HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-18 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 2023 - 6:00 PM
THE REC OF GRAPEVINE – ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOM
1175 MUNICIPAL WAY
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the April 20, 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. Presentation
Litter Campaign Update- Chris Smith/Trent Kelley
VI. Miscellaneous Board Items
GCISD Student Liaison
GCISD Liaison Report
Council Update
Parks and Recreation Update
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 12th DAY OF MAY
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 May 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at The RE
of Grapevine located at 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present,
to -wit:
MEMBERS
Christian Ross
Lavon Light
Kelley McDowell
Terry Musar
Amond Cowans
Roy Robertson
ABSENT:
Rob Fenton
Morgan Nichols
Matthew White
LIAISONS
Paul Slechta —City Council
Aubrey Alexander — GCISD Student Liaison (Absent)
Kathy Spradley— GCISD Board Liaison (Absent)
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Chris Smith, Director
Lara Brown, Administrative Manager
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. A moment of silence was observed followed by
the invocation led by Christian.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the April 20, 2023 meeting minutes.
Motion:
Robertson
Second:
Musar
Ayes:
Ross, Light, McDowell, Cowans, Musar, Robertson
Nays:
None
Absent:
Fenton, Nichols, White
Approved:
6-0
Citizen Comments
None
Presentations
Chris Smith provided an update about plans fortrash and litter control at parks and lake parks during
busy seasons and holidays. Updates included the launch of the "Litter Ends With Us" campaign,
PURE Services, Memorial Day Staff Cleanup, and ongoing campaign and litter awareness plans.
GCISD Student Liaison Update
Aubrey Alexander was absent; therefore, no update was given.
GCISD Board Liaison
Kathy Spradley was absent, but Christian Ross provided an update for GCISD. Updates included the
Walk a Mile recap, swearing in of new GCISD Board Members on May 22, and Senior Graduation.
Lavon Light provided an update on Grapevine High School Baseball. Chris Smith provided an update
regarding next steps for filling the Student Liaison position.
City Council Laison Update
Paul Slechta provided an update for City Council. Updates included Lady Mustangs Soccer State
Championship recognition, the re-election and swearing in ofcouncilpersons Duff O'Dell and Chris Coy,
wastewater and watertreatment plant projects, tornado recovery of the Service Center, and Tap In.
Parks and Recreation Update
Chris Smith provided a Parks and Recreation update. Updates included Bear Creek Park, C. Shane
Wilban ks Trail, Katie's Woods, Sandbass Point, and Cotton Belt Trail maintenance projects, Mother
DaughterTea Party recap, Father Son Field Day plans, Whoa Zone opening, budget planning, Barker
RinkerSeacatThe REC of Grapevine Performance Utilization Analysis Workshop and fence projects
at CJ Hutchins Park and Parkwood Park.
Terry Musar requested a debrief of the annual Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey results. Chris
Smith confirmed an overview would be presented at the July 2023 Parks and Recreation board
meeting.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Motion: Robertson
Second: Musar
Ayes: Ross, Light, McDowell, Cowans, Musar, Robertson
Nays: None
Absent: Fenton, Nichols, White
Approved: 6-0
Recording Secretary — Lara Brown
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS ECRFATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS 15t" DAY OF June L2 .
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Chris Smith Chhstia Ross
Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of Board
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