HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-21 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 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 June 16, 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. Old Business
Presentation of naming decision of new park at Dove Road/Panhandle
VI. New Business
Adopt-An-Area (New)
o The Yatko Family
o The Nichter Family
o Stonegate Families
Adopt-An-Area (Renewal)
o Glade Crossing Neighborhood Association
o Explorers Home School Co-op
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
GCISD Student Liaison
GCISD Report
Parks and Recreation Update
VIII. Adjourn
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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 15th DAY OF JULY
2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
_______ ______________________________
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 July 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 ABSENT:
Christian Ross Morgan Nichols
Ray Harris (left early) Amond Cowans
Lavon Light
Roy Robertson
Terry Musar
Mark Assaad
LIAISONS
Paul Slechta — City Council
Aubrey Alexander — GCISD Student Liaison (Absent)
Kathy Spradley— GCISD Board Liaison
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Chris Smith, Acting Director
Trent Kelley, Recreation Manager
Lara Brown, Administrative Manager
Kathy Nelson, Planning Manager
Christian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed following by invocation led by Christian Ross.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the June 16, 2022 meeting minutes.
Motion:
Assaad
Second:
Robertson
Ayes:
Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, Musar, Harris
Nays:
None
Absent:
Cowans, Nichols
Approved: 6-0
Citizen Comments
None
Recognition
Christian Ross recognized three board members whose tenure was ending.
Old Business
Chris presented the proposed naming of the new park at Dove Road/Panhandle Drive as Jones
Branch Park.
A motion was made to approve the naming of Jones Branch Park with the condition that there would
be an emphasis on nature and education as part of park experience for visitors.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Robertson
Ayes: Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, M'usar
Nays: None
Absent: Cowans, Nichols, Harris
Approved: 5-0
New Business
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreement was reviewed.
Adopt -An -Area (New)- The Yatko Family
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Light
Second: Musar
Ayes: Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Harris, Cowans, Nichols
Approved: 5-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreement was reviewed.
Adopt -An -Area (New)- The Nichter Family
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Musar
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Harris, Cowans, Nichols
Approved: 5-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreement was reviewed.
Adopt -An -Area (New)- Stonegate Families
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Robertson
Second: Light
Ayes: Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Harris, Cowans, Nichols
Approved: 5-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreement was reviewed.
Adopt -An -Area (New)- Explorers Home School Co-op
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Musar
Ayes: Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Harris, Cowans, Nichols
Approved: 5-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
Adopt -An -Area (Renewal)- Glade Crossing Neighborhood Association
A motion was made to approve the Adopt -An -Area agreement renewals.
Motion: Light
Second: Musar
Ayes: Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Harris, Cowans, Nichols
Approved: 5-0
Presentations
None
GCISD Student Liaison Update
Aubrey Alexander was not in attendance; therefore no update was given.
GCISC Board Liaison
Kathy Spradley gave an update on GCISD. Updates included new staff events, convocation plans, and
maintenance project completions.
Parks and Recreation Update.
Kathy Nelson provided an update on the Trinity River Authority pipeline construction project.
Trent Kelly provided an update, which included Athletics, The REC, and Aquatics.
Chris Smith provided a Parks and Recreation update, which included new staff, Jones
Branch Park, Meadowmere Park, Outdoor Camps, July 4, Community Events, and Keep
Grapevine Beautiful.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Musar
Ayes: Robertson, Assaad, Light, Ross, Musar
Nays: None
Absent: Harris, Cowans, Nichols, Harris
Approved: 5-0
Recording Secretary — Lara Brown, Administrative
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARK & RE R A N BOARD OF THE CITY OF
GR ' NE, TEX Oy THIS 18t" DAY OF Au ust
Chris Smith Christian Ross
Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of the Board
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