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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-15GRAPEVINE PARKS & G@ECREATDON ADVGSORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 20011 —x-00 PILI SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER — ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM 4211 CHURCH STREET Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approval of the minutes of the January 18, 2001 meeting IV. Citizen Requests V. Old Business A. Discussion regarding an anti -litter campaign in Grapevine VI. New Business A. Discussion regarding a Grand Opening Ceremony for the new restroom/storage facility at Parr Park B. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Update VII. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • GCISD Student Liaison Board Report VIII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Status of Trail Projects Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park �• Parking Lot Improvements at Parr Park • Recreation Events V• Meadowmere Park development V• Landscaping Projects IX. Adjourn IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARIS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT 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 THE 9`" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2001 AT 5:00 P.M. DIREtJOR OF PARKS & RECREATION V. Old Business A. Discussion regarding an anti -litter campaign in Grapevine Barbara Johnson will update the Board on her progress with the anti -litter campaign. VI. New Business A. Discussion regarding the participation in the annual Main Street Days festival scheduled for May 18-20 The Board will discuss participation in the festival and appoint members to schedule the volunteers and decorate the booths. B. FY 2001-2002 Parks & Recreation Budqet Staff will brief the Board on the upcoming budget process and discuss priorities with the Board. C. Discussion regarding moving the date of the April meeting Delegations from Grapevine's sister cities Krems, Austria and Parras, Mexico will be in Grapevine the week of the Board meeting. That is also the same week as the Vintage Wine Festival. The Board will discuss moving the meeting to another date in April. D. Discussion regarding participation in a Texas Department of Transportation TEA -21 grant for a trail project in North Grapevine Staff will discuss participation in a grant that would link the C. Shane Wilbanks Trail at the Oak Grove Soccer Complex to the proposed trail on Dove Loop. CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Barbara Johnson Julie Florence Larry Francis Stanley Hinson Ryan Wade Absent: Art Pierce Hayden Smith Roy Robertson David Benedetto Note: Mr. Evans reported that Board Member Hayden Smith had good intentions of coming to the meeting but had to have more IV's as a result of a Dr.'s appointment on this day. Staff.- Doug taff: Doug Evans Secretary Larry Francis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A motion was made by Stan Hinson and seconded by Julie Florence to approve the minutes as written of the January 18, 2000 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business Board Member Barbara Johnson gave the Board a report on an anti -litter campaign. Ms. Johnson said that she has a call into the Superintendent of Schools at GCISD, Mr. Bailey, regarding youth at the high schools picking up litter as a project for required volunteer hours they must commit to the community. Also, Ms. Johnson reported that the Dallas Morning News had an article about the Adopt -A -Road program featuring her section of roadway along Snakey Lane. The Board discussed approaching the Grapevine Sun to see if they would feature an Adopt-A-Road/Park group each month in the newspaper. Council Member Shane Wilbanks mentioned utilizing kids from Teen Court to pick up litter. Barbara Johnson said that the Board should adopt a slogan for Grapevine such as "The Cleanest City in the Southwest" or something similar to that. Barbara will do more research on that and get back to the Board. New Business Mr. Evans reported to the Board that the new restroom/storage facility at Parr Park was almost complete. He said that Parks Maintenance staff has installed an irrigation system and landscaping around the facility. Mr. Evans recommended hosting a grand opening in April or May when there is more activity in the park. Mr. Evans went through the recommendations outlined in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan for new facilities and specific park recommendations and updated the Board as to the progress with the recommendations. Mr. Evans said that the plan was adopted by the City Council in February of 1995 and it is getting near the time to update the plan. However, Mr. Evans recommended waiting until approximately 1 to 1'/2 years before a potential bond election to update the plan. Stan Hinson asked about funding for Meadowmere Park and if sponsorships would be a good way to raise funds for the improvements. Doug Evans said that he would schedule a meeting with Stan, Larry Francis and Shane Wilbanks. Brandon Simon, Student Liaison, gave the Board a report on his trip to the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D. C. Mr. Simon said that the trip was a once in a lifetime trip and had a fantastic time. Council Member Shane Wilbanks also reported that the Inauguration was very spectacular. Miscellaneous Staff Reports Mr. Evans gave the Board an update on the following projects. • Trail Projects • Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park • Parking lot improvements at Parr Park • Recreation Events • Meadowmere Park Development • Landscaping Projects A motion was made by Ryan Wade and seconded by Barbara Johnson to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Time; 8:45 P,M. RECORDING SECRETARY — Doug Evans, Director of Parks & Recreation DIREC OF PARKS AND RECREATION CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD