08-22-2005 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
CITY OF WYLIE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Monday, August 22, 2005 — 6:30 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Conference Room
2000 State Highway 78 North
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Chairman Daniel Chesnut called the meeting to order at 6:35 with the following Board members present;
Anne Hiney,Brandi Lafleur,and David Willey.Board Member Benny Jones arrived at 6:43. Board
members Eugene Garner and Ronnie Rogers were absent.
Staff members present were Mike Sferra,Public Services Director,Bill Nelson,Parks Superintendent,
Robert Diaz,Assistant Parks Superintendent,and Rachael Hermes,Park Board Secretary.
It was a consensus of the Board to table officer elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson until the
September 26th meeting.
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There were no citizens present for Citizens Participation.
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1. Consider and act upon approving the Minutes from the July 25,2005 meeting.
Board Action
Board member David Willey made a motion to approve the minutes. Board member Anne Hiney seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and passed 4-0 with Board members Eugene Gamer, Benny Jones, and Ronnie Rogers
absent.
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2. Staff updates on the following:
Board Discussion
Board member Anne Hiney discussed the need for clarification regarding animals allowed in the parks. The Board
was in agreement that notice should be given to WISD to clarify that city parks are not to be utilized for the
maintenance of animals.
Staff Comments
Public Services Director Mike Sferra and Assistant Parks Superintendent Robert Diaz discussed Council changes to
Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Sferra stated that Council requested a public hearing for acceptance of
the updates.
Board member Benny Jones arrived at this time.
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Mr. Sferra discussed concerns expressed by Council pertaining to changes made in the chapter. Mr. Sferra noted
particular prohibited acts and Section 78-103 regarding feeding of animals. Some members of the Board expressed
concern in regards to Council's interpretation of the changes/updates. The Board suggested replacing "animal"
with "wildlife" in Section 78-103. The Board suggested scheduling the public hearing for September 12th as a
special called meeting.
Mr. Sferra discussed the Sage Creek Phase 8 street connection and stated that Council approved the third option
presented.
Mr. Sferra discussed the proposed parkland dedication by TXU and displayed potential location.
Mr. Sferra discussed the Bond Committee report. Chairman Chesnut discussed his participation on the Bond
Committee and informed the Board members of the items discussed by the committee.
Parks Superintendent Bill Nelson addressed the Board with updates to current park development projects. Mr.
Nelson stated that underground drainage for Olde City Park had began; dirt work would soon be completed in most
of Eureka Park; construction of picnic pavilions would soon begin in Eureka and Riverway Parks; and sign
installation of monument signs at parks in progress.
Assistant Parks Superintendent Robert Diaz updated the Board regarding WISD issues. Mr. Diaz discussed his
meeting with Coach Ball, the Athletic Director for WISD. Mr. Diaz expressed Coach Ball's concern that local
Wylie leagues available to any child should be given priority. Chairman Chesnut stated his concern regarding
exclusion of any group.
Mr.Diaz discussed the local community education program.
Mr.Diaz introduced Benny Jones to the other members of the Board.
Board Action
With no further business, Board member David Willey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40. The motion
was seconded by Brandi Lafleur.A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Board members Eugene Garner and Ronnie
Rogers absent.
Daniel Chesnut,Parks&Recreation Board Chairman
SUBMITTED BY:
Rachael Hermes,Park Board Secretary
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