MINUTES
IRVING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MONDAY April 12,2004
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
6:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: IPAR STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Carol Wood Paul Gooch
Melissa Davis Gayle Averitt
Roberta Carnley Casey Tate
Matt Davis Dwight Pinnix
Daisy Staples Chris Michalski
Kevin Reno Becky Dietz
Sue Cicherski
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ann Dillard
Ed Bowers
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Dickens
Item 1 – Guest Presentation
Bob Romano, chair of Veteran’s Memorial Park spoke to the board regarding the Veteran’s Memorial Park. The Grand Opening will be on May 23, 2004. Bob answered questions from the board members regarding the park.
Item 2 – Approval of Minutes
Kevin Reno made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion was 2nd by Carol Wood. The motion carried unanimously.
Item 3 – Council Action Report
Item 4– Chairperson Report
Item 5– Action Items
A. Review and Endorsement of Proposed FY 2004-05 Budget
Paul Gooch went over a few of the budget items with the board members. Paul informed the board that we have a new Finance Director this year and has a new way of doing the budget. Paul answered questions from board members regarding the budget. Kevin made a motion to endorse the proposed FY 2004-05 budget. Matt Davis 2nd the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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B. Review and Endorsement of Victoria Park Improvements
Casey Tate made a Power Point presentation on the overview of the proposed Master Plan for the Victoria Park improvements. Casey presented the board with a copy of a petition from Nick Meyer with 86 signatures. After Casey’s presentation, the floor was opened to guest speakers.
Bill Connell of 2813 Briarcliff Dr. spoke to the board about the Victoria Park improvements. He said he was proud of the park and does not see a problem with the master plan. His only concern with living near the park was security and wanted the park monitored more closely for alcohol use. Walter Lambright of 2505 Castle St. spoke to the board about Victoria Park. He was concerned about the number of citizens in the park on the weekends. Lynn Wilson of 3305 Pleasant Run spoke to the board on the proposed Victoria Park Master Plan. She told the board that she is in favor of the plans for the park but is concerned about the park attracting visitors not abiding by the laws and would like to see more lighting in the park. Nick Meyer of 2621 Castle St. spoke to the board about his concerns about the Victoria Park changes. Mr. Meyer turned in a petition from 86 residents concerned about the proposed changes to the park. He was concerned about the disc golf course being so close to the homes. There was much discussion between Mr. Meyer and staff concerning the proposed changes at Victoria Park. Casey Tate answered questions from the guests regarding the proposed changes. Mr. Gooch recommended that disc golf not be placed adjacent to the homes east of the park. The board discussed the changes among themselves and staff members. Casey asked the board for the endorsement of the Victoria Park Master Plan. Matt Davis made a motion to endorse the plan. Daisy Staples 2nd the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Item 6– Information Items
A. Recreation Division Efforts Towards Town Hall Concept
Postponed
B. Further Discussion of Town Hall Concept
Postponed
C. Director’s Report
D. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update
Chris Michalski advised the board of the Parks, Athletic and Aquatic’s busy schedule and asked the board if they had any questions. The board had comments for Chris regarding some of the events.
E. Recreation Activities Update
Dwight Pinnix spoke to the board about some of the March events that went very well and then mentioned some of the upcoming events in April. Dwight also mentioned the summer camp registration that will begin in April. Dwight encouraged all to attend the Wellness Expo at the Senior Center on April 16-17,2004.
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F. Current Projects Update
Casey Tate reviewed the status on the current projects with the board and answered questions regarding some of the projects.
Item 7– Committee Reports
Melissa Davis inquired about the banking changes that were recently made by the Financial Services Department. Gayle Averitt explained to her the banking procedures and eliminated her concerns.
Item 8 – Future Agenda Items / Open Discussion
A. Recreation Division Efforts Towards Town Hall Concept
B. Further Discussion of Town Hall Concept
Carol Wood made a request of the ISAAC committee liaison Roberta Carnley. Carol requested that the directions and the rules for the downtown Easter egg hunt be put in Spanish on the reverse side of the English version.
Item 9 – Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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