Minutes Parks 02/19/2018 MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
C MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TOWN OF LOCATION: 1 TROPHY WOOD DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TROPHY CLUB MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 7:00 P.M.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Parks and Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session
on Monday, February 19, 2018 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 Chairwoman
Dean Murray Secretary
Joel Morace Board Member
Kim Farrell Board Member
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Darin Davis Board Member
David Stout Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT
Philip Shoffner Town Council Liaison
Tony Jaramillo Parks & Recreation Director
Melinda Ciaglia 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.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS:
1. Jennifer Kashner-Fry, 2524 Morgan Lane, spoke on behalf of the Community
Pool and requested that the chemical operations and overall maintenance be a
high priority this season. Jennifer Kashner-Fry believes the Community Pool is
the biggest risk the town has in regards to liability and would like to know that the
Town has a set plan moving forward this season that is of high importance in
regards to all operations.
2. Tom Mills, 113 Creek Courts Drive, spoke in regards to the November 2017
board meeting and the agenda item of renaming Bobcat Trail. Bobcat Trail was
named approximately 6 to 7 years ago. Due to the amount of sign posts, maps
given to the public, map apps, google maps, 911 maps and 5 dispatch offices all
using and being familiar with Bobcat Trail along with other logistical information,
Tom Mills is opposed to renaming the trail but is open to having the name
duplicated.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the Parks and
Recreation Board Minutes dated November 20, 2017.
Board Member Morace made a motion to approve the November 20, 2017 minutes. Vice
Chairwoman Bone seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Discuss and provide update regarding ongoing projects at Town Parks.
A. Independence Park
Director Jaramillo provided the following information:
Independence Park West has encountered a few plumbing issues and the
projects being done to fix the issues should be done this week. Council has
approved the shade structure for field 4 and it will be requested that the structure
be put up as soon as possible.
3. Discuss and provide update regarding Recreation Programs/Events.
A. Special Events: Director Jaramillo stated that Parks and Recreation is
partnering with Keep Trophy Club Wild to host Back To Nature on Saturday,
March 17 from 11:OOam-2:OOpm at Trophy Club Park. There are 17 confirmed
vendors and various activities that will be presented that day. The Town's annual
Easter event, Eggstravaganza, will take place on Saturday, March 31 from
9:OOam-10:OOam and Independence Park East.
B. Programs: Director Jaramillo provided information on the 2018 Spring Bocce
Ball and Kickball seasons. Bocce Ball registration is currently open. Kickball
registration is also open and will begin on March 21.
C. Activity Guide: Director Jaramillo explained that the 2018 Activity Guide is 95%
complete and should be completed by the end of the week.
Chairwoman Nimphius made a brief update on Freedom Dog Park stating that their
subcommittee met and they have scheduled a meeting in March with the Animal
Control Committee. Following that meeting, information will be brought back to the
Parks Board and their suggestions will be made to Council.
D. Dino Park: Director Jaramillo followed up with a Dino Park update stating that
there was a flaw found in the design of the shade structure and that the structure
will be fixed with no cost to the town.
4. Discuss and provide Council recommendation on applying for a grant to install
Musco Lighting at Harmony Park Fields 1, 2 and 4.
Director Jaramillo discussed that we do not currently have any light structures around
fields 1, 2 and 4 at Harmony Park. Director Jaramillo has reached out to the US Soccer
Foundation and the town is eligible for a grant. Director Jaramillo received a quote and
spoke to the President of the soccer association who is willing to split the difference for
the cost of the lights with the US Soccer Foundation covering 50%. Director Jaramillo
would like to present this to Council for recommendation and support. Having lights at
Harmony will alleviate a lot of use at Independence Park East and Lakeview.
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Chairwoman Nimphius asked if there was a deadline to the grant and Director Jaramillo
explained that one option is by May which will provide enough time to bring to council for
the next fiscal year.
5. Discuss and provide direction in creating additional adult recreational leagues.
Chairwoman Nimphius explained that discussions have been made about expanding
adult recreational leagues. Ideas presented in the past have been 3vs3 basketball and
flag football. Board Member Morace provided information on cost for multi-use
scoreboards that could be used for football, volleyball and basketball. Board Member
Morace suggested a 6-8 week league in spring or fall. Director Jaramillo followed with a
recommendation of starting a league after the spring kickball league or running a
weekend tournament to get an idea of participation for a league. Secretary Murray was
in favor of running a tournament before implementing a league and encouraged Parks
and Recreation to promote the idea of a league on all social media accounts to see if
there is an interest for basketball. Chairwoman Nimphius suggested that handouts be
given at Back To Nature in regards to basketball. Secretary Murray asked where flag
football would be played. Director Jaramillo stated he could provide a few options and
present at a later date.
6. Discuss and provide Council recommendation on reinstalling the "Dumpin
Buccaneer" splash pad feature.
Chairwoman Nimphius asked when the feature had been removed from the splash pad.
Director Jaramillo replied approximately 3-4 years ago. Board Member Morace asked
why the feature had been removed. Director Jaramillo explained due to how the big slide
was installed when kids would slide down they would scrape their behinds on the
concrete. In addition, Director Jaramillo explained that in order to prevent further injuries
the slide was shifted over so they can now land in the water. Director Jaramillo stated
that the feature was a big hit when it was first installed and he recommends taking the
issue to Council for recommendation on reinstalling the feature. Secretary Murray asked
what the cost would be to reinstall and Director Jaramillo explained approximately
$9,500.00 and that a small cannon feature would need to be removed. Chairwoman
Nimphius asked if the installment would take place at the same time as the resurface.
Director Jaramillo stated it can be but he would need to act quickly. Board members
were all in favor of making a recommendation to move forward.
7. Discuss and provide direction on creating a Master Plan for Trophy Club Park.
Director Jaramillo explained that the Core has not received an updated Master Plan.
Chairwoman Nimphius suggested they start clean and make a new and updated plan to
submit. The board suggested and discussed a variety of ideas to add to the Master Plan
and looked at revenue generating possibilities versus associated costs. Director
Jaramillo suggested the board form a subcommittee to create a new Master Plan and
present their information to Council. Chairwoman Nimphius and Vice Chairwoman Bone
have elected to be on the Master Plan Subcommittee.
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Adjourn
Chairwoman Nimphius made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Vice Chairwoman
Bone seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Dean Murray
Parks and Recreation Board Secretary
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