HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-17GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1994 - 7 PM
ROOM 104, POLICE BUILDING
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
Call to Order
II. Approval of the August 19, 1994 Minutes
III. Citizens Requests
IV. Discussion for Possible Consideration
A. Master Plan Rough Draft - Carter & Burgess
B. Consider the approval of a grant to the Austin Oaks Homeowners
Assn. to construct a half basketball court in Austin Oaks Park
C. Consider the approval of a grant to the Milton T. Burro Park Fund
for improvements to Pecan Park
D. Holiday Park Board Meeting Schedule
V. Reports
A. Board & Commission Handbook - Acknowledgement Forms
B. Bond Election - Chairperson Denise Gasmire and Boardmember
Roland Johnson
C. Park Development Projects - Bear Creek Park & Austin Oaks Park
D. ISTEA Trail Projects
E. Recreation Division
F. Parks Maintenance Division
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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 THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1994 AT 12:00
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DIRECTOIR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OFTARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, November 17, 1994
at 7:01 p.m. at 307 West Dallas Road, Room 104, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to -wit:
Larry Atchley
Marion Brekken
Robert Brunson
Denise Gasmire
Lisa Haines
Craig Neill
Roy Robertson
Linda Dobbs Willis
Don Florence, Jr.
Absent:
Heidi Baddaker -
called
Doug McKelvey
- called
John Fox
Roland Johnson
- illness in family
Shane Wilbanks
- called
The following City Staff were present:
Doug Evans Joe Moore
Kelly Allensworth
Guests: Bob Thompson, Austin Oaks Homeowners Assoc.
Tom Wilson, Austin Oaks Homeowners Assoc.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Denise Gasmire.
Motion was made by Denise Gasmire and seconded by Roland Johnson to approve the
minutes of the July 14, 1994 Parks and Recreation Board minutes.
Motion passed 7 - 0.
Don Florence Jr. arrived at 7:17 p.m.
Lisa Haines asked about conflict with schools and City concerning intramurals. Kelly
explained that the City will absorb 7th graders into City's program both in Grapevine
and Colleyville. A program coordinator will control each of three schools (Colleyville
Middle, Grapevine Middle, and Heritage Middle).
Denise Gasmire explained a program that would address 6th grades at Grapevine
Middle for recreation programs including computers, outdoor facilities, etc.
Park Development Grant Applications
A grant application for a basketball court for $1200 was submitted by the Austin
Oaks H.A. They asked for $600 from City. Comments received in favor. Motion by
Lisa Haines, seconded by Larry Atchley. Motion passed 8 - 0.
Consideration of the Pecan Park H.A. application for park amenities totaling $4000
was made. Originally considered Milton T. Burro Park because of a burro who lived
in pasture before the development named Milton. Pecan Park H.A. is asking the City
to pay $2000 toward the project. Amenities will include spring animals, balance
beams, sidewalk, landscaping and fence. Spring animals - look like a burro. Motion
by Craig Neil, seconded by Linda Dobbs -Willis. Motion passed 8 - 0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
Chairperson Denise Gasmire moved the discussion item on the parks grants ahead of
the Master Plan discussion due to the members present from Austin Oaks
Homeowner's Association. Motion passed 8 - 0.
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Doug Evans explained the assets of plan with regard to Texas Parks & Wildlife grants.
Denise Gasmire commented that plan didn't point out where land needs to be
acquired: does City need more neighborhood parks?, does City need more athletic
fields?, where does the City need to buy? Doug Evans discussed the potential use of
airport property. Doug asked for comments within 4 weeks, by December 16th for
final document to be presented at January 19th, 1995 meeting.
December Meeting Date
Larry Atchley motioned to not hold a December meeting, Robert Brunson seconded.
Reports
Doug Evans had board members sign Handbook Acknowledgement forms. Denise
Gasmire gave a report on success of bond issue. She recognized Craig Neil and
Roland Johnson's contribution. Doug gave a status report on the Community Center,
Swimming Pool and City Hall. Lisa Haines asked if user fees will be instituted on new
Community Activity Center. Doug Evans explained that staff will be presenting
recommendation for those to council in future. Joe Moore gave update on Bear Creek
Park, Park Development Grants and Hwy. 26 projects. Doug Evans gave status report
on ISTEA projects.
Recreation report - No comments were made.
Parks report - No comments were made.
Craig Neill moved that the meeting be adjourned. Linda Dobbs -Willis seconded. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
DIRECTO F PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAIRMAN OF THE PARK BOARD