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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-07GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2000 — 7:00 PM SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER — ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM 421 CHURCH STREET I. Call to Order II. Invocation III. Recognition of outgoing Board Member Jeff Kirkhuff IV. Approval of the minutes of the August 10, 2000 meeting V. Citizen Requests VI. Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary for FY 2000-2001 VII. Orientation for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Members VIII. Old Business A. Discussion of a date for the annual tour of parks and facilities IX. New Business A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Park agreement with Jay Young Photography B. Discussion regarding the parks and recreation booth at Grapefest X. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • GCISD Student Liaison Board Report XI. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Status of Trail Projects • Parr Park Restrooms • Parking Lot Improvements Recreation Events • Meadowmere Park Grant XII. 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 PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE IST DAY OF SEPTEMPER 2000AT 5:00 P.M. DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, September 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Art Pierce Julie Florence David Benedetto Hayden Smith Ryan Wade Barbara Johnson Larry Francis Roy Robertson Jeff Kirkhuff Absent: Stan Hinson Staff: Doug Evans Joe Moore The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairperson Art Pierce. Outgoing Board member Jeff Kirkhuff was recognized. A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the minutes as written of the August 10, 2000 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Nominations for the election of officers were opened. Nominations were opened for Chairperson. Ryan Wade nominated Art Pierce for Chairperson and Barbara Johnson seconded it. Larry Francis made a motion to close the nominations and it was seconded by Barbara Johnson. Art Pierce was elected Chairperson by acclamation. Nominations were opened for Vice Chairperson. Ryan Wade nominated Hayden Smith for Vice Chairperson and Barbara Johnson seconded it. Larry Francis made a motion to close the nominations and it was seconded by David Benedetto. Hayden Smith was elected Vice Chairperson by acclamation. hh R Cua�L� Nominations were o ened fo ecretal Barbara Johnson nominated Larry Francis for Secretary and Jeff Kirkhu seconded it. Ryan Wade made a motion to close the nominations a i seconded by David Benedetto. Larry Francis was elected Secretary by acclamation. Doug Evans gave an orientation to Board members. Old Business Dates of September 23rd and October 21" were discussed as possible dates for the annual tour of parks and facilities. A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Julie Florence to approve Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 8:00 a.m. as the date and time for the tour. The motion passed unanimously. New Business A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Julie Florence to approve the renewal application for the Adopt -A -Park agreement with Jay Young Photography for the Bear Creek Park Trail. The motion passed unanimously. The Parks and Recreation booth at Grapefest was discussed. Revisions on the poster boards were suggested. There is no delivery of the Playbook to RR4 — bulk rate. Miscellaneous Board Reports Student Liaison Brandon Simon suggested a bird fountain at Parr Park. Miscellaneous Staff Reports Staff Reports ➢ Trail Projects ➢ Parr Park Restrooms ➢ Parking Lot Improvements ➢ Recreation Events ➢ Meadowmere Park Grant A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Hayden Smith to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation DIRECT�Clk QF PARKS AAD RECREATION CHAIRMAN UF THE PARK BOARD VII. Old Business A. Presentation of the Phase 2 Plans of the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park Staff will present the plans to the Board. B. Discussion regarding park identification signs The Board will discuss and see a prototype of park identification signs for neighborhood parks. VIII. New Business A. Discussion regarding an anti -litter campaign in Grapevine The Board will discuss a possible anti -litter campaign in Grapevine. B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Jim and Barb Johnson for Snakey Lane The Board initially approved the agreement in October of 1996. Staff recommends approval. C. Discussion regarding the December Board meeting Typically, the Board does not meet in December do to the large number of Christmas events and activities. The Board will discuss cancelling the meeting.