MINUTES
IRVING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MONDAY Aug. 9,2004
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
6:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: IPAR STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Carol Wood Paul Gooch
Melissa Davis Chris Michalski
Roberta Carnley Casey Tate
Matt Davis Dwight Pinnix
Daisy Staples Becky Dietz
Kevin Reno Gayle Averitt
Ed Bowers
Sue Cicherski
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ann Dillard
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Dickens
Item 1 – Approval of Minutes
Kevin Reno made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion was 2nd by Daisy Staples. The motion carried unanimously.
Item 2 – Council Action Report
James Dickens informed the board of the Transportation Summit that was starting this week and the Budget Retreat the following week. Paul Gooch advised the board of the contract being awarded for the Mountain Creek Preserve Slope Repair Project and also the award of the portable toilet rental contract.
Item 3 – Chairperson Report
Item 4– Action Items
A. Heritage Senior Center Reservation Policy
Dwight Pinnix spoke to the board about the reservation policy for the Heritage Senior Center. He answered questions from board members regarding the policy. There was discussion between board members and staff on the rental policy.
Item 5– Information Items
A. Heritage Aquatic Center Locker Room Expansion
Casey Tate updated the board on the expansion of the Heritage Aquatic Center locker room. Casey said the expansion should be started before the end of 2004. Casey answered questions from the board members regarding the expansion.
Park Board Meeting
B. Dedication Plaque Naming Process
Stemming from an item on the June Park Board agenda, the board recognized that the practice of only placing current City Council and Board member names on park dedication plaques sometimes fails to recognize significant contributions of past members. With Paul Gooch having had past discussions with board members and a past board member, staff recommends the following practice. To stay consistent with other City departments, current City Council and Board member names will automatically be placed on plaques. The Board will be given the opportunity to recommend and by majority vote, have other deserving names included as special recognition. Paul asked for a motion to agree with the process. Matt Davis made a motion to approve the process with Carol Wood having 2nd the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Director’s Report
(1) NRPA Conference
Paul informed the board members that the two members that will be attending the NRPA Conference are Carol Wood and Daisy Staples. These two have cleared their schedules and are able to attend the conference. Paul Gooch asked the board for input on our annual Awards program. He asked the members if December or January would be a better month to have the Awards program. The board members came to a consensus that January would be the best choice.
D. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update
Chris Michalski informed the board that the 10th annual Mustang World Series was held this past weekend here in Irving. Chris updated the board on several athletic activities that will be taking place in the upcoming weeks. Chris also informed the board that the seasonal pools will be closing on September 6th for the season.
E. Recreation Activities Update
Dwight Pinnix advised the board that summer activities are coming to an end with the summer games now going on. Dwight informed the board that the One Act Play this past Friday went very well with a full house in attendance. Dwight answered questions from board members regarding the after school program.
F. Current Projects Update
Casey Tate updated the board on the status of Bird Fort’s Trail pavilion and Mountain Creek Preserve erosion control. Casey answered questions from board members on how the golf course survived the recent floods from rain.
Item 6 - Committee Reports
Item 7 - Future Agenda Items/Open Discussion
Carol Wood relayed concerns she has heard regarding the Heritage Aquatic Center channel. Chris Michalski said at the end of this summer the channel will be closed to persons under the age of 18 on a permanent basis.
Item 8 – Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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