03-22-1993 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATON ADVISORY BOARD
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1993
The City of Wylie Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in regular session at 7:00 PM on
Monday, March 22, 1993 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex at 2000 SH 78
N. A quorum was present and notice had been posted in the time and manner required by law.
Present were Chairman Willie Calverley, Vice Chairman John Burns, and members Jerry Smith,
Dan Chestnut and Aubrey Burroughs. From the City staff, Bill Nelson, Director of Community
Services and Barbara LeCocq, Secretary.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Calverley.
ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD ON
FEBRUARY 22, 1993 AND MARCH 15, 1993 -Chairman Calverley asked for any additions
or corrections. Bill Nelson called for a correction in the minutes for February 22, 1993, Item
4a - change the word department to Foundation, and in Item no. 3c - Alan Weiss would be
spending $500 per year on improvements at the concession stand. A motion was made by Dan
Chestnut to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Jerry Smith. All in favor, motion
carried.
DISCUSS UPDATES:
a. CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS: Bill Nelson noted that landscaping work had
been done to the courtyard at the City Complex with trees being installed and
some shrubs being moved.
b. CONCESSION STAND: Mr. Nelson advised that the City Council had
approved the three year contract with Alan Weiss to operate the concession stand
at Community Park.
c. WSA YOUTH/PBI TOURNAMENTS: Mr. Nelson advised that the City
Council had approved up to seven WSA youth tournaments per year and that the
PBI tournament can charge tournament fees with no charge for spectators. John
Burns asked for clarification if the PBI tournament is included in the seven WSA
youth tournaments? Mr. Nelson said no.
d. COMMUNITY PARK ROAD: The Public Works department has completed
the widening of the park road. $12,000 had been allotted for the improvement
of the roads entering the park. $11,000 was used for the new road leaving $1000
to repair Thomas Street.
e. COMMUNITY PARK SPRINKLER SYSTEM: Mr. Nelson described the
upgrading of the sprinkler system with the installation of new sprinkler heads etc.
to facilitate the maintenance of the soccer and ballfields.
f. COMMUNITY PARK NEW SIGN: The new sign is in place at the park.
g. COMMUNITY PARK STORAGE BUILDING: Mr. Nelson stated the
plumbing supplies had been purchased for the storage building/restrooms.
ITEM NO. 2 - DISCUSS INFORMATION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF
VALENTINE PARK - Mr. Nelson discussed the figures he had obtained relating to the cost
of concrete walks and trails in Valentine Park. The best price at this point was $1.85 per square
foot for concrete. Inquiries from other cities showed the basic walking/jogging trail to be 6-8
feet wide. For cycling there would need to be an addtional 2 feet. Mr. Burns stated that he felt
that cycling on these trails should be prohibited due primarily to the size of the park and the
length of the trails. Mr. Smith concurred. The intent of the park since its inception has been
for a passive use park.
Mr. Nelson further stated that the item regarding the installation of batting cages at Community
Park by a private individual, David Andrews, would be on the Council agenda for March 23,
1993. Mr. Nelson was asked to read his memo to the Council forwarding the Advisory Board's
recommendations. Three members of the board stated that Mr. Nelson's memo to the Council
did not accurately convey the Board's concensus. Mr. Nelson did not agree to make any changes
or amendments to his memo to more accurately state the desires of the majority of the Board
members.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Calverley asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion
was made by Jerry Smith and seconded by Dan Chestnut.
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Willie Calverley, Chairman
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