HomeMy WebLinkAboutPBmin2007-09-17MINUTES OF ANNA PARK BOARD
September 17*, 2007 Regular Meeting
1. the meeting was called to "dam 7:12 by President Jon Hendricks and quormr was established.
Members present were Jon Hendricks, John Lloyd and Deborah Dennis. Mayor Pelham was also in
attendance.
2. Agenda Item #2, Update on alternative construction estimate by Helmberger Associates on Slayter Creek
Park project was passed until next meeting due In report being unavailable.
3. Agenda Item #3, Update by City Manager on construction plan for Slayter Creek Park. Discussed the
placement of the ball fields. Pogue Construction would have a conflict of interest so the Mayor will be
looking into the retired Melissa City Manager as an option. Any project over $25,000 has to be bid. Texas
Parks and Wildlife has sent back their approval on the Slater Creek Park project, we meet all requirements
for reimbursement.
4. Agenda Item #4, Discuss and take action as desired regarding a committee to compile a list of area
contractors and suppliers for assistance with the construction of Slayter Creek Park. Discussed that there is
no room in next years budget for new city park employees. All volunteer labor MUST BE licensed (ie
electrical, plumbing) due to code compliance issues. The total cost of this park an estimated 4.5 million,
could be cut in half by volunteer labor.
5. Agenda Item #5, Discuss and take action as desired regarding a committee to analyze immediate needs
of Geer Park Before the next meeting to pursue possible funding sources. Geer Park is being hydro
mulched so that soccer practices, etc can be held there. Greg Stockton volunteered the donation of labor for
soccer goals to be buih.
6. Agenda Item #6, Discuss and take action os desired regarding committee to place easels and samples for
Park Donations. The easels are in. Jon Hendricks will obtain samples and Deb will place fundraising
information in local banks and city hall. Fundmising bricks will cost $50,S75, and $1,000.
7. Agenda Item #7, Discuss possible uses for buildings and maintenance at Natural Springs Park.
Approximately 20-25 acres will stay natural. The sity is still talking with the Texas Department of
Transportation about the entrance to the park. Any road to be put in has to be permanent. Anna does not
have the money in do thin right now so access to the park site is probably 34 years out to prevent the waste
of approximately $100,000.
8. Agenda Item #8, Discussion of items as desired by Park Board members. Park board members had
nothing new to present.
9. Agenda Items #9 & 10, Review and take action as desired regarding the Minutes of the July 1616, 2007
Regular Meeting and the July 1916, 2007 Special Meetings. These items were tables by Deb and seconded
by John due to the absence of the Secretary therefore making the minutes unavailable for review.
10. Agenda Item #11, Review and take action as desired regarding the Minutes of the August 20ib, 2007
Park Board RegularMeeting. The August 20 minutes were accepted. This motion was made by John
Lloyd and seconded by Deb,
11. Agenda item # 12, Discuss and take action on the resignation of Angie Toles and recommendation for
her replacement. Deb motioned to accept her resignation and John Lloyd made the second. There are no
applications available at this time.
10. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27. The motion was made by John and seconded by Deb