HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-16GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 - 7 PM
CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B, FIRST FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
I. Call to Order
11. Invocation
III. Approval of the September 11, 1997 minutes
IV. Citizen Requests
V. Old Business
A. Consideration of a request for renewal of an Adopt -A -Park agreement with
the Creekwood West Homeowners Association for Big Bear Creek Nature
Preserve from Pool Road to Parr Park
VI. New Business
A. Consideration of an application from Young Life Mid Cities for the Adopt -A -
Road Program for Mustang Road from W.D. Tate Avenue to Ira E. Woods
Avenue
B. Athletic Field Usage Policies
VII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports
VIII. Miscellaneous Board Items
X. Adjourn
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS
Pji RAREP AND PO'S,TED ON THIS THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1997 AT 5:00 P.M.
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AND RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, October 16, 1997 at 7:03 p.m. at
City Hall, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit:
Larry Atchley
Barbara Johnson
Roy Robertson
Jeff Kirkhuff
Ruth Nichol
Gina Dutcher - 7:30
Art Pierce - Left 7:35
Hayden Smith
Mark Born
Linda D. Willis
Melissa Stevens - 8:50
Shane Wilbanks
Absent:
John Fox
Staff:
Doug Evans
Ryan Wade
Joe Moore
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. A motion was made by Art Pierce and seconded by
Hayden Smith to approve the September 11, 1997 minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
There were no Citizen Requests.
OLD BUSINESS
A motion was made by Art Pierce and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the request for
renewal of an Adopt -A -Park agreement with the Creekwood West Homeowners Association for Big
Bear Creek Nature Preserve from Pool Road to Parr Park. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Mark Born and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the application
from Young Life Mid Cities for the Adopt -A -Road Program for Mustang Road from W.D. Tate
Avenue to Ira E. Woods Avenue. The motion passed unanimously.
Athletic Policies - Doug and Joe explained the creation and use of Athletic Policies. Staff is
researching an expanded version to include a Committee of all youth associations to recommend
control of fields. The Committee would consist of 1 or 2 representatives from each association and
a Parks Board representative. Discussion ensured. Did Dario know to call rain -out line? Check
with Linda Huff/John Boyle about legality. Get copy of other cities' policies. Staff bullet concerns
that we have. This will be brought back to next Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS STAFF REPORTS
Casey's Clubhouse workday is October 18th.
Swimming Pool Update - Bids have gone to City Council.
Ira E. Woods/Hwy. 26 Trail - Environmental Assessment in progress.
Snakey Lane Trail - Proposal due next week.
Survey - 250 returned in two days, due by October 24th.
ADJOURN
The motion was made by Mark Born and seconded by Linda D. Willis to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Joe Moore
DIRECT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a request for renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement
with the Woods Neighborhood Association for Dooley Street.
from Northwest Highway to Lake Grapevine.
The application is attached for review. The current agreement was approved
by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board on November 16, 1995 and by the
City Council on December 5, 1995. The Woods Neighborhood Association
requests that the Board consider renewing the agreement. A copy of the
application is attached for review. Staff recommends approval.
B. Consideration of the creation of a Youth Athletic Committee and
appointment of a liaison from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
to serve on the Committee.
Staff recommends the Board approve the concept of a Youth Athletic
Committee in an effort to improve communications with the Parks &
Recreation Department on items such a maintenance schedules of athletic
fields, athletic seasons, tournaments, etc. Staff also recommends the Board
appoint a liaison from the Board to sere on the Committee.
C. Discussion of policies pertaining to the usage of athletic fields.
It is time to review and update the current Athletic Facilities Policy in
Grapevine. Please review the policies attached from the Cities of Hurst and
Irving and be prepared to discuss who is eligible for co-sponsorship, how the
facilities are allocated for practices and games, maintenance of the athletic
fields and specific sport seasons.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration to participate in the Grapevine "Whistle Stop Christmas"
on December 5. 6. 12 and 13.
A copy of the application is attached for review. This would be a great
opportunity to promote parks and recreation in Grapevine. Staff will have
additional information on the event at the meeting.
B. December Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
Due to the large number of activities during the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays, the Board has typically elected to not meet during the month of
December. The Board will discuss this at the meeting.