HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-15 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2020 - 6:00 PM
BESSIE MITCHELL HOUSE
411 BALL STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the September 17, 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 Little Helpers of Dallas/ Ft. Worth
o North Texas Orthopedics
o Big Tex Insurance
• Consider approval of the following new Adopt -An -Area agreements:
o Club All -Access
• Parks and Recreation Department Strategic Plan
VI. PARD Informational Items
• Athletics
• Lake Parks
• Events
• Park Maintenance
• Recreation
• Volunteerism
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
• GCISD Student Liaison
• GCISD Report
VIII. 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 12th DAY OF
OCTOBER 2020 AT 5:00 P.M.
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Kevin Mitchell, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met October 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Bessie Mitchell House, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS
Terry Musar (Virtual)
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Dana Gibson
Mark Assaad
Morgan Nichols
ABSENT:
Joe Luccioni
Christian Ross
Lavon Light
Lina Grace Assaad — Student Liaison
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
Mark Assaad 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 September 17, 2020 meeting minutes.
Motion: Harris
Second: Nichols
Ayes: Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Assaad, Nichols
Nays: None
Absent: Luccioni, Ross, Light
Approved: 6-0
Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments
New Business
A motion was made to approve the following renewal adopt -an -area agreement:
o Little Helpers of Dallas/Ft. Worth
Motion:
Gibson
Second:
Nichols
Ayes:
Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Assaad, Nichols
Nays:
None
Absent:
Luccioni, Ross, Light
Approved:
6-0
A motion was made to approve the following renewal adopt -an -area agreement:
o North Texas Orthopedics
Motion:
Harris
Second:
Gibson
Ayes:
Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Assaad, Nichols
Nays:
None
Absent:
Luccioni, Ross, Light
Approved:
6-0
A motion was made to approve the following renewal adopt -an -area agreement:
o Big Tex Insurance
Motion:
Robertson
Second:
Nichols
Ayes:
Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Assaad, Nichols
Nays:
None
Absent:
Luccioni, Ross, Light
Approved:
6-0
A motion was made to approve the following new adopt -an -area agreement:
o Club All -Access
Motion:
Nichols
Second:
Gibson
Ayes:
Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Assaad, Nichols
Nays:
None
Absent:
Luccioni, Ross, Light
Approved:
6-0
A motion was made to approve the Parks and Recreation Department Strategic Plan.
Motion:
Gibson
Second:
Nichols
Ayes:
Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Assaad, Nichols
Nays:
None
Absent:
Luccioni, Ross, Light
Approved:
6-0
PARD Information Items:
Kevin Mitchell gave an update on Parks Maintenance work taking place, special events (Sunset Live,
Carol of Lights), athletic seasons for baseball and softball, and mentioned early voting taking place at
The REC.
Miscellaneous Board Items:
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Lina Grace reported that this week marks the end of the 9-week period. Beginning Monday students
that have been learning virtual will be able to return to the classroom if they choose to return to in
person learning. GHS football and volleyball seasons are underway.
Adjourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Motion:
Harris
Second:
Nichols
Ayes:
Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Assaad, Nichols
Nays:
None
Absent:
Luccioni, Ross, Light
Approved:
6-0
Recording Secretary — Chris Smith, Deputy Director
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS 19 DAY OF NOVEMB 020.
AeVinMitchell Christi oss
Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of the Board
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