HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-18GRAPEVINE PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1989 AT 7:00 P.M.
GRAPEVINE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
421 NORTH CHURCH STREET
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION TO BE GIVEN BY JOE MOORE
III. CONSIDERATION OF MAY 4, 1989 MINUTES
IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Board to review potential expenditures of Open Space funds in the
Southwest section of Grapevine and take any necessary action.
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 12TH. DAY OF
MAY, 1989.
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and
Thursday, May 18, 1989, at 7:00
Center, 421 North Church Street,
members present to wit:
Bill Martin
Margaret Telford
Bobby Kay Nery
Recreation Board met in regular session
P.M. at the Grapevine Senior Citizens
Grapevine, Texas, with the following
Jackie Disselkoen
Alex McKee
The following City Staff was also present to wit:
Mark Mailes Joe Moore
Also present were the following guests:
Misty Brazell
Tobi Tallwell
Molly Wright
Greg Bullock
Jamie Davis
Seth Hofweister
Patrick Manion
Kris Davis
Robby Darson
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Bill Martin.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Joe Moore.
MINUTES
The minutes of the May 4, 1989 meeting, were approved.
CITIZENS MQUEST AND/OR MISC ELIA k70US REPORTS
Guest, Greg Bullock, a Colleyville resident questioned the status of the
skateboard ramp. Mr. Bullock canted that drugs, satanic issues,
weapons, etc., were not observed in or around the ramp, and the kids that
used the ramp are now back on the streets.
Guest, Jamie Davis also ccumented on the type of dress, posters, and types
of character that frequent the ramp and feels that logos relating to
skating be changed by the manufacture. Ms. Davis also recommended
relocating the skateboard ramp by the Police Station so it can be monitored
more closely.
Also under Miscellaneous Discussion., Bill Martin presented a check in the
amount of $135.00 for the John Rainwater memorial tree. The Police
Department parking lot was chosen for the site which Joe Moore will draw up
guidelines for the program. A plaque will be presented reading "A Living
Legacy to John Rainwater, Parks and Recreation Director 1988 - 1989".
Bill Martin also announced the Citizens Board information pool will meet
Saturday, June 24, 1989.
ACTION ITEMS
The items to be reviewed under Action Items were the potential expenditures
of Open Space funds in the southwest section of Grapevine.
a. Yorkshire Meadows - development and costs presented -- $32,500
After farther discussion, a motion was made by Jackie Disselkoen that the 1
mile radius limit be waived for $12,240 from Aspen Oaks Open Space Fluid to
be used in conjunction with the $20,400 from the Crystal Butte Addition
Open Space Fund for the development of Yorkshire Meadows Park. Margaret
Telford seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Disselkoen, Telford, McKee, Nery
Nays: Name
b. Stonegate Park - The discussion was for the City to install the
{§ irrigation system and grass at $7,000, and the developer install
sidewalks, playground, picnic tables, benches, and frontage fence.
Report on suggestions at Parr Park - $24,000
Exercise Course.........................$10,000
Horseshoe pit -Sand lot for volleyball ... $ 4,000
After further discussion, a motion was made by Bobby Kay Nery that
$7,000.00 be allocated from. the Stonewood Open Space Fund to be used in
conjunction with the contributions made by the Bagwell Company. Alex McKee
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Martin, Disselkoen, Telford, McKee, Nery
Nays: None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Larry Oferdahl, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City
of McKinney, presented his city's plans and strategies for
bond elections and park plan updates. His most important
concepts were:
a. Graphics
b. Steering Committee/Leadership
c. Assessing Need
ACTION ITEMS
The Board discussed its position on the property north of the
Senior Citizens Center, known as the Foust house.
After discussion, on motion made by Julian Dyke that if the
Foust house, located on Church Street, North of the Senior
Citizens Center is not removed from the property by August
15, 1989, the Parks Board should recommend that the house be
demolished by the City. The motion was seconded by Margaret
Telford and unanimously carried.
Shane Wilbanks reminded everyone that there will be a Public
Hearing about the Riverboat at the Convention Center on
Thursday, June 22, 1989.
On Motion made by Margaret Telford and seconded by Bobby Kay
Nery, the meet adjourned.
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