HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-21GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2002 — 7:00 PM
SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER — MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1
421 CHURCH STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the February 21, 2002 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. New Business
A. Discuss and consider approval of revised Athletic Facility Policies
B. Discuss the Promotional Booth for Main Street Days
VI Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
VII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• Status of trail projects
• Recreation Events -
Meadowmere Park development
Pickering Park improvements
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>/• Parr Park improvements - (J4"ut
VIII. 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 15th DAY OF
MARCH 2002 AT 5:00 P.M.
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DIR OR OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 7:00
p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to wit:
Stan Hinson
Ryan Wade
Roy Robertson
Larry Francis
C. Shane Wilbanks
Absent
Staff:
Hayden Smith
Clydene Johnson — Council Liaison
Doug Evans
Joe Moore
Barbara Johnson
David Benedetto
Terry Allen
Barbara Keeney
William Cherry, Student Liaison
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Larry Francis. A motion
was made by Stan Hinson and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the minutes of
the February 21, 2002 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business
Doug Evans opened discussion on revised Athletic Facility Policies. The Board is asked
to review the policies and make recommendations on how to equitably control use of
athletic fields. Policies will be brought back at the next meeting.
A suggestion was also made to modify Co-sponsored Association Policies to agree with
Co-sponsored Agreement.
Discussion ensued regarding the Main Street Days Promotional Booth on May 17" — 19"
The Library Board and Keep Grapevine Beautiful will both be in the booth at this event.
Miscellaneous Board Reports
Larry Francis read a Letter of Resignation from Julie Florence.
David Benedetto gave a report on Youth Sports Associations.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
The Board was given an update on the following projects.
• Status of trail projects
• Recreation Events
• Meadowmere Park Development
• Pickering Park Improvements
• Oak Grove Park Improvements
• Parr Park Improvements
A motion was made by Ryan Wade and seconded by Barbara Johnson to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously. Time: 8:59 P.M.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joseph D. Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation
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V. New Business
A. Consider renewal of an Adopt Park aqreement with the Grapevine Garden
Club for the City's Tree Farm
The Board initially approved the agreement with the Garden Club on
February 17, 2000 and the City Council approved the agreement on March
7, 2000. Staff recommends approval.
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt A -Road agreement with the Unity Church of
NE Tarrant County for Hughes Road
The Board initially approved the agreement with Unity Church on March 26,
1998 and the City Council approved the agreement on April 7, 1998. Staff
recommends approval.
C. Discuss and consider approval of Athletic Facilities Policy
The Board discussed the policy at the March 21, 2002 meeting and there
were many good comments on how to re -structure the policy as it relates to
reservations of the athletic fields. Staff has done some research and will do
more before the meeting and will relay this to the Board for further discussion
and possible consideration of the policy.
D. Discuss the Promotional Booths for Main Street Days and for a Boating and
Camping Show at Bass Pro Shop
The 2002 Main Street Days festival is scheduled for May 17-19. The Library
Board has agreed to share booth space with us and provide volunteers to
man the booths. Also, officials at Bass Pro Shop have contacted staff
regarding a promotional booth at the Boating and Camping Show scheduled
for April 19`h, 201" and 21s`. The Board will discuss volunteers, training and
booth setup.