03-23-1992 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS
MONDAY, MARCH 23 , 1992
The City of Wylie Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in
regular session at 7 : 00 PM on Monday, March 23 , 1992 in the
Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex at 2000 SH78 N. ,
Wylie , Texas . A quorum was present and notice had been
posted in the time and manner required by law. Present were
Chairman John Burns , Scott Brown , Jerry Smith, Charles
Stetler , Peggy Sewell and Willie Calverley. Absent was B. J .
Upshaw. Representing the City Staff were Bill Nelson ,
Director of Parks & Recreation and Secretary, Barbara
LeCocq .
ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD
ON FEBRUARY 20 , 1992 : There being no additions or
corrections to the minutes , a motion was made by Scott Brown
to approve the minutes as submitted . Seconded by Jerry
Smith . All in favor . Motion carried .
ITEM NO. 2 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER COMMUNITY PARK ELECTRICAL
COSTS/LIGHT FEES: This pertains to the meter at Community
Park. Director Nelson stated that he had checked the
charges levied by neighboring cities and found they ranged
from $4 . 00 to $6 .00 per hour . Mr . Nelson also stated that
in order to cover all costs of the lighting at the park, we
would need to charge $5. 20 per hour for usage . This would
be an additional $2 . 20 over what we are now charging .
Discussion showed that while this would still put our
charges within the comparable range , the members still felt
the users should not be paying for the lights being used for
security, concession stand and restrooms .
A motion was made by Scott Brown to recommend to the City
Council that a charge of $4 . 50 per hour be made for light
usage at the Community Park playing fields , and for the
Parks Budget to pay the remainder of the electric bills for
Community Park. Peggy Sewell seconded the motion. All in
favor . Motion carried .
ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER VALENTINE PARK - CITIZEN
INPUT ON PARK DEVELOPMENT: Bill Nelson stated that the City
had received title to the property on Ballard St . to
incorporate into Valentine Park from Resolution Trust
Corporation . The old house on the property will be
destroyed by means of a controlled burn conducted by the
Wylie Fire Department as a test fire . Mr . Nelson is going
to send letters to the neighboring residents advising them
of the plans to improve Valentine Park and asking for their
input regarding use etc .
Discussion noted the proximity to Physicians Regional
Hospital . Members wondered about the feasibility of
incorporating Valentine Park with some of the green area of
the hospital property. Contact the hospital and ask if they
would be interested in such a project . Peggy Sewell made a
motion to send letters to the neighboring residents and the
administration of the hospital asking for input . Seconded
by Charles Stetler . All in favor , motion carried .
ITEM NO. 4 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PARKS MASTER PLAN: Bill
Nelson stated that through research by himself and the City
Attorney, it had been determined that the City does not
actually have a Parks Master Plan . After brief discussion,
a motion was made to table this item by Peggy Sewell ,
seconded by Scott Brown . All in favor , motion carried .
ITEM NO. 5 - DISCUSS ALANIS LANDFILL: Bill Nelson showed
the board a map of the landfill and described its layout .
Scott Brown made a motion to get guidance from someone on
the engineering staff regarding possible uses for the
landfill and for the ultimate cost to the Parks budget to
develop into a park for the City. Seconded by Peggy Sewell .
All in favor - motion carried .
ITEM NO. 6 - DISCUSS BIRMINGHAM PROPERTY : This property is
in the hands of the Resolution Trust Corp . (RTC) . Bill
Nelson stated that he had made one call to RTC just to touch
base on this matter . Discussion covered possible uses
should this property ever become available to the City for a
Park.
ITEM NO . 7 - DISCUSS JULY JUBILEE EVENT: Bill Nelson stated
that he had gone to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon where
Joe Castro (Collin Park Marina) spoke of having events at
Collin Park to promote that Park. The charge for entrance
into the Park is $2 . 00 per vehicle and $1 .00 per person .
Board members discussed the City' s involvement in events
being held in a park that is not within the City limits .
There was also some concern over the fact that there were no
controls over alcohol consumption etc . There was some
discussion about the possibility of holding a fireworks
event within the City limits . Mr . Nelson felt the cost
would be prohibitive without the financial support of the
operators of Collin Park Marina .
ITEM NO . 8 - DISCUSS CITY/WSA AGREEMENT - SOCCER/FOOTBALL
FIELDS : The City Attorney has drawn up an agreement
reflecting the terms set by the Council . The $5750 to be
provided by the WSA for the development of the soccer/ball
fields would be made available to the City immediately. The
City will provide the matching funds by June 30 , 1992 .
ITEM NO. 9 - DISCUSS NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN RIBBON
CUTTING CEREMONY : The ribbon cutting ceremony for the
exercise center at Community Park will be held at 11 : 00 AM
on March 31 , 1992 . In late April or early May, a physical
fitness health fair will be held at the Park in conjunction
with HCA Hospital Plano .
ITEM NO. 10 - DISCUSS UPDATES FROM PARKS DIRECTOR ON WORK
PROJECTS: (a) Community Park - have received bleachers (b)
Ball Fields - have spread clay on ball diamonds ( c) Dirt
Work - all dirt in - fields all covered .
ITEM NO. 11 - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None
ITEM NO. 12 - ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business ,
Chairman John Burns asked for a motion to adjourn . Motion
made , seconded . Meeting adjourned .
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J n Burns , Chairman
Re ctfully submitted :
ar ara LeCocq, Secret ry