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07-27-1992 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, JULY 27, 1992 The City of Wylie Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in regular session at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 1992 in the Council Chambers 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 B. J. Upshaw, Vice-Chairman, Scott Brown, Aubrey Burroughs and Willie Calverly. Bill Nelson, Director of Community Services and Secretary Barbara LeCocq represented the City staff. The meeting was called to order by B. J. Upshaw. ITEM NO. 1 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETINGS HELD ON APRIL 27, 1992 AND JUNE 22, 1992: The Vice-Chairman asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes. Hearing none, a motion was made by Scott Brown to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by Willie Calverly. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM NO. 2 - OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW MEMBER AUBREY BURROUGHS: Carolyn Jones, City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Aubrey Burroughs, newly appointed member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS UPDATES FROM PARKS DIRECTOR ON WORK PROJECTS: a. Community Park Soccer/Football Fields: Dirt work and sprinkler system are complete, Cost $9150. The sprinkler system is fully automatic for all four fields. Two hundred pounds of Burmuda grass seed was spread on the fields. WSA contributed $735 in addition to the $5000 donated by Brookshires. Mr. Nelson is working with Dave Clanton of WSA to do a plaque for Brookshires. b. Highway 78 Tree Project: The tree project is complete with a bubbler sprinkler system installed and working. There will be a dedication in September. c. Valentine Park: The Finance Department is working with Collin County to have the house on the property demolished. Although funds will be limited, plans can still be made for the park. d. Alanis Landfill: This project will be affected by budget cuts. There will not be any money for the engineering needed on this project. e. Pirate Drive: Will be started this week (week following date of this meeting) weather permitting. f. WSA/City Manager/Parks & Recreation Director Board Meeting: The previously scheduled meeting was cancelled by WSA. Will be rescheduled for the first or second week in August. g. Recreational/Community Service Programs: Mr. Nelson stated that he is considering some ideas for community activities, including a "Back to School" dance for the entire community, not just school age people. This would be held in the Armory and would probably be held in mid September. City staff member, Tim Smithson is a DJ and would provide the music. Mr. Nelson is also looking into the "Meals on Wheels" program. h. WSA Storage Building - Community Park: The WSA is constructing a building at Community Park near the picnic pavilion. This building will have restrooms and storage. The building is being donated by a private citizen. Willie Calverly asked if the Master Plan had been altered to accomodate this change. Mr. Nelson replied that it had not. Mr. Nelson also reported that the City would be paying for the cushion sand and is checking on the price for a drinking fountain attached to the building. i. Youth Baseball Parks - Texas Rangers: Mr. Nelson reported this program is available only in Dallas and Tarrant counties. ITEM NO. 4 - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None ITEM NO. 5 - ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, B. J. Upshaw asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Willie Calverly and seconded by Scott Brown. Meeting adjourned. n, B. J. Upshaw, Vice-Chairman s Tylly sub / : Bar ara LeCoc