03.26.2002 Parks & Rec MinutesParks and Recreation Committee Meeting
601 S. Church Street
Prosper First Baptist Church Youth Building
Tuesday, March 26, 2002, 6:30 p.m.
Those Present: Dann Riggs, Steve Witt, Karen Williams, Bob Jameson, Randy Turner, Julie
Larios, and Natalie Hill. Mayor, Jim Dunmire and City Administrator, Jennifer Finley were also
present.
Call to order: Mayor Jim Dunmire called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Mayor Dunmire explained that the purpose of the meeting was for introductions amongst new
committee members and to handle administrative issues. The new members will be sworn in at
the April 2, 2002 City Council meeting.
Mayor Dunmire also explained the purpose of the committee as to identify suitable locations for
parks and recreation facilities within the ETJ of the City. The City Council's objective is to
maintain the rural aspect of the Town and the Parks and Recreation Committee is charged with
setting policy regarding Park land 'for the City. The Committee shall have the authority to present
recommendations to the City Council for action as well as developing the annual budget for the
department for submittal to the City Council for approval. The Mayor asked that one to two
members of the Committee participate in the City's Master Plan update to provide research in
conjunction with the city staff and outside entities as necessary. The committee was encouraged to
seek volunteers to assist with development. The committee shall identify the greatest needs of the
Town and work to obtain grants to serve multi -functional projects. The Committee volunteered to
oversee the maintenance of Main Street Park.
Mayor Dunmire asked the committee to submit a monthly written report to the City Council
summarizing the current activities.
The committee drew by lot for the terms of the office. The terms will be as follows:
1 year terms: Steve Witt, Randy Turner, Karen Williams and Bob Jameson
2 year terms: Darin Riggs, Natalie Hill and Julie Larios
The committee appointed Darin Riggs as the Chairman, Randy Turner as the Vice -Chairman and
Julie Larios as the Secretary.
Darin Riggs advised the Committee that Parks & Recreation pickets would be available to pick up
at City Hall prior to their meetings.
Darin Riggs, Chairman )ead4ios,Secretl�