MINUTES

IRVING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

MONDAY AUGUST 13,2001

COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM

6:00 P.M.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: IPAR STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Carol Wood Paul Gooch

Debra Green Chris Michalski

Roberta Carnley Dwight Pinnix

Ann Dillard Casey Tate

Sue Cicherski Gayle Averitt

Daisy Staples Becky Dietz

Larry Stipes

Kevin Reno

Barbara Rushing-Jackson

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:

James Dickens

Item 1 – Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Roberta Carnley, seconded by Kevin Reno that the minutes be approved.The motion carried unanimously.

Item 2 – Council Action Report

James Dickens made comments regarding his handout from Beatriz Espinoza on Pecan Park. James asked for comments and questions from the Board and Staff on this subject. Paul recommended this take place in phases over the next few budget years. Paul also asked that James get some names together so that a committee can be formed.

Item 3 - Chairperson Report

Item 4 –Public Hearing

A. Senior Center Design

Casey Tate made comments on the new Senior Center and introduced Anita Moran of F & S Partners which made a presentation on the design of the Senior Center. Betty Smith, president of the Advisory Council, said that the advisory council had voted and accepted the plans for the new Senior Center.

Item 5 – Action Items

A. Senior Center Design

Anita Moran answered questions from Board members regarding the floor plans. Larry Stipes made the motion that the plans be sent to Council and motion was 2nd by Daisy Staples. The vote was unanimous.

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B. Naming of 17.7 Acre Tract along Delaware Creek between 2nd and 6th Streets

Paul made comments on the name change of Delaware Park. Debra Green made a motion that the park name be changed to Centennial Park. The motion was 2nd by Ann Dillard.

Item 6 – Information Items

A. Citizen Forum – Trinity View Park

Mike Tillman, citizen, made comments on the Soccer Complex at Trinity View. He had concerns on traffic flow, park access, safety of pedestrians and restroom facilities. Paul responded to Mr. Tillman’s concerns. He suggested that he work with the Soccer Association. Paul also made comments on Harrington Soccer complex. Chris also responded to Mike’s concerns regarding T.V. soccer complex. Paul made the commitment to secure an additional restroom trailer.

Item 6 – Information Items

B. Director’s Report

C. Athletic/Aquatic Activities Update

Chris made comments regarding upcoming athletic events.

D. Recreation Activities Update

Dwight commented on how great the Summer activities went this year.

E. Current Projects Update

Casey commented on the current projects.

Item 7 – Committee Reports

Item 8 – Future Agenda Items

Item 9 – Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55.