HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-25PARKS AND RECREATIONBOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1979 AT -7's30 P.M.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO 'ORDER
II. INVOCATION TO BE GIVEN BY MELVIN MCGRUE
III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND
DISCUSSIONS
A. Departmental Reports
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V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Arbor Day Project
B. Middle School Park Status
C. Consideration of Youth Sports Proposal
D. Amendment of Athletic Facilities Policy
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application for Heritage Conservation and Recreation
Service Grant
B. Consideration of Replacement for Tom Walker
VII. ADJOURNMENT
IN ACCORDANCE` WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDED
BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION,
1969, THE PARKS AND RECREATI= BOARD AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND
POSTED ON THIS THE 23RD DAY OF JANUARY, 1979.
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
CITY OF GRAPEVINE X
COUNTY OF TARRANT X
STATE OF TEXAS X
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board convened in
regular meeting at 7:30 P.M., on this the 25th day of January,
1979, with the following members present to -wit:
Ron Armstrong
Neal Odle
Melvin McGrue
Buddy Hall
Jim Swinney
Fred Handy
Janie McCoy
The following staff members were present:
Kevin Conklin, Director of Parks and Recreation
Richard Stasney, Superintendent of Recreation
Mike Colburn, Superintendent of Parks
The meeting was called to order by Ron Armstrong.
The invocation was given by Fred Handy.
The minutes were read and approved unanimously.
Mike gave the Parks presentation. He reported that the
irrigation project at Heritage Park was finished. Daffodils
have been planted in the south part of Heritage. Work on the
construction of new parks signs will begin shortly.
Richard gave the Recreation presentation. There are 6 teams
and 60 players in Men's basketball. Women's volleyball has 8
teams, and 80 players. Pee Wee basketball has 12 teams, and
approximately 120 players.
Under Old Business, the Arbor Day Project was discussed. The
Grapevine Garden Club has purchased 8 Redbud trees to be planted
in Heritage Park. The planting ceremony will take place as soon
as weather permits.
The Middle School Park status was discussed. It was decided to
begin construction of the park in the first week of June.
Also under Old Business, the Youth Sports Proposal was discussed.
Ron made the following motion:
"That the Parks and Recreation Board agree to be the
Regulatory Agent for the Sports Association in regards
to all problems that may arise between the various
associations only as those problems directly involve
the use of playing fields and equipment owned and
maintained by the City of Grapevine; and that the
officers of the Association must meet with the Parks
and Recreation Board at least 2 times each year to
discuss any problems that have arisen or may arise;
and further promote a better relationship between the
organizations and the Grapevine Parks and Recreation
Board. The joint meetings will be held at the regularly
scheduled Parks and Recreation Board meetings for the
months of December and July."
The motion was seconded by Buddy Hall. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Next under Old Business were some amendments to the existing
Athletic Facilities Policy. The amendments covered the Board's
responsibility as a Regulatory Agency, concession stand usage,
and a minor field usage change. It was decided on the field
usage change to include Girls' softball as also having priority
over the use of regulation fields. Buddy Hall made a motion to
accept the Amendments as they were proposed, and Jim Swinney
seconded. The amendments were approved unanimously.
The schedule of proposed seasons was discussed. Jim Swinney
made a motion to accept the schedule, and Melvin McGrue seconded.
The schedule was adopted by a unanimous vote.
For New Business, the Board was updated on a possible application
by the Department for an HCRS Grant. The grant would be used to
develop the area behind Timberline Elementary School, and possibly
other park sites.
Also in New Business, Tom Walker's possible resignation was
discussed. Ron Armstrong made a motion that although Mr. Walker
would miss some meetings due to his job requirements, he felt
that he should remain on the Board. Buddy Hall seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Buddy Hall made the motion to
adjourn. Melvin McGrue seconded. All present voted aye. The
meeting was adjourned.
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION AHAX4R-MAN*,o00'
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