HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-17GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008 — 6:00 PM
BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY
411 BALL STREET
Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the minutes of the June 19, 2008 meeting
IV. Citizen Requests
V. New Business
A. Presentation of the financial and participation reports from the Grapevine-
Southlake Soccer Association, Grapevine Youth Wrestling, Grapevine-
Colleyville Youth Football Association, Grapevine Youth Baseball and
Grapevine Girls Softball Association
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)
• Report on the construction of the Oak Grove Ballfield Complex
• Report on the landscaping of the medians on the Texan Trail
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful
VIII. Adjourn
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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 JULY
2008 AT 5:00 P.M.
4DIR TOR OF PARKS 8, RECREATION
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, July 17, 2008 at
6:00 p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas
with the following members present, to wit:
Roy Robertson
Larry Francis
Leon Leal
Lawrence Baker
Absent: Susan Pittman
Staff: Doug Evans
Chris Smith
Jaycob Kirkpatrick
Guests:
John Dalri
Debra Tridico
Ray Harris
Joe Moore
Scott Hardeman
Grapevine Girls Soccer Association: Chris Burton and Melissa Edwards
Grapevine Girl's Softball Association: Debbie Robinson
Grapevine Youth Baseball: Mike Richmond
Grapevine Youth Wrestling: Leon Leal
Grapevine/Colleyville Youth Football Association: Perry Hopper
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 Debra Tridico and seconded by Ray Harris to approve the
minutes of the July 17, 2008 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Citizen Requests
There were no citizen requests.
New Business
Presentation of the financial and participation reports from the following youth
associations were made:
• Grapevine Girls Soccer Association: Chris Burton and Melissa Edwards
• Grapevine Girl's Softball Association: Debbie Robinson
• Grapevine Youth Baseball: Mike Richmond
• Grapevine Youth Wrestling: Leon Leal
• Grapevine/Colleyville Youth Football Association: Perry Hopper
Miscellaneous Board Reports
Roy Robertson observed high traffic on July 4th in Rockledge, Katie's Woods, and
Lakeview Parks. Next day all areas were seriously littered with trash. Suggest next
year to do more programming for litter control.
Also, the glass at the kiosks at the softball fields and Lakeview need to be hinged and
replaced.
Miscellaneous Staff Reports
• A report was given by Doug Evans on the construction of the Oak Grove Ballfield
Complex.
• A report given by Doug Evans on the landscaping of the medians on the Texan
Trail notes that the trees are to be planted.
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful — Keep Texas Beautiful presented 3rd Place Award for
Governor's Achievement Award at the City Council meeting. Also, Mayor and
Mary Jo Tellin will be accepting Public/Private Partnership Award from Take Pride
in America in Washington D.C.
A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by John Dalri to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously. Time: 7:25 p.m.
RECORDING SECRETARY — Joseph D. Moore, Assistant Director
DIRECTOR CHAIR OF THE BOARD
AND RECREATION
New Business
A. Conisder renewal of an Adoot-An-Area aareement with the Friends of Oak Grove
Park for the C. Shane Wilbanks Trail, from Dove Loop to the trail head at the Oak
Grove Soccer Complex
The agreement and report form are attached for review. Staff recommends
approval.
B. Consider renewal of an Adopt -An -Area agreement with Grapevine Excursions for
the shoreline at Katie's Woods
The agreement and report form are attached for review. Staff recommends
approval.