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REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1990 - 7 PM
GRAPEVINE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
421 NORTH CHURCH STREET
I. Call to Orden
II. Invocation to be given by Alex McKee
III. Approval of April 26, 1990 Minutes
IV. Citizens' Requests and/or Miscellaneous Reports
V. Discussion Items
A. Report by John Doshier on the Flood Damage
B. Report by Doug Kratz on the Flooded Spring Softball League
VI. Action Items
A. Board to hear request by homeowners in Creekwood Estates concerning
the Big Bear Creek Nature Preserve and Park System 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 11th DAY OF MAY, 1990.
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
C?TY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, May 17, 1990 at
7:00 p.m. at the Grapevine Senior Citizen's Center, 421 North Church Street,
Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present, to -wit:
Robert Brunson David O'Briant
Alex McKee Ray Payne
Bill Martin Margaret Telford
Bobby Kay Nery Shane Wilbanks
The following City Staff were present:
Mark Mailes Joe Moore
John Doshier Mark Watson
Doug Kratz
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
The invocation was given by Alex McKee.
The minutes of the April 26, 1990 meeting were approved.
Discussion Items:
John reported on damage from the flood.
Doug reported on recreation programs and adjustments that were needed due to the
flooding, and reported on the new pool programming schedule.
Action Items
The Board was presented a proposal from a group of homeowners in the Creekwood
Estates subdivision. Their concerns centered around the proposed Big Bear Creek
Nature Preserve and Park System and how it would impact them.
They asked that the Board recommend to the City Council that Joe Wright be
released from his commitment to donate 19.415 acres to the City so that they
could negotiate with Mr. Wright for the purchase of a portion of this property.
A motion was made by David O'Briant and seconded by Alex McKee to deny this
request. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was then made by Margaret Telford and seconded by Ray Payne to recommend
to Council the following:
1. Five year moratorium be placed on development between Lots 30-42.
2. A barrier to restrict vehicles from entering at either end of land be
installed by the city,
3. The area be left in a natural state with no park enhancements made.
4. Provide for a committee to include the neighboring lot owners if any
enhancements are made consistent with Lake Master Plan Committee
recommendations.
The motion passed 6-1 with Alex McKee opposing.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Bobby Kay Nery and seconded
by Margaret Telford to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
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DIRECTOR OF PARK§ ANDREMTION