06-22-1992 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
PARKS AN RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MONDAY, JUNE 22 , 1992
The City of Wylie Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in
regular session at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 27, 1992 in the
Council Chambers in 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 Willie
Calverly, Jerry Smith and Scott Brown. Peggy Sewell and Charles
Stetler were absent.
ITEM NO. 1 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF
VALENTINE PARK: The board discussed the cancellation of the
burning of the house acquired by the City of Wylie and the
concern for having it demolished as soon as possible. They
also discussed having some walking trails, developing some flower
beds and having some kind of screens between the park and houses,
putting in a playground and a parking lot. This is to be
developed as a passive park. Bill Nelson discussed with the
board the possibility of rerouting Birmingham Rd. and placement
and size of the parking lot. Placement of cable to divide the
park from the alleyway. A motion was made by B. J. Upshaw to
continue with the design of Valentine Park and have engineering
make some formal drawings that will be subject to review and
change. Seconded by Jerry Smith. The motion carried with all
in favor.
ITEM NO 2 - DISCUSS UPDATES FROM PARKS DIRECTOR ON WORK PROJECTS:
a) Athletic Field Light Fees - Bill Nelson reported that
at the May 12 , 1992 City Council meeting the proposal
to increase athletic field light fees was voted down.
The Council felt that with the economy the way it is
this is not the time for an increase.
b) Community Park Soccer/Football Fields - Bill Nelson
reported that 95% of the dirt had been placed on the
soccer fields. So far we have bought $1,680 worth of
dirt. The irrigation will start tomorrow and should be
done in about a week. Fields should be playable in
mid-September for soccer.
c) Highway 78 Tree Project - The project is 95% complete.
d) Birmingham RTC Property - due to the size and/or
value of the land it goes beyond their donation
limitations. The City Manager has sent a further
letter to the RTC regarding this property.
e) Recreational/Community Service Programs - I am trying
to create recreational programs for the citizens such
as arts/crafts, concerts, meals on wheels for those
who need it, etc.
ITEM NO. 3 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None
ITEM NO. 4 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned following motion and second.
cloht Chairman
Att t:
Barbara LeCo q, Secr ary