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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-04 - MinutesCITY OF FAYETTEVILLF., ARKANSAS • PARKS AND RECREATIOPI ADVISORY BOARD Minutes - December 4, 1969 Meeti The Fayetteville City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met December 4, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Room, City Administration Building. Members present: David Lashley, Barbara Broyles, Rodney Ryan, Benny Winborn and Director, Jim Brown. 1. Chairman David Lashley introduced Mr. John' Teas and Mr. Phil Bashor and asked them to acquaint the Board with the plans of the Fayetteville Tennis Association. Mr. Teas pointed out that the purpose of the Fayetteville Tennis Association was to support existing tennis programs at the Junior level in Fayetteville and also give encouragement to tennis programs for all age groups. The services of this group were offered in proeram and facility improvement. Mr. Bashor reviewed the Constitution (See Memos 1 and 2) of the Fayetteville Tennis Association and made recommendations to the Commission on tennis needs in Fayetteville. (See Memo 3.) 2. Chairman Lashley explained the program of the neighborhood facility plan- ning committee. Several questions were raised as to the type programs planned • by the Parks and R creation Advisory Board. The conflict between this program and the long range program of the Board were noted. After much discussion Mr. Winborn made the motion that this commission recommend to the Board of Directors that the City not participate in this program. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Broyles, Mr. Lashley recommended that every effort be made to get people involved in existing programs. 3. An over view of the Capital Improvement Program was presented by Mr. Lashley. (See Memo 4 and 5.) 1` 4, Mr. Winborn reported on acquiring new facilities. Plans for a steel building were presented and discussed. The approximate cost would be $52,000. Mr. James Brown pointed out that such a building was needed in the -Root School area and if it'was possible to obtain such a building he „_eccmmended placing the building on the school property if agreement could bereached odith the Fayetteville School Board rmgarding finance and maintenance. Further, it was agreed that the Board would meet with the school board at their next meeting and that the Chairman make a presentation explaining our plans for a gymnasium. The purpose of the meeting is to explore our common interests and to enlist financial support for a joint project. 5. Reviewing the .budget and long range plans, Mr. Lashley expressed his appreciation to Board members for their attendance at the meetings of the City Board of Directors. It should be noted that all members of the Commission were present for that meeting. • The Board adjourned at 3:00 P.M, after setting, the next meeting date for December 9 following the meeting with the school board. n U r. •r- ^.fir....:,_ _Y.......,. -r -�^ :-� � •--,. �. .��.,. �,^�.1 _..'.I -.4A V o!.! OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER P. O. DPA4/EP. F 72701 (501) 453.4301 Mr. Claude Sutton 1142 Crestr7ood Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas Dear Mr. Sutton: Januar? 14, 1970 1 am pleased to inform you that at its meeting Januar, 8, 1970 the City • Board of Directors reappointed you to the City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a period of two years. We are looking fumard to your continued service in this capacity. WMH : vt / cc: David Lashley ✓ • Sincerely, Wesley/i?. Havre City Manager