HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-16 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 - 6:00 PM
BESSIE MITCHELL HOUSE
411 BALL STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the October 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)
• House of Shine
• Meow Wolf
• Adopt-An-Area (Renewal)
• Cherie & Jeff Bennett
• IronTex Triathlon
• Neill Family
• December Meeting Discussion
VI. Presentations
• Christmas Season Update
• Blake Benavides – Community Events Supervisor
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
• Grapevine High School Student Liaison
• Colleyville Heritage High School Student Liaison
• GCISD Board Report
• City Council Update
• 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 NOVEMBER 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 November 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Bessie Mitchell House located at 411 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present,
to -wit:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Christian Ross
Lavon Light
Kerri Stephens
Kelly McDowell
Terry Musar
Roy Robertson
Rob Fenton
Renee Townsend
Amond Cowans
LIAISONS
Darlene Freed- City Council
Paul Slechta — City Council
Kathy Spradley— GCISD Board Liaison
Avery Gaudett — GHS Student Liaison
Audrey Torres — CHHS Student Liaison
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Chris Smith, Director
Trent Kelley, Deputy Director
Lara Brown, Administrative Manager
Blake Benavides, Community Events Supervisor
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 October 19 2023 meeting minutes.
Motion:
Robertson
Second:
Light
Ayes:
Ross, Light, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Townsend, Cowans
Nays:
None
Absent:
None
Approved: 9-0
Citizen Comments
None
New Business
The following new Adopt -An -Area agreement was reviewed:
House of Shine
A motion was made to approve the Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Fenton
Second: Townsend
Ayes: Ross, Light, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Townsend, Cowans
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
The following new Adopt -An -Area agreement was reviewed:
Meow Wolf
A motion was made to approve the Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Stephens
Second: Fenton
Ayes: Ross, Light, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Townsend, Cowans
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
The following Adopt -An -Area renewal agreements were reviewed:
Cherie & Jeff Bennett
IronTex Triathlon
Neill Family
A motion was made to approve the Adopt -An -Area agreements.
Motion: Robertson
Second: Light
Ayes: Light, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Townsend, Cowans, Ross
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
Christian called for a discussion regarding the December board meeting date. A motion was made to
cancel the December 21 board meeting due to the holidays.
Motion: Light
Second: Townsend
Ayes: Light, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Townsend, Cowans, Ross
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 9-0
Presentations
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Community Events Supervisor, Blake Benavides, presented on 2023 Christmas events such as Carol
of Lights, the Merry & Bright Drone Shows, and Main Street activations.
GCISD Student Liaison Update
Avery Gaudett provided an update for GHS. Updates included Cross Country ranking 6th in state,
basketball rankings, the cheerleading team's participation in the Disney Thanksgiving Parade, and the
upcoming DECA competition in December.
Audrey Torres provided an update for CHHS. Updates included the football team playing Mansfield,
cross country rankings, the volleyball team headed to state, Panteras, and the Christmas Parade on
Main Street.
GCISD Board Liaison
Kathy Spradley provided an update for the GCISD School Board. Updates included upcoming changes
that have been submitted in Austin regarding the funding of school monies, CHHS student Connor
McGall's perfect SAT score, and upcoming school board topics of the Municipal Minute.
Citv Council Laison Update
Paul Slechta provided an update for City Council. Updates included Christmas happenings and plans
on Main Street.
Parks and Recreation Update
Chris Smith provided a Parks and Recreation update. Updates included Settlers Park project
approval and planning, the Highway 26 Green Ribbon project, park crews participation in the
Christmas season installation, flood clean-up, and Vineyards Campground and Cabins updates.
Trent Kelley provided an update, which included the Veteran's Day Parade recap, MUSCO lighting,
and upcoming Aquatic Center maintenance at The REC.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:42.p.m.
Motion: Cowans
Second: Fention
Ayes: Ross, Light, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Townsend, Cowans
Nays:
None
Absent:
None
Approved:
9-0
Recording Secretary — Lara Brown
PASSED AND APPROVED
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS
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