HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-18GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004 - 6:30 PM
BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY
411 BALL STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the October 18, 2004 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. New Business
A. Consider approval of staff's action in authorizing a topographical survey at
the Silver Lake Campground
B. Consider approval of a concept plan of the Silver Lake Campground
C. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road application with Barbara and Jim
Johnson for Snakey Lane
D. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road application with Grapevine Masonic
Lodge #288 for Dove Loop, from Main Street to Dove Road
E. Discuss the need for a December meeting
VI. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items )
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VII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• Lake Parks - ESA's, road names & signageV
• Trail Projects - Big Bear Creek Trail, Oak Grove Trail & Meadowmere Trail
• Christmas activities - Carol of Lights & meals with Santa
• Halloween on Main Street -report -fw C�� 0�. Zu -N
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful
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VIII. Adjourn - 1-1n Ra- 4U" C
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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 12`h DAY OF
NOVEMBER 2004 AT 5:00 P.M.
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DIR OR OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
:OUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 6:30
p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present, to wit:
Susan Pittman
Larry Francis
Barbara Johnson
Margie Mitchell
Debra Tridico
Leon Leal
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Shane Wilbanks
Absent
Staff:
Vicki Thomas John Dalri
Doug Evans Joe Moore
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Larry Francis.
,approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Margie Mitchell and seconded by Susan Pittman to approve the
minutes of the October 18, 2004 minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
A. Topographical Survey of Silver Lake Campground — A motion was made by Debra Tridico
and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve staff's action in authorizing Moak Surveyors to do
a topographical survey at Silver Lake Campground. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Silver Lake Concept Plan — Doug Evans presented the plan to the Board. A motion was
made by Ray Harris and seconded by Susan Pittman to approve the concept plan of the Silver
Lake Campground. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Adopt -A -Road - A motion was made by Susan Pittman and seconded by Debra Tridico to
renew the Adopt -A -Road agreement with Barbara and Jim Johnson for Snakey Lane. Motion
passed with 6 for and 1 abstention (Barbara Johnson).
D. A motion was made by Barbara Johnson and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve an
Adopt -A -Road agreement with Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288 for Dove Loop, from Main
Street to Dove Road. Motion passed unanimously.
E. December Meeting — A motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by Barbara Johnson
cancel the December meeting because of the holidays. Motion passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Board Reports
Roy Robertson reported that no clean up was done after a pool was built — drainage
interrupted on Horseshoe Trails.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
Doug Evans and Joe Moore reported on various items. Susan Pittman gave a report on Keep
Grapevine Beautiful.
A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Susan Pittman to adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously. Time: 7:28 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director
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V. New Business
A. Consider modifications to the fees and policies at the Botanical Gardens
relating to professional photography
Attached is a memo regarding recommendations from staff on fees and
policies for professional photography at the Botanical Gardens. Also
attached is the Professional Photographer Contract.
B. Review concept plans for the restroom facilities at Silver Lake Campground
Staff will present plans for the restroom facilities for the Silver Lake
Campground.
C. Review concept plans of the fountain for the Botanical Gardens
Staff will present plans for the fountain for the Botanical Gardens.
D. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road application with the Grapevine
Heritage Lions Club for W. D. Tate Avenue. from SH 114 to Dallas Road
The application is attached for review. The Grapevine Lions Club previously
adopted this area but this group did not renew the agreement when it expired
in October of 2004. The Grapevine Heritage Lions Club is another Chapter
of the Lions Club in Grapevine.
E. Discuss and consider a deposit and permit for accessing parks to do home
improvements
We have had issues in the past where contractors have asked for access to
parks to do home improvements at residences in Grapevine that border
parks. There has also been times that the contractor done damage to the
park and not repaired it. The Board will discuss a permit and a refundable
deposit for contractors accessing parks.