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04-27-1992 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 27 , 1992 The City of Wylie Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in regular session at 7 : 00 PM on Monday, April 27 1992 in the Employees Break Room 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. Present were Chairman John Burns , Vice-Chairman B. J. Upshaw, and board members Peggy Sewell , Charles Stetler , Willie Calverly, Jerry Smith and Scott Brown. No absences . ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23 , 1992 : Chairman Burns asked for additions or corrections to the minutes , hearing none , a motion was made by Jerry Smith to approve the minutes as submitted . Seconded by Willie Calverly. Motion carried all in favor . ITEM NO. 2 - VALENTINE PARK - CITIZEN INPUT AND DISCUSSION: Chairman Burns asked for anyone who wished to speak to sign one of the sheets of paper and hand to the Secretary. Bill Henry owns house at 1204 Birmingham (rental property) . Mr . Henry would like to see a fence placed around the perimeter of the Park to protect the adjacent property owners . Would also like the park to be designated "no organized sports" and to be held for passive use only. Marie Frankee , 306 Willow Way: Wants a fence to protect adjacent property owners and would like to have the park closed at night . Ray Sparks , 309 Valentine : Would like to see a picnic area and just have a casual use park. Porter Campbell , 500 Williow Way: Wants a fence . Randy Keltner , 408 Willow Way: Concerned about maintenance and security. Sherry Howard , 307 Memorial : Would like to see a playground and a jogging/walking track. Chairman Burns thanked the citizens for their participation and assured them that the City wants the park to be a good neighbor and would strive to see that it does not create problems for the neighborhood . ITEM NO. 3 - ALANIS LANDFILL - DUANE HELMBERGER ENGINEERING PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: Mr . Helmberger stated that it is essential to maintain the 2 ft cap on the landfill . However , there are areas which would be suitable to install playing fields , others could be used for passive pursuits . Mr . Helmberger stated there are many uses that could be pursued on this tract . Mr . Helmberger discussed the relocation of portions of Alanis Road . ITEM NO. 4 - DISCUSS UPDATES FROM PARKS DIRECTOR ON WORK PROJECTS: (a) Athletic field light fees - City Council tabled until they have more information from the City Staff . (b) Birmingham RTC Property - Donation of this property is not out of the question; however the situation with the property is very unsettled at this time . (c) Wylie Health Fair - will be held on May 9th from 9-11 AM. (d) Community Park Soccer/Football Fields - dirt being delivered at this time for fields 1 , 2 and 4 . Scott Brown said he would like to ask if the sports association could discontinue games on Wednesday and Sunday nights . It poses a problem for people who would like to be in church at these times . B. J. Upshaw stated that youth games are not scheduled for those times . ITEM NO. 5 - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None ITEM NO. 6 - ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned following motion and second. , Chairman ATT/p/T: / ! jjj''' Barbara LeCocq , ecretary) / /