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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-15GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 — 7:00 PM CITY HALL — CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B — FIRST FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET I. Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approval of the March 18, 1999 minutes IV. Citizen Requests V. Old Business A. Discussion regarding the naming of the Lake Grapevine Trail after Councilmember Shane Wilbanks for his efforts in obtaining a grant for design and development of the trail and for his support for trail development in Grapevine B. Discussion regarding the Boards participation in the annual Main Street Days Celebration scheduled for May 14-16 VI. New Business A. Presentation of the plans for the expansion of the Senior Activities Center B. Discussion regarding a proposed scholarship program developed by the Recreation Division C. Discussion and consideration regarding advertising on a proposed scoreboard for the in-line hockey rink D. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Bruce and Rosa Goldberg for the Silvercrest Median. VII. Miscellaneous Board Reports/Items A. Adopt-A-Park/Road Reports B. Peek -At -A -Park Reports C. GCISD Board Report D. GCISD Youth Report , VII. Mis6ellaneous Staff Reports VIII. 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.&CCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS E ISLATUrRE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE THD PRIL 99 AT 5:00 P.M. DIRgCTQR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Absent: Staff: Linda Dobbs Willis Barbara Johnson Ruth Nichol Ryan Wade Art Pierce Jeff Kirkhuff Larry Atchley Roy Robertson Hayden Smith Curtis Ratliff Doug Evans Joe Moore Lori Smeby Linda Gregory The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. A motion was made by Art Pierce and seconded by Larry Atchley to approve the minutes as written of the March 18, 1999 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. There were no Citizen Requests, New Business Doug Evans and Linda Gregory presented conceptual plans for Senior Activities Center approved in 1995 bond program. The Senior Activities Center will be closed mid-July and Seniors will relocate to Community Activities Center until approximately January of 2000. Kudos to Linda Gregory and all she does. Lori Smeby presented new HERO Assistance Program, a scholarship program for all ages, which includes youth, families and seniors. Art Pierce made a motion to pursue and finalize the Hero program and the motion was seconded by Barbara Johnson. The motion passed unanimously. Lori Smeby presented a proposal for a private citizen to install a scoreboard at the In -Line Hockey Rink. R & R Communications wants their name on the scoreboard for 5 years for a $2,500 scoreboard. A motion was made by Barbara Johnson and seconded by Larry Atchley to accept the proposal for the scoreboard. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Art Pierce to accept the Adopt -A -Road agreement with Bruce and Rosa Goldberg for the Silvercrest Median with the modification that the Goldbergs pick up the medians and sides. Old Business Doug Evans revisited the history of the recommendation for naming the trail from the soccer fields to Kimble Road after Shane Wilbanks. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Barbara Johnson and seconded by Ryan Wade to withdraw the previous vote to name only a portion of the trail. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Larry Atchley and seconded by Linda Dobbs Willis to name the 3.1 mile section of trail from the trail head on the east side of the Oak Grove Soccer Complex to Kimble Road and Snakey Lane "The C. Shane Wilbanks Trail". The motion passed unanimously. There was discussion about participation in the Main Street Days booth. Ryan Wade passed out the sign-up sheet. Art Pierce requested some items such as maps, grapevines, trees, drawing of trees, name slips, grease board for winners and totem poles. The set up crew will meet at 2:00 p.m. May 14th in the breakroom of City Hall. Under Miscellaneous Items, there was discussion about attendance at the Parr Road meeting on May 10'h at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Elementary. With regard to Peek -At -A -Park, Barbara Johnson reported on Oak Ridge, Yorkshire Meadows, Pecan, and Parkwood Parks. Thank you, Barbara. Under Miscellaneous Reports, it was announced that this was Ruth Nichol's last meeting. A motion was made by Jeff Kirkhuff and seconded by Linda Dobbs Willis to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. - Joe Moore, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation RECREATION V. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Knights of Columbus #7099 for Boyd Street from Northwest Highway to Wildwood Street A copy of the agreement is attached for review. Staff recommends approval. B. Appointment of a member of the Advisory Committee to serve as on the liaisons on the Youth Sports Association Committee Hayden Smith and Mark Born were the Advisory Board members serving on this committee. Since Mark Born has resigned due to his campaign and success with being elected to the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Board, another Board member will need to be appointed. C. Report on the results of a focus group that met on May 4`" to critique the Recreation Division activities brochure Staff will give the Board a brief report on the outcome of the focus group meeting. D. Report regarding legislation relating to parks & recreation Doug Evans will give the Board a report on legislation relating to parks and recreation.