HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-15GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 — 7:00 PM
CITY HALL — PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ROOM, SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the September 17, 1998 minutes
IV. Citizen Requests
V. New Business
A. Discussion and consideration of support for the October 31s` Household
Hazardous Waste Collection
B. Discussion and consideration of participation in the Texas Recreation & Park
Society's Legislative Network
C. Discussion of a staff -developed program referred to as "Peek -At -A -Park"
VI. Miscellaneous Staff Reports
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
VIII. Adjourn
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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 PREPARED AND
POS ED ON THHIIIS THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1998 AT 5:00 P.M.
SS . DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at
City Hall, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit:
Absent:
Staff:
Hayden Smith
Ruth Nichol
Curtis Ratliff
Mark Born
Roy Robertson
Ryan Wade
Art Pierce
Barbara Johnson
Larry Atchley
Sara McCall
Shane Wilbanks
Jeanne Hatfield
Linda Dobbs Willis Jeff Kirkhuff
Doug Evans Joe Moore
Visitor:
Larry Frances
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. A motion was made by Ryan Wade and seconded by
Hayden Smith to approve the minutes of the September 17, 1998 meeting with the correction of
"Silvercrest Road to Meadowmere Park Road" on page 1, 5`s paragraph. The motion passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Joe Moore solicited volunteers for the Household Hazardous Waste even on October 31e`
Doug Evans explained The TRAPS legislative platform and asked for volunteers to participate in the
Legislative Network at fax 488-9681. Art Pierce volunteered to help.
Doug Evans explained the "Peek -At -A -Park" program to seek feedback of parks through the eyes
of the board members. The Park Board was challenged to seek all the parks in 2 years time.
MISCELLANEOUS STAFF REPORTS
- Sr. Citizens Center — Bond program concept plan
Council Approved Projects
• Banyan Parks
• Cluck Park
• Parkwood Park
• Western OaksBelfort Park
• Sunshine Harbor Parks
• Horseshoe Trails Overlay
• Median's Irrigation
• Ira E. Woods Trail
• Bear Creek Park Restroom
• Parr Park Restroom
• GMS Playground
• Lake Grapevine Hike & Bike Trail Project
• Trail along Denton Creek
• Trees - $5,200 Fine received
• Tree Sharing — November 2nd
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS
• Horseshoe Trails dumpster full
• Botanic Garden RFP's
• Ryan Wade informed Board about rail painting along Snakey Lane October 24`s
• Tree limbs, etc. on Snakey Lane to be picked up
ADJOURN
The motion was made by Art Pierce and seconded by Curtis Ratliff to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Joe Moore
OF PARKS AND RECREATION
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation of the December 5 1998 Bond Election Propositions
Either staff or a member of the Bond Election Committee will present the
Bond Election Propositions scheduled for the December 5`h election.
B. December Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Historically, the Board has voted to cancel the December meeting because
of so many activities/events in December. The Board will discuss this and
vote as to have or not have the meeting.
C. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Johnson Family,
2700 Hidden Lake Drive for Snakev Lane
This is a renewal of an agreement adopted by the Board at the November
1996 meeting. The agreement is attached for review. Staff recommends
approval.
D. TRAPS Region 5 & 6 Conference — Arlington Tx
This regional parks & recreation conference will be held on Thursday,
December 3rtl. Staff will inform the Board of the educational sessions at the
conference and find out what members are interested in attending.