01-25-2010 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Parks and Recreation Board
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MINUTES
Monday,January 25,2010—6:30 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
2000 Hwy.78 North
Wylie,Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman Anne Hiney called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
Board Members present: Co-Chair Donna Larson, Dan Chesnut, Brandi Lafleur, Gary Robas, Eddie Rodgers, and
Jim Ward.
Staff Members present: Public Services Director Mike Sferra, Recreation Superintendent Robert Diaz, Recreation
Supervisor Carmen Powlen-Stogsdill, and Park Board Secretary Sara Kisely.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Boer'regenfng an item that is not listed on the Agenda.Residents must provide their name and address.Board requests that comments be&riled
to three(3)minutes.In addition,Board is not Mowed to converse,deliberate or take action on any matter presented during aiaer►participation.
No citizens addressed the Board.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the December 14, 2009 Regular Meeting.
Board Action:
A motion to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2009 meeting was made by Board Member Brandi
Lafleur and Board Member Eddie Rodgers seconded the motion. The Board approved the motion 7-0.
2. Consider, and act upon, a recommendation of the Founders Park bids and add alternate items.
Board Action:
Board Member Gary Robas motioned to approve awarding a construction contract in the amount of
$4,670,255.00 to Hasen Design, Build and Development for the Founders Park Expansion and Renovation.
Board Member Eddie Rodgers seconded the motion. The Board approved the motion 7-0. Staff will present
final contracts for Council's approval in March 2010.
3. Consider, and act upon, a recommendation of some conceptual designs for the Community Park
Improvements by Teague Nall and Perkins.
Board Action:
Board Member Gary Robas motioned to approve Option One of the Community Park Master Plan presented
rpm. by Teague Nall and Perkins. The following items are included in Option One: parking area to include 162
spaces; eight foot wide concrete walking trail, including sidewalks adjacent to parking and leading to the
baseball plaza area; paving of the baseball plaza area; grading, drainage, turf and sod irrigation of all four
baseball fields; relocating lights on the two eastern baseball fields; remove and replace existing fencing and
backstops on all four baseball fields; new football fields restroom facility; new baseball fields concessions
stand and restroom facility; new shaded bleachers for all four baseball fields. Board Member Robas
requested a prioritized list of add alternates be included in the motion and funded by excess money from the
Founders Park Project and Community Park Project.The add alternate items listed were: grading football field
number two; new football fields concessions stand; scoreboards, goose neck goal posts, and a double sided
press box for football fields two and three; additional parking; and relocating the light pole on football field
four. The Board would like Teague Nall and Perkins to adjust the proposed size and features of the baseball
plaza concessions stand in an effort to reduce costs and utilize the savings towards additional park
improvements. Board Member Jim Ward seconded the motion which was followed by a unanimous vote. Staff
will present the Board's recommendation to Council for their input and final approval.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Discuss and consider the Recreation Center's hours of operation, rental fees, membership dues, and
employee membership fees.
Board Discussion:
Recreation Superintendent Robert Diaz reviewed this item with the Board. The Board reconsidered the
recreation center's hours of operation and concluded Option One would draw more members. The hours of
operation for-Option One are: 5:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.,
Saturday; and Noon — 8:00 p.m., Sunday. The Board deliberated facility rental fees for residents, non-
residents, and non-profits. The Board was unable to reach a consensus of opinion regarding facility rental
fees. Mr. Diaz presented the proposed annual membership fees for City of Wylie adults, youths, seniors, and
employees. Staff will refine the rental fees and membership dues for further review at the February 22nd
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Donna Larson to adjourn and Board Member Gary Robas seconded the
motion.The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by unanimous consent.
A iney,C r
ATTE T:
ra Kisely, 'ark B rd Secretary
Minutes—January 25,2010
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
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