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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. Mit � RA I F1 I "IMA 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. hAOA �Jln D RaECTOR OF-'PAI;RS AND-PECREATICN [7- 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. DIRECTOR OF ..