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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-15GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2013 — 6:00 PM CITY HALL, CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approval of the minutes of the July 18, 2013 meeting IV. Citizen Requests V. New Business A. Election of the Vice -Chairperson and Secretary of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board B. Consider appointment of Adam Sandy, 3023 Creekview Drive, Grapevine, as the Student Ex -Officio member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board C. Update on the expansion and renovation of the Community Activities Center D. Consider approval of the following Adopt -An -Area agreements • John and Arni Haras for Snakey Lane • Bermuda Gold & Silver for Northwest Highway, from Main Street to Texan Trail • Historic Downtown Grapevine Association for Torian Gardens @ Liberty Park E. Consider renewal of an Adopt -An -Area agreement with Mad Duck Cyclery for West Dove Loop Road, from Dove Road to Dooley Street VI. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Denton Creek Trail erosion — plaque presentation 8/20/13 • SH 26 median landscaping • Casey's Clubhouse • Wall -Farrar Nature Park • Heritage Park tennis and basketball courts • Parr Park Restroom replacement • Links Trail • FY 2013-14 Quality of Life Improvements VII. Miscellaneous Board items (No action will be taken on any items discussed) • Keep Grapevine Beautiful • GCISD events VIII. Adjourn IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACTTHE 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 THE 9th DAY OF A ST 2013 AT 5:00 P.M. DIR OR OF PARKS & RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met August 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Manager's Conference Room, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to -wit: John Dalri Roy Robertson Larry Francis Ray Harris with the following members absent: Dave Buhr Gary Humble Debra Tridico Elizabeth Kaufman Terry Musar constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff: Doug Evans Joe Moore The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. A moment of silence was observed. Approval of Minutes Director of Parks & Recreation Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation A motion was made by Elizabeth Kaufman and seconded by Larry Francis to approve the July 18, 2013 minutes. Motion passed 8-0. Ayes — John Dalri, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, Ray Harris, Gary Humble, Debra Tridico, Elizabeth Kaufman, Terry Musar Nays— None Citizen Requests There were no citizen requests. New Business A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Larry Francis to elect Ray Harris for Vice -Chairperson of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Motion passed 7-0-1. Ayes — John Dalri, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, Gary Humble, Debra Tridico, Elizabeth Kaufman, Terry Musar Nays— None Abstain — Ray Harris A motion was made by Elizabeth Kaufman and seconded by Ray Harris to elect Dave Buhr for Secretary of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Motion passed 8-0. Ayes — John Dalri, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, Ray Harris, Gary Humble, Debra Tridico, Elizabeth Kaufman, Terry Musar Nays— None Motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Debra Tridico to appoint Adam Sandy as the Student Ex -Officio member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Motion passed 8-0. Ayes — John Dalri, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, Ray Harris, Gary Humble, Debra Tridico, Elizabeth Kaufman, Terry Musar Nays— None Doug Evans reported on the expansion and renovation of the Community Activities Center, and gave an update. A construction estimate is expected at the end of month. Motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Larry Francis to approve the following Adopt -An -Area agreements. Motion passed 8-0. • John and Arni Haras for Snakey Lane • Bermuda Gold & Silver for Northwest Highway, from Main Street to Texas Trail • Historic Downtown Grapevine Association for Torian Gardens @ Liberty Park Ayes — John Dalri, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, Ray Harris, Gary Humble, Debra Tridico, Elizabeth Kaufman, Terry Musar Nays— None Motion made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Ray Harris to approve renewal of the following Adopt -An -Area agreements. Motion passed 7-0-1. • Mad Duck Cyclery for West Dove Loop Road, from Dove Road to Dooley Street Ayes — Dave Buhr, Ray Harris, Debra Tridico, Elizabeth Kaufman, Gary Humble, Debra Tridico, Roy Robertson Nays— None Abstain — Terry Musar Miscellaneous Staff Reports — Doug Evans updated the board on: • Denton Creek Trail erosion — Plaque presentation to be held on August 20, 2013 • SH 26 median landscaping — Landscaping will be completed within one month. • Casey's Clubhouse — Grand Opening scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2013, at 9 AM. • Wall -Farrar Nature Park — Mr. Evans visited with the Church on the Cross about shared parking; showed soccer/multi-use fields on their property. • Heritage Park tennis and basketball courts — Project is ongoing. • Parr Park Restroom replacement- Restroom replacement has been approved by Council. Working to install security cameras in the park. * Links Trail — Project is out to bid. U FY 2013-14 Quality of Life Improvements — Numerous projects to be considered by Council on August 19. No action taken on the above items. F •� Keep Grapevine Beautiful — Litter index report completed — good report. © GCISD Events — Football season begins. New security process into schools. a Trails Report:—Travis Smith reported the Horseshoe Trails is now GPS'd. Planning to install evacuation signs throughout the trail. Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is October 5. Double Trouble event is also October 5. No action taken on the above items. Note: Larry Francis and John Dalri left the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Adiourn Motion was made by Elizabeth Tridico and seconded by Terry Musar to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion passed 6-0. Ayes — Roy Robertson, Ray Harris, Debra Tridico, Elizabeth Kaufman, Gary Humble, Terry Musar Nays— None RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Assistant Director Parks & Recreation PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OPE INE, FirT AS on this the 19 day of September, 2013. DI ECT R OF PARKS & RECREATION 70F THE BOARD V. New Business A. Update on the expansion of the Community Activities Center Chris Smith will give the Board an update on the latest planning of the expansion project. B. Process and schedule for the preparation of the master plan for Meadowmere Park Joe Moore will give the Board an update on the project. C. Preparation of a concept plan for the renovation of Pleasant Glade Pool Chris Smith will update the Board on the reason for the concept plan for the renovation of the pool. D. Consider approval and renewal of Adopt -An -Area agreements The agreements are attached for review. Staff recommends approval.