HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-21 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 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 March 17, 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 Kelly Richards
o VFW Post 10454
o Excel Medical Staffing
o Jordan Rustics
o Hotel Vin / Harvest Hall
• Discuss Property off of South Gravel Circle
• Dove Creek Day Camp
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 ON THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL
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 April 21, 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
Terry Musar
Morgan Nichols
Lavon Light
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Mark Assaad
Amond Cowans
ABSENT:
Christian Ross
Dana Gibson
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
Randy Sell, Lake Parks Manager
Kathy Nelson, Planning Manager
Morgan Denny, Outdoor Programs Supervisor
Terry Musar 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 March 17, 2022 meeting minutes.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Light
Ayes: Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Nichols, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Gibson, Ross
Approved: 7-0
Citizen Comments
None
New Business
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o Kelly Richards
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion:
Robertson
Second:
Nichols
Ayes:
Harris, Cowans, Assaad, Light, Musar
Nays:
None
Absent:
Gibson, Ross
Approved:
7-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o Excel Medical Staff
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion:
Nichols
Second:
Assaad
Ayes:
Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Light, Musar
Nays:
None
Absent:
Gibson, Ross
Approved:
7-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o Jordan Rustics
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion:
Light
Second:
Robertson
Ayes:
Harris, Cowans, Nichols, Musar, Assaad
Nays:
None
Absent:
Gibson, Ross
Approved:
7-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o VFW Post 10454
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion:
Harris
Second:
Assaad
Ayes:
Robertson, Cowans, Nichols, Light, Musar
Nays:
None
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Absent: Gibson, Ross
Approved: 7-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
• Adopt -An -Area (New)
o Hotel Vin and Harvest Hall
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion:
Assaad
Second:
Nichols
Ayes:
Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Light, Musar
Nays:
None
Absent:
Gibson, Ross
Approved:
7-0
Presentations
Kathy Nelson presented on the Property off of South Gravel Circle. A vote was taken whether or not
to make property park land as part of the City Park System, or leave as open space under the
management of an HOA rather City Park Maintenance.
A motion was made that The City of Grapevine decline the offer to take on the open space at South
Gravel Circle.
Motion:
Harris
Second:
Assaad
Ayes:
Nichols, Muser, Robertson, Light, Cowans
Nays:
None
Absent:
Gibson, Ross
Approved:
7-0
Randy Sell presented on the Dove Creek Day Camp expansion and presented the option of renting
the neighboring property of The Ranch of Lonesome Dove to expand Dove Creek Day Camp for the
2022 summer camp season. (Middle of May — Middle of August)
A motion was made that The City of Grapevine enter into a rental agreement with The Ranch of
Lonesome Dove.
Motion: Cowans
Second: Light
Ayes: Nichols, Muser, Robertson, Assaad, Harris
Nays: None
Absent: Gibson, Ross
Approved: 7-0
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.
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Parks and Recreation Undate
Randy Sell provided an updated on the Lake Parks Division. Prehistoric Park final numbers were
presented. Camping, both tent camping and at the Vineyards, continue to thrive. A Lakeview Park
project update was given with getting the boat ramp operational, and parking updates. An update was
provided on the Meadowmere ADA restroom. Continuing to finalize projects to be ready for the
summer season.
A video from the 2nd Annual Grapevine Celtic Festival was played.
Chris Smith provided an update on Parks and Recreation. Provided details about the 2nd Annual
Grapevine Celtic Festival & Highland Games. Acknowledged that the Grapevine Shield Foundation
was the benefactor of the games. Mentioned the senior softball tournament coming to the Oak Grove
Softball complex. Mentioned event updates such as the Mom and Me Tea event, tickets are sold out.
Father Son Field Day tickets go on sale soon. Grapevine was selected for the Governor's Community
Achievement Award to improve landscaping and beautification projects throughout the city.
Panhandle Park current status was given. Crews are working on digging out the property and
preparing to get the park built. Mentioned Membership Appreciation Day, and Election Day at The
REC. Active Adults Casino Party coming up and the Grapevine Garden Club Plant Sale as well as the
KGVB Earth Action Day taking place this upcoming weekend, April 23, 2022.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Motion:
Assaad
Second:
Light
Ayes:
Robertson, Harris, Cowans, Nichols, Musar
Nays:
None
Absent:
Gibson, Ross
Approved:
7-0
Recording Secretary — Morgan Denny, Outdoor Programs Supervisor
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & Rt-EATION.,BOARD OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEY NE, TEXA ON HIS 19t" DAY OF MAY 2022
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Chris Smith Chns�tian Ross
Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of the Board
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