11.23.2009 Parks & Rec Minutesf �
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1. Call to Order/Roll Call
MINUTES
108 W. Broadway, Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Thursday, November 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chairman Rutledge
Gordon. Members present include: Rutledge Gordon, Thomas Blaney,
Loren Moulder, eff and Chris Sanchez.
Staff members present include: Wade Harden
2. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the August
13th, 2009 meeting.
Thomas Blaney motioned to approve the minutes, Michael Lamb
seconded the motion. Motion was approved by a vote 6-0.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the minute from the
September 10, 2009 meeting.
Chris Sanchez motioned to approve the minutes, Thomas Blaney
seconded the motion. Motion was approved by a vote 6-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the joint
Town Council and Parks and Recreation Board September 29,
2009 meeting.
Thomas Blaney motioned to approve the minutes, Mark Kelly seconded
the motion. Motion was approved by a vote 6-0.
S. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the
October 8, 2009 meeting.
Loren Moulder motioned to table the item, John Hickey seconded the
motion. Motion was approved by a vote 6-0.
6. Call to the Public.
No Comments.
7. A public hearing to discuss and act upon the future of the
Folsom Park athletic field lights.
Staff gave a history of the Folsom Park project and the plan to remove
the existing lights at Folsom Park to utilize in the construction of the
Community Park project.
Thomas Blaney motioned to open the public hearing, seconded by
Loren Moulder. Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.
Mike McClung, representing the Lakes of LaCima Homeowner's
Association (HOA), presented a survey conducted within the
neighborhood. The Survey showed support for the lights to remain at
the Park. Mr. McClung, on behalf of the HOA, requested the lights
remain at Folsom Park and the current resolution dictating the use of
the field be kept in place.
Loren Moulder motioned to close the public hearing, seconded by
Thomas Blaney. Motion approved 6-0.
Note: PARBd member Daniel Ting joined the meeting.
Thomas Blaney motioned to keep the existing policy guiding the use of
Folsom Park, to keep the existing lights at Folsom Park in place, and
for Staff to pursue a change order with Core Construction for the
addition of 4 new lights for the Community Park project, Mark Kelly
seconded the motion. Motion approved by a vote of 7-0.
S. Discussion regarding Preston Lakes park improvements.
Staff presented three options for the maintenance on any future
improvements to Preston Lakes Park, a park maintained in perpetuity
by the Preston Lakes Homeowner's Association (HOA).
The PARBd directed Town Staff it would be the preference of the Board
that all new improvements made on this site be maintained by the
HOA.
9. Update regarding trout derby.
Staff updated the PARBd on the status of the Trout Derby, scheduled
for January 23rd, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. Additional assistance was
requested by Staff. Chris Sanchez volunteered to assist with the
preparation of the event.
10. Consider and possibly act upon Main Street Park improvement
plans.
Staff presented the construction plans for the Main Street Park
drainage and parking improvements.
John Hickey motioned to approve the item for bid, Daniel Ting
seconded the motion. Motion was approved by a vote 7-0.
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11. Update on the status of the Community Park.
Staff updated the Board on various issues related to the construction
of the Community Park project. Specifically, noted was the direction of
Town staff had received from the Town Council regarding the purchase
of twenty-three acres of land from the Prosper Independent School
District (PISD), which per the existing Inter -local Agreement the Town
was to lease.
12. Consider and act upon a change order for Jacobs Engineering.
Staff requested the item be tabled until additional information could be
obtained from Jacobs Engineering.
Chris Sanchez motioned to table the item, Daniel Ting seconded the
motion. Motion was approved by a vote 7-0.
13. Informational Items.
Staff encouraged PARBd members to seek a location for a BMX track
within the Town and noted the special called Town Council meeting on
November 30th to discuss park fee and dedication requirements.
14. Adjourn
Michael Lamb motioned to adjourn, seconded by John Hickey. Motion
was approved by a vote of 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
Park andXecreoti6n BoVrd Secretary
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