MINUTES

IRVING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

MONDAY FEBRUARY 11 ,2002

COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM

6:00 P.M.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: IPAR STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Carol Wood Paul Gooch

Debra Green Dwight Pinnix

Larry Stipes Casey Tate

Ed Bowers Becky Dietz

Roberta Carnley Chris Michalski

Daisy Staples

Ann Dillard

Kevin Reno

Sue Cicherski

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:

James Dickens

Item 1 – Approval of Minutes

Motion was made to approve the minutes by Debra Green and seconded by Roberta Carnley. The motion carried unanimously.

Item 2 –Council Action Report

James Dickens informed the board members that Sam Smith is the new Council member.

Item 3- Chairperson Report

Item 4 –Action Items

A. Proposal for Campión Trail Elm Fork Pavilion

Paul asked that 2 changes be made to the contract on Elm Fork Pavilion. The board had questions and comments for Paul. Motion was made by Daisy Staples to accept the proposal for Elm Fork Pavilion & Kevin Reno seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Item 5 – Information Items

A. Economic Benefits of Athletic/Aquatic Tournaments

Chris Michalski made a presentation on the economic benefits of Athletic/Aquatic tournaments.

He informed the board of the amount of people the tournaments would bring to Irving to benefit the hotel industry and the City as a whole.

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B. Departmental Performance Measures

Paul made comments regarding the list of new performance measures that the staff developed for the Parks and Recreation department. Each division has a new list. Paul said that the two main goals for each of the divisions are 1) Customer Service and 2) Continuous improvement. The new performance measures will go into effect in June.

C. Director’s Report

Paul mentioned to the board that the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt in March would be a great event for them to attend.

D. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update

Chris spoke about the upcoming athletic and aquatic events.

E. Recreation Activities Update

Dwight commented on the upcoming recreation events.

F. Current Projects Update

Casey Tate updated the board on the current projects. The board had several questions for Casey.

6. Committee Reports

7. Future Agenda Items

Larry asked for a copy of the ordinance & policy regarding the use of alcohol in the Parks.

8. Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 7:15.