07-27-2009 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
Monday, July 27, 2009—6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman Anne Hiney called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Board Members present were: Dan Chesnut, Brandi Lafleur, Donna Larson, Jim Ward
and Gary Robas. Absent member was: David Willey.
Staff members present were: Parks Superintendent Bill Nelson, Parks Asst.
Superintendent Robert Diaz and Secretary Dionna Covington.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Matt Rose residing at 1507 Windward Lane, President of the Wylie Baseball Association
addressed the Board in regards to a concern he had with the new rental fees on
reserving a park pavilion. Mr. Rose had also expressed that he would like to discuss the
Wylie Baseball Association donating some extra money towards making improvements
at Community Park.
Chairman Anne Hiney commented that due to the item on the rental fees not being on
the agenda, it could not be discussed with the Board at this meeting and that this could
be put on the future meeting's agenda for discussion. In regards to the donating of
money for improvements on Community Park, Chairman Anne Hiney had suggested that
he contact Bill Nelson, Parks Superintendent and Robert Diaz, Asst. Parks
Superintendent to discuss further.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approving the Minutes from the June 22, 2009 Meeting.
Board Action
Dan Chesnut made a motion to approve minutes and Board Member Brandi Lafleur
seconded. A vote was taken and passed 5-0.
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2. Chair and Vice-Chair elections.
Staff/Board Discussion
Dan Chesnut made a motion for Anne Hiney to continue being the Chairman. Board
Member Donna Larson seconded motion. Consensus of the Board agreed. Vote was
taken and passed 5-0.
Board Member Donna Larson recommended that Dan Chesnut continue as Vice-Chair.
Dan Chesnut made a motion for Board Member Donna Larson to become Vice-Chair.
Chairman Anne Hiney seconded motion. Consensus of the Board agreed. Vote was
taken and passed 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Update on the Founders Park Project.
Staff/Board Discussion
Bill Nelson commented that staff has been working on reviewing the plans and making
the necessary comments. The comments have been submitted to Halff for their review.
Bill Nelson mentioned to the Board that if everything goes as planned, October is when
construction should begin at Founders Park.
Chairman Anne Hiney asked Staff to check with Halff, if they were going to redesign the
pavilion. Bill Nelson replied that Half is still in the process of working on the redesign.
Staff will clarify for next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Brandi Lafleur to adjourn, Vice-Chair Dan
Chestnut seconded motion; consensus of the Board was to adjourn at 7:03 p.m.
Anne Hin y, hairman
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