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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 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 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 yio�� J 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.