HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-20GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003 — 7:00 PM
SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER— MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1
421 CHURCH STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the January 16, 2003 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
VI. New Business
A. Presentation of the Phase 3 plans of the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park
B. Discussion and consideration of ordinances relating to the use of Corps of
Engineers park land leased by the City of Grapevine
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
• Recreation Events
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 14"' DAY OF
FEBRUARY 2003 AT 5:00
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DIRE R OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members
present, to wit:
Larry Francis
Roy Robertson
John Dalri
Ray Harris
David Benedetto
Stan Hinson
Fiona Sigalla
Shane Wilbanks
Absent:
Staff:
Terry Allen Margie Mitchell
Ryan Wade Tyler Johnson
Joe Moore Kevin Mitchell
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Larry Francis. A motion was made
by John Dalri and seconded by David Benedetto to approve the November 2, 2002 minutes with
a correction on Item VII, line 2, to show th?fkay),id not make a request for BMX, but received
one. The motion passed unanimously. -
Citizen Requests
There were no citizen requests.
Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property,in Grapevine
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Three firms have been interviewed. Second interviews will be given on Tuesday.
New Business
A. Presentation of the Phase 3 plans of the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park,
Kevin Mitchell went over the Phase 3 plans for the Board.
B. Discussion and consideration of ordinances relating to the use of Corps of Engineers park
land leased by the City of Grapevine.
A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Ray Harris to approve the ordinances with
changes. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. Miscellaneous Board Reports
• Fencing at Pickering
VIII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports
• Status of trail projects k
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• Recreation Events
Suggestionsfrom Larry Francis, Fiona Sigalla and Ray Harris include:
➢ Limit %next year
➢ Close CAC earlier by 1 hour
Motion was made by David Benedetto and seconded by John Dalri to adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously. Time: 8:10 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation
OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAIRP SON OF THE BOARD
V. Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
Staff will update the Board on the status of the Corps of Engineers property
in Grapevine.
VI. New Business
A. Presentation of the Big Bear Creek Trail plans
Staff will present the plans for the Big Bear Creek Trail and update the Board
on the status of the project.
B. Update on the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas
The Games of Texas is only four months away. Staff will update the Board
on the planning going on with the Games and how the Board can get
involved.