HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-17 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 17, 2022 - 6:00 PM
THE VINE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER @ VINTAGE HALL
225 WEST WORTH STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the January 20, 2022 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 (New)
o Binkley Family
o Skarda-Gaddy Family
o Assaad Family
• Adopt-An-Area (Renewals)
o Grapevine Lions Club
o Ray & Susan Harris
o Re-Geared
o USCG Auxiliary 5-11
VI. Presentation
• Travis Smith - DORBA Hall of Fame for 2021
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
• GCISD Student Liaison
• GCISD Report
• Parks and Recreation Update
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 11th DAY OF
MARCH 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
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Chris Smith, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met March 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at The
Vine Arts & Events Center located at 225 West Worth Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following
members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Christian Ross Dana Gibson
Morgan Nichols
Lavon Light
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Mark Assaad
Amond Cowans
Terry Musar
LIAISONS
Paul Slechta — City Council
Aubrey Alexander— GCISD Student Liaison
Becky St. John — GCISD Board Liaison (Absent)
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Chris Smith, Acting Director
Teresa Hiner, Administrative Manager
Scott Hardeman, Hospitality Manager
Morgan Denny, Outdoor Programs Supervisor
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed.
Aooroval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the January 20, 2022 meeting minutes.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Robertson
Ayes: Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Assaad, Nichols, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Gibson
Approved: 8-0
Citizen Comments
None
New Business
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o The Binkley's
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Robertson
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Assaad, Nichols, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Gibson
Approved: 8-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o Skarda-Gaddy Family
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Light
Second: Nichols
Ayes: Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Assaad, Nichols, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Gibson
Approved: 8-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o Assaad Family
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Musar
Second: Nichols
Ayes: Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Nichols, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Gibson
Abstained: Assaad
Approved: 7-0
A motion was made to approve the 4 Adopt -An -Area agreement renewals:
Grapevine Lions Club
Harris Family
Re-GEEARED
USCG
Motion:
Assaad
Second:
Musar
Ayes:
Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Assaad, Nichols, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays:
None
Absent:
Gibson
Approved:
8-0
Presentation
Morgan Denny presented on volunteer Travis Smith. Travis was recently inducted into the DORBA
Hall of Fame for 2021 due to his countless volunteer hours and trails stewardship.
GCISD Student Liaison Update
Aubrey Alexander gave an update on the current happenings at Grapevine High School and
Colleyville Heritage High School.
GCISC Board Liaison
Becky St. John was not in attendance; therefore, no update was given.
Parks and Recreation Update
Morgan Denny provided an updated on the Lake Parks Division. Multiple events happening:
Prehistoric Park and Jurassic Camp Out. Camping, both tent camping and at the Vineyards, continue
to thrive. The Vineyards Campground is working on implementing a new reservation system.
Finalizing projects this spring to be ready for the summer season.
Chris Smith provided an update on Parks and Recreation. Acknowledged there are many changes
happening. Explained the new grounds maintenance contract. Mentioned the Citizen Survey, as well
as the 50th Anniversary of GPARD. Mentioned projects such as Mother Son event, Volunteer
Appreciation Brunch, GBS Opening Day, Oak Grove Parking lot, and the ongoing development of
Panhandle Park.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Musar
Ayes: Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Assaad, Nichols, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Gibson
Approved: 8-0
Recording Secretary — Teresa Hiner, Administrative Manager
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS 21 DAY OF APRIL 2022.
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Chris Smith Christia Ross
Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of the Board