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1. Call to Order I Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Board Members Present:
John Metcalf, Chair
Daniel Knox, Vice Chair
Robert Benson
Valerie Little
Kimberly Shamsy
Kari Castro
Kyle LaFerney
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Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:00 PM
Staff Members Present:
Dan Baker, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kurt Beilharz, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt Furr, Parks Superintendent
Trevor Helton, Recreation Manager
Cecilee Fannon, Recreation Coordinator
Talia Stevenson, Senior Administrative Assistant
Consider and act upon the minutes of the October 7, 2024 Parks and
Recreation Board meeting.
Motion to approve by Benson, seconded by Castro. Motion approved 7-0.
Election of Board Officers.
Nominations for new Chair were opened by Metcalf. Benson nominated Knox with a
second by Little. Knox accepted the nomination. Approved 7-0. Little nominated Benson
for Vice Chair with a second by Shamsy. Benson accepted the nomination. Approved
7-0. Shamsy nominated Castro for Secreatary with a second by Benson. Castro accepted
the nomination. Approved 7-0.
New Board Officers:
Daniel Knox, Chair
Bob Benson, Vice Chair
Kari Castro, Secretary
Comments from the public.
No comments from the public.
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5. Consider and act upon approval of the Raymond Community Park Dam
Assessment and Plan.
Beilharz presented on long term structutal integrity to keep the dam safe and presented
three options to the board.
Motion to approve the staff recommendation to move forward with design and repairs of
the Raymond Community Park pond dam made by Benson, seconded by Knox. Motion
approved 7-0.
6. Consider and act upon Lakewood Park Cricket Pitch Field Reservation Process
Helton presented on cricket field reservation process.
Discussion was held on the process.
Motion to approve the staff recommendation made by Castro, seconded by Little.
7. Consider and act upon allowing PBSA to incorporate baseball and softball teams
from Celina.
Baker presented on PBSA incorporating baseball and softball teams from Celina.
Discussion was held on the incoprtation of Celina teams.
Motion to approve incorporating baseball and softball teams from Celina into PBSA
made by Little, seconded by Benson. Approved 7-0.
8. Consider and act upon approval of the Windsong Community Park Master Plan
Assistant Director Beilharz presented on Windsong Community Park Master Plan.
Discussion was held.
Item tabeled until staff reaches out to Windsong HOA.
9. Consider and act upon approval of the proposed 2025 Special Events Calendar
Baker presented the recommendations provided by the Communuity Engagement
Committee.
Discussion was held on the recommendations and presented calendar.
Motion to approve the staff recommendations for the 2025 Special Events Calendar
made by Little, seconded by Knox. Approved by 7-0.
8. Receive staff updates: Recreation, Park Development, Park Operations, and
Director.
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Special Events:
Helton provided special events updates:
Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run
An estimated 600 participants, including 428 runners and walkers, along with Sponsors,
vendors, volunteers and spectators enjoyed a picture -perfect patriotic morning on
November 9 at Frontier Park! The 5k, 10k, and Fun Run event opened with remarks by
Mayor Bristol and closed with the medal ceremony recognizing top finishers.
Prosper Christmas Festival
December 7 1 3-7 PM I Prosper Town Hall
Park Operations:
Furr presented on park operations updates:
Prosper Arbor Day Celebration
November 1 15PM I Frontier Park
Record turnout! Thank you to Daystar Landscapes (Title Sponsor) and the volunteers who
assisted in planting trees: Girl Scout Troops #4679, #8415, #1617 and #3378; and Boy
Scout Troop #365.
Park Operations is working on replanting in the medians throughout the Town of Prosper.
Recreation:
Fannon recapped the recreation program numbers.
Parks Planning:
Beilharz provided updates regarding the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan,
Doe Branch Community Park Master Plan, Raymond Community Park, Lakewood Park,
Gates of Prosper Park, and Parvin Park.
Director:
Baker provided details on the Lakewood Park Ribbon Cutting, Boards and Comissions
Reception. December 12'h, 2024 meeting is cancelled in lieu of Boards and Comissions
Reception. Next meeting will be January 9, 2025.
9. Request for future agenda items.
No requests for future agenda items.
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10. Adjourn.
Motion by Castro, seconded by Benson
Meeting adjourned.
Daiet'k x' Chair
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