Minutes Parks 08/12/2020 MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
C MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TOWN OF LOCATION: Via Zoom Video Conference
TROPHY CLUB Wednesday, August 12, 2020
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Parks & Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on
Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom Video Conference and
was open to the public.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tiffany Nimphius Chairwoman
Mindi Bone Vice Chair
David Stout Board Member
Tom Bath Board Member
Michael Geraci Council Liaison
ABSENT:
Greg Fox Board Member
Kim Farrell Board Member
Dean Murray Secretary
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT
Tony Jaramillo Parks & Recreation Director
Melinda Ciaglia Recreation Specialist
Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairwoman Nimphius called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. noting a quorum was
present.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS:
Chairwoman Nimphius asked if there were any public requests to speak and there were
none.
REGULAR SESSION
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the Parks and
Recreation Board Minutes dated January 20, 2020.
Vice Chair Bone moved to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2020 minutes and was
seconded by Board Member Bath. Chairwoman Nimphius called for a vote. The motion
passed unanimously (4-0).
Discuss and provide update regarding Parks and Recreation Departmental items
including Projects at Town parks and ongoing Recreational Programs and Events.
Director Jaramillo thanked working with the current Parks and Recreation team who have
worked hard through the challenges of 2020.
Director Jaramillo presented the Parks project updates:
• Entrances—new landscaping will be installed, updating and freshening of the
perennials and anchor plants. No seasonal color was installed due to COVID-19
cautions and concerns and to save funds. Fall color will be installed.
• Pickleball item on the cancelled March meeting agenda—This will be added to next
month's agenda.
• TCP update—90% of work that was covered by a grant is complete. Parking lot
improved and increased in size, pipe rail fencing repaired/replaced and posts reset,
new mountain bike trail established, and new signage installed (50-60 signs).
• Staff has submitted grant paperwork for road repair. It is currently with the State for
final approval.
Director Jaramillo was available for questions.
Recreation Superintendent Caiglia presented the Recreation project updates:
• Staff has partnered with National Champion Sports to provide sites for baseball
tournaments. The Town held 5 tournaments at Independence Park in June and July
with excellent revenue (approximately $32,000). Tournaments went well and we are
hoping to continue to partner with them for future tournaments.
• Community Pool is open daily through August 19, 2020. The decision was made to
remain open on weekends for the rest of August and through September 27, 2020.
• Veteran Memorial bricks are available for sale for $45.00. There are 303 slots
available for bricks;to date 10 have been sold. Board Member Bath suggested posting
this to the Town marquees. Recreation Superintendent Caiglia will work with the
Town's Marketing Manager.
• Fletcher's Corney Dogs will be in Town August 25th from 4:00 p.m. —7:00 P.M. They
may remain after 7:00 p.m. if business merits.
• Youth baseball and soccer will begin practicing this month. Football is tentatively
scheduled to begin in early September.
• Registration opens this week for Adult Bocce Ball and Kickball leagues.
• Pet Fest and Community Night planning continues and both fall events are scheduled
to be held at this time.
Director Jaramillo and Recreation Superintendent Ciaglia were available for questions.
Future Meetings and Agenda Items
Chairman Nimphius requested that the board begin meeting monthly to cover necessary
items. She requested future agenda items to be covered.
• Discuss and provide input concerning the Commission for Accreditation of
Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), which was tabled because of
vacant positions on the Board. The Board is now fully populated and this
should be a future agenda item to consider.
• Pickleball. The Board would like more information to be presented at the
next board meeting:
1. Percentage of use on the current tennis courts, i.e. Pickleball play vs. F
Tennis play and lessons.
2. Costs involved to convert tennis courts to Pickleball courts.
3. Cost of adjustable nets for Pickleball courts.
4. Scheduling examples on shared courts, i.e. how much time needs to be
allotted to tennis and lessons vs. Pickleball play
• Sheldon Park update.
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Chairwoman Nimphius adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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