05.20.2024 Parks Board Minutes TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024;6:00 P.M.
The Trophy Club Parks and Recreation Board met in a Regular Session on Monday, May 20, 2024. The
meeting was held at Town Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Drive in the Council Chambers.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dean Murray Chairperson
Robert Ferguson Vice Chairperson
Patrick Schrein Secretary
Stephanie Presley Board Member
Jennifer Kashner Board Member
Dana Kizer Board Member
Jeffrey Eason Board Member
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chuck Hall Board Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Chase Ellis Director of Parks and Recreation
Madison Seil Recreation Superintendent
Daniel Wilson Senior Administrative Assistant for Parks and Recreation
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Chairperson Murray called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and noted a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were made.
ANNOUNCMENTS& REPORTS
1. Department Updates.
Director Ellis provided the board with the following updates:
a) Calendar review of upcoming arks& Recreation events, including the opening of the Community
Pool, start of Summer Adventure Camp, Field Trips, and Swim Lessons, as well as an upcoming
Movie in the Park.
b) The Summer Adventure Camp will visit the Community Pool on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays, and will travel to field trips throughout DFW on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The camp has
partnered with Trophy Club business Art by Z to provide classes to the campers on Mondays and
Wednesdays.
c) The Community Pool has been cleaned and prepared for opening weekend. Issues with the pool
lights and landscaping have been resolved with the help of Ed's Electric and the Parks
Maintenance staff.
d) Seasonal staffing is headed in a strong direction, noting all positions are on track to be
adequately filled as the summer season approaches.
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e) Trophy Club Park flooding has kept the park closed for several weeks. The disc golf and hiking
trails may open are currently open, and staff is hopeful the ATV/MX tracks will open next week.
f) The Harmony Park monument sign is under construction at the moment and should be installed
soon.
g) The Pickleball contract has been finalized as of last week and Town Staff have developed a
timeline with the selected firm to provide continual updates with the Park Board and Town
Council.
2. Parks Improvement Subcommittee Update.
Dana K. discussed the subcommittee's work over the last few months. The subcommittee in April was
involved in the RFI process for selecting an architect for the Pickleball project and again in May for the
pool project and selected Parkhill and Water Technologies INC.Subcommittee will meet sometime in June
before the next Parks meeting to discuss the pickleball and pool projects.
REGULAR SESSION
3. Consider approval of the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting minutes dated April 15, 2024.
Board Member Kashner made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Vice Chairperson Ferguson
seconded the motion. Chairperson Murray called for a vote.The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
4. Discuss and consider a board recommendation of Parkhill and Water Technology Inc. as the
architect to engage,design,and provide construction management for Trophy Club Community
Pool.
Director Ellis commented on the progress of the ongoing Pool Renovations project. The RFQ process has
been completed with the award of the project to Parkhill and Water Technologies Inc. The project is
currently budgeted for$2.4 million. Parkhill will engage with the community to develop a comprehensive
design plan to meet the needs of the pool's users.
Board Member Kizer motioned to recommend to Town Council the engagement of Parkhill and Water
Technologies Inc for engagement, design, and construction management for the Trophy Club Pool. Vice
Chairperson Ferguson seconded the motion. Chairperson Murray called for a vote. The motion passed
unanimously(7-0).
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Items noted for the next Parks and Recreation Board meeting included:
a) Exploring the possibility of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting on a bi-monthly basis.
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ADJOURN
Vice Chairperson Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM.
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Patrick Schrein,Secretary Daniel Wilson,Senior Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Board Parks and Recreation Department
Town of Trophy Club,TX Town of Trophy Club,TX
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