Minutes Parks 10/16/2017 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, OCTOBER 16, 2017 7:00 P.M.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Parks & Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on
Monday, October 16 2017 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 Chairwoman
Mindi Bone Vice Chair
Darin Davis Board Member
Dean Murray Secretary
David Stout Board Member
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Jacob Gibson Board Member
Kim Farrell Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT
Philip Shoffner Town Council Liaison
Tony Jaramillo Parks & Recreation Director
Nate Blase Recreation Superintendent
Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairwoman Nimphius called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. noting a quorum was
present.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS:
- Susan Edstrom: She is a resident who discussed the history of Park Board's
involvement in pursuing an electronic secure access system at Freedom Dog Park
(key fob system). The Town had previously been led to believe that the biggest
prohibition to having the system was the lack of electricity at the park. Wants the
Town of Trophy Club to register all dogs within the Town to provide more
accountability and safety at Freedom Dog Park for both dogs and residents. Wants
to limit issues of aggressive or unvaccinated animals. Would welcome allowing
nonresidents access to Freedom Dog Park as long as they would pay to register
their dogs'. Would also like to see security cameras installed at Freedom Dog Park.
Would like to see the Freedom Dog Park Sub-Committee reestablished.
- Charlotte Ryan: Resident of South Lake who loves to come to Freedom Dog Park
and would like to see the park remain without the key fob controlled access system
because she and others enjoy the park and the relationships that are formed at the
facility. She also discussed the financial impact non-residents have as they come to
visit the dog park.
- Kathleen Paradot: She is a resident that uses Freedom Dog Park for both of her
dogs and as a social gathering space. She has met people from all over the Metro-
Plex who enjoy the park. Would like to see security cameras and night lighting as
options to improve security. Believes that there is substantial economic impact
brought to the Town of Trophy Club by nonresidents visiting Freedom Dog Park.
- Jenny Fox: She is a resident of Trophy Club who lives near Freedom Dog Park.
Believes that secured access would allow for increased safety for residents and
animals. Believes that crime has increased as a result of nonresident use. Wants the
nonresident fee to access Freedom Dog Park to be higher than resident fees.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Consider and take appropriate action on the approval of the August 21, 2017
minutes.
Vice Chair Bone made a motion to approve the August 21, 2017 minutes. Board
Secretary Murray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Discuss and provide update regarding ongoing projects at Town Parks.
Director Jaramillo provided the following updates:
A. Independence Park
Baseball fields at the park have received 40 tons of conditioner to ensure that we
avoid unnecessary rainouts. Bids are open for restroom renovation at
Independence West. Exterior black fence repaired at Independence East.
Independence Picnic tables have been sent to receive a powder coat.
Independence West Field 4 Shade Structure has gone out to bid.
B. Harmony Park
A third Bocce Ball Court was built in a collaborative effort between Parks and
Streets and was completed at substantial savings to what an outside contractor
would have charged.
3. Discuss and provide update regarding the Fall Festival.
Recreation Superintendent Blase provided the following update:
- Fall Festival was a success with an estimated 1000+ visitors to the event. By
adding additional face painters and hay ride drivers we were able to keep
lines to a minimum. We have received largely positive feedback from the
event. A special Thanks to Chairwoman Nimphius and Board Member Bone
for their help with the Family Photo Spot.
4. Discuss and provide update regarding the Family Camp Out logistics.
Recreation Superintendent Blase provided the following update:
- Fall Family Campout is scheduled for the November 11 2017 where we will
have Hired Gun Chuck Wagon catering the event, a smores station, Wildlife
on the Move wildlife demonstration, Yancey Stephens Cowboy Singer, and
we will also have Archery being taught by Keep Trophy Club Wild.
5. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the creation of a Tree
Subcommittee by appointing two to three Parks and Recreation Board Members.
- Director Jaramillo requested that the Park Board reform the Tree Sub-
Committee. Board Members Farell, Stout, and Davis volunteered to form the
sub-committee.
Adjourn
Vice Chair Bone made a motion to dismiss the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Board Member Stout
secon he motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Dean u y
Parks & Recreation Board Secretary