10-08-2018 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Parks and Recreation Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 8, 2018—6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Joni Robinson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members
present: Board Member Samantha Dean, Board Member Emmett Jones, Board Member
Bobby Kinser, and Board Member Phil Gilbert. Board Member Matt Rose arrived at
6:40 p.m. and Board Member Chesnut was absent.
Staff members present were Parks and Recreation Director Robert Diaz, and Mary
Bradley Administrative Assistant.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
No citizens came forward.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approving the Minutes from the September 10,
2018 Regular Meeting.
Board Action
Board Member Gilbert made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 10,
2018 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Board Member Dean. A vote was
taken and passed 4 — 1, with Board Member Kinser abstaining and Board Member
Rose and Board Member Chestnut being absent.
2. Consider and act upon the vendor application for Wally Watkins
Elementary Turkey Trot fundraiser 5K and Fun Run to be held at
Founders Park on November 22,2018.
Director Diaz stated that the application is for Wally Watkins Elementary Turkey
Trot fundraiser 5K and fun run. This is the second year for the 5K and has never had
any issues. The race route could change, but will be held completely within the
Founders Park.
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Board Action
Board Member Gilbert made a motion to approve the vendor application for the
Wally Watkins Elementary Turkey Trot fundraiser to be held at Founders Park on
November 22, 2018. Board Member Kinser seconded the motion, and a vote was
taken and passed 5-0, with Board Member Rose arriving after the vote.
3. Consider and act upon Vendor Application for the Wylie Children's
Business Fair at Olde City Park on March 16,2019.
Vendor applicant Maricela Callan attended the meeting and answered questions from
the Board. The new event will encourage and promote children's entrepreneurship.
The target ages of the children is Kindergarten up to 8th grade. The purpose of the
date will be the weekend either before Spring Break or after Spring Break. This
depends upon the number of participants. The participants will be from the
community, not just restricted to Wylie Independent School District. The fair will be
promoted by flyers and social media.
Board Action
Board Member Gilbert made a motion to approve the vendor application for Wylie
Children's Business Fair at Olde City Park on March 16, 2019. Board Member Jones
seconded the motion, and a vote was taken and passed 6 - 0.
Remove from Table
Board Action
Board Member Rose made a motion to remove from the table the discussion
on a location for a proposed cell tower in Community Park. Board Member
Gilbert seconded the motion, and a vote was taken and passed 6—0
4. Consider and act upon recommending a location for a proposed cell
tower in Community Park.
Director Diaz stated that based upon the Board's recommendation from the
last meeting, the applicant is proposing a different location for the cell tower
within Community Park. The location is a gravel area that the umpires for the
games park their vehicles. There will be no impact to the park or to access to
the park, except for the height. The height of the tower is proposed as 115 feet
with a fence and equipment at the bottom of the tower.
The Board Members were in opposition of the decrease of the lease amount
versus the amount proposed at the previous meeting. Chair Robinson
expressed concern of stipulating that a portion of the money be delegated to
the Parks and Recreation 4B. The Board Members were also in opposition of
the issues created by removing the parking spaces for the umpires and the
potential loss of trees.
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Board Action
Board Member Dean made a motion to deny the location for a proposed cell tower in
Community Park. The motion was seconded by Board Member Gilbert, and a vote
was taken and passed 6—0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Review Parks and Recreation Board Event
Chair Robinson presented to the Board an example of Event Sponsorships from City
of Keller. The intent is to discuss possibility of partnering with the Parks and
Recreation Foundation and have signature event, to benefit the Parks and Recreation.
The purpose is to have fundraising and to involve people in Wylie. Board Member
Gilbert recommended a family day,but kept simple.
Director Diaz stated that an event that the board can get behind is to do a program,
similar to Keep Texas Beautiful, called Keep Wylie Beautiful.
Director Diaz stated that Arbor Day will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018, with a
ceremonial of planting a tree by the Mayor. Board Member Rose suggested having a
Day in the park possibly on Arbor Day.
Review Master Plan update
Director Diaz stated that several vision meetings were well attended and received
good input. The goal is to put together a survey based upon the input received from
the meetings before the end of November. The intent is to have draft for Master Plan
in February or March.
Projects update
Director Diaz stated that the design for Twin Lakes Ph. 2 has started with the contract
process. The feasibility study for Brown House is in the final stages. The projected
date to have the Board review the draft is November or December meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Rose,
and seconded by Board Member Gilbert. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. by a 5-
0 vote, with Board Member Dean leaving prior to the vote.
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