09-12-2005 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
CITY OF WYLIE PUBLIC HEARING
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Monday, September 12, 2005— 6:30 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Conference Room
2000 State Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chairman Daniel Chesnut called the meeting to order at 6:30 with the following Board members
present; Anne Hiney,Benny Jones,Brandi Lafleur,Ronnie Rogers and David Wiley. Board member
Eugene Garner was absent.
Staff members present were Mike Sferra,Public Services Director,Bill Nelson,Parks Superintendent,
and Robert Diaz,Assistant Parks Superintendent.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
There were no citizens present for Citizens Participation.
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Board Chairman Daniel Chesnut requested that the Board move to Item 2.
2. Consider and act upon a request from the Lions Club to sell"Picnic Packs"as a fundraiser during the
fall 2005 and spring 2006 sports season at Community and Founders Park.
Staff Comments
Assistant Parks Superintendent Robert Diaz discussed the Lions Club request to sell"picnic packs"at Community
and Founders Park.
Board Discussion
Board member Anne Hiney requested clarification regarding the drink contract held with Pepsi. Assistant Parks
Superintendent Robert Diaz stated that the contract stipulates that only Pepsi products may be sold and suggested
that the vendor coordinate with the concessionaire to provide drinks for their program. Chairman Chesnut
inquired about the possibility of multiple vendors requesting to do similar fundraisers. The Board discussed the
price in which the drinks should be sold and the need for input from the vendor and concessionaire.
Requestor Comments
Lions Club representative Angel Wygant expressed the need to have drinks available for purchase to accompany
meals. Ms. Wygant stated that she had no objections to coordinating with Dale Hawkins, the concessionaire,
regarding the sale of drinks in order to avoid any conflict.
Board Action
The Board was in agreement to table Item 2 and requested that the Lions Club representative, concessionaire and
City Staff meet to discuss the sale of drinks. Chairman Chesnut made a motion to table the request.Board member
Ronnie Rogers seconded the motion.A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Board member Anne Hiney abstaining
and Board member Eugene Gamer absent.
Board Chairman Daniel Chesnut requested that the Board move back to Item 1.
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Public Hearing
1. Hold a Public Hearing on changes to Chapter 78- Parks and Recreation of the City of Wylie Code of
Ordinances. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard,either for or against any
item on the proposed changes. At the end of the hearing, the Parks and Recreation Board will make
final recommendations to the City Council for their approval.
Chairman Chesnut opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.
Jim Griffin,residing at 301 W Kirby#222,stated his desire to work toward new facilities and expressed his
appreciation to the Park Board for their attempts in developing a quality park program.
Chairman Chesnut closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Board Discussion
The Board discussed revisions made by City Council within Section 78-110"Prohibited Acts".
Board Action
Board member David Willey made a motion to accept the revisions as submitted. Board member Anne Hiney
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Board member Eugene Garner absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
With no further business, Board member David Willey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Ronnie Rogers.A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Board member Eugene Garner absent.
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D 'nie�Chesnut,Parks&Recreation Board Chairman
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Rac ael Hermes,Park Board Secretary
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