HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-20 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 20, 2020 - 6:00 PM
STE'WART HALL, THE REC OF GRAPEVINE
1175 MUNICIPAL WAY
1. Call to order
11. Invocation
Ill. Approval of the July 16, 2020 meeting minutes
IV. Citizen Comments
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by
completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the staff. A member of the
public may address the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regarding an item on
the agenda either before or during the Board's consideration of the item, upon being
recognized by the Chairman or upon the consent of the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board in accordance with the Texas open Meetings Act, the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen
Comments.
V_ New Business
Consider approval of the following renewal Adopt -An -Area agreements:
o Texas society order of Confederate Rose
o Sons of Confederate Veterans
o Ameriflight
o The Taylor Family
• Consider approval of the following new Adopt -An -Area agreements:
o Bob Dansby
o The Moyer Family
VI. Presentation
• The REC Summer Camps and Virtual Learning Camp
VI1. PARR Informational Items
. Athletics
• Lake Parks
• Events
• Park Maintenance
• Recreation
• Volunteerism
VIII. Miscellaneous Board Items
• CCISD Report
IX. Adjourn
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL
ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT (817)
410-3122 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST
YOUR NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS
LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS 14th DAY OF AUGUST
2020 AT 5:00 P.M.
Kevin Mitchell, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met August 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Stewart Hall at The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, Texas with the following
members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS
Christian Ross
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Joe Luccioni
Dana Gibson
Mark Assaad
Lavon Light
Terry Musar
Morgan Nichols --Virtual
ABSENT:
Darlene Freed — City Council
LIAISONS
Doug Noell — GCISD
Lina Grace Assaad — GHS
Paul Slechta — City Council
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Kevin Mitchell, Director
Chris Smith, Deputy Director
Kathy Nelson, Capital Improvement Projects Manager
Trent Kelley, Recreation Manager
Elisha Davis, Recreation Coordinator
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the July 16, 2020 meeting minutes.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Luccioni
Ayes: Ross, Robertson, Harris, Luccioni, Assaad, Musar, Gibson, Nichols and Light
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
Citizen Comments
Georjean Sherriff presented concern about bike riders in large groups biking at high speeds through
trails.
New Business
A motion was made to approve the following renewal adopt -an -area agreements:
o Texas Society Order of Confederate Rose
o Sons of Confederate Veterans
o Ameriflight
o The Taylor Family
Motion:
Harris
Second:
Robertson
Ayes:
Ross, Robertson, Harris, Luccioni, Assaad, Musar, Gibson, Nichols and Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
None
Approved:
9-0
A motion was made to approve the new adopt -an -area agreements.
o Bob Dansby
o The Moyer Family
Motion: Assaad
Second: Musar
Ayes: Ross, Robertson, Harris, Luccioni, Assaad, Musar, Gibson, Nichols and Light
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
Presentation
Elisha Davis, Recreation Coordinator over recreation programs and camps gave a presentation on
The REC Summer Camps and Virtual Learning Camp. Elisha discussed 2020 participation numbers
compared to 2019, 2020 COVID-19 changes that were made to prevent the spread of the virus.
PARD Information Items:
Kevin Mitchell gave an update on the Park and Recreation Department including Parks Maintenance
crews moving out of construction phase and back into maintenance mode. Parr Park Bridge and
Katie's Woods were discussed as well as neighborhood Go Wild Pop -Up events and the Go Wild
Trunks. Hotel Vin grand opening is set for September 3.
Trent Kelley discussed Active Adult information, provided Athletic league updates and stated outdoor
pools are open weekends only now through Labor Day.
Chris Smith discussed the additional safety items being implemented on Horseshoe Trails for the
large number of users of the trails.
Lavon Light asked about the break-ins at Pleasant Glade Pool. Kevin provided response.
Mark Assaad asked about Dallas Road. Kevin provided response.
Miscellaneous Board Items:
Lina Grace reported that football, volleyball, dance and band participants are all practicing.
September 25 is rivalry game.
Doug Noell reported that back to school "virtually" has been mostly smooth. As of right now students
will be able to go back to school in person Tuesday, September 8. Doug mentioned about 45% of
students plan to stay in school virtually and the other 55% plan to go back to in person when the
campuses reopen.
Adjourn
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A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:51p.m.
Motion:
Assaad
Second:
Light
Ayes:
Ross, Robertson, Harris, Luccioni, Assaad, Musar, Gibson, Nichols and Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
None
Approved:
9-0
Recording Secretary — Chris Smith, Deputy Director
PASSED A;UD APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVI,N'E, TEXAS ON THIS 17 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2020.
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Chairman of the Board
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