Minutes Parks 04/04/2006MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP AND REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
PARKS &RECREATION BOARD
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
April 4,2006
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Parks and Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club,Texas,met in a
Workshop/Regular Session on April 4,2006.The meeting was held within the
boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Pauline Twomey
Steve Gregory
Steven Kohs
David Glaser
Matthew Graham
Jimi Haire
Wendy Hill
Chris McCollister
Jim Rogers
Steve Skeen
Kathleen Wilson
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
Jimmy Haire
John Rogers
STAFF AND GUEST (S)PRESENT:
Adam Adams
WORKSHOP SESSION
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Staff Liaison
1.To discuss changes to be adopted to the current Parks and
Recreation Ordinance.
REGULAR SESSION
2.Call to order and announce a Quorum.
3.CITIZEN PRESENTATION:This is an opportunity for citizens to
address the Parks &Recreation Board on any matter whether or not it is
posted on the agenda.The Board is not permitted to take action on or
discuss any presentations made to the Board at this time concerning an
item not listed on the agenda.
Motion made by Matthew Graham and seconded by Dave Glaser to
address agenda item #9.Motion was unanimous to allow SWP&P
SouthWest Parks &Playgrounds LP.
John E.Caldwell gave presentation on a skate park for the Town of Trophy
Club.John Caldwell will bring forward information regarding the Town of
Azle project.Steven Skeen will research information on behalf of the Parks
&Recreation Board.
Motion was made by Matthew Graham to put the information on the Parks
and Recreation Board agenda for the next meeting.
4.Board to discuss and make a recommendation regarding changes to
the current Park and Recreation Ordinance.
Motion made by Matthew Graham in Article 1 in General as read by out loud
by Matthew Graham and offered discussion to the Board.The motion
passed unanimously.
5.Board to nominate Matthew Graham as the Board parliamentarian.
Motion made by Kathleen Wilson and seconded by Steve Skeen to
nominate Matthew as Board parliamentarian.The motion passed
unanimously.
6.Marshall Creek subcommittee to inform and make a presentation to
Park Board concerning Marshall Creek Park.
The airfield at Marshall Creek Park was discussed and the potential fees of
the airpark.
Subcommittee's big concern was eliminating trucks in middle section.
Unidirectional trails.
7.Board to discuss and take appropriate action regarding the
subcommittee investigation of Marshall Creek Park.
8.Board to discuss and make recommendation concerning the
organization of special events.
Adam will be going to the Town Council for direction on April 17 1h to
discuss 4th of July,Fall Festival,Arbor Day Christmas lighting,as town
functions.
Parks and Recreation Board requested Adam go to Town Council regarding
special events to seek partnerships with volunteer groups to coordinate
the 4th of July,Fall Festival,Arbor Day and Christmas Tree Lighting,as
Town functions.
9.Board to discuss and make recommendation concerning the creation
of a dog park.
Discussion of potential areas;i.e.Marshal Creek Park.
Motion made by Steve Skeen and seconded by Matthew Graham to table
subject of Dog Park.
10.Board to discuss and make recommendation concerning the creation
and location of a skate park.
11.Board to discuss future projects and items for consideration at a
future meeting.
Review procedures on how items make the list.Properly submit the vision
plan for our 3rd pool.
Steven Skeen will facilitate educational input on the skate park at the next
Board meeting.And an to discuss the ditch
Steven Gregory the 3rd pool and EDC4B,Skate Park.
Dave Glaser requested a review in regards to the subcommittee report on
the Marshal Creek project.
Chris McCollister questioned how much money do we have to spend on a
skate park-Marshall Creek Park.
11.Staff Update:
a)Community Pool
Will open Memorial Day weekend,May 27 th and May 28 th •
EDC4A new furniture approved by council
b)EDC4A submission
Bids together,hanging cause of Horton.
DR Horton development;1634 houses.
c)Arbor Day
11am to 2pm Harmony Park;looking for volunteers to monitor bounce
houses and information booth.
12.Minutes of last meeting.
Change minutes &adopted as amended.
13.Schedule next meeting
May 2nd 2006 @ 7:15 PM
14.Adjournment
9:24 PM