Friday, March 21, 2008

PALS Board Meeting, February 28, 2008

Notes from the PALS Board Meeting Minutes, February 28, 2008:

Jack Jones gave a presentation about the recommendations made by the Community Development Corporations (CDC) at their meeting on February 20, 2008. One of the items he mentioned was that they approved the demolition of the structures and clean-up of the Wilson and Carmel Tracts.

The next PALS Board meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2008.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

PALS Board Meeting, February 7, 2008

Notes from the PALS Board meeting, February 7, 2008:

Karl Drescher said there will be an article published in the local newspaper on the proposed Amphitheater at the Wilson Tract.

John Thomas said he is very excited about the Wilson Tract.

Mike McCall said the 4B Board had their first meeting and Peggie Kimberlin is really excited about the Wilson tract.

The next PALS Board meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2008.

Role of the PALS Board

Meets the second Thursday of the month.

Advise the staff and town council and staff in policy matters regarding parks and recreation, arts and library: goals, objectives and programs.

Assist the staff and town council and staff in the planning process: parks and recreation, arts and library facilities and programs.

Promote parks and recreation, arts and library program participation.

Assist the staff and town council and staff in the recruitment of volunteers.

Advise the town council and staff regarding policies, services and programs provided or sponsored by the Community Services Department. This includes, but is not limited to: parks and recreation programming, senior citizen activities, cultural arts, art in public places, library programs, library collection development and fines, and fees for community services programs and activities.

Advise the town council and staff regarding revenues and expenditures from dedicated funding sources including the special activities fund, park and library development funds and any similar fund created to support the community services department.

Review and make final determination of any request for reconsideration for the removal of library materials.

Promote the benefits of community services' facilities, programs and activities, and when necessary, solicit public volunteer assistance.

Oversee and advise the town council and staff regarding any issues or updates to the recorded history of Flower Mound in the book Sweet Flower Mound Land.

Consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming before the board within the scope of its duties and responsibilities or referred to it by the town council or town manager.