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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-12GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1998 - 7 PM SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER 421 CHURCH STREET I. Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approval of the January 15, 1998 minutes IV. Citizen Requests V. Old Business A. Report regarding the Youth Athletics Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, 1998. B. Brief discussion regarding the Athletic Facilities Policy VI. New Business A. Recreation Superintendent Interviews B. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Update C. Senior Citizen Center 20`h Anniversary VII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports VIII. Miscellaneous Board Items X. 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 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 Rg-E-RARED ANOSPOSTED ON THIS THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1998 AT 5:00 P.M. DIREC3'ROR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Larry Atchley Hayden Smith Ryan Wade Ruth Nichol Roy Robertson Barbara Johnson Linda Dobbs Willis John Fox Absent: Staff: Art Pierce Mark Born Jeff Kirkhuff Gina Dutcher Shane Wilbanks Melissa Stevens Doug Evans Joe Moore Linda Gregory The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. A motion was made by Linda Dobbs Willis and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the minutes of the January 15, 1998 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS A.) Joe Moore reported on items discussed at the Youth Athletics Committee: • Field Use Policy • Game Fields only ordinance B.) Athletic policy — This is a two to three month process. Would like to have new Recreation Superintendent involved. NEW BUSINESS A.) Recreation Superintendent Interviews — Doug Evans explained the Recreation Division reorganization. B.) Parks & Recreation Open Space Master Plan Survey — Doug Evans briefed the Board on the results: Priorities: #1 Trails #2 Indoor Pool #3 Lighted Tennis Courts ,S C. Senior Citizen Center 20'' Anniversary Linda Gregory gave a report on the Senior Center history, support and renovation project. Miscellaneous comments: It was decided to put the Web address in the Playbook. Roy Robertson said he had received lots of positive feedback, comments and suggestions. Does multi -family housing get the playbook? Yes. Does the Newsletter go to apartments? Yes. MISCELLANEOUS STAFF REPORTS Doug Evans reported on the Snakey Lane Trail Project. Bids are due back on February 20`h. The timeframe of the project is substantial completion by November 1'. Looking into overlay of Horseshoe Trails Park ($55,000) and an electric gate going in at Horseshoe Trails and Dove Road. Updates were given on Oak Grove, Hutchins, Glade Crossing and Casey's Clubhouse playground construction. An update was also given on the Pleasant Glade pool construction project. MISCELLANEOUS BOARD ITEMS Casey's Clubhouse planning will be talked about in detail at the next meeting. A tour of the parks will be presented at the next meeting. Saturday, March 7`h will be a Horseshoe Trails workday. At that time, projects will be to install kiosk, fix bridges and plant grass seed. A walk-thru gate will be put in at Hood Lane entrance. Mowing behind houses — C.O.E., can we allow. A motion was made by Ryan Wade and seconded by Barbara Johnson to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ARY - Joe Moore, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation OF PARKS AND THE PARK BOARD V. OLD BUSINESS A. Casey's Clubhouse Grand Opening Ceremony Casey's mother, Deborah Tridico, will talk to the Board about the Grand Opening Ceremony and what Boardmembers can do to assist with the planning of the event. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of a reauest from Unitv Church of Northeast Tarrant County for the Adopt -A -Road Program for Hughes Road, from SH 121 to Euless Main Street. A copy of the application is attached for review. If approved by the Board and the City Council, there will be a total of 17 active Adopt-A-Road/Park programs in Grapevine. B. Earthworks 98' Staff will inform the Board of the upcoming Earthworks 98'/Texas Trashoff event planned for Saturday, April 4`". C. Mid Year Budget Items The City Council approved approximately $1.4 million in additional projects at the March 3, 1998 meeting. Staff will discuss with the Board items that were approved for the Parks & Recreation Department. D. Sunshine Harbor Park Meeting A Public Meeting has been set for Tuesday, March 3V at the Community Activities Center to discuss the concept plan and development of the park. Staff encourages Boardmembers to attend the meeting.