10.13.2011 Parks & Rec MinutesP;ISPR
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1. Call to Order/Roll Call.
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Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
108 W. Broadway, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Secretary Chris
Sanchez. Members present include: Chris Sanchez, Woody Adams,
Brad Black, Barbara Cottone, and Chuck Stuber.
Staff members present include: Wade Harden.
2. Election of Parks Board Officers.
Woody Adams motioned to appoint Chris Sanchez as the Board
Chairman, seconded by Chuck Stuber. Motion approved by a vote of
4-0 with Chris Sanchez abstaining.
Barbara Cottone motioned to appoint Woody Adams as the Board Vice
Chairman, seconded by Chuck Stuber. Motion approved by a vote of
4-0 with Woody Adams abstaining.
Barbara Cottone motioned to appoint Nannette Shamblen as the Board
Secretary, seconded by Brad Black. Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
3. Reading of the Town of Prosper Comprehensive Parks
Ordinance.
Town staff noted the required reading of the Town's Comprehensive
Parks Ordinance by the Board Secretary. With the absence of the
Secretary, Town staff read through portions of the Ordinance and
requested new members familiarize themselves with the Ordinance.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from September
15, 2011 meeting.
Chris Sanchez motioned to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by Chuck Stuber. Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
5. Comments by the Public.
None.
6. Discussion and possible action regarding Pecan Grove Park
maintenance and improvements.
Staff presented material regarding possible improvements and
changes in maintenance to Pecan Grove Park. Staff received direction
from discussions concerning the park. Town staff agreed to prepare a
tree planting plan that will include some pecan trees, to have the
damaged fountain repaired and installed, and to consider alternatives
such as filling shallow portions of the pond to improve the water
quality concerns.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding exercise stations for
senior citizens.
The Board discussed the project and concerns with being able to fund
the project with other improvement/amenity priorities that need
funding. No action was taken on the item.
S. Presentation by Drake Dunn of Prosper Youth Sports
Association regarding North Texas Baseball Alliance.
Town staff introduced Drake Dunn, PYSA President. Mr. Dunn
provided details regarding PYSA's plan to create an additional league
to meet the needs of its clients, while continuing to operate Little
League baseball.
9. Discussion and possible action regarding the development of a
pavilion structure in Frontier Park.
Chris Sanchez motioned to approve $215,000 of 2011 Bond Funds and
to include costs for a restroom facility within the structure, seconded
by Woody Adams. Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
10. Consider and act upon the development of a splash ground in
Frontier Park.
Chris Sanchez motioned to approve Park Improvement Funds in an
amount not to exceed $96,000 for the construction of a splash ground
in Frontier Park, seconded by Barbara Cottone. Motion approved by a
vote of 5-0.
11. Discussion and possible action regarding the 3rd Annual Trout
Derby.
Chris Sanchez motioned to hold the Trout Derby in Frontier Park and
to approve $3,500 for the purchase of trout from Texas Parks &
Wildlife, seconded by Chuck Stuber. Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
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12. Informational Items.
Town staff noted the opens meeting act training requirement, gave an
update on the Windmill Playground fundraising, and noted the OMS
field lease to be broken by the Prosper Independent School District
due to the bus barn expansion.
13. Adjourn
Chuck Stuber motioned to adjourn, seconded by Woody Adams.
Motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:02
P.M.
Park and Recreation Board Secretary
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