HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-12PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1979 AT 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION to be given by Jim Swinney
III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 29, 1979 MEETING
IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Parks Division Report
B. Recreation Division Report
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of replacement of resigning board member
B. Discussion of meeting date with youth sport officials
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Lease Proposal at Oak Grove Park
B. Consideration of 1979-1980 Budget
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 RECREATION AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED
ON THIS THE JULY 10, 1979.
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DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation*Board convened in
regular meeting at 7:00 P.M., on this the 12th day of July,
1979, with the following members present to -wit:
Ron Armstrong, Chairman
Tom Walker
Neal Odle
Fred Handy
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 Ron Armstrong.
The minutes of the May 29th meeting were read, and Neal Odle
made a motion to accept them. Tom Walker seconded, and the
minutes were approved unanimously.
Mr. Richard Rutledge was present,.representing the City's
Girls Fast Pitch Softball Program. He was introduced to the
Board, and stated that he was looking forward to assisting
with the program.
Under citizens requests and reports, Richard Stasney reported
on the Recreation Division. He stated that the various soft-
ball leagues were completed with a minimum of trouble. The
swimming pool was being operated without the problems encountered
last year.
The Grapevine Swim Meet was scheduled for July 14th. Richard
stated that due to lack of participation and qualified applicants,
the summer playground program did not get started. There have been
only a few complaints because the program wasn't started.
Mike Colburn gave the Parks Division report. The crew was now .
mowing the right-of-ways and vacant lots in the City. The Middle
School Park Project will be started on soon, weather and other
projects permitting. The problem with tennis courts lights and
timers was discussed.
Kevin announced that the Fall Festival Committee met and set
September 29, 1979 as the date for the event this year. The
Department will assume the same responsibilities that it has
in the past.
Under Old Business, a replacement of board member Gennie McAferty
was discussed. The motion was made by Fred Handy and seconded by
Tom Walker to submit the name of Sue Jones to the City Council at
their next meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
A date was set for the next youth sports associations' meeting.
The meeting will be held in conjunction with the regular board
meeting in August, approximately the third week.
Under New Business, the nominations for the TRAPS Board/Commissio'n
Branch were made. Representing Region 6 will be Tom Walker and
Neal Odle.
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Under New Business, a lease proposal at Oak Grove Parks was
discussed. Kevin mentioned that he is currently trying to
lease land which is located east off of north Dove Loop Rd.,
across from the Yum Yum convenience store.
The proposed budget for 1979-1980 was considered. The motion
was made and seconded to approve the budget as submitted.
A motion to adjourn was made by Neal Odle, and seconded by Fred
Handy. All present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the
1979.
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
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DD)R-K OARD CifAIRMAN