08-23-1993 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
August 23, 1993
The Parks &Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Wylie met in regular session on Monday,
August 23, 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 John Burns, Vice-Chairman Willie Calverley, members Jerry Smith, Dan
Chestnut, Aubrey Burroughs and newly appointed member Janice Neely. Mark Jenneman was
absent. Representing the City staff were Bill Nelson, Director of Community Services and
Barbara LeCocq, Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Burns.
ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD ON 7.26.93:
Chairman Burns asked for any corrections or addtions to the minutes. Hearing none, a motion
was made by Jerry Smith to approve the minutes as submitted. Seconded by Dan Chestnut.
Motion carried, all in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 - OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW MEMBER JANICE NEELY: The oath of
office was administered to Janice Neely as a member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
by Barbara LeCocq.
ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER VALENTINE PARK: Bill Nelson had visited
the City of Euless to see a demonstration of a paving material made from crushed granite as a
possible alternative to concrete for use in Valentine Park. The material is being used for
jogging/walking trails in city parks in Euless with favorable comment from city staff and public
alike. Plans are for the parking lot of one of Euless' service centers to be paved with this
material. It can be installed for approximately $.33 per square foot as opposed to $1.00+ for
concrete. A sample of the material was passed around for the members to inspect. A suggestion
was made that this material might be used for paving the parking lots of Valentine Park also.
Jerry Smith made a motion to amend the recommendation for the trails in Valentine Park to be
constructed of crushed granite rather than concrete as previously recommended. Seconded by
Aubrey Burroughs. Motion carried, all in favor.
ITEM NO. 4 - DISCUSS UPDATES: (a) Community Park Fund - Bill Nelson's report
showed a total of$16,566.17 in revenues and expenditures of$10,261.83, leaving a fund balance
of$11,514.69. Mr. Nelson stated that approximately $10,000 of the fund balance was already
committed for park projects including a roof and vent for the concession stand, and additional
costs for maintenance of the soccer fields. (b)Lakeshore Cleanup- On September 18 the annual
Lakeshore clean-up will take place. Volunteers are needed. (c) Basketball Court- is complete.
(d) Scoreboards - Nothing is definite. Mr. Nelson has been talking with Dr. Pepper about a
joint effort. A suggestion was made for a joint workshop with the City Council to consider the
old High School scoreboard, now being replaced. The WSA has received permission to remove
the old scoreboard and use it for the Community Park if approved.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
ohn Burns, Chairman
Barbara LeCocq, Secre