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
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THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT 481-0351 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
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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.