Minutes Parks 12/11/2007MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS &RECREATION BOARD MEETING FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION:100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE,TROPHY CLUB,TEXAS
TUESDAY,December 11,2007
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 Tuesday,
December 11,2007 at 7:00 p.m.The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open 10 the
pUblic.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Pauline Twomey Chair Person
Steve Gregory Vice Chair
Dave Glaser Board Member
Matthew Graham Board Member
Barbie Kadow Board Member
Bill Matthai Board Member
Chris McCollister Board Member
Sally Ridgeway Board Member
Stephen Skeen Board Member
JD Stotts Board Member
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Steven Kohs Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S)PRESENT
Adam Adams Staff Liaison/Parks and Recreation Director
Steve Kerr Anker Industries
A.1 Park &Recreation Chairperson Twomey called the Regular Session to order at 7:05 p.m.noting a quorum
was present.
A.2 Citizen Presentations:this is an opportunity for citizens to address the Park &Recreation Board on any
mailer whether or not it is posted on the agenda.The Board is not permilled to take action on or discuss
any presentations made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda.The Board
will hear presentations on specific agenda items prior to the Board addressing those items.
There were no comments made.
A.3 Staff and Park Board to hold a small holiday reception.
Board recessed at 7:06 p.m.
A.4 Ankor Productions to give a video presentation to the Board made of the 2007 Clock Tower Lighting
Ceremony.Board to discuss media aspects relating to events.
Board reconvened at 7:16 p.m.Director Adams introduced Steve Kerr.Mr.Kerr explains his background in
the field and plays the video compiled by him of the Clock Tower Ceremony.The Board agrees that media
possibilities should continue to be explored with regard to community events.
A.S Discuss and Take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Board members to selVe as Chair,
Vice-Chair and Secretary for 2008.
Board Member Graham makes a nomination for Pauline Twomey to be the Chair Person for 2008.
Board Member Skeen seconds the motion.
Board Member Glaser requests discussion.
Board Member Glaser talks about the Board Members taking turns in the Chair position to make sure
everyone plays a role.
Board Member Graham expresses concern with a change in leadership at this lime.
Board member Glaser nominates Steve Gregory for Chair Person.
Board Member Gregory expresses gratitude for the nomination but due to an uncertain work schedule,he
declines such a nomination at this time.
Board votes 11 to 1 to elect Pauline Twomey as Chair person for 2008 with Board Member Glaser voting
against.
Bill Matthai makes a motion that Steve Gregory continue to serve as Vice-Chair.
Board Member Graham seconds the nomination.
Board votes unanimously to re-eleel Steve Gregory as Vice-Chair for 2008.
Board Member Graham makes a motion to nominate Barbie Kadow for secretary for 2008.
Board Member Skeen seconds the motion.
Board Member Stotts asks about the responsibility of the Secretary position.
Director Adams discusses the various duties of the position.
Board votes unanimously to eleel Barbie Kadow as Secretary.
Later Board Member Glaser asks that his vote be changed to support the nomination of Pauline Twomey
as Chair Person.
A.6 Staff to discuss Trophy Club Park operations with the Board.
Director Adams explains how FEMA again raised the funding amount at Trophy Club Park.
Director Adams shows a video to the Board of the company that will probably do the GPS mapping of the
trail system in the park.
A.7 Parks and Recreation Staff update and discussion regarding project updates as listed below:There wilt be
no action taken on any individual project posted under this item and discussion will be limited.If extensive
discussion is required,the item may be placed on a future agenda.
a.current park projeels
b.Town sUlVey
A.8 Items for future agendas:
Investigate use of effluent water on public areas
Investigate the position of Secretary further.
Investigate drainage area adjacent to the Lakes
Investigate No smoking in Parks
A.9 Next meeting will be January 8,at 7:00 p.m.
A.10 Adjourn.
Board Member Skeen made a motion to adjourn at 6:20 p.m.Seconded by Board Member McCollister.
~ion passes unanimously.
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,Ie Kadow
Parks and Recreation Bo rd Secretary