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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-17GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 — 6:30 PM BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY 411 BALL STREET Call to Order Invocation III. Approval of the minutes of the January 20, 2005 meeting IV. Citizen Comments V. New Business A. Consider modifications to the policies at Silver Lake Campground and fee modifications for the boat ramps and sanitary sewer dump stations B. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Texas Teddy Bear Factory for Dove Road, from Dove Loop to Silvercrest Lane C. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Karen & John McKergow for Kimball Road, from Silvercrest Lane to Roaring Springs D. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Park agreement with the Cohen Family for the drainage stream in Parr Park, from Parr Lane to Big Bear Creek VI. Miscellaneous Board Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) VII. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Trail Projects — Big Bear Creek Trail & Oak Grove Trail • Meadowmere Soccer Field Lights • Recreation Events — Outdoor Kids Adventure Days • Keep Grapevine Beautiful - HAu— VIII. 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 (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, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2005 AT 5:00 P.M. CVV DIR T R OF PARKS & RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Roy Robertson Ray Harris Larry Francis John Dalri Margie Mitchell Debra Tridico Leon Leal Shane Wilbanks Vicki Thomas Absent: Staff: Barbara Johnson Doug Evans Joe Moore The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Larry Francis. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2005 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. New Business Policy and Fee Modifications Annual Boat Ramp Passes Currently, if Residents, Seniors, and Disabled need to have a second annual Boat Ramp Pass they must pay full price for it. A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by John Dalri to accept Staff recommendation to allow a discount of $15 off the original price, for a second Annual Boat Ramp Pass to the same Driver's License number for all categories of buyers. The motion passed unanimously. Weekend Reservation Policv Currently allowing campers to reserve only a Friday or Saturday during the summer season, there are numerous campers requesting a Friday and Saturday night stay that are turned away. A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by Margie Mitchell to accept Staff recommendation to change the reservation policy to state that during the summer season only, that reservations taken for a Friday rental must include a Saturday reservation and that reservations made on a major holiday weekend include the holiday plus a Friday and Saturday. The motion passed unanimously. Dump Station Fee The existing dump station, located at the entrance to the campground is not controlled by any means. A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by John Dalri to accept Staff recommendation to place a lock on the drain cap for security along with a sign indicating that access to the dump station can be made with a $5 fee paid at the campground office, to be monitored by the attendants on duty. Signage to indicate no commercial dumping. The motion passed unanimously. Adopt -A -Road - A motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by Margie Mitchell to approve the Adopt -A -Road agreement with Karen & John McKergow for Kimball Road, from Silvercrest Lane to Roaring Springs. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by John Dalri to approve the Adopt - A -Park agreement with the Cohen Family for the drainage stream in Parr Park, from Parr Lane to Big Bear Creek. Motion passed unanimously. Miscellaneous Board Reports • Vicki Thomas reported that a student liaison is being sought from Grapevine High School. Miscellaneous Staff Reports • Joe Moore reported on Big Bear Creek Trail and Oak Grove Trail. • Joe Moore reported on Meadowmere Soccer Field Lights. • Doug Evans reported on Recreation Events, including Outdoor Kids Adventure Days. • Joe Moore reported on Keep Grapevine Beautiful. A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by John Dalri to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Time: 7:25 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director OF PARKS AND RECREATION CHAiR6bF THE BOARD V. New Business A. Update on the installation of the Central Irrigation System Parks Superintendent Kevin Mitchell will update the Board on the progress of the installation of the Central Irrigation System. B. Discuss road name changes at the lake parks The current names for the park roads at the lake parks are Park Road 1,2,3,etc. Staff suggests actual names for the roads for way -finding for park users and for emergency services. Staff has some recommendations on the names of the roads. A map of the lake parks with the recommended name changes is attached. The print is very small so get out your magnifying glasses. C. Discuss a citizen survev for parks & recreation The last citizen survey for parks & recreation was done in 1998. Staff recommends doing another survey now that we are approaching another budget year. Staff recommends doing a phone survey. A proposed survey is attached for Board review.