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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. Minutes—July 27,2009 Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Page 1 of 3 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 Minutes—July 27,2009 Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Page 2 of 3 ATTEST: Zetary Minutes—July 27,2009 Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Page 3 of 3