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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-24GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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 September 19, 2002 meeting IV. Citizen Requests V. Old Business A. Discussion r gardin Corps of Engineers prop y In Grapevine B. Report on the Outdoor Kids Adventure Day and future plans for the event — 33G L- I ISo 4a� .li , - r�W-�� L� r a -QP VI. New Businsts '3 A. Discussion regarding the installation of a monument sign at the Senior Activities Center {`' ® :1�:j,' n �.-XM.-u �.. iw*dQJkwA1�- VII. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) VIII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Status of trail projects 1 �. CAY_� cc-k_t4l I o&t G,_, . �,,,i(� Ii i lA V_.' J • Playground Improvements — �t-� 1 • Botanical Gardens Improvements - �)a­b �• • TRAPS Region 2 & 3 Conference _ n-�a o 2 e, _ � 0 - • Recreation Events — CQ•al U���+ , �-- e Z ZP7A, ,vim • Meadowmere Park development - �, :Q t + to l2a�os 31W • Annual Parks and Facilisies Tour IX. Adjourn — rA_ " 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 18" DAY OF OCTOBER 2002 AT 5:00 -P.M. Z Y'tL'� DIR TOR OF PARKS & RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, October 24, 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 Roy Robertson Absent: David Benedetto Ray Harris Staff: Doug Evans Ryan Wade John Dalri Stan Hinson The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairperson Larry Francis. A motion was made by Stan Hinson and seconded by John Dalri to approve the September 19, 2002 minutes. The motion passed unanimously. Citizen Requests There were no citizen requests. Old Business A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine Doug Evans reported that staff from several departments were in the process of doing research. Public Works is in the process of inspecting all facilities and roads and developing a maintenance plan. Parks & Recreation staff is researching policies and surveying other cities that have taken on Corps of Engineers property. Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks also stated that the Council wants the property but also does not want it to be a tax burden for citizens of Grapevine. The status of the marina lease was also discussed as Stan Hinson indicated that he was somewhat familiar with the lease from his connections with the Sailing Club. Doug Evans informed the Board to review the weekly updates sent by staff to get the latest developments on the Corps property. B. Report on the Outdoor Kids Adventure Day and future plans for the event Mr. Evans informed the Board that approximately 330 youth and 150 adult attended the event on September 21st at Meadowmere Park. The cities of Bedford, Euless, North Richland Hills and Grapevine participated in the event that was co-sponsored by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Board Member Ryan Wade said that he attended the event and thought that it was very well received but thought that it would have been better for more people to stay for the evening event. Mr. Evans said that staff discussed keeping the encampment at the park all week long and bus youth out for the local schools to learn about the outdoors. New Business A. Discussion regarding the installation of a monument sign at the Senior Activities Center The Board briefly discuss the proposed monument sign for the Senior Activities Center. Mr. Evans said that the sign would be funded by the Senior Center Advisory Council. Stan Hinson asked what relationship the Council had as compared to the Board. Mr. Evans responded that the Council is a separate entity, not affiliated with the Parks & Recreation Department at all. Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks also said that the Council was more into programming whereas the Board more into facilities. Terry Allen asked if the Board needed to approve the sign and Mr. Evans said that it was an informational item and did not need Board approval. Miscellaneous Board Reports Roy Robertson informed the Board that he met a citizen at Horseshoe Trails Park that had an interest in assisting Roy in the development and maintenance of the trails at the park. Roy did not recall the name of the citizen but indicated that he would be talking to the person in the near future. Miscellaneous Staff Reports The Board was given an update on the following projects. • Trail Projects — Status of Bear Creek, Oak Grove and Mills Run Trail projects. • Playground Improvements — Status of Heritage Park and Oak Ridge Park playground improvements. • Botanical Gardens Improvements — Shane Wilbanks reported that Aquascapes would be building a pond at the Botanical Gardens on October 25th free of charge. Mr. Evans indicated that they are hosting a pond -building class and this is their project. • Traps Region 2 & 3 Conference — Will be held on Friday, November 22nd and Board is invited to attend. • Recreation Events — Halloween on Main Street is Thursday, October 31st from 6-8 PM; Carol of Lights is at the Gazebo on Monday, December 2nd at 7 PM and the Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5th at 7 PM. • Meadowmere Park Development — The final walk-through was October 24tH • Annual Parks and Facilities Tour — Scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at 8 AM beginning at the Senior Activities Center. A motion was made by Ryan Wade and seconded by Stan Hinson to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Time: 8:20 P.M. ARY — Douglas M. Evans, Director of Parks & Recreation DIRECTOY OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE BOARD VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider a resolution supporting the Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant Program Attached is a brief outline explaining the resolution and the resolution. Staff recommends approval. B. Discuss the need for a December meeting Historically, the Board has not met in the month of December. This is due to the many activities going on during that month. Staff suggests a meeting only be scheduled if there is urgent business to take care of.