03-22-2010 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Parks and Recreation Board
CITY OF WYLIE
MINUTES
Monday, March 22,2010—6:30 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—EOC Conference Room
2000 Hwy.78 North
Wylie,Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman Anne Hiney called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Board Members present: Co-chair Donna Larson, Dan Chesnut, Brandi Lafleur, Gary Robas, Eddie Rodgers and
Jim Ward.
Staff members present: Public Services Director Mike Sferra, Recreation Superintendent Robert Diaz and Park
Board Secretary Sara Kisely.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda.Residents must provide their name and address.Board requests that comments be limited
to three(3)minutes.In addition,Board is not allowed to converse,deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens addressed the Board.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the February 22, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Board Action:
A motion to approve the minutes from the February 22, 2010 meeting was made by
Board Member Gary Robas and Board Member Donna Larson seconded the motion.
The Board approved the motion 6-0.
Board Member Jim Ward was not present for this motion and vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discuss and prepare for a Joint City Council and Park Board work session regarding fees and rental rates
for the new Recreation Center.
Board Discussion:
Recreation Superintendent Robert Diaz presented this item to the Board, beginning with a basic list of
recreation center amenities and building floor plans. The Board discussed the 2008 Enterprise Plan recovery
rates of 55 percent and 68 percent for an upcoming work session with Council. Board Chair Anne Hiney and
Board Member Donna Larson requested staff be prepared with additional recovery rate increments, such as
85 percent and 100 percent. The Enterprise Plan compares the business plans of surrounding cities and
ra facilities like Allen, Plano, Rowlett, YMCA Rockwall, and Lifetime Fitness in Garland. Class participation rates
for residents and non-residents with memberships would be the same; non-residents without memberships
would pay approximately 25 percent more per class. Staff proposed senior activities at the Bart Peddicord
Community Center would remain available at no cost in addition to offering a senior membership fee for the
new recreation center. City employee memberships were presented with three options. The first is to charge
employees upfront and reimburse them after they use the facility a set number of times per month. Second is
offering the membership as an employee benefit at no charge. The third option applies standard rates to all
employees. It was discussed that non-profit organizations utilizing City facilities should be treated equally in
regards to fees and reservations. The Board discussed extending the operating hours to accommodate and
encourage evening and weekend facility use.
2. Discuss wording and images to be installed on the 12 Founders Park Historical Walk Stations.
Board Discussion:
Public Services Director Mike Sferra presented this item to the Board. The Board discussed historical data
and images related to Wylie that could be used as station markers alongside the walkway connecting the
north and south plazas at Founders Park. The twelve historical markers would be made of concrete and
injected with dye to create an engraved appearance. Board Chair Anne Hiney asked how the concrete was
sealed to protect against vandalism. Mr. Sferra stated he thought they were chemically treated to assist with
the removal of graffiti. The stations would be 3' x 5' and have a maximum character spacing of 432 using two
inch font. Board Member Donna Larson suggested incorporating Wide Awake Wylie into the list of possible
historical markers. Board Member Jim Ward mentioned including the genealogy of Wylie.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Dan Chesnut to adjourn and Board Member Eddie Rodgers seconded the
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. by unanimous consent.
Anne Hiney, Chair/
ATTES :
Sara Kise , Par oard Secretary
Minutes—March 22,2010
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
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