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GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 - 1:00 PM
STEWART HALL @ THE REC
1175 MUNICIPAL WAY
I.Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the October 15, 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
CAPRA Presentation
Vote on canceling of December Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting
VI. PARD Informational Items
Athletics
Lake Parks
Events
Park Maintenance
Recreation
Volunteerism
VII.Miscellaneous Board Items
GCISD Student Liaison
GCISD Report
VIII.Adjourn
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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 13th DAY OF
NOVEMBER 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 November 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at
Stewart Hall at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, Texas with the following members
present, to -wit:
MEMBERS
Morgan Nichols (Virtual)
Lavon Light
Terry Musar
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Dana Gibson
Mark Assaad
Joe Luccioni
Christian Ross
LIAISONS
Lina Grace Assaad — Student Liaison
Paul Slechta — City Council
Becky St. John (Virtual)
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Kevin Mitchell, Director
Chris Smith, Deputy Director
Kathy Nelson, Capital Improvement Projects Manager
Teresa Hiner, Administrative Manager
Scott Hardeman, Hospitality Manager
Amanda Rodriguez, Marketing Manager
Hunter Hardeman, Recreation Supervisor
Morgan Denny, Outdoor Program Supervisor
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the October 15, 2020 meeting minutes.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Luccioni
Ayes: Nichols, Musar, Robertson, Harris, Gibson, Ross, Light, Luccioni, Assaad
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments
Miscellaneous Board Items:
Lina Grace reported that the CHHS volleyball team is also going to the playoffs. GHS Varsity football
team is first in district. CHHS football team is second in district. Both are going to the playoffs. CHHS
is experiencing a large amount of quarantine.
New Business
A motion was made to approve the cancellation of the December 17, 2020 Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board Meeting.
Motion: Harris
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Nichols, Musar, Ross, Robertson, Luccioni, Gibson, Light, Harris, Assaad
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
Presentation
PARD presented on the CAPRA accreditation and process. The presentation was given by Chris
Smith and CAPRA team leaders (Amanda Rodriguez, Hunter Hardeman, Scott Hardeman, Kathy
Nelson, Morgan Denny).
PARD Information Items
Kevin Mitchell gave an update on the Old Senior Activity Center. The City has acquired the building
back from the First Methodist Church. PARD is in the process of rehabilitating the building. It will
house our events team, hospitality team, and add multiple rental spaces. In addition, the
kitchen/dining area will be renovated and possibly be used for culinary arts classes. Ohlook
Performing Arts will hold programs out of the building as well.
Kevin Mitchell also gave a reminder that the Carol of Lights Drive Through Experience is Monday,
November 23, from 1-5 p.m. The Mayor's Christmas video will debut on the Palace Theatre, as well
as social media platforms. The downtown lights will then be turned on. The video will be played from
November 23 to January 11.
Kevin Mitchell also stated the City will be holding a reverse parade on December 3. Floats will be
parked on the side of the Main Street, while citizens drive through to view them.
Kevin Mitchell welcomed back GCISD Board Liaison Becky St. John.
Adjourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 1:54 p.m.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Light
Ayes: Nichols, Musar, Ross, Robertson, Luccioni, Gibson, Light, Harris, Assaad
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
Recording Secretary — Teresa Hiner, Administrative Manager
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS &
GRAPEVINIf, TEXAS ON THIS 21 DAY OF JANUAR
Kevin Mitchell
Director of Parks & Recreation
REMTION BOARD OF THE CITY OF
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Chairman of the Board
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