09-27-1993 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes M=NUT E S
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
September 27, 1993
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Wylie met in
regular session on Monday, September 27, 1993 in the Council
Chambers in the Wylie Municipal Complex located at 2000 Highway 78
North. A quorum was present and notice had been posted in the time
and manner required by law. Members Present were Chairman, John
Burns; Vice Chairman, Willie Calverley; Mark Jenneman, and Janice
Neely. Those members absent were Aubrey Burroughs, Dan Chestnut and
Jerry Smith. Representing the City Staff were Bill Nelson,
Director of Community Services and Nita Bohls, Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Burns.
ITEM NO. 1 : DISCUSS LAVON LAKESHORE CLEAN-UP: Bill Nelson,
Director of Community Services, reported that the Lavon Lakeshore
clean-up, held on September 18 , 1993 , was a success. Mr. Nelson
stated that there was at least 500 volunteers with 4/5 of them
being children participated in the clean-up. He also stated that
per the Core of Engineers, there was 15 tons of litter picked up by
the volunteers. The entertainment, food, games and door prizes
were enjoyed by all.
ITEM NO. 2 : VALENTINE PARK - ENTRANCE ROAD/PARKING LOT: Bill
Nelson stated that in the August meeting regarding Valentine Park
surfacing material for the walking/jogging trail was also suggested
to be used on the parking lot instead of the gravel and lime stone.
When pouring the parking lot and entrance way for the park, Public
Works stated to Mr. Nelson that a lime/gravel base would have to be
used. It was decided that they would go with the gravel and lime
stone on the walking / jogging trail as well as the parking lot /
entrance road to Valentine Park.
ITEM NO. 3 : SCOREBOARDS: Bill Nelson stated that he had talked
with Coke-Cola, Dr. Pepper and Pepsi Cola; Dr. Pepper being the
most receptive. At this time agreement of three (3) scoreboards
for the softball fields and possibly a fourth one later down the
line.
Mr. Nelson is also working on getting a scoreboard for the football
field. Inregard to the scoreboard W.S.A. was handling from the
Wylie High School, there was miscommunication and the scoreboard
was destroyed before they could receive it. Mr. Nelson has spoken
with Dr. Pepper regarding a scoreboard for the football field and
he is waiting on a response. An Electrician was called to get an
estimate on hooking up for the boards.
Mr. Nelson stated that he and Dr. Pepper are currently working on
a contract for the three (3) scoreboards; possibly a five (5) year
contract with the City of Wylie for their line of drains for the
concession stands and two (2) machines, one (1) in the Municipal
Complex and one (1) located at Public Works. Dr. Pepper's logo
would go on the scoreboards and they should hopefully be placed on
the fields by next spring.
ITEM NO. 4 : W.S.A. BOARD MEETING: Mr. Nelson announced that there
would be a W.S.A. Board Meeting in the Community Room at 7:00 on
Wednesday, September 29, 1993 and that all members were invited to
attend. This meeting would be for W.S.A. to give the Board their
"wish list" , items they wanted to see in the 1993-1994 Community
Park fund. It was brought up that anything discussed at the meeting
would be brought before the Park Board for approval.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None.
ITEM NO. 5 : ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING INTO A WORK SESSION: A motion
was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned by
Chairman Burns.
ITEM NO. 6 : CONVENE INTO A WORK SESSION: Chairman Burns opened
the Work Session. The Board members discussed City Council and
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board joint meeting as well as Goals
and priorities.
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to
adjourn the work session. Work Session adjourned.
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n Bur s, Chairman
Nita Bohls, Secretary