November 13—December 15
• Christmas in the Park, December 2
• Operation Give Back, December 11 — 15
• Gingerbread House Making, December 15
7. Community Challenge
Chairwoman Nimphius asked fellow board members to reach out to local businesses
and organizations to sign up for the Community Challenge. Town of Trophy Club is
currently in third place.
4. Discuss and take appropriate action on members of the Board becoming part of
the Mayor's Health and Fitness Council as part of the Community Challenge.
Parks Board agreed to be a part of the Mayor's Health and Fitness Council. At least
three people must attend the Mayor sanctioned Community Challenge events and be
take a picture of them being involved.
Adjourn
Board Member Bilbrey made a motion to dismiss the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Vice Chair Bone
seconded the moti . The motion passed unanimously.
Dean Murray
Parks & Recreation Board Secretary