MINUTES
IRVING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MONDAY July 11, 2005
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
6:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: IPAR STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Amy Rogers Paul Gooch
Melissa Davis Dwight Pinnix
Kevin Reno Casey Tate
Matt Davis Dwight Pinnix
Daisy Staples Becky Dietz
Sue Cicherski
Ed Bowers
Carol Wood
Roberta Carnley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Dickens
Item 1 – Approval of Minutes
Daisy Staples made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion was 2nd by Ed Bowers. The motion carried unanimously.
Item 2 – Council Action Report
James Dickens informed the Board members that we now have a new Mayor and one new Council Member which are both very supportive of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Paul Gooch mentioned the beginning of the application process between the City of Irving and the Dallas Area Agency on Aging extending the 2004-05 Nutrition Service Contract through the end of fiscal year 2006 at the Heritage Senior Center. Paul also mentioned the approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Irving and DCURD for the Las Colinas Equestrian Trails lease at Spring Trail Park.
Item 3 – Chairperson Report
No report this month.
Bob Moffatt updated the Board on fundraising efforts for the Veterans Memorial Park.
Item 4 – Citizen Inquiry
Item tabled until further notice.
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Item 5 – Action Items
A. Endorsement of Revisions to Board Orientation Manual
A committee consisting of Melissa Davis, Amy Rogers, Carol Wood and Sue Cicherski reviewed the Board Manual of Procedures and By-Laws and presented the revisions at the May 9,2005 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting. The final revisions are presented to the Board for their endorsement at tonight’s meeting. Daisy Staples had questions regarding the wording of some of the procedures. Sue Cicherski and Melissa Davis answered her questions. Roberta Carnley made a motion to endorse the revisions to the Board Orientation Manual. Daisy Staples 2nd the motion. The motion passed.
Item 6 – Information Items
A. Preliminary Report – R.C. Flyers Request
Casey Tate gave a preliminary report including aerial photos on the update for the Remote Control Flying Field that has been requested by the Irving R.C. Flying Club. Based on the information passed out at the April Park Board Meeting by the flying club, Casey determined the minimum acreage required for a flying field is 42 acres. Based on that requirement, Casey looked through the park data base to determine the parks which were over 42 acres. Casey then evaluated each park that was over 42 acres and determined if any could house a flying field. Casey determined that the City of Irving did not have existing property which would accommodate the R.C. Flyers. Casey did however state that the City of Irving has inquired about obtaining some private property. Casey also evaluated the Hunter Ferrell Landfill with input from Brenda Haney the Landfill Disposal Manager. In a memo to Casey Tate, Brenda Haney stated that there is not 42 acres of the 300 acre site which is open or does not have some type of landfill operation ongoing during the year. Mr. Richard Hose, a representative of the R. C. Flyers made inquiries regarding the Landfill site.
Paul Gooch recognized Daisy Staples and Melissa Davis for representing the Board at the Fourth of July Parade.
(1) NRPA Conference
Paul Gooch asked the Board members if they were interested in attending the 2005 NRPA Conference in San Antonio, TX that is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18 – Friday, October 21,2005. The department has funding budgeted for three (3) Board members to attend. Daisy Staples, Roberta Carnley, Melissa Davis and Ed Bowers all expressed interest in attending the conference.
C. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update
Chris Michalski was absent. Update in packet.
D. Recreation Activities Update
Dwight Pinnix updated the board on several upcoming events such as the Volunteer Recognition party on 7/14/05 at the Heritage Senior Center and the One Act Play on 7/30/05. He also mentioned that the Summer camps are full and the Summer Games will be the first week of August.
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E. Current Projects Update
Casey Tate mentioned the RFP was out to hire the architects for the Skate Park. Casey also mentioned that there will be a Skate Wave demo tour in the Irving Soccer Complex parking lot on 7/21/05 from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Item 7 – Committee Reports
Item 8 – Future Agenda Items/Open Discussion
Park tour for the August meeting.
Item 9 – Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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