Minutes Parks 08/21/2012MINUTES OFAREGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING FOR
THE TOWN [)FTROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 1OOMUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TUE8D/0'.August 21.2O12 7:00P.yW.
STATE C)FTEXAS �
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Parks & Recreation Board ofthe Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met inmRegular Session on
August 21. 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the
Town and was open tothe public.
Larry Lentzner
Chairman
DavidAbdu|kv
Vice Chairman
Glenn Hurst
Secretary
Stacey Everett
Board Member
Jim Hanna
Board Member
LouiaHouher
Board Member arrived ofM:5O
Tom Mills
Board Member
Dean Murray
Board Member
Chris McCollister
Board K8ernbar arrived ot7:O5
Robbie Thomas
Board Member arrived at0:45
Kathy Trotter
Board Member
STAFF ANDBW PRESENT
Adam Adams Parks 8Recreation Director
CUntShmoeder Council Member Liaison
Bill Rose Council Member
Sherri Lewis Parks & Recreation
Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairman Lentznmrcalled the meeting toorder sd8:38p.m.noting aquorum was
1. Discussion oftrail connectivity from the LDS property into Independence East.
Director Adams presented m echmnooUc of the proposed trail connection. The
Board and citizens discussed possible pros and cons ofthe project. |fthe trail io
mppnoved, it was agreed by the Board and citizens that were present that safety
measures would benecessary; back stops for the baseball fields.
CONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSIK}N7:22 p.m.
Citizen Presentation: Mike Fitzgerald asked how Boards and Commission advertise
2' Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board's recommendations for
the appointment of persons tofill four expiring seats mmthe Park Board.
Director Adams let the Board know that Deena Boudro withdrew her name.
Shirley Geer and Kevin Callahan were present for their Park Board interview.
The remaining candidates were unable to attend the meeting: Dan Donegan,
Doyle Anderson, Hay|ee Little.
Board Member Murray made amotion buvote the current Board members that
applied for re -appointment anoslate vote toben+oppoin1ed: Board Members
Abdu|kv.Trotter, and Everett. Board Member McCollister seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Board Chairman Lenbcnarexplained the interview process tothe two applicants
who were present: Shirley Geer and Kevin Callahan. After the interviews took
place the Board discussed the applicants who were absent by reviewing the
applications.
The Park Board voted inthree rounds, rounds 1-3. The applicant who received
the most votes ineach round is the applicant that the Board will recommend
Council appoints tothe Park Board. Haylee Little received the majority ofthe
votes inthe first round, filling the vacant seat onthe Board. Dan Donegan
received the majority ofthevotem inthe second round, filling the 1st alternate
seat. Kevin Callahan received the majority ofthmthindroundofvotee.fiUinQthe
2'malternate seat.
3. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning a presentation by staff identifying
additional bond projects with the possibility of moving forward on one ormore mf
those items.
After reviewing project idaao.theBoerdvptedonaevexo|iternm.
Board Member Murray made a motion to repaint the basketball courts and install
four backboards. Board yWennberAbdu|kv seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Board Member McCollister made a motion to install four tables at Independence
Park East. Board Member Murray seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Board Member Trotter made a motion to move forward with the list of "trail items"
—nnop information box, kiosk (white chape|, concrete, beach). 3 park bmnohea,
sign croeoingo, sign hardware, Indian creek cnnsainA. Upper Boulder Creek
crossing, Lower Boulder Creek crooa|nQ, horse chute, boulders — (minus disc
golf, 8 benchea, picnic tables, and electronic sign) — not to exceed $25.000.
Board Member Abdu|kyseconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Board Member Murray made o motion to install disc golf pads at Trophy Club
Park Board Member Hanna seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Board Member Murray made the motion to table item until the next meeting and
adjourn at 10:25pm. Seconded by Board Member Abulky. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Staff update on the following items; discussion of same:
a. Independence Park
b' Linear Park North
c. Trophy Club Park
d. The Community Pmm|
e' Harmony Park
f. Day Camp
• Budget
h. Round-abotm
Offromr,
Board Member Murray made the motion to table item 4 until the next meeting and
and Member Abulky. Motion passed unanimously.
Parks & Recreation Board Secretary