Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-21GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1996 - 7 PM HERITAGE PARK MEETING FACILITY 411 BALL STREET Call to Order II. Approval of the February 15, 1996 Minutes III. Recognition of Past Board Member Doug McKelvey IV. Citizens Requests V. New Business A. Request from the Cochran Family, 2901 Crestline Drive, for the Adopt -A -Park Program for Big Bear Creek Nature Preserve from the bridge to Rosecliff Terrace. B. Request for a Roll-A-Thon at Dove Park C. Facility Reservation Policies Review VI. Old Business A. Annual Report - Parks and Recreation Department VII. Reports A. Trail Project B. South Grapevine Pool & Trail Project C. Community Activities Center D. Bear Creek Park E. Oak Grove Baseball Lighting Project F. Environmental Programs VIII. Miscellaneous Board Items 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 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT 481-0351 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 P RED AND ED ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH 1996 AT 5:00 P.M. DIRECT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OFTARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Thursday, March 21, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Park Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present, to wit: Larry Atchley Marion Brekken Robert Brunson John Fox Absent: Don Florence Lisa Haines Shane Wilbanks The following City Staff were present: Doug Evans Denise Gasmire Molly King Roy Robertson Linda Dobbs Willis Roland Johnson Craig Neill The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. Motion was made by John Fox and seconded by Robert Brunson to approve the minutes of the February 15, 1996 Parks and Recreation Board meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Denise Gasmire presented a plaque to past Boardmember Doug McKelvey for service on the Parks and Recreation Board from June 8, 1993 to November 16, 1995. Mr. McKelvey moved to Southlake so he resigned from the Parks and Recreation Board. NEW BUSINESS Adopt -A -Park Board members discussed a request to participate in the Adopt -A -Park program for Big Bear Creek Nature Preserve submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Keith Cochran & Family. The particular area the family would like to adopt is from the north side of the bridge over Big Bear Creek in Parr Park to the end of Rosecliff Terrace. The motion was made by Larry Atchley and seconded by John Fox to approve the Adopt -A -Park request. Motion passed unanimously. Roll-A-Thon The Board briefly discussed the request from Ms. Teresa Davidson to host a Roll-A- Thon fundraiser for Casey's Clubhouse at Dove Park on May 1 1 , 1996. The request states that Hood Lane will be blocked from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. A motion was made by Linda Dobbs Willis and seconded by Roy Robertson to approve the request submitted by Ms. Davidson. Motion passed unanimously. Facility Reservation Policies Review The Board reviewed a proposed policy on facility reservations. Several comments were made regarding chaperons for youth activities, standing reservations, deposits, and fees. The free use of the facilities by civic organizations was also discussed. OLD BUSINESS Annual Report Doug Evans gave the Board a brief overview of the Fiscal Year 1994-95 Annual Report for the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Evans stated that the report is a brief synopsis of the activities of the department for the Fiscal Year. Master Plan Adoption A motion was made by Robert Brunson and seconded by John Fox to adopt the FY 1994-95 Annual Report for the Parks and Recreation Department. The motion passed unanimously. REPORTS Doug Evans gave the Board a brief update on the status of the following projects: State Highway 26 Hike & Bike Trail, Lake Grapevine Hike & Bike Trail, Swimming Pool Improvements, Community Activities Center, Bear Creek Park Grand Opening, Oak Grove Baseball Lighting Project, and Worm Farm. MISCELLANEOUS BOARD ITEMS Roy Robertson and John Fox both indicated that the "new" trash receptacles at Horseshoe Trails are not holding up at all and that many are missing. Mr. Evans reported that the "new" receptacles were a quick fix because of Corps of Engineers mandates, but that staff will be researching more durable receptacles for parks on Corps of Engineers property. Mr. Robertson also reported that 2 of 3 hasps in the kiosks were destroyed and locks were missing. The motion was ma by Robert Brunson and seconded by John Fox to adjourn. The otion assgr na im usly. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. DIRECTQrR f)F PARKS AND RECREATION CHAIRMAN OF THE PARK BOAR[ IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Community Activities Center ICACâ–º Recreation Superintendent Kelly Allensworth will give the Board a brief presentation on the status of the CAC including hours of operation, staffing, equipment, and policies. B. Main Street Days The festival is scheduled for May 17-19. The Parks and Recreation Department has reserved a booth for the festival to display projects and promote activities sponsored by the Department. Staff would like to ask the Boardmembers to sign up for a timeslot to help at the booth. Staff would also like to discuss what items will be going into the booth for promotion.