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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-18GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 — 6:00 PM BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY 411 BALL STREET Call to Order II. Invocation III, Citizen Requests IV. Consider approval of the minutes of the October 14, 2010 meeting V. New Business A. Discuss the creation of a Volunteer Trail Steward Program in Grapevine B. Consider appointment of a Trail Steward Manager VI. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Grapevine Links Trail • Meadowmere Park Improvements • Master Plan Update • Upcoming Recreation Division activities • December {{ Parks (& Recreation Advisory Board meeting VII. 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 12" DAY OF NOVEMBER 2010 AT 5:00 P.M. i DIRE OR OF PARKS & RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bessie Mitchell Meeting Facility, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to wit: John Dalri Roy Robertson Bob Tipton Debra Tridico Dave Buhr Elizabeth Kaufman Ray Harris Lawrence Baker Absent: Larry Francis Staff: Doug Evans Joe Moore The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Bob Tipton gave an invocation. Citizen Requests Shane Wilbanks shared comments from City Council on Meadowmere, Rockledge, Lakeview, Katie's Woods on increased traffic at free areas since fees began at Meadowmere and Rockledge. The issue is to be considered by full Council. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Debra Tridico to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2010 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. New Business Doug Evans reported on the Volunteer Trail Steward Program. Proposals for this program include: ➢ Maintenance ➢ Trash ➢ Safety ➢ Education Staff recommends development of this program. A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by David Buhr to create the Volunteer Trail Steward Program. Motion passed unanimously. Staff recommends Travis Smith as the first Trail Stewart Manager. Travis shared his background with the Board. A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by Ray Harris to approve Travis Smith as the first Trail Stewart Manager. Motion passed unanimously. Miscellaneous Staff Reports • Joe Moore reported on Grapevine Links Trail project. TXDOT comments received this week on design. Hope to make it 12' wide due to the current traffic on the ROW now. • Doug Evans reported on status of Meadowmere Boat Ramp grant. Grant is being reviewed by City Attorney and Construction Manager for comments. • Doug Evans gave a Master Plan update. Focus groups held this week with no staff involved . Youth focus groups to be held in the coming weeks. On December 21St the Council will be interviewed and Park Board also in coming weeks. • Upcoming Recreation Division activities include: ❖ Carol of Lights on November 29th at Town Square ❖ Parade of Lights on December 2nd on Main Street ❖ Parks and Recreation department Christmas luncheon on December 10th at the Community Activities Center • No meeting in December • On Street Bike Route, planning is ongoing. Elizabeth Kaufman recommended meeting with neighboring cities to join up our bike plans. A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Debra Tridico to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Time: 6:43 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY — Joseph D. Moore, Asst. Director p. L DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION CHAA OF THE BOARD V. New Business A. Consider approval of an Adopt -An -Area agreement with SHOEBACCA.com for Rockledge Park The agreement is attached. B. Adopt -An -Area Renewals — The Board will consider renewal of the following Adopt -An -Area agreements. The agreements are attached. North Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for a''/z mile section of Ira E. Woods Avenue, beginning at 2535 Ira E. Woods Marty & Tia Metzger for Oak Grove Loop, from Dove Extension to the 4 -way stop sign at Trawick Trail and Oak Grove Loop North Susan & Ray Harris for the shoreline at Lake Grapevine adjacent to Meadowmere Park 4. Jim & Barbara Johnson for Snakey Lane C. Trends in Parks & Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Update — Mr. Leon Younger will update the Board on the progress with the update of the open space master plan.