2017-02-06 Minutes Approved 3-6-17
MINUTES
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
February 6, 2017
Civic Center Community Conference Room
REGULAR MEETING
After determining that a quorum of the City of Denton, Texas, Parks, Recreation and
Beautification Board is present, the Chair of the Board thereafter convened into an open meeting
on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney Street,
Denton, Texas.
Members Present: Russ Stukel, Paul Leslie, Gary Barber, Frances Punch, Johanna McDaniel
Members Absent: Kent Boring, Maria Renner
Staff present: Emerson Vorel, Julie Leal, D'Lee Williams, Cathy Avery, B.J. Sterling, Chris
Escoto, John Schubert, Jim Mays
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Stukel called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTES FOR:
A. November 7, 2016—Barber made a motion to accept; Punch seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
A. Introduce new Park Board Member: Johanna McDaniel. Chair Stukel
welcomed Johanna to the Board and asked that the Members and staff introduce
themselves. Johanna recently returned to Denton after spending two years in Seattle.
She's excited about being involved in local government and happy to join the group.
B. Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS)Awards
a. Leisure Services: Williams proudly announced that four out of five TRAPS
nominations earned the following:
Advocate of the Year—Dale Kimble, DATCU
Horizons Award—Chris Escoto
Excellence in Programming Rec/Aquatics—Aquatic Explorer Camp
Recreation Facility Design—Civic Center Pool Renovation
Williams also shared that Maria Denison won the TRAPS Media
Excellence Award for Eureka 2 Inbound Marketing Strategy.
The Board congratulated award recipients that were present and asked staff
to relay congrats to those who weren't.
b. Park Maintenance Rodeo—Per Schubert, in October the Park Maintenance
Team attended the TRAPS Rodeo and competed against 22 cities in seven
events. Brian Noles and Jason Wilson earned First Place in the Truck and
Trailer Event and will compete at the State level on March V.
4. ACTION ITEMS: Consider making a recommendation to the Denton City Council
on the following items: None
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Consider the following items which may be moved to action
items at the next meeting:
A. AED installation update: Williams says the AEDs are in place at the North
Lakes Annex, and one available at Mc Math for summer camps and field trips,
and one at the Senior Center, also available for field trips. All staff have been
trained on the use of AEDs.
B. 2017 Tour of Parks — Establish Date/Time/Itinerary: Members discussed
potential dates and scheduled the Tour of Parks for Monday, May 1, at 5 p.m.
Board members suggested that the Splash Park and Wave Pool be included on
the itinerary, and will continue to provide additional suggestions. Park
Foundation and City Manager staff will be invited to join this year's tour.
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Leisure Services Report — D'Lee Williams reported that a Job Fair to recruit
summer help will be hosted on February 18, 1-5 p.m. at the Civic Center. She
asked that Park Board Members help spread the word.
The Senior Center's 40-Year Celebration is June 3rd. Park Board Members
will receive invites.
B. Parks Projects Report (Written)—Incorporated by reference
7. DIRECTOR REPORT: None
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
With no further items on the agenda, Punch made a motion to adjourn; McDaniel seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.