HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-19 GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 — 6:00 PM
CITY HALL, CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the August 15, 2013 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. New Business
A. Update on the expansion and renovation of the Community Activities Center
B. Process and schedule for the preparation of the master plan for
Meadowmere Park
C. Preparation of a concept plan for the renovation of Pleasant Glade Pool
D. Consider approval of an Adopt-An-Area agreement with Cori Kelly,
REALTOR for Acorn Woods and renewal of an Adopt-An-Area agreement
with James Loftin for the creeks at Gaylord Trail and Ruth Wall
VI. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• SH 26 median landscaping — completed
• Wall-Farrar Nature Park — design contract to Council in November
• Heritage Park tennis and basketball courts
• Parr Park Restroom replacement
• Links Trail
• Boat ramp improvements
VII. Miscellaneous Board items (No action will be taken on any items discussed)
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful
• GCISD events
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 THE13th DAY OF
MBER 2013 AT :00 P.
Dou vans, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met September 19, 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:
Roy Robertson Gary Humble
Ray Harris Debra Tridico
Larry Francis Elizabeth Kaufman
John Dalri Terry Musar
Dave Buhr
constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff:
Joe Moore Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Chris Smith Recreation Superintendent
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by John Dalri to approve the August
15, 2013 minutes, with an edit. Motion passed 8-0-1.
Ayes — Roy Robertson, Gary Humble, Ray Harris, Debra Tridico, Larry Francis,
Elizabeth Kaufman, John Dalri, Terry Musar
Nays — None
Abstain — Dave Buhr
Citizen Requests
Marty Mestger thanked the board for placing the `Share the Road' signs.
New Business
Chris Smith provided an update on the expansion and renovation of the Community
Activities Center. The Design phase is almost complete - ready to move into the
construction phase. Mid November, max price to be presented.
Joe Moore reported on the process and schedule for the preparation of the master plan
for Meadowmere Park.
Chris Smith reported on the preparation of the concept plan for the renovation of
Pleasant Glade Pool. Mr. Smith discussed reasons to enhance Pleasant Glade Pool
with new amenities.
Motion made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Elizabeth Kaufman to approve the
following Adopt-An-Area agreement. Motion passed 9-0.
• Cori Kelly, Realtor for Acorn Woods and renewal of an Adopt-An-Area agreement
with James Loftin for the creeks at Gaylord Texan and Ruth Wall
Ayes — Roy Robertson, Gary Humble, Ray Harris, Debra Tridico, Larry Francis,
Elizabeth Kaufman, John Dalri, Dave Buhr, Terry Musar
Nays — None
Miscellaneous Staff Reports — Joe Moore updated the board on:
• SH 26 median landscaping — completed.
• Wall-Farrar Nature Park —design contract to Council in November
• Heritage Park tennis and basketball courts —to be opened within six (6) weeks
• Parr Park Restroom replacement— on order
• Links Trail — bids received; utility relocation next
• Boat ramp improvements — skid docks extended
Joe Moore handed out Public Information memo on the following:
• Zebra Mussel report
• Day for Kids Volunteer
• Public information memo from City Attorney
No action taken on the above items.
Miscellaneous Board Items
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful — Dave Buhr reported.
• GCISD Events — Opening Middle School concessions at football stadiums
No action taken on the above items.
Adjourn
Motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by John Dalri to adjourn the meeting
at 6:58 p.m. Motion passed 9-0.
Ayes — Roy Robertson, Gary Humble, Ray Harris, Debra Tridico, Larry Francis,
Elizabeth Kaufman, John Dalri, Dave Buhr, Terry Musar
Nays — None
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Assistant Director Parks & Recreation
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & CREAT N BOARD OF THE CITY
RAPE TEXAS on this the 17 day of t ber, 20
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DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION HAI OF THE BOARD