HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-08GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1995 - 7 PM
ROOM 104, POLICE BUILDING
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
Call to Order
II. Introduction and Oath of Office for New Park Board Members
III. Election for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for 1995-96
IV. Approval of the May 11, 1995 Minutes
V. Citizens Requests
VI. Discussion for Possible Consideration
A. Consideration of Molly King, 3256 Shady Glen Drive, to serve as
the Student Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
B. Consideration of matching grants from the Grapevine-Southlake
Soccer Assn. and the Challenge Soccer Club for the development
of soccer fields and amenities at Meadowmere Park and
improvements to Oak Grove soccer fields.
VII. Reports
A. Bear Creek Park
B. SH26 and Lake Grapevine Trails
C. Community Activities Center
D. Division Reports
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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
PUPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE 1995 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRECTOfR(OF PARKS AND RECREATION
C7Y OF GRAPEVNE
COUNTY OF TARRA,NT
STATE OF TEAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, June 8, 1995 at
7:00 p.m. at 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members
present, to -wit:
Denise Gasmire
Linda Dobbs Willis
John Fox
Craig Neill
Doug McKelvey
Absent:
Robert Brunson
Marion Brekken
Roland Johnson
The following City Staff were present:
Doug Evans
Guests: Bob Brousard
Roy Robertson
Donald Florence
Larry Atchley
Lisa Haines arrived @ 7:20 pm
Shane Wilbanks
Joe Moore
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Denise Gasmire.
Craig Neil, Doug McKelvey, Linda Dobbs Willis and Roy Robertson were sworn in as
members.
Motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by Craig Neil to elect Denise
Gasmire as Chairman. Motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Larry
Atchley and seconded by Denise Gasmire to elect Roy Robertson as Vice Chairman.
Motion was passed unanimously. Motion was made by Linda Dobbs Willis and
seconded by Donald Florence to elect Larry Atchley as Secretary. Motion passed
unanimously.
Motion was made by Craig Neil and seconded by Linda Dobbs Willis to approve the
minutes of the May 11, 1995 Parks and Recreation Board minutes. Motion passed
unanimously.
ITIZEN REQUESTS
Adopt -A -Park: Program was proposed by Craig Neil for his homeowners association
to adopt the west side of Big Bear Creek Nature Preserve. Packets will be presented
Main Street Days was discussed. It was suggested to move the location of the booth
to previous years site. There was interest in the wood slices and the maps were a hit.
Bob Brousard, guest, wants to make sure that the future lights at Oak Grove Soccer
are pointed or deflected away from residential areas.
John Fox called 911 at 11:18 pm on June 2 about kids walking in neighborhood
around Horseshoe Trails and no one responded. Follow up: two officers responded
but no report at 11 :33 pm.
Lisa Haines was sworn in as a Park Board member.
DISCUSSION FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
John Fox made a motion to consider Molly King for Student Liaison for Park Board.
Craig Neil seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Grapevine/Southlake Soccer Association and Challenge Grant Proposal - GSSA is
asking for $5,000 for Meadowmere Park, matching their $5,000. Challenge Soccer
is asking for $5,000 for Meadowmere Park, matching their $5,000. GSSA is asking
for $5,000 for Oak Grove Park, matching their $5,000. Larry Atchley motioned to
approve the grants contingent that one organization can have two grants in one year.
Discussion ensued concerning partial payment by Southlake. Donald Florence
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
SH 26 - Doug Evans gave an update on negotiations with DART and the Hwy 26 Trail.
Staff expects to receive an agreement next week.
Lake Grapevine Trail - Trail concentration has shifted to east end of trail at four
corners area then moving to the west.
Community Activity Center - In-line rink proposed to be put at Grapevine Middle
School. Meeting on June 20, 1995 at GMS to determine compatibility with school.
Craig Neil asked about the pool site location.
Motion was made by Donald Florence and seconded by Craig Neil to adjourn. Time:
8:43 p. m.
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