10-06-1988 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES
OCTOER 6. 1988
The City of Wylie Park and Recreation Board met in regular
session on Thursday. October 6th. 1988 in the Council
Chambers at the Municipal Complex. A quorum was present and
notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner
required by law. Those present were Vice Chairman Ron
Ferguson. Board Members Joanie Zeeb. Jill Tomek, and Jim
Ferguson. City Manager John Pitstick, and Secretary Lisa
Keith. Chairman D. F. Whitlow. Board Members John Smyder and
Bill Emsoff were absent.
D. F. Whitlow and Bill Emsoff gave advanced notice of their
absence.
With Chairman Whitlow being absent Vice Chairman Ron
Ferguson chaired the meeting.
Vice Chairman Ferguson called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1 MEETING : Jill Tomek
recommended some changes be made. Joanie Zeeb motioned to
approve the minutes to include the recommended changes .
Seconded by Jim Ferguson with all in favor.
DISCUSSION OF WSA AGREEMENT: John Pitstick distributed
copies of the City of Wylie/WSA Agreement and Resolution
#88-10-11 -88-1 . Mr . Pitstick said that City Council is
letting WSA proceed for one more year.
Park Board Members reviewed the agreement and showed some
concern in certain areas as follows :
1 . Coordinate planned activities so no overlap will
occur .
2. The $3. 000. 00 to be put back into the park will be at
the direction of Park Board input.
3. Terms of the agreement be continually evaluated by the
Park Board.
4. If WSA does not uphold the terms of the agreement the
City is subject to withdrawal the agreement.
5. Change agreement item to read ----schedule all outdoor
sports activities in the Wylie Community Park.
John Pitstick strongly recommended that some of the Park
Board Members attend the City Council meeting on November
11th to express their concerns . Both WSA and YMCA will be
at the meeting. It would be a good idea for all entities to
be present.
John Pitstick promised the Park Board Members that he would
express their concerns at the Council meeting if they were
unable to attend.
Mr . Pitstick explained that the resolution was drawn up to
encourage WISD and YMCA to jointly work together . All
members present were pleased with the resolution.
Jim Ferguson expressed his concern over the City not putting
together a joint program. John Pitstick said that the Park
Board may be the key in getting all entities together
working jointly.
DISCUSSION OF LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE : John Pitstick said
that the P & Z Board would like to have a joint meeting with
the Park Board to discuss a landscaping ordinance. The Park
Board agreed to the need of discussing this. and planned to
attend the P & Z meeting scheduled for November 7th.
Members set a workshop date of October 27th to prepare for
the P & Z meeting, with the single topic of discussion being
a landscaping ordinance.
The Board Members requested Mr . Pitsticks recommendations
prior to the workshop meeting and asked if the City would
supply them with a copy of the proposed ordinance.
DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY PARK SWIMMING POOL: John Pitstick
said the City will borrow the money to close the landfill in
January or February and Council has discussed adding
$200, 000. 00 or more to build a swimming pool . The total
cost of the pool will be approximately $500. 000. 00 to do it
right.
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SELECTION OF PARK BOARD MEMBER FOR YMCA : John Pitstick said
that the YMCA Board consists of 17 members. He recommended
that Ron Ferguson be selected from the Park Board since he
is also involved with the school district. Mr . Pitstick
stated that he also needed to attend the YMCA meetings since
he dealt with all entities.
Joanie Zeeb nominated Ron Ferguson. The nomination was
seconded with all in favor .
Joanie Zeeb nominated John Pitstick. The nomination was
seconded with all in favor .
John Pitstick said he would obtain a list of YMCA scheduled
meetings and get with Ron Ferguson.
GENERAL DISCUSSION : Joanie Zeeb asked why the playground
rennovation had not been completed yet. Jill Tomek
apologized and said she has not had time to organize the
project. John Pitstick said that we needed to postpone the
rennovation until we get a TOPO. The French Drain can' t go
in until after this is done. Mr . Pitstick said he would
contact Ron Homeyer and prioritize the TOPO.
There being no other business or discussion, a motion was
made by Joanie Zeeb to adjourn. The motion was seconded by
Jill Tomek with all in favor .
Ron Ferguson. Vice Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Keith. Secretary
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