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SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1980, AT 8:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION TO BE GIVEN BY NEAL ODLE
III. CONSIDERATION OF APRIL 10, 1980 MINUTES
IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Consideration of recommendations to the Council for
filling vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board
B. Consideration of Board participation on "Clean-up Day
in Grapevine."
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Discussion of problems and possible solutions to
difficulties experienced by Grapevine Citizens at
Lake Grapevine
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 BOARD AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND
POSTED ON THIS THE 24TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980.
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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
special meeting at 8:00 P.M., on this the 29th day of April,
1980, with the following members present to -wit:
Ron Armstrong, Chairman
Buddy Hall
Sue Jones
Neal Odle
Fred Handy
Tom Walker
Jim Swinney
Kevin Conklin, Director of Parks and Recreation, was also
present.
Fred Handy motioned that the minutes of April 10, 1980, be
approved. Sue Jones seconded. The minutes were approved
unanimously.
Under Action Items, the following business took place:
(A) The Board recessed into Executive Session to discuss
recommendations to the Council to fill board vacancies.
The names of sixteen (16) applicants were brought before
the membership for discussion and evaluation. After a
lengthy discussion, the Board re -convened in regular
session to determine recommendations to the Council for
appointment. For the three vacancies by resignation
(Place 3, Sue Jones; Place 4, Janie McCoy; Place 9, Melvin
McGrue), the Board nominated Mike McKinney, Arlene Dickerson,
and Bobby Wise. Buddy Hall, Jim Swinney, and Fred Handy
all expressed a desire to serve again. The Board concurred
with their decision. These names will be given to the
Council for their consideration on Tuesday, May 6, 1980.
Sue Jones was presented with a plaque of appreciation by
Ron Armstrong.
(B) Buddy Hall motioned that the Board support May 24, 1980
as "Clean-up Day in Grapevine", and try to participate in
some manner. Jim Swinney seconded. The vote was 6-0,
with one abstension, that being Tom Walker. Mr. Walker
mentioned that he supported the idea, but was uncertain
about his availability on May 24.
Under Discussion Items, the problems with Lake Grapevine were
discussed. Two guests, Mr. Tom Wiggins and Mr. George Placher,
were present. Kevin discussed the various problems associated
with the lake, and the possible format that the City could
follow in trying to find solutions for them. Fred Handy
volunteered his services to assist with the project in any way
he could.
There being no further business, a motion by Neal Odle was made
to adjourn. Tom Walker seconded. All present voted aye. The
meeting was adjourned.
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION