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Minutes Parks 05/11/2010MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010 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, May 11, 2010 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 JD Stotts Chairman Larry Lentzner Vice Chairman Barbie Kadow Secretary David Abdulky Board Member Chris McCollister Board Member arrived at 7:31 p.m. Dave Glaser Board Member Steve Gregory Board Member Caryl Ann Jacobs Board Member Steven Kohs Board Member Kathy Trotter Board Member PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Robbie Thomas Board Member STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT Adam Adams Parks & Recreation Director Jasmine Lee Recreation Supervisor Bill Rose Town Council Connie White Town Mayor Call to order and announce a quorum. Chairman Stotts called the Regular Session to order at 7:03 p.m. noting a quorum was present. Invocation Board Member Gregory led the Board in an invocation. Citizen Presentation None. 1. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of the March 9, 2010 and April 6, 2010 minutes. Board Member Gregory made a motion to accept the March 9, 2010 minutes. Seconded by Board Member Lentzner. Motion passed. Board Member Gregory made a motion to accept the April 6, 2010 minutes. Seconded by Board Member Lentzner. Motion passed. 2. Discuss and provide input on implementing recycling programs an Independence, harmony and Trophy Club Park. Director Adams explained that staff was still researching the program for both budgetary costs and operational impact to the department. The Board asked various questions associated with recycling and suggested that staff seek partnerships with other organizations in doing this. Director Adams stated that he would suggest starting the program as a trial program at Harmony Park Director Stotts requested that Director Adams follow-up with the Board in a couple of months on the program's status. 3. Discuss a staff presentation on future adult, senior and youth programs. Director Adams explained that staff was focusing on several new programs next year most of which could be implemented at Trophy Club Park. The top two programs that staff would seek to develop next year would be Frisbee golf, archery and a possible BMX venue. He further explained the programming details associated with each of those programs. Board Member Trotter expressed her desire to move forward on the trail development within TCP as well. She further explained what needed to be done to keep the trails in good shape. Director Adams stated that he expected additional labor next year to accomplish that. Board Member Glaser stated the need to develop the park's infrastructure to support these amenities. Board Member Trotter asked that staff look into kayaking as well. The Board continued to discuss various ideas associated with Trophy Club Park. 4. Discuss and provide input concerning a staff presentation on the trail and the amenity lakes. Director Adams discussed various issues concerning these areas such as the pump being non-operational on the irrigation lake, the lack of installation of the fountain on the larger lake. He further stated that he would update the Board as these items were resolved. Adams also stated that the trail ADA issues were still being investigated. Mayor Connie White addressed the Board stating that her concerns were not primarily ADA issues but the fact that portions of the trail were being washed out underneath and that the crossing between the ponds remained dangerous to the slickness created by the constant water running over the trail. Director Adams reiterated the fact that the Town had not formally accepted the trail. 5. Discuss and provide input on a staff presentation concerning suggested changes in the Parkland Ordinance. Director Adams explained that he and his staff were going to propose that certain areas of parkland remain natural in order that the Town's maintenance burden is reduced. Staff would maintain a maintenance strip between the parkland and the adjacent homes within the public improvement area. 6. Discuss and provide input on a splash park update as presented by staff. Director Adams showed pictures of the current construction of the spray pad. Director Adams introduced the new Aquatic! Outdoor Supervisor Jacob Lohse. Supervisor Lohse presented his professional background to the Board. Director Adams updated the Board on the progress of the spray park. 7. Discuss and provide input on the proposed fee structure at the community Pool. Director Adams discussed the various fees within the proposed ordinance. Chairman Stotts made some suggested changes in the fee structure including no limit to the number of family members on a family pass. The Board discussed the fee structure. Director Adams stated that the fees were designed to compensate for the additional costs associated with the spray park. 8. Discuss and provide input on a presentation by staff concerning the Park Facility Sub-Committee. Board Member Lentzner went over the details and operation of Northeast Park. 9. Discuss and provide input on a staff update on Trophy Club Park Director Adams updated the Board on their meeting with the Corp of Engineers concerning the park's master plan. He informed the Board that the Corp was ok with all the proposals suggested to them by Dr. Walker. Director Adams went over the proposed changes to Trophy Club Park. 10. Staff updates on the following: a. Arbor Day Celebration b. Pitch, Hit and Run recap c. Summer Adventure Camp d. Pool operations e. Additional Bond projects. 11. Chairman comments about the Board. Chairman Stotts encouraged the Board and the individual members to continue with the good work they have always done. He thanked all members of the Board and staff. 12. Future agenda items: a. Swim team b. Land acquisitions c. Trail crossing at BNHS d. Scouts and the trail system e. Trail connectivity to the Highlands f. Status update on parkland dedication for Neighborhoods 10 & 11 g. Creation of a Bocce ball area h. Increasing attendance at events i. Status of the land formerly known as Beck Park j. Update on the status of the medians. 13. Schedule next meeting Chairman Lentzner will confirm the next meeting date with staff. Adjourn Board Member Gregory made the motion to adjourn at 10:49 p.m. Seconded by Board Member Abdulky. Motion passed unanimously. b/J }~ ,'f //'" ./ ./ (t,~&/ Iil'arbie Kadb~ <- Parks & Recreation Board Secretary