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MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1985
The Parks & Recreation Board for the City of Wylie, Texas
met in regular session in the community room at the library
on Tuesday, November 5, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. A quorum was
present and notice of the meeting had been posted for the
time and in the manner required by law. Those present were
Vice-Chairman Mr. Derek Ammerman, Mr. Don Hughes, Mr. John
Morgan , Mr. Morris Love, Mrs. Jayne Chapman , Mrs. Peggy
Sewell and Mr. Curtis Hale. Representing the city staff
were Mr. Bill Windham, Director of Public Works; Mr. Kenneth
White, Parks Supervisor and Mrs. Susan Marquardt , Secretary.
Chairman Retha Tibbals and Mr. Gus Pappas, City Manager were
absent.
ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Vice-Chairman Ammerman
called the meeting to order. Vice-Chairman Ammerman asked
for any corrections or additions to the minutes. Mr. Morgan
stated he thought there was a motion to put a sprinkler
system in on the 4th ball field on the priority list for the
budget 1985-86. After a brief discussion Mr. Hale made
motion to approve the minutes of September 3, 1985. Mr .
Morgan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
ITEM NO. 2 - REVIEW PARK PLANS - Mr. Windham stated that
the board members asked for a copy of the parks plan for
reveiw. Mr. Hughes stated that the property on the plans
were not correct due to trading portions of the land , bottom
with top. Mr. Sewell asked if it was equal portion of land
that was traded. Mr. Hughes pointed out to the board
members where the park land lies and what was traded. Mrs.
Chapman asked if there were plans for street lights from
Stone Road. Mr. Hughes also asked how many poles we had set
up. Mr. Windham answered Mr. Hughes question that all the
poles are set up. Mr. Windham was requested by Mayor Akin
to come forth and let the board know that there' s a chance
of some funds from Austin to benefit the community. The
board made the following recommendations for the fund; (1 )
Swimming pool ; (2) Amphitheater; (3) Lights for 4th Baseball
field; (4) Sprinkler system for 4th field; (5) Walking
paths; (6) Landscaping. After a lengthy discussion Mrs.
Sewell made motion to take this priority list to Mr. Pappas,
City Manager. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried 6-0.
ITEM NO. 3 - REVIEW PRIORITY BUDGET LIST 1985-86 - Mr.
Windham stated that the seed & fertilizer would be used to
go around the community center and pavilion as well as the
ball fields. Don Hughes asked what type of equipment for
the playground. Mr. Windham answered that we would be
continuing to build on to the playground that is already set
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up with items like swings, seesaws, merry-go-round. Mr.
Hughes asked if the picnic table covers were for the
preexisting picnic tables. Mr. Windham answered that the
covers are for the preexisting picnic tables. After a
lengthy discussion Vice-Chairman Ammerman asked if there was
any additions to the priority list. Mr. Morgan asked that
the sprinkler system be added to the budget for the mid year
revision. Mr. Morgan also stated that the doors at the Akin
pavilion needed to be repaired and one needed to be replaced
with a metal door. Mr. Morgan also metioned that the fire
ants need to be taken care of and also bulbs for the lights
at the baseball fields need to be replaced. Vice-Chairman
Ammerman asked for motion to move on. Mr. Hughes made
motion to continue on . Mr. Hale seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0.
ITEM NO. 4 - EXPANSION OF EQUIPMENT IN PLAY AREA - Mr.
Windham stated that Mr . White had been thinking about
expanding the playground area. Mr. White will be
investigating the situation. Mr. Windham asked the boards
approval to proceed on with the playground area. The board
commented how great the area looked. No action taken.
ITEM NO. 5 - WATER FOUNTAIN AT OPEN PAVILION - Mr. Windham
stated that between now and Spring we would be laying a
water line and sewer tap for at least one water fountain and
sink. After a lengthy discussion the board decided on a
water fountain with faucets attached instead of putting in a
sink. Motion carried 6-0.
Vice-Chairman Ammerman asked if there were any more
questions or comments for the board. Mr. Windham stated
that the Big "W" on Hwy 78 was once again a green area due
to replanting holly. The railroad asked that we don ' t do
anything more to the second flower bed which is located at
Oak: and Hwy 78 due to them putting in a railroad switch at
that point. We will dig it up and haul it off .
ITEM NO. 7- ADJOURNMENT - Mrs. Sewell made motion for
adjournment . Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Motion
carried 6-0. Vice-Chairman Ammerman adjourned the meeting.
Derek Ammerman
Vice-Chairman