HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-19GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 - 6:00 PM
CITY HALL, P&Z CONFERENCE ROOM
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
I. Call to Order
11. Invocation
III. Approval of the January 15, 2015 meeting minutes
IV. Citizen Requests
V. Presentations
• Litter Index Survey Results
VI. New Business
March Meeting
VII. PARD Informational Items (No action will be taken on any of the following items)
• Park Maintenance (Kevin Mitchell)
• The REC of Grapevine construction update (Kevin Mitchell)
• Trail Updates (Kevin Mitchell)
• Lake Parks (Chris Smith)
• Recreation (Chris Smith)
• Athletics (Scott Hardeman)
VIII. Miscellaneous Board items (No action will be taken on any items discussed)
• Keep Grapevine Beautiful
• GCISD Report
• High School Student Report
IX. Adjourn
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS
LEGISLATURE, �TTLHE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 16th DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2 �T5 AT 5:00 P.M.
s & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met February 19, 2015 at
6:00 p.m. in the P&Z Conference Room, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with
the following members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS
John Dalri
Roy Robertson
Ray Harris
Larry Francis
Debra Tridico
With following members absent:
C. Shane Wilbanks (City Council)
Becky St. John (GCISD)
Abby Sandy (Student)
Elizabeth Kaufman
Terry Musar
Gary Humble
Dave Buhr
constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff:
Kevin Mitchell
Chris Smith
Scott Hardeman
Mendie Schmidt
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed.
Director of Parks & Recreation
Deputy Director
Athletics Manager
Executive Director of Keep Grapevine
Beautiful & Volunteer Services Liaison
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Elizabeth Kaufman to approve
the January 15, 2015 minutes. Motion passed 9-0.
Ayes — John Dalri, Roy Robertson, Ray Harris, Larry Francis, Terry Musar, Elizabeth
Kaufman, Debra Tridico, Gary Humble and Dave Buhr
Nays— None
Citizen Requests
There were no citizen comments.
Presentations
Litter Index Survey Results
Mendie Schmidt presented the Litter Index Survey Results from the evaluation
performed on December 17, 2014. Ten volunteers participated, including members
February 19, 2015
from Parks Board, KGVB and the Community
New Business
March 19, 2015 meeting
A motion was made by Gary Humble and seconded by Larry Francis to have a brief
meeting at The REC job trailer followed by a tour of the facility. Motion passed 9-0.
PARD Informational Items (No Action Taken)
Park Maintenance — Kevin Mitchell reported on the Oak Grove Trail bridge repairs. Mr.
Mitchell showed the board members an image of the new bollards that staff is trying
which when pulled out; they get flush and have a cleaner look.
The REC of Grapevine Construction Update — Kevin Mitchell reported the Events
Hall, Senior Wing, Indoor Play and Classroom are 100% done for exception of ceiling
and carpet. The tile work is done in all public restrooms. Utilities are set. The bulk of
the furniture is expected to arrive the week of March 23.
An example of the folder for new members, which includes a layout map of the facility
and the Membership Fee rack card, was distributed to each board member.
A street banner announcing The REC Grand Opening and URL will be hung on Main
Street.
Trail Updates — Kevin Mitchell provided a status update on the following trails: Wall
Farrar, Bear Creek Linkage and Links.
Lake Parks — Chris Smith reported the following:
• Randy Sell attended The National School of RV Park & Campground Management
School
• A new gate system had been installed at Meadowmere Park, which provides park
guests easy access in and out of the park
Recreation — Chris Smith reported the following:
• Daddy/Daughter Dance had 1400 participants over the three sessions
• Easter Egg Hunt - March 28
• Mother/Son Event - May 1
• Mom & Me Tea - May 9
Athletics — Scott Hardeman reported on the upcoming tournaments and GBSA's
Opening Day. Mr. Hardeman also provided an update on the Verizon FIGS at Oak
Grove Park.
Kevin Mitchell and Chris Smith hosted Major League Baseball (MLB) representatives
and announced the MLB World Series would return in 2015 to Oak Grove.
Miscellaneous Board Items (No Action Taken)
Keep Grapevine Beautiful
Dave Buhr reported on the following:
c Household Hazardous Waste Event — March 28
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February 19, 2015
o Don't Mess with Texas community event - April 11.
o Epic Earth Day event — April 18
o Household Hazardous Waste Event — March 28
o KGVB meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm the Bessie Mitchell House
GCISD Report - No report
High School Student Report - No report
Adjourn
Motion was made by Ray Harris and seconded by Debra Tridico to adjourn the meeting
at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed 9-0.
Ayes — John Dalri, Roy Robertson, Ray Harris, Larry Francis, Terry Musar, Elizabeth
Kaufman, Debra Tridico, Gary Humble and Dave Buhr
Nays— None
RECORDING SECRETARY — Fatima Arnett, Administrative Coordinator
PASSED D APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECRE TION BOARD OF THE CITY
OF G EVI ,, TT -orfis the 19th day of Mar 12 15.
DI CTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION CH OF THE—WARD
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