MINUTES
IRVING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MONDAY Feb. 9,2004
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
6:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: IPAR STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Carol Wood Paul Gooch
Melissa Davis Gayle Averitt
Ed Bowers Casey Tate
Matt Davis Dwight Pinnix
Daisy Staples Becky Dietz
Kevin Reno Chris Michalski
Sue Cicherski
Ann Dillard
Melissa Davis
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Roberta Carnley
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
Paul Gooch informed the Board that The City of Irving purchased two tracts of land across from Millennium fountain and City Council awarded the bid to Little Tykes for the Wyche Park Play Units and the equipment has been purchased. Paul also informed the Board of the mowing bid renewals being approved by Council for Quality Tractor Mowing, Whitmore & Sons, Inc. and Forest Hills Lawn Service, Inc.
Item 3 – Chairperson Report
Item 4– Priority Hearing Requests
A. Requests for FY 04-05
Carl Kriz, General Manager of the Irving Soccer Association spoke to the Board about the new complex and how much everyone is enjoying it. His request from the City of Irving is for speed bumps to be installed and for additional lighting for the soccer complex. Paul Gooch said there is money left over from the project and the speed bumps could probably be installed before soccer season starts again. The additional lighting will be looked into at a later date.
Irving Gymnastic Association representative Teresa Stubblefield asked the Board for consideration of purchasing a new foam core floor for the Irving Gymnastic Center for safety concerns. Claressa Turman, a gymnastic coach also spoke to the board about the safety issues of the floor as it is today.
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Chris Michalski informed the board that the City has a contract with the school district to pay half of the equipment expenses for the Gymnastic Center.
Chuck Coats representing the IBFA spoke to the board and his request from the City of Irving was for a playground area, a picnic pavilion and temporary parking at Trinity View Park.
Item 5– Action Item
A. Endorse Name Change of Lively Senior Center
Paul Gooch advised the board that the Youth Services Division has moved into the old Lively Senior Center and are currently looking at programming the Center for Youth Services and has challenged staff to make the Center a multi-purpose facility by including community access to the facility during non-peak hours. Dwight Pinnix and Paul attended the Youth Council meeting on January 15, 2004 and discussed plans for the youth programs at the Center and also discussed renaming the facility. Members of Youth Council recommended that the facility become more of a focal point in the community for both teen and community activities and determined that the facility name should reflect that vision. They have recommended that the former “Lively Senior Activity Center” be renamed to “Lively Point”. The council felt it was important to incorporate the name of the existing park in the new title. Paul Gooch asked the board to endorse the name change. Ed Bowers made a motion to endorse the name change. Carol Wood 2nd the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Item 6– Information Items
A. Review of Park Chapter
Paul Gooch briefly went over some of the proposed revisions of the Park Chapter with the board members. The Park Chapter will be put back on the agenda next month for endorsement by the board.
B. 2012 Presentation / Town Hall Concept / Board Goals
Paul Gooch went over a 2012 presentation with the board in order for them to recognize that we have new challenges. He said Irving is no longer a city that has large bond programs and capital improvement projects taking place. Now is the time for the board to advance the department and the city. Paul said the board needs to create a sense of identity and belonging for individuals and families to bond the community together.
(1) Update of Special Events / Youth Services
Paul Gooch talked about the shortage of cabanas at the Heritage Senior Center. To accommodate the need for more cabanas, Paul said the funds that were intended for the outdoor plaza on the south end of the parking lot will be used for more cabana space.
Paul Gooch informed the Board that Special Events is now under Chris Michalski’s supervision and Youth Services is now under the supervision of Dwight Pinnix.
D. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update
Chris Michalski updated the board of the upcoming aquatic and athletic events.
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E. Recreation Activities Update
Dwight informed the board of the upcoming Family Fishing Day at Northwest Park. Dwight also mentioned the Girl Scout lock in at Senter Recreation.
F. Current Projects Update
Casey Tate informed the board of the status on the MacArthur wall. The project has been stalled due to weather conditions. Casey let the board know of an upcoming community meeting on Feb. 12th at City Hall regarding the Victoria Park Master Plan. Casey also gave an update on other current projects.
Item 7– Committee Reports
Chair, Sue Cicherski appointed board members to the following Advisory Councils.
Cimarron – Daisy Staples, Melissa Davis
Heritage Senior Center – Carol Wood
ISAAC – Roberta Carnley
Lee – Ann Dillard, Matt Davis
Mustang – Ed Bowers, Kevin Reno
Northwest – Carol Wood, Melissa Davis
Senter – Ed Bowers, Kevin Reno
West – Matt Davis, Sue Cicherski
Item 8 – Future Agenda Items / Open Discussion
Item 9 – Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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