MINUTES
IRVING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MONDAY March 14,2005
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
6:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: IPAR STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Amy Rogers Paul Gooch
Melissa Davis Chris Michalski
Kevin Reno Casey Tate
Matt Davis Dwight Pinnix
Daisy Staples Gayle Averitt
Sue Cicherski Becky Dietz
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ed Bowers
Roberta Carnley
Carol Wood
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
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
Item 3 – Chairperson Report
Item 4 – Citizen Inquiry – Paintball in Parks
Postponed until April meeting.
Item 5 - Information Items
A. Review of Plans – T.W. Richardson Park Phase II
Casey Tate reviewed the proposed plan of T.W. Richardson Grove Phase II with the board members. The Phase II improvements are in accordance with the master plan and include the expansion of the parking lot by 40 spaces with enhancements of the park entry signage to reflect the Campión Trails image. The project also includes a canoe launch and a separate river overlook. The most significant feature of the project will be the new large pavilion, located just north of the parking lot. This pavilion will have a kiosk in the middle plaza between two covered shelters. This kiosk will provide information on the history of Keenan’s Crossing and the park’s name sake. The project will also improve the security lighting on site and include various site amenities, such as benches and trash receptacles. Plans are being prepared for bidding in June, with construction targeted to begin during the fall. Casey answered questions from board members.
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B. Review of Proposed FY 05-06 Budget
Paul Gooch reviewed the FY 05-06 proposed budgets for General Fund and Recreation Center Funds with board members. The proposed budget will be brought back to the Board for endorsement at the April 11,2005 Board Meeting.
Paul Gooch informed the board that we received an Award for the Heritage Senior Center design.
(1) Appreciation Banquet – March 29,2005
Paul reminded everyone of the Boards and Commissions Banquet on March 29th at the DFW Harvey Hotel.
D. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update
Chris Michalski let the board members know that the Underwater Easter Egg hunt was a success with many in attendance.
E. Recreation Activities Update
Dwight Pinnix updated the board of the upcoming events including the Kids Fair at West Park. He said the Eggs N Jam went very well this year. Dwight encouraged all board members to attend their Advisory Council Meetings at their appointed Recreation Centers.
F. Current Projects Update
Casey Tate informed the board of the Community Input Meeting to review plans of North Lake Ranch Park on 3/28/05. Casey updated the board members of the current projects and answered questions from board members.
Item 6 – Committee Reports
Item 7 – Future Agenda Items/Open Discussion
Paintball Inquiry
North Lake Ranch Plan Review
Budget Adoption
Item 8 - Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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