HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-10GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2000 - 7:00 PM
SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER - ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM
421 CHURCH STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Introduction and Oath of Office for New Board Members
IV. Approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2000 meeting
V. Citizen Requests
VI. Orientation for new Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Members
VII. New Business
A. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Grapevine Lions Club
for W. D. Tate Avenue, from SH 114 to Ira E. Woods Avenue
B. Consider re -appointment of Mr. Brandon Simon, 3426 Spindletree Dr., as the
GCISD student ex -officio member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
C. Discussion of a date for the annual tour of parks and facilities
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VIII. Old Business
A. Discussion regarding the parks and recreation booth at Grapefest i a Nt a
IX. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items
• GCISD Student Liaison Board Report
• Park Photo Contest
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X. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
Proposed FY 2000-2001 Parks & Recreation budget
• Status of Trail Projects - C p�� -a �^^'�1 ��s•��
Parr Park Restrooms - �T
XI. Adjourn
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DIRE OR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 7:00
p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to wit:
Staff:
Art Pierce - Julie Florence
Stanley Hinson David Benedetto
Hayden Smith ✓ Ryan Wade
Barbara Johnson Larry Francis
Roy Robertson
Doug Evans Joe Moore
Dianna Stanford
Guests:
Larry Atchley Dr. Curtis Ratliff
Dr. Edith Pewitt
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Art Pierce.
All Board members were introduced, including new members David Benedetto and Stan
Hinson. Dianna Stanford executed the Oath of Office to new members, David Benedetto
and Stan Hinson.
A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Hayden Smith to approve the
minutes as written of the July 20, 2000 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
The orientation for new Board members was postponed until the August meeting.
New Business
A motion was made by Ryan Wade and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the
application for the Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Grapevine Lions Club for W. D. Tate
Avenue, from SH 114 to Ira E. Woods Avenue. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Julie Florence and seconded by Larry Francis to re -appoint
Brandon Simon as the GCISD student ex -officio member of the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously.
The date for the annual tour of parks and facilities was discussed. A motion was made by
Barbara Johnson and seconded by Julie Florence to set the date for the tour to October
14, 2000 at 8:00 a.m., with lunch. The motion passed unanimously.
A presentation of plaques to outgoing members was given to Jeanne Hatfield, Dr. Edith
Pewitt, Dr. Curtis Ratliff, and Larry Atchley.
Old Business
A sign-up sheet to work at the Parks & Recreation booth at Grapefest was passed around.
Decoration of the booth is to start at 3:00 p.m. on September 8`h. There will be a drawing
for the Tree -give -a -way. Another 8' banner with web site is needed.
Miscellaneous Board Reports
There was no Student Liaison report.
Name That Park Contest
➢ Rename contest
➢ Do at festival booth only
➢ Multiple choice
➢ Still have a drawing for winner
Staff Reports
➢ Budget
➢ Trail Projects
➢ Parr Park Restrooms
➢ Overflow parking lot at Parr Park
A motion was made by Stan Hinson and seconded by Larry Francis to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAIRMAN OF THE PARK
VII. Old Business
A. Discussion of a date for the annual tour of parks and facilities
The Board discussed this last month and selected Saturday, October 14'h as
the date for the tour. However, I have a conflict with that date and would like
to discuss with the Board changing this date to Saturday, September 23rd or
Saturday, October 21s'.
VIII. New Business
A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Park with Jay Young Photography for a
portion of Bear Creek Park
The agreement is attached for review. Staff recommends approval.
B. Discussion regarding the parks and recreation booth at Grapefest
Staff will go over what items will go in the booth at Grapefest. Also volunteer
coordinator Ryan Wade will discuss staffing of the booth.