HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-19GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2003 — 7:00 PM
SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER — MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1
421 CHURCH STREET
Call to Order
Invocation
III. Recognition of new Board Members
IV. Approval of the minutes of the May 13, 2003 meeting
V. Citizen Requests
VI. Recognition of service for outgoing Board Members Ryan Wade and Terry Allen
VII. Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
B. Discussion regarding the schedule for the Games of Texas
VIII. New Business
A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Vinz Family for
Pool Road, from Hall -Johnson to Barberry Road
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Goldberg Family
for Silvercrest Lane
C. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the McCracken Family
for Kimball Road, from Silvercrest Lane to Snakey Lane
IX. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
X. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• Status of trail projects V
• Recreation Events
XI. Adjourn
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ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT (817)
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, TH OARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 13`h DAY OF
J)JNE 2003 AT 5:0 P.M.
DIR TOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 7:00
p.m. at the Senior Activities Center, 421 Church Street, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to wit:
Roy Robertson
David Benedetto
Ray Harris
7 Barbara Johnson
Absent:
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Doug Evans
Guests:
Harlan Friedman
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Recognition of New Board Members
John Dalri
Margie Mitchell
Tyler Johnson
Debra Tridico
Stan Hinson
Joe Moore
New board members Debra Tridico and Barbara Johnson introduced themselves to
everyone. Current board members went around the table and introduced themselves to
the new members. Shane Wilbanks thanked everyone for their time and commitment.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by David Benedetto and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve the
May 13, 2003 minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
Citizen Requests
Harlan Friedman asked about Law Enforcement for restrooms in parks as far as graffiti.
Recognition of service for outgoing Board Members
A Presentation Award was given to Terry Allen for his tenure on the Park Board for the last
2 years.
Old Business
A. Discussion regarding Corps of Engineers property in Grapevine
Doug Evans gave a report on COE property. Revenues are consistent and slightly ahead
of projections. Expenditures are within budget. City staff of 4 have been diligent in
providing repairs to lake amenities. Boat ramp violation tickets have resulted in a high
percent being dismissed by buying an annual pass.
B. Discussion regarding the schedule for the Games of Texas
Doug Evans updated Board on Games of Texas event; VIP room, volunteer opportunities,
etc.
New Business
A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Vintz Family
A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Barbara Johnson to approve the
agreement with the Vintz Family for Pool Road, from Hall Johnson to Barberry Road. The
motion passed unanimously.
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Goldberg Family
A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Roy Robertson to approve the
agreement with the Goldberg Family for Silvercrest Lane. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the McCracken Family
A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve the
agreement with the McCracken Family for Kimball Road, from Silvercrest Lane to Snakey
Lane. The motion passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
• Ray Harris made a request to have the Board consider an earlier meeting time.
Discussion will be on next month's agenda.
• Trail Projects — Joe Moore gave an update: Oak Grove, Big Bear Creek, Meadowmere
and Mills Run Trails. Also announced the National Trails Symposium awarded to
Texas for October 2004.
• Doug Evans explained the hiring process to fill Recreation Superintendent position.
• Harlan Friedman complimented Recreation staff on the Triathlon.
• Shane Wilbanks commented on budget process — Sacrifices will have to be made.
Motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by John Dalri to adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously. Time: 8:08 p.m.
RECO DING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation
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C AI ERSON OF THE BOARD
VII. New Business
A. Presentation of the financial and participation reports from the Grapevine
Youth Baseball Association, Grapevine Girls Softball Association, Grapevine
Pee Wee Football Association and the Grapevine/Southlake Soccer
Association
Included in your packets are the reports that were available to staff when the
packets were mailed to you. Members of each of the associations have
been invited to the meeting to explain the reports and to answer any
questions the Board Members may have.
B. Discussion regarding the meeting time for the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board
Board Member Ray Harris asked that this be put on an agenda for
discussion.