HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-17GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 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 March 20, 2003 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
VI. New Business
A. Presentation of the proposed alignment of the Oak Grove Trail
B. Ratification of new Board Members for Keep Grapevine Beautiful
C. Update on the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas
D. Consideration to change the date of the May meeting
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)
• Recreation Events
• Trail Projects
IX. 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 11th DAY OF
APRIL 2003 AT 5:00 P
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DIRE OR OF PARKS & RECREATION
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. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road aareement with the Grapevine Dirt
Dozen for Ira E. Woods Avenue. from Main Street to Lancaster to Baylor
Parkway
A copy of the agreement is attached for review. The agreement was
originally approved by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board in February of
1999. Staff recommends approval.
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Wagon Wheel/KBET
for Ruth Wall Street. from Northwest Highway to Onrvland
A copy of the agreement is attached for review. The agreement was
originally approved by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board in November
of 1996. Staff recommends approval.
C. Update on the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas
Staff will update the Board on the latest happenings with the Games of
Texas.
D. Discuss the June 5th Grand Opening of the Mills Run Trail
The Board will discuss the Grand Opening of the trail and talk about
volunteers for planning and logistics.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 7:00
p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to wit:
John Dalri
Margie Mitchell
Ray Harris
Larry Francis
Stan Hinson
Roy Robertson
Terry Allen
Shane Wilbanks
Fiona Sigalla
Absent
Staff:
Ryan Wade David Benedetto
Tyler Johnson
Doug Evans Joe Moore
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Larry Francis. A motion
was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by Stan Hinson to approve the March 20,
2003 minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
Doug Evans led discussion on Corps of Engineers property. Mr. Evans reported that the
consultant has started the feasibility study. Mr. Evans also gave the Board a proposed fee
schedule for camping, boat ramp usage and daily park entrance. The proposed fee
schedule will go to the City Council on may 6 th
New Business
A. Presentation of the proposed alignment of the Oak Grove Trail
Joe Moore presented the proposed alignment for the Oak Grove Trail and informed the
Board the design consultant will survey the proposed alignment and walk it with staff once
the alignment is flagged.
B. Ratification of new Board Members for Keep Grapevine Beautiful
A motion was made by Terry Allen and seconded by John Dalri to approve the ratification
of the new Board Members, Kathy Brunson and Charles Neal, for Keep Grapevine
Beautiful. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Update on the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas
A Press Conference and Media Event is scheduled for May 8th. Extreme Games and
Rock -Climbing have both been secured as games.
D. Consideration to change the date of the May meeting.
A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Margie Mitchell to move the May Park
Board Meeting from May 16th to May 13th due to Main Street Days. The motion passed
unanimously.
VII. Miscellaneous Board Reports
• Roy Robertson inquired if the water fountains are on in the parks. Mr. Robertson also
said that the City's mowing contractor was mowing along the roads and in areas where
there are wildflowers. Mr. Robertson also reported illegal dumping and drug syringes
at Lakeview Park.
• Terry Allen reported that the pitching mounds on fields 11 & 12 at Oak Grove Park are
being tore up by the tractor and drag.
• Ray Harris asked if a port -a -let could be placed along the C. Shane Wilbanks Trail off
Snakey Lane
VIII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports
• Earthworks is at Dove Park on April 26th. The Earthworks Appreciation Dinner is April
28th at the Convention Center.
Motion was made by Stan Hinson and seconded by Terry Allen to adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously. Time: 8:25 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation
OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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CHAIR RSON OF THE BOARD