Minutes Parks 08/19/2019 MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
C MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TOWN OF LOCATION: 1 Trophy Wood Drive, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TROPHY CLUB Monday, August 19, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Parks & Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on
Monday, August 19, 2019 at 6:59 p.m. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town
and was open to the public.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tiffany Nimphius Chairwoman
Mindi Bone Vice Chair
Dean Murray Secretary
Kim Farrell Board Member
David Stout Board Member
Michael Geraci Council Liaison
ABSENT:
Joel Morace Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT
Tony Jaramillo Parks & Recreation Director
Jason Avara Recreation Superintendent
Melinda Ciaglia Recreation Specialist
Julie Smestad Recording Secretary
Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairwoman Nimphius called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. noting a quorum was
present.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS:
Chairwoman Nimphius asked if there were any public requests to speak.
Kerstin Hellwege, 3848 Lakeway Dr., Southlake a teacher at Byron Nelson High School
spoke about wanting to partner with the Town on volunteer clean-up on weekends at the
dog park with the BNHS German Club that she heads.
Bill and Brian Noonan, 2209 Alisa Lane, Trophy Club spoke about lack of accessibility to
baseball fields in the Town for baseball players who want to practice or play pickup
games but not as part of the TCRYBA.
REGULAR SESSION
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the Parks and Recreation
Board Minutes dated May 20, 2019.
Board Member Stout moved to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2019 minutes. The
motion was seconded by Vice Chair Bone. Chairwoman Nimphius called for a vote. The
motion passed unanimously.
Discuss and provide update regarding projects at town parks.
Director Jaramillo provided updates and was available for questions. Items discussed
included:
• Ongoing iron deficiency treatment for trees north of Bobcat Blvd.
• Update on batting cages including current issues of torn netting and other repair
issues needed.
• Update on Sheldon Drive pocket park. Grass seed has been applied, watering
to be done via water tank on trucks.
• Update on various signage in the Town, including Independence Park and
Freedom Dog park. New monument signs at Independence, examples of
signage that needs to be changed at Freedom Dog Park. Rules for sponsorship
signage at various sports fields was also discussed.
Discuss and provide update regarding ongoing recreational programs/events.
Recreation Specialist Melinda Ciaglia provided updates and was available for questions.
Items addressed included:
• Closeout information about the Summer Adventure Camp was provided. Camp
will be held at Beck Elementary next year due to construction at Medlin. Goals
for Summer Adventure Cam include:
-Discounted rate for Trophy Club residents;
-Increase weekly enrollment to 55 campers per week;
-Open enrollment to Town residents a week early.
• Update on July 4th event including Patriot 5K and Fun Run, Parade, Fireworks
Celebration and sponsors.
• Upcoming activities include Pet Fest in September, Community Night and Fright
Lights in October, Fall Family Campout, Letters to Santa, and Holiday Lights in
November (and part of December) and Gingerbread House Decorating and
Christmas in the Park in December.
Recreation Superintendent Jason Avara provided updates and was available for
questions. Items addressed included:
• Current and ongoing adult programs with registration information for Kickball,
Bocce Ball League, and Pickleball.
• Update on the Triton Swim Team.
• Trophy Club Park (TCP) information and updates:
-Information about paddle board, yoga, and kayak rentals;
-Hiking and horse trails;
-updates on flooding and water receding;
-Trail and road grants for TCP including one that was extended because
of flooding;
-Suggestion to update and improve the Trophy Club Park Garden at the
current location;
-Suggestion for a wildflower area within TCP, possibly in a standalone
location or in the Trophy Club Park Garden.
Discuss and provide input to staff on updating categories for various event contests.
Staff presented discussion on updating categories for various event contests including
Fright Lights, Holiday Lights, and Parade of Patriots. Board discussed judging
categories for each event. Event categories decided for the event contests are:
CURRENT Fright Light Categories:
• Spookiest House
• Most Creative
• Best Overall Theme
NEW Categories:
• Creepiest Skeleton Award
• Best Decorated Pumpkins
• Scariest House
• Best use of Animation
• Spiders and Webs
• Monster Mash
• Judges' Favorite
CURRENT Holiday Lights Categories
• Griswold Award
• Santa's Favorite
• Frosty Recognition
• North Pole Award
NEW Categories:
• Best Use of Non-Lighting Decorations
• Best Use of Animation
CURRENT Parade of Patriots Categories
(W • Best Dressed Pet
• Most Patriotic or Spirit of Trophy Club
• Best Decked Out Golf Cart
• Best HOA or Neighborhood
NEW Categories:
• American Flag— Best use of American Flags
• Judges' Favorite
• Most Creative Float or Golf Cart (Each)
• Mayor's Award
Future Agenda Items.
Chairman Nimphius asked for future agenda items:
1. Discussion about baseball field usage for Town residents; and
2. Recommendations for signage changes at Freedom Dog Park.
Adjourn
Chairwoman Nimphius adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Dean Murray JPlie S estad
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