HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-19GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 - 7:00 PM
SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER - MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1
421 CHURCH STREET
Call to Order
Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the August 15, 2002 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. Election of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary for FY 2002-2003
VI. Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
VII. New Business
A. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Grapevine Lions
Club for William D. Tate Avenue/Ball Street from SH 114 to College Street
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Park agreement with Jay Young
Photography for Bear Creek Park
C. Discussion and consideration of an icon for the Big Bear Creek Trail System
VIII. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
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IX. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any ofhe following items)
• Status of trail projects - �'�`'
• Recreation Events `T-_ I=
• Meadowmere Park development
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful
X. Adjourn�e°1`9�wvsl,
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LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 13�h DAY OF
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DIR C OR OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 7:00
p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following
members present, to wit:
Larry Francis
Terry Allen
Margie Mitchell
Ray Harris
Fiona Sigalla — School Board Rep.
Absent:
Roy Robertson
Staff:
Doug Evans
Joe Moore
Ryan Wade
John Dalri
Stan Hinson
David Benedetto
Tyler Johnson — Student Liaison
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Larry Francis. A motion was
made by Ryan Wade and seconded by Ray Harris to approve the August 15th minutes. The
motion passed unanimously.
Citizen Requests
There were no citizen requests.
Election of Chairperson Vice Chairperson and Secretary
Nominations for the election of officers were opened. Nominations were opened for Chairperson.
Ryan Wade nominated Larry Francis and the motion was seconded by Terry Allen. Ryan Wade
made a motion to close the nominations and elect Larry Francis by acclamation. The motion was
seconded by Stan Hinson. Larry Francis was elected by acclamation.
Nominations were opened for Vice Chairperson. Stan Hinson nominated John Dalri and the
motion was seconded by Ray Harris. Ryan Wade made a motion to close the nominations; the
motion was not seconded. Terry Allen nominated Ryan Wade and the motion was seconded by
David Benedetto. Ryan declined the nomination. Ryan Wade made a motion to close the
nominations and Ray Harris seconded the motion. John Dalri was elected as Vice Chairperson
by acclamation.
Nominations were opened for Secretary. Ryan Wade nominated David Benedetto and it was
seconded by Terry Allen. Ryan Wade made a motion to close the nominations and elect David
Benedetto by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Stan Hinson. David Benedetto was
elected by acclamation.
Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
Doug Evans reported on the Council's position, attendants, fee collectors, maintenance, similar
cities operations, COE responsibilities and liabilities.
New Business
A. Adopt -A -Road agreement with Grapevine Lions Club
A motion was made by David Benedetto and seconded by Ray Harris to approve an Adopt -A -
Road agreement with the Grapevine Lions Club for William D. Tate Avenue/Ball Street from
SH114 to College Street. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Adopt -A -Park agreement with Jay Young Photography
A motion was made by David Benedetto and seconded by John Dalri to approve an Adopt -A -Park
agreement with Jay Young Photography for Bear Creek Park. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Discussion and consideration of an icon for the Big Bear Creek Trail System.
A motion was made by David Benedetto and seconded by Ryan Wade to approve the icon for the
Big Bear Creek Trail System. The motion passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Board Reports
• Fiona Sigalla, School Board Rep., reported that teams are doing well, school taxes are going
up and stadium speakers are being fixed.
• Tyler Johnson, Student Liaison, reported that the new frisbee golf team (20) is meeting on
Sundays.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
The Board was given an update on the following projects
• Ray Harris reported that the Grapevine Runners and Walkers Club (GRAW) has a run on
October 12th at Oak Grove Softball. Staff reported on Outdoor Kids Adventure Day, and the
Plaid Shirt Society.
A motion was made by Stan Hinson and seconded by Terry Allen to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously. Time: 8:15 P.M.
R RD G SE RI TARY — Joseph D. Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAI PE ON OF THE BOARD
V. Old Business
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Staff will update the Board on the status of the Corps of Engineers property
in Grapevine.
B. Report on the Outdoor Kids Adventure Day and future plans for the event
Staff will report on the Outdoor Kids Adventure Day that was held on
Saturday, September 21, 2002 at Meadowmere Park and discuss future
plans for the event.
VI. New Business
A. Discussion regarding the installation of a monument sign at the Senior
Activities Center
The Board will discuss the possible installation of a monument sign at the
Senior Activities Center.