10-26-1992 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF WYLIE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 , 1992
The City of Wylie Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in
regular session at 7 : 00 PM on Monday , October 26 , 1992 in
the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex at 2000 SH
78N, Wylie , Texas . A quorum was present and notice had been
posted in the time and manner required by law. Present were
Vice-Chairman Willie Calverly and members Gabby Aguilera ,
Scott Brown , Aubrey Burroughs and Dan Chestnut . Absent were
Chairman B. J . Upshaw and member Jerry Smith . Representing
the City staff was Bill Nelson , Director of Community
Services . The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman
Willie Calverly .
ITEM NO . 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETINGS HELD
ON AUG 24 AND AUG 31 . 1992 : Willie Calverly asked for any
corrections or additions to the minutes ; hearing none , he
asked for a motion . Motion was made by Aubrey Burroughs and
seconded by Dan Chestnut to approve the minutes as
submitted . All in favor .
ITEM NO . 2 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BASKETBALL COURT FOR
COMMUNITY PARK: Parks Director Bill Nelson stated the City
had budgeted approximately $7000 for the basketball court in
Community Park . Mr . Nelson asked for discussion about the
type of court and location in the park. Mr . Nelson
suggested half-court size with a goal at only one end for
one-on-one play . Scott Brown suggested the City consider a
50 ' x 48 ' court with 2 goals for cross court play . Dan
Chestnut suggested the City consider breakaway goals . After
discussion , a motion was made by Scott Brown to check costs
for construction of a 50 ' x 50 ' court , finished out . Motion
seconded by Aubrey Burroughs . All in favor .
ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS UPDATES : (a) WSA Storage Building
agreement . Bill Nelson advised that the City Attorney is
preparing an agreement between the City and WSA . The
storage portion of the building will be used exclusively by
the WSA and the restrooms will be public . The City will be
responsible for the maintenance of the building . (b) WSA/
City Mgr/Community Services Director/Board Meeting . This is
a referral to a letter to Mrs . Ovetta Vardell of the WSA
regarding requests by WSA of approximately $14 ,000 in
improvements for Community Park . (Copy of letter attached
to these minutes . ) Have not as of the date of this meeting
recieved a response to the letter . ( c ) Fencing Dedication:
A dedication of the fencing of the soccer and football
fields will be held on November 4 , 1992 at noon at the
picnic pavilion . (d) 1992-93 Community Services Budget -
provided print-out of budget . ( e) Valentine Park Plan -
will be provided as soon as possible . (f) Scoreboards for
softball fields - Aubrey Burroughs has not been able to get
the information - Bill Nelson will get pricing . (g) Meals
on Wheels - Program starts on November 2 , 1992 . Seniors
will be encouraged to use the Community Center as a Sr .
Citizen Center as well as to have lunch there . Have
received offers of volunteers to deliver meals to homes .
Looking for a slow start but expect program to grow . (h)
Municipal Complex hall walking - building has been posted
for walking Monday thru Friday from 6AM - 8AM . Fourteen and
one-half times around the halls equals one mile . Expect
usage to increase with colder weather .
ITEM NO. 4 - ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business ,
a motion was made by Aubrey Burroughs to adjourn the
meeting, seconded by Scott Brown . Meeting adjourned by
Vice-Chairman Willie Calverly.
C r
Willie Calverley, V . Chairman
Resp tfully submitted :
Bar ara LeCocq , ecretar