HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-16 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 - 6:00 PM
THE VINE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER @ VINTAGE HALL
225 W WORTH STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
IV. Citizen Comments
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing
a Citizen Appearance Request form with the staff. A member of the public may
address the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regarding an item on the agenda
either before or during the Board’s consideration of the item, upon being recognized
by the Chairman or upon the consent of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
V. New Business
Adopt-An-Area (New)
Holy Trinity Catholic School
TSCOR and Mattie J Gano and Sons of Confederate Veterans Gano
Camp 2292
Adopt-An-Area (Renewal)
Western Oaks III Homeowners Association
NE Neighborhood Association
Allen Family
Jean Titus
Amy Beyer Realtor
Belfort Homeowners Association
JCH Williams Properties, LLC
Dana Gibson
King Family
Friends of Oak Grove Park
Kip & Ric Knuth
Grapevine Dirty Dozen
Joy & Don Mayo
Grapevine AMBUCS
Cochran Family
Mad Duck Cyclery
VI. Presentation
The REC Performance Analysis- Trent Kelley
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
GCISD Student Liaison
GCISD Report
Parks and Recreation Update
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 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 10th DAY OF
FEBRUARY 2023 AT 5:00 P.M.
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Chris Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met February 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at The
VineArts & Events Centerlocated at 225 W Worth Street, Grapevine, Texas with thefollowing members
present, to -wit:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Christian Ross Roy Roberston
Lavon Light
Morgan Nichols
Kelley McDowell
Terry Musar
Matthew White
Rob Fenton
Amond Cowans
LIAISONS
Paul Slechta — City Council (Absent)
Aubrey Alexander— GCISD Student Liaison (Absent)
Kathy Spradley— GCISD Board Liaison
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Chris Smith, Director
Trent Kelley, Deputy Director
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A moment of silencewas observed followed by
the invocation led by Christian.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the January 19, 2023 meeting minutes.
Motion:
Nichols
Second:
White
Ayes:
Ross, Light, Nichols, McDowell,
Nays:
None
Absent:
Robertson
Approved:
8-0
Citizen Comments
None
Cowans, Musar, White, Fenton
New Business
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreementwas reviewed:
Holy Trinity Catholic School
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Cowans
Second: Nichols
Ayes: Ross, Light, Nichols, McDowell, Cowans, Musar, White, Fenton
Nays: None
Absent: Robertson
Approved: 8-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreement was reviewed:
TSCOR and Mattie J Gano and Sons of Confederate Veterans Gano Camp 2292
A motion was made to approve the new Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion:
Light
Second:
Cowans
Ayes:
Ross, Light, Nichols, McDowell, Cowans, Musar, White, Fenton
Nays:
None
Absent:
Robertson
Approved:
8-0
The following Adopt -An -Area Agreements were reviewed.
Adopt -An -Area (Renewals)
— Western Oaks III Homeowners Association
— NE Neighborhood Association
— Allen Family
— Jean Titus
— Amy Beyer Realtor
— Belfort Homeowners Association
— JCH Williams Properties, LLC
— Dana Gibson
— King Family
— Friends of Oak Grove Park
— Kip & Ric Knuth
— Grapevine Dirty Dozen
— Joy & Don Mayo
— Grapevine AMBUCS
— Cochran Family
— Mad Duck Cyclery
A motion was made to approve the Adopt -An -Area agreement renewals.
Motion:
Fenton
Second:
Light
Ayes:
Ross, Light, Nichols, McDowell, Cowans, Musar, White, Fenton
Nays:
None
Absent:
Robertson
Approved:
8-0
Presentations
Trent Kelley provided an update on The REC of Grapevine Performance Analysis.
GCISD Student Liaison Update
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Aubrey Alexander was absent but provided a written update. Updates included student leadership
participation at the Founders Day Luncheon on February 16.
GCISC Board Liaison
Kathy Spradley provided an update for GCISD. Updates included Starrs of GCISD recognition,
Grapevine Middle School received the Stem School of Excel lenceAward, Bran sford Elementary School
performed at the Texas Music Educators Association, swim & dive update, wrestling update, and the
next GCISD School Board Meeting dates.
Parks and Recreation Update
Chris Smith provided a Parks and Recreation update. Updates included Vol u n teer Appreciation Day,
the 100 Year Anniversary Celebration of the library, Grapevine Parks and Recreation staff recognition
at the City Council Meeting on March 7, Grapevine Garden Club 90th Anniversary Tree Dedication,
State Highway 26 project, Mother Son Date Night, Prehistoric Park, Opening Day at Grapevine
Baseball and Softball, the Texas Recreation and Park Society President's Reception for Trent Kelley,
and a letter written by a member of The REC highlighting staff and programs.
Miscellaneous Update
Christian Ross discussed moving the March board meeting due to Spring Break with the board. A
motion was made to move the March 16 board meeting to March 23.
Motion:
Fenton
Second:
White
Ayes:
Ross, Light, Nichols, McDowell, Cowans, Musar,
Nays:
None
Absent:
Robertson
Approved:
8-0
Adlourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Motion:
Light
Second:
Musar
Ayes:
Ross, Light, Nichols, McDowell, Cowans, Musar,
Nays:
None
Absent:
Robertson
Approved:
8-0
Recording Secretary —Trent Kelley
PASSED AND APPROVED BY
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS 23rd
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Director of Parks & Recreation
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