HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-09GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995 - 7 PM
ROOM 104, POLICE BUILDING
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
Call to Order
II. Approval of the January 19, 1995 Minutes
III. Citizens Requests
IV. Discussion for Possible Consideration
A. Approval of an ordinance establishing hours of operation of parks
and joint use school/park sites owned or leased by the City of
Grapevine
B. Lake Grapevine Hike & Bike Trail
C. Promotional booth at Main Street Days on May 19-21
D. Rescheduling of the March Board Meeting
V. Reports
A. Update on Bear Creek Park Development
B. Recreation Division (will distribute at meeting)
C. Parks Maintenance Division
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THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT 481-0351 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 THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 1995 AT 12:00
P.M -
DIRECTO
OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, February 9, 1995
at 7:00 p.m. at 307 West Dallas Road, Room 104, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to -wit:
Larry Atchley
Roland Johnson
Donald Florence
Doug McKelvey
John Fox ,
Roy Robertson
Denise Gasmire
Linda Dobbs Willis
Lisa Haines -
Absent:
Heidi Baddaker Craig Neill
Marion Brekken Shane Wilbanks
Robert Brunson
The following City Staff were present:
Kelly Allensworth Joe Moore
Doug Evans
Guests:
Tom Martin Roger Nelson
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Denise Gasmire. Motion was made
by Roy Robertson and seconded by Doug McKelvey to approve the minutes of the
November 17, 1994 Parks and Recreation Board minutes. Larry Atchley abstained.
Motion passed unanimously.
Roy Robertson requested research into "NO PARKING" signs at north dead end of
Hood Lane. Tom Martin suggested submitting request with the support of residents
to the Police Department.
Lisa Haines arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Roy Robertson reported trees being cut down at Horseshoe Trails, and B.B. guns and
pellet guns have been witnessed. Some of these offenses may be federal, or state
depending on lease arrangements. Twenty-two caliper shell casings have been found
by users of Horseshoe Trails Park.
Denise reported on the Youth Task Force research. She met with Grapevine Middle
School and YMCA representatives and presented the Grapevine Middle School Pilot
Program. The program targets 1) sixth graders and, 2) kids not motivated to try out
for school athletics or programs. The program would be 2 hours after school and
structured/organized to some degree. Other programs that they are looking at are
babysitting classes, drama, volleyball, basketball, and in-line hockey. The goal to
remove barriers are: transportation, costs, and liability issues. Community Education
and the YMCA has allocated funds for this type of program. The program is to be
presented to City Council at the next meeting. The proposed budget for an 11 week
program is estimated at $6,000. Discussion ensued as to the various types of
programming.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
Hours of Parks Operations - Doug Evans presented an ordinance. Discussion of the
elements of the ordinance were discussed. Signage should be multi-lingual, especially
in Heritage Park. Chief Martin supports ordinance as written.
It was recommended that the ordinance be taken to the City Council for consideration
as written. Amend paragraph #1 to read "Director of Parks and Recreation
Department or his designees". The motion was made to amend by Doug McKelvey
and John Fox seconded. Discussion ensued. The motion passed 7-2. Roland
Johnson and Lisa Haines voted against the motion.
Lake Grapevine Hike & Bike Trail
Doug Evans gave each board member a copy of the Lake Grapevine Master Plan and
discussed upcoming plans for the Public Meeting on the trail project scheduled for
2-16-95 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grapevine Convention Center.
Promotional Booth at Main Street Days (5-20 & 21)
Consensus by members to staff a booth at Main Street Days.
The May Parks Board Meeting will be moved to May 1 1 th.
Rescheduling of the March Board Meeting
No action taken.
Reports
An update on the Bear Creek Park project was made by Joe Moore.
Kelly Allensworth gave a summary of Recreation Division events.
The Parks Division report was reviewed and discussed.
A ion to djo Ledat
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eetin w s adj u9:53 p.m.
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