HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-16GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2000 — 7:00 PM
SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER —ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM
421 CHURCH STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the September 7, 2000 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. Old Business
A. Presentation of the plans of Phase 2 of the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park
B. Discussion regarding park identification signs
VI. New Business
A. Discussion regarding an anti -litter campaign in Grapevine
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Jim and Barb Johnson for
Snakey Lane
C. Discussion regarding the December 2000 Board meeting
VII. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• GCISD Student Liaison Board Report
VIII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
i • Status of Trail Projects L F
Parr Park Restrooms —tam
y• Parking Lot Improvements ('DIA 4aQ'S)
✓• Recreation Events - Christmas LC. tt
JLandscaping Projects N u ti 114,
. Oak Ridge Park Fence sy+-»-pl 0$t`L"L'"��
V* Meadowmere Park Development
IX. Adjourn
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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 10' DAY OF
N VEMBE 200 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRE J R OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, November 16, 2000 at
7:00 p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to wit:
Larry Francis
Hayden Smith
Stan Hinson
Ryan Wade
Absent:
Julie Florence
Staff:
Doug Evans
Roy Robertson
David Benedetto
Barbara Johnson
Art Pierce
Joe Moore
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice -Chairperson Hayden Smith.
A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the
minutes of Sept. 7, 2000 with the correction 'Ryan Wade seconded the nomination of
Larry Francis for Secretary". The motion passed unanimously.
A plaque designating the C. Shane Wilbanks trail as a "Millennium Trail' by the White
House Millennium Council was presented to Council Member Shane Wilbanks by Vice -
Chairperson Hayden Smith.
Old Business
Doug Evans and Shane Wilbanks summarized Phase II of the Botanical Gardens at
Heritage Park. Bids will open January 5, 2001 and will be presented to City Council on
January 16, 2001.
Doug Evans presented the new park sign concept. A motion was made by Stan Hinson
and seconded by Ryan Wade to approve the new park sign concept. The motion passed
unanimously.
New Business
The Board discussed an anti -litter campaign. Barbara Johnson will help with a task force,
which will work with the Adopt -A -Road volunteers.
A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Ryan Wade to approve the renewal
application for the Adopt -A -Road agreement with Jim and Barb Johnson for Snakey Lane.
The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Ryan Wade and seconded by Barbara Johnson to cancel the
December meeting due to the holidays. The motion passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Board Reports
GCISD Student Liaison Brandon Simon discussed the installation of a birdbath at Parr
Park.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
Joe Moore and Doug Evans gave project updates.
A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Stan Hinson to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation
DIREC R OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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CHAIRMAW OF THE PARK BOARD
V. Old Business
A. Presentation by Board Member Barbara Johnson regarding an anti -litter
campaign in Grapevine
This issue was discussed briefly at the November 16, 2000 meeting. Board
Member Barbara Johnson will update the Board on her progress with the
campaign.
VI. New Business
A. Discussion regarding a Grand Opening Ceremony for the new
restroom/storage facility at Parr Park
The Board will discuss plans for a Grand Opening Ceremony for the new
restroom/storage facility at Parr Park.
B. Presentation on the status of the Central Irrigation Control System
Kraig Harris, Parks Foreman, will give a presentation to the Board regarding
the status of the Central Irrigation Control System.
C. Discussion of an agreement with the local vouth athletic associations
regarding utilization of facilities and seasons
Staff will discuss a possible agreement with the youth athletic associations
regarding the utilization of facilities and sports seasons. A copy of the
agreement is enclosed.