09-23-1991 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF WYLIE
SEPTEMBER 23 , 1991
The City of Wylie Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met in
regular session at 7 : 00 PM on Monday , September 23 , 1991 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 . Members
present were Vice-Chairman John Burns , members Charles
Stetler , B . J . Upshaw, Willie Calverly , and Peggy Sewell .
Scott Brown and Chairman Bryan Glenn were absent .
Representing the City staff were Parks Director , Bill Nelson
and Secretary , Barbara LeCocq .
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman John Burns ,
who read a letter of resignation from Chairman Bryan Glenn,
who is moving from Wylie to Clovis , New Mexico . The letter
will be remanded to the City Council for action .
ITEM NO . 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD
ON AUGUST 26 , 1991 : Vice-Chairman Burns asked for any
additions or corrections to the minutes . Hearing none , a
motion was made by Peggy Sewell to approve the minutes as
submitted . Seconded by B . J . Upshaw . Approved - all in
favor .
ITEM NO . 2 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER COMMUNITY PARK SIGN( S) :
These are the rules of courtesy for Community Park as
discussed at the previous meeting . Mr . Nelson spoke with
the City Manager who gave approval to proceed . These are
only rules of courtesy and are not enforceable by the Police
Department with the exception of the rules already in place
and set by ordinance . Discussion - put speed limit signs
within the park for 15 mph . Motion was made by B . J . Upshaw
to proceed with signs as outlined by Bill Nelson, seconded
by Charles Stetler - approved , all in favor .
ITEM NO . 3 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BICYCLE RACKS IN COMMUNITY
PARK: Mr . Nelson recommended starting with one portable
rack ( 10x3 ) until it is determined where the greatest need
is . Motion was made by Charles Stetler to buy one portable
rack ( 1Ox3) , seconded by B . J . Upshaw . Motion carried , all
in favor .
ITEM NO . 4 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LOCATION OF EXERCISE
CENTER AT COMMUNITY PARK: Mr . Nelson stated that even
though it had been previously planned to place the exercise
center adjacent to the playground, he felt this would turn
the center into an extension of the playground . After
lengthy discussion , it was recommended to place the Exercise
Center between Akin Pavilion and the volleyball court .
Motion was made by Peggy Sewell to place Exercise Center
between Akin Pavilion and the volleyball court , seconded by
Willie Calverly - all in favor .
ITEM NO . 5 - UPDATES: Valentine Park - a copy of the letter
to be sent to surrounding residents was distributed by Bill
Nelson . The actual transfer of ownership has not yet taken
place . Present plans call for park to be a passive activity
park with picnic tables , playground , jogging trail . No
organized team play or practice to be permitted in Valentine
Park .
Keep Texas/Keep America Beautiful Programs : Bill Nelson
advised that he had received information from these
organizations , how to get the City involved , etc . There is
an anti-litter campaigan , contests in which the City can win
cash and/or recognition for their programs .
Forestry Programs : There are programs by which the City may
receive trees from forestry associations , grants for trees ,
beautification programs and parks . Mr .Nelson stated that
the City of Dallas has some trees to be given away . He is
going to look into this program . It could be a good source
of trees for Valentine Park . Mr . Nelson also stated that
grants are limited and difficult to obtain . He has gone to
one meeting and will attend another in October .
ITEM NO . 6 - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None
Vice Chairman Burns asked if there were any items members
would like to see on a future agenda . B . J . Upshaw stated
that he would like an update on the Sanden park property and
on the remainder of the trees from the State that are to be
placed in the ROW on SH78 . There was also a request for an
update on the new soccer fields .
ITEM NO . 7 - ADJOURN: There being no further business , the
chair entertained a motion by Charles Stetler for
adjournment . Second by B . J . Upshaw . Meeting adjourned .
John Burns , Vice-Chairman
Resp.e fully submitted :
ar ara LeCocq , S cretar