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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-15GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 — 6:00 PM BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY 411 BALL STREET Call to Order II. Invocation 111. Approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2008 meeting IV. Presentation of a plaque to outgoing Board Member Brad Burns V. Citizen Requests VI. New Business A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Atwal Family for Hughes Road, from Hall -Johnson to the SH 121 Service Road B. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Trail agreement with North Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for the Cottonbelt Trail, from Kimball Road to Mustang Drive C. Presentation by Lori McCullough, Executive Director of Tread Lightly D. Update on the renovations at the Oak Grove Baseball Complex 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) • Volunteer Appreciation Day — A-00l2c, • Keep Grapevine Beautiful XI. 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 9"' DAY OF MAY 2008 AT 5:00 P.M.r---\ DIREtCTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: Debra Tridico Roy Robertson Larry Francis Absent: John Dalri Staff: Doug Evans Leon Leal Lawrence Baker Ray Harris Susan Pittman Joe Moore Guest: Lori McCullough, Executive Director of Tread Lightly Brad Burns, Past Park Board Member The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Invocation A moment of silence was observed. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Leon Leal and seconded by to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2008 meeting with a change showing that Leon Leal gave an invocation. Motion passed unanimously. Presentation of Plaque A Plaque was presented to outgoing member Brad Burns. Citizen Requests There were no citizen requests. New Business A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Larry Francis to approve an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Atwal Family for Hughes Road, from Hall -Johnson to the SH 121 Service Road. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by Lawrence Baker to approve an Adopt -A -Trail agreement with North Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for the Cottonbelt Trail, from Kimball Road to Mustang Drive. Motion passed unanimously. Lori McCullough, Executive Director of Tread Lightly gave a presentation on the Tread Lightly Program and a $50,000 grant opportunity. Doug Evans presented an update on the renovations at the Oak Grove Baseball Complex. Miscellaneous Board Reports There were no Board reports. Miscellaneous Staff Reports ➢ Doug Evans reported on Volunteer Appreciation Day. ➢ Ray Harris reported on Keep Grapevine Beautiful. A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Debra Tridico to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Time: 6:50 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY — Joseph D. Moore, Assistant Director r� RECTORHAIR OF THE BOARD ARKS AND REC EATION V. New Business A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Glade Crossing Homeowner's Association for Baze Road, from Hughes Road to Glade Road The application and report form are attached for review. Staff recommends approval. B. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Belfort Homeowner's Association for Heritage Avenue from Hall -Johnson Road to Big Bear Creek The association had adopted this section of road in the past but let the agreement lapse. They would like to enter into a new agreement. The agreement is attached for review. Staff recommends approval. C. Consider approval of an Adopt -A -Road agreement with the Perry Family for Hughes Road, from Hall -Johnson to Euless -Grapevine Road The application is attached for review. Staff recommends approval. D. Consider approval of an Adopt -A Park agreement with the Preston Family for the shoreline at Meadowmere Park, from the boat ramp to the shoreline adjacent to the restroom facility The application is attached for review. Staff recommends approval. E. Update on the renovations at the Oak Grove Baseball Complex Workman Commercial Construction is the construction contractor for the renovation of the complex. The contractor is in the process of preparing the mobilization site. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of June g`h.