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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