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
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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
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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.