07.15.2024 Parks Board Minutes TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
MONDAY,JULY 15, 2024;6:00 P.M.
The Trophy Club Parks and Recreation Board met in a Regular Session on Monday, July 15, 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) A new monument sign was erected at Harmony Park constructed of aluminum with a 15-year
warranty with considerable cost savings. New landscaping has been scheduled with the Parks
department.
b) Though water levels in Grapevine Lake have decreased, they are still roughly 10ft above
average. The MX/ATV tracks and trails remain closed.The roads and disc golf course have been
cleared of debris and are ready for use.
c) Trophy Club Park will host a Community Clean-Up Date on September 11, 2024. Director Ellis
will meet with volunteer groups to collect debris brought into the park by flooding. Staff will
have "Trash Collection Sets" ready for community members to assist with the clean-up efforts.
Recreation Superintendent Seil provided the board with the following updates:
a) Trophy Club hosted a TAAF Swimming Circuit Meet on June 29.Swim Team Coach Karen Lewis
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helped facilitate a very successful swim meet.
b) Trophy Club Track, a new summer program,just competed in their TAAF regionals meet.
c) Trophy Club's Fourth of July Celebration was a success. For the first time, the 5K& Fun Run sold
out of registrations.Trophy Club staff are proud to offer the experience to the community.
2. Parks Improvement Subcommittee Update.
Board member Kizer provided the board with the following updates from the Parks Improvement
Subcommittee:
a) The Sub-Committee agreed to engage with McAdams for the proposed Pickleball Courts.
b) The Subcommittee will meet on July 17, 2024, with McAdams to evaluate the three solutions the
firm has for pickleball courts in Trophy Club. The Subcommittee will present their
recommendation to the Board at the next Parks& Recreation Board Meeting.
c) Two feedback sessions were held by McAdams in June to collect community thoughts on the
pickleball courts.
d) Community Engagement for the Trophy Club Pool project will be held on July 29th, July 30", and
August 3`d
REGULAR SESSION
3. Consider approval of the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting minutes dated May 20, 2024.
Secretary Schrein motioned to approve the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting minutes dated May 20,
2024. Board member Kashner seconded the motion. Chairperson Murray called for a vote. The motion
passed unanimously(7-0).
4. Discuss the subcommittees and whether they need to continue as a function of the Park Board.
Director Ellis provided a summary of the subcommittees and their appointments.
Chairperson Murray provided a background of the previous subcommittees and commented on the length
of Parks and Recreation Board Meetings when all discussions were held with the entire board as compared
to the subcommittees.
Board member Eason commented that the entire Parks and Recreation Board should be provided the
same information at all times, such as access to RFQ documents.
Director Ellis suggested that subcommittee members be changed annually to incorporate all of the board
members over time.
No action was taken.
5. Special Park Board Meeting 7/29: Pickleball timeline and Parks Board recommendation for
Council on 8/12.
Director Ellis presented the timeline of events for the McAdams Pickleball project proposed for a Special
Parks Board Meeting dated July 29th at 6:00 PM. McAdams had compiled several options to explore for
the construction of pickleball courts in Trophy Club. The Parks Improvement Subcommittee will review
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these options and present their recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board on July 29th for
approval to recommend to the Town Council.
Board member Presley motioned to hold a Special Parks and Recreation Board Meeting on July 29th, 2024.
Secretary Schrein seconded the motion. Chairperson Murray called for a vote. The motion passed
unanimously(7-0).
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items were presented for future discussion.
ADJOURN
Board member Presley motioned to adjourn.Secretary Schrein seconded the motion. Chairperson Murray
adjourned the meeting at 6:49 PM.
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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