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GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 - 6:00 PM
THE VINE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER @ VINTAGE HALL
225 WEST WORTH STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the October 21, 2021 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
Adopt-An-Area (Renewals)
o Texas Toyota of Grapevine
o The Neill Family
o The Preston Family
o The Shimmick Family
o Jeff and Cherie Bennett
o Grapevine Rotary Club
o IronTex Triathlon
o Grapevine Sister City Program
o Five Star Subaru of Grapevine
December Park Board Meeting
Board Workshop
VI. Miscellaneous Board Items
GCISD Student Liaison
GCISD Report
Parks and Recreation Update
VII. 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 ONTHIS 12th DAY OF
NOVEMBER2021AT 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 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. a1
The Vine Arts & Events Center located at 225 West Worth Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following
members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS
ABSENT
Christian Ross
Terry Musar
Morgan Nichols
Amond Cowans
Lavon Light
Aubrey Alexander — GCISD Student Liaison
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Mark Assaad
Dana Gibson
LIAISONS
Becky St. John — GCISD Board Liaison
Paul Slechta — City Council
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Kevin Mitchell, Director
Chris Smith, Deputy Director
Teresa Hiner, Administrative Manager
Kathy Nelson, Capital Improvement Projects Manager
Scott Hardeman, Hospitality Manager
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 5:58 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes.
Motion:
Assaad
Second:
Light
Ayes:
Nichols, Ross, Gibson, Robertson, Harris, Assaad, Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
Musar, Cowans
Approved:
7-0
Citizen Comments
No Citizens present for comments.
New Business
Adopt -An -Area
A motion was made to
approve the following Adopt -An -Area renewals:
o
Texas Toyota of Grapevine
o
The Neill Family
o
The Preston Family
o
The Shimmick Family
o
Jeff and Cherie Bennett
o
Grapevine Rotary Club
o
IronTex Triathlon
o
Grapevine Sister City Program
o
Five Star Subaru of Grapevine
Motion: Nichols
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Nichols, Ross, Gibson, Robertson, Harris, Assaad, Light
Nays: None
Absent: Musar, Cowans
Approved: 7-0
December Park Board Meeting
A motion was made to cancel the December Park Board meeting.
Motion:
Assaad
Second:
Gibson
Ayes:
Nichols, Ross, Gibson, Robertson, Harris, Assaad, Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
Musar, Cowans
Approved:
7-0
Board Workshop
Board members were presented with 3 questions and asked to come prepared to the meeting to
engage in group discussion and provide feedback that could assist with the departments planning.
1. Identify an area where Grapevine Parks and Recreation excels. Why do you feel we excel in
that area?
2. Identify a gap in our parks and recreation system. This could be in reference to a program, a
facility, etc.
3. What is your goal as a parks and recreation board member for 2022?
Miscellaneous Board Items
Parks and Recreation Update — Kevin Mitchell provided an update. Carol of Lights is scheduled for
the evening of Monday, November 22. Merry and Bright Drone Show is scheduled for Saturday,
December 11 and 18.
GCISD Student Report — Aubrey Alexander was not present, however provided an updated to the
board via email earlier in the week.
GCISD Report — Becky St. John was present. Stated the girls' volleyball team was playing in Garland.
The football team was still playing — continuing on in the post -season. Cross Country boys and girls in
both high school are competing in the state championship. Colleyville High School band had a great
showing at state. Choir has a performance tomorrow.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Motion:
Gibson
Second:
Assaad
Ayes:
Nichols, Ross, Gibson, Robertson, Harris, Assaad, Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
Musar, Cowans
Approved:
7-0
Recording Secretary — Teresa Hiner, Administrative Manager
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS y&ECREA ON BOARD OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS 20 DAY OF JANUARY 2022.
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Kevi itchell Christian Ross --
Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of the Board