04-01-1986 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 , 1986
The Parks & Recreation Board for the City of Wylie, Texas,
was scheduled for 7: 00 P. M. on Tuesday, April l , 1986 at the
Community Room at 800 Thomas. Notice of the meeting had
been posted for the time and in the manner required by law.
Those present were Chairman Retha Tibbals, Mr. John Morgan ,
Mr. Don Hughes, and Mr. Curtis Hale. Representing the City
staff were Mr. Bill Windham, Director of Public Works; Mr.
Gus Pappas, City Manager; Mr. Kenneth White, Parks
Supervisor ; and Mrs. Susan Marquardt , Secretary. Those
absent were Mrs. Peggy Sewell , Mrs. Jayne Chapman , Mr.
Morris Love, and Mr. Derek Ammerman.
ITEM NO. I _-_ APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - Chairman Retha
Tibbals called the meeting to order. Chairman Retha Tibbals
asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes. The
following corrections of the minutes of March 4, 1986 are
noted to being that Mrs. Carolyn Jones stated that WSA was
putting up the backstop on the 4th baseball field. Mr' John
Morgan noted that WSA was not putting in the backstop and
that Trent Thompson is to go through the Park and Recreation
Board not the City Council . Also, Mrs. Carolyn Jones stated
that the 4th baseball field was set up as a practice field.
Mr. Don Hughes noted that the 4th baseball field was set up
for an unscheduled playing field, first come first serve
basis.
With these corrections Mr . Curtis Hale made motion to
accept the minutes. Mr. John Morgan seconded the motion.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT ON STUDY FOR BUREULAR ALARM FOR AKIN
F^AVIL1-%ON - Mr. Curtis Hale asked if he could give his
report at next months meeting.
IlEM NO. 3 - REVIEW CH%LDRENS PLAYGROUND - Mr. Kenneth
White stated that the swings were up on the playground , and
that we were in the process of ordering the slide. Mr. Don
Hughes asked if we were going to order any more of the
horses like we have at Kirby Park. Mr. Gus Pappas stated
that through checking prices we had decided not to order
any. Mrs. Retha Tibbals asked if the horses were still at
Kirby Park? Mr . Bill Windham stated that they were and that
Mr. Kenneth White had stablized them. Mr. Don Hughes asked
if the tree was still there that was planted in memory of
the child? Mr . Kenneth White stated that the tree was gone
and that the plaque had disappeared. Mr. Bill Windham
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stated that the tree and the plaque will be replaced.
Chairman Retha Tibbals asked if the willow trees that were
planted last year were still alive? Mr. Bill Windham stated
that the trees did not make it and that they will also be
replaced.
ITEM NO. 4 - REVIEW PROGRESS OF 4TH BASEBALL FIELD - Mr.
John Morgan stated that WSA brought in 3 more loads of
baseball sand. Mr. Bill Windham stated that we would bring
the roadgrader to smooth it out.
ITEM ON. 5 - SUMMER PROGRAM - Mr. Bill Windham informed
the Board that we had been in contact with North Texas
University. We had three real good applicants that were
interested in working for the City of Wylie. This afternoon
I received a call from Dr. Bailey telling me that our
request for a Senior to do internship to graduate was turned
down , due to the fact that we do not hav a fulltime Park
Superintendent. Mr. Bill Windham stated that we will still
work to get our summer program.
ITEM NO. 6 - GENERAL DISCUSSION - Mr. Curtis Hale asked Mr.
John Morgan how the signups were coming for baseball? Mr.
John Morgan stated that he had about 300 kids. Chairman
Tibbals asked if ball practices could be done at the little
Valentine Park? Mr. John Morgan stated that practice was
done in the evening. Chairman Retha Tibbals asked if there
was a problem with seeing if we could use the schools
fields? After some discussion Mr. John Morgan stated that
maybe we could try and talk with the School superintendent
to see about using the schools fields.
Mr. John Morgan asked when we were going to seed and
fertilize? Mr. Kenneth White stated that after the season
was over. Mr. John Morgan also inquired about the sprinkler
heads. Mr. Bill Windham stated that they were to be
delivered to us this afternoon, but did not come in.
Mr. John Morgan informed the board that the Akin Pavillion
was broke into once again and did extensive damage along
with taking all the candy. Mr. John Morgan asked if we
could put up Metal overhead doors. After some discussion ,
we are to get prices on metal doors.
Mr . Don Hughes asked if the mowing of the right of ways were
up to us to keep up. Mr. Bill Windham stated that we do the
right of ways. Mr. Don Hughes congratulated Mr. Kenneth
White and park personnel on a job well done.
Chairman Retha Tibbals asked if we could tell if there was
much activity at the Valentine Park. Mr. Kenneth White
couldn 't tell . Chairman Retha Tibbals also asked if there
were going to be swings at the park? After some discussion ,
a swing set will be moved from Kirby park to Valentine park.
ITEM NO. 8 - ADJOURN - Chairman Retha Tibbals adjourned the
meeting.
Retha Tibbals
Chairman
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