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07-24-1995 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Minutes from Park Board Meeting Monday, July 24, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Council Conference Room The Park and Recreation Advisory Board met on July 24, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council conference room. Janice Neely, Janet Lamb, Biff Johnson, and Jerry Hougan were present. Due to the absence of Dan Chestnut and Kerry Carothers being late, Biff Johnson called the meeting to order. The oath of office was administered to Tena Sorrells. Action Items: 1. Discussion on request for All Night Softball Tournament. Tena Sorrells reported that the tournament is sponsored by the W. A. A. and police will be in the park from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. She also stated each person in the tournament was asked to bring a toy for Blue Christmas Program. Motion to recommend approval to City Council made by Jerry Hougan and was seconded by Janice Neely. The motion was passed unanimously. 2. Discussion on scheduling public hearings on the Park Development Plan. Mike Collins explained the "need analysis" being introduced to the public. Collins also stated that the grant application will have a greater appeal if there is a show of public awareness. Collins suggested that on August 28, 1995, the Park Board have a Public Hearing to have a presentation by J. T. Dunkin and one of the Board Members. Johnson suggested an ad be plaed in the paper, and contact outside interested parties. J. T. Dunkin, consultant for J. T. Dunkin and Associates will make his presentation to Park Board before Public Hearing. A second Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.. Johnson suggested City Council be invited to both public hearings. Motion was made to have public hearings on August 28 and Sept. 7 at 7:00 p.m. by Biff Johnson and seconded by Janice Neely. The motion was passed unanimously. Discussion Items: 3. Discussion of issues relating to development of Multi-Year Capital Projects Program funded with 4B Sales Tax. Collins gave an overview of the 4B Sales Tax. He also stated that the 4B Sales Tax Corp. will issue the debt. Collins discussed project schedules, grant schedules and renovations were discussed . Johnson pointed out that grant money should not be relied on heavily, but enhance the chances of getting the grant money by showing that every attempt has been made to get other resources. 4. Discuss Wylie batting cages. Bill Nelson aksed the owners to appear before board, but did not attend. Nelson stated that they have closed because low revenue. Nelson will make contact with owners to appear at Park Board Meeting. A motion was made to adjourn meeting by Janice Neely and seconded by Janet Lamb. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m..