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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-17GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 — 6:00 PM BESSIE MITCHELL MEETING FACILITY 411 BALL STREET Call to Order 11. Invocation 111. Approval of the minutes of the October 20, 2011 meeting IV. Citizen Requests V. New Business A. Consider renewal of an Adopt -An -Area agreement with Barbara and Bob Tipton for Park Boulevard B. Consider approval of an Adopt -An -Area agreement with the Elks Lodge for Bushong Road, from Ruth Wall Street to Dooley Street C. Report on the Trash & Treasures event held at Lake Grapevine on Saturday, October 29th — Mary Jo Tellin D. Report on the Grapeard event held at the Vineyards Campground on Saturday, October 291 — Randy Sell and Chris Smith E. Consider cancelling the December Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting VI. Miscellaneous Staff Reports (No action will be taken on any of the following items) • Update on the boat ramp at Meadowmere Park - Gn�-C) Op�% sp d • Update on the Denton Creek Trail erosion • Update on the Cottonbelt Hike and Bike Trail • Upcoming events VII. Miscellaneous Board items (No action will be taken on any items discussed) • Keep Grapevine Beautiful — city recycling trial • GCISD events 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 DEPARTMENTAT (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 NOVEMBER 2011 AT 5. 0 P.M. l 1 DIREqVR OF PARKS & RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met Thursday, November 17, 2011 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 Ray Harris Ben Dyer Dave Buhr Larry Francis Lawrence Baker Debra Tridico Elizabeth Kaufmann Staff: Doug Evans Joe Moore Randy Sell The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Roy Robertson to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2011 meeting. Motion passed 9-0. Citizen Requests There were no Citizen Requests. New Business A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by Larry Francis to approve renewal of an Adopt -An -Area agreement with Barbara and Bob Tipton for Park Boulevard. Motion passed 9-0. A motion was made by Elizabeth Kaufman and seconded by Lawrence Baker to approve an Adopt -An -Area agreement with the Elks Lodge for Bushong Road, from Ruth Wall Street to Dooley Street. Motion passed 9-0. A report on the Trash & Treasures event held at Lake Grapevine on Saturday, October 29th was given by Dave Buhr. There were 9 sponsors and included 525 hours of volunteer time and 6,700 lbs. of trash, for a labor value of $11,997.00. Randy Sell gave a report on the GrapeYard event held at The Vineyards Campground on Saturday, October 29th. There were approximately 1,800 in attendance — Successful! The parking was maxed out and $700 was raised in non-resident fees due to 70% Residents to 30% Nonresidents. Staff is assessing if it can be held at Vineyards again or may be moved. A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Debra Tridico to approve canceling the December Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Motion passed 9-0. Miscellaneous Staff Reports • Joe Moore reported on the completion of the boat ramp at Meadowmere Park • Doug Evans reported on the Denton Creek Trail erosion • Joe Moore reported on the Hwy. 26 Cottonbelt Hike and Bike Trail • Doug Evans reported on the Carol of Lights to be November 2 1 st. Miscellaneous Board items ➢ Becky St. John gave a report on GCISD events. ➢ Seth Gillitzer requested that'No Wake Zones' be installed at Lakeview Park. A motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Debra Tridico to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Time: 6:48 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY — Joe Moore, Asst. Director DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION V. New Business A. Discuss a partnership with Baylor Medical Center on a bicycle rack program for Grapevine The Board will discuss a bicycle rack program partnership with Baylor Medical Center. Attached is some information on the proposed program. B. Consider renewal of Adopt -An -Area agreements with the Mower Family and with Pampered Home Pro The agreements and report forms are attached for review. Staff recommends approval.