HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-22GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 — 5:45 PM
BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY
411 BALL STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2005 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. New Business
A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Grapevine Dirty
Dozen for Dallas Road, from Main Street to Baylor Parkway
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt-A-Road/Trail agreement with the McCracken
Family for Kimball Road and the trail along Kimball from Silvercrest to
Snakey Lane/Slough Drive
C. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Camp Sonshine for
Parr Road, from Hall -Johnson Road to Parr Park
D. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Trail agreement with First Baptist Church
Grapevine for Big Bear Creek Trail, from Pool Road to Parr Park
E. Consider approval of a Professional Services agreement with MHS Planning
& Design for the design of the high water boat ramp, restroom facility and
amenities at Katie's Woods
F. Discuss a date and time for the annual tour of parks and facilities
VI. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• Bear Creek Trail and Oak Grove Trail
• Botanical Gardens Celebration
• Silver Lake Campground Renovations
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful
• Recreation Events
VII. Adjourn
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS
LEGISLATURE, THE B9ARD_MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 16" DAY OF
SEPJEMBER 2005 AT 00 P.M.
OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, September 22, 2005
at 5:45 p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas
with the following members present, to wit:
Larry Francis
Roy Robertson
John Dalri
Lawrence Baker
Absent:
Staff:
Margie Mitchell
Doug Evans
The meeting was called to order at 5:46 p.m.
Invocation
A moment of silence was observed.
Approval of Minutes
Ray Harris
Debra Tridico
Leon Leal
Susan Pittman
Joe Moore
A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by John Dalri to approve the
minutes of the August 18, 2005 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Citizen Requests
• There were no citizen requests.
New Business
A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Grapevine Dirty
Dozen for Dallas Road, from Main Street to Baylor Parkway
A motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by Debra Tridico to approve the
Adopt -A -Road renewal with the Grapevine Dirty Dozen for Dallas Road, from Main
Street to Baylor Parkway. Motion passed unanimously. It was noted that there had
been only 8 pickups previously and that a letter would be sent requesting at least 6
pickups per year in the future according to the agreement specifications.
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the McCracken Family for
Kimball Road and the trail along Kimball from Silvercrest to Snakey Lane/Slough
Drive
A motion was made by Roy Robertson and was seconded by John Dalri to approve the
Adopt -A -Road agreement with the McCracken Family for Kimball Road and the trail
along Kimball from Silvercrest to Snakey Lane/Slough Drive. Motion passed
unanimously.
C. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with Camp Sonshine for Parr
Road, from Hall -Johnson Road to Parr Park
A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Ray Harris to approve the Adopt -A -
Road agreement with Camp Sonshine for Parr Road, from Hall -Johnson Road to Parr
Park. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Trail agreement with First Baptist Church
Grapevine for Big Bear Creek Trail, from Pool Road to Parr Park
A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Leon Leal to approve the
agreement with First Baptist Church Grapevine for Big Bear Creek Trail, from Pool
Road to Parr Park. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Consider approval of a Professional Services agreement with MHS Planning &
Design for the design of the high water boat ramp, restroom facility and amenities
at Katie's Woods
Doug Evans explained the funding from Texas Parks & Wildlife. A motion was made by
Ray Harris and seconded by John Dalri to approve a Professional Services agreement
with MHS Planning & Design for the design of the high water boat ramp, restroom
facility and amenities at Katie's Woods. Motion passed unanimously.
F. Discuss a date and time for the annual tour of parks and facilities.
Discussion was held regarding the date and time for the annual tour of parks and
facilities. A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Debra Tridico to schedule
the annual tour of parks and facilities for Saturday, October 15th. Motion passed
unanimously.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
• Joe Moore gave a report on the Big Bear Creek and Oak Grove trails.
• Debra Tridico and Leon Leal are to lead a 5 year celebration campaign for the
Botanical Gardens.
• There was no Keep Grapevine Beautiful report.
• Pooch Playday scheduled for Saturday, September 24th, has been cancelled due to
weather concerns.
A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by John Dalri to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously. Time: 6:18 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director
DI ECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CHAIR OF THE BOARD
V. Old Business
A. Update on the progress with the renovations at the Vineyards Campground
on Lake Grapevine
Staff will update the Board on the progress with the renovations.
B. Update on the design of the amenities approved for Katie's Woods
Staff will update the Board on the Katie's Woods improvements.
VI. New Business
A. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Park application with the Grapevine High
School Transition Class for Parkwood Park
The application is attached for review. Staff recommends approval.
B. Discuss the need for a December meeting
Typically, the Board has not met in December due to the large number of
activities relating to the Christmas holiday.