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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-164 GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1992 - 7 PM GRAPEVINE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 421 NORTH CHURCH STREET I. Call to Order II. Invocation to be given by Alex McKee III. Approval of October 17, 1991 Minutes IV. Citizens' Requests and/or Miscellaneous Reports A. Board to hear update from Bill Martin on upcoming Bond Election V. Action Items A. Board to review presentations by co-sponsored Athletic Associations and take any necessary action. 1. Tennis 3. Baseball 2. Football 4. Soccer B. Board to discuss and review fees and charges with Associations and take any necessary action. C. Board to consider resignation of Board member Julian Dyke and take any necessary action. VI. 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 10TH DAY OF JANUARY 1992 AT 5:00 P.M. DIRE TOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board met Thursday, January 16, 1992 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: Absent: Denise Gasmire Don Hanes Bill Martin Robert Brunson Jackie Disselkoen The following City Staff were present: Doug Kratz Mark Mailes Alex McKee David O'Briant Margaret Telford Jack Webre Shane Wilbanks Joe Moore The meeting was called to order by Bill Martin. The invocation was given by Alex McKee. Denise Gasmire moved that the minutes of the October 17, 1991 meeting be approved. Alex McKee seconded the motion. The motion carried. Park Board Chairperson Bill Martin welcomed the members of the Youth Sports Associations and Women's Tennis. Bill Martin gave a report on the upcoming bond election, one part to include improvements at the Oak Grove Complex. Support for the bond program was urged of all citizens present. There were no further Citizen's Requests. Under Action Item A, the Park Board reviewed presentations by the co-sponsored Athletic Associations. Women's Tennis was represented by Louise Smith. Mark Mailes stated that the courts at Dove Park will be resurfaced and the lighting improved as needed. Roy Gentry represented the Pee Wee Football Association. Mike Clements, representing the Baseball Association, reported that the fall league had been successful and most visitors were impressed with the facilities. Joe Moore stated that fields 5 and 6 will be relighted. Joel Holt represented the DFW Soccer Association and stated their concern about when the lake level will go down so that all the soccer fields will be playable. Joe Moore stated that it would probably take a month for the water level to drop. Under Action Item B, Bill Martin asked Doug Kratz for an update on the user/non-resident fee. Doug Kratz reported on the survey of fees charged by surrounding areas. Denise Gasmire stated that the cost per player was basically the same, fifteen to twenty dollars, regardless of the sport. The representatives of the co-sponsored sports expressed their concern that non-resident fees might limit the participants, especially from areas that do not have teams. Margaret Telford moved that the question of fees be tabled for further discussion and review assessing the information from the co-sponsored associations. Denise Gasmire seconded, the motion passed. Doug Kratz expressed his appreciation to the Youth Sports Association for all the work they do. The Board seconded this sentiment. Under Action Item C, Julian Dyke's resignation was accepted. Mark Mailer stated that his term was up in May, 1992 and the Board could either ask the City Council to replace him for the remainder of his term or the Board could remain one member short until Council appoints in May. Alex McKee moved that the Board not ask for the position to be filled until it becomes vacant in May, 1992. Don Hanes seconded. The motion passed with one against. Bill Martin moved that the Board present a plaque to Julian Dyke for his service to the Board. Margaret Telford seconded. The motion passed. Mark Mailes stated that the meetings with the co-sponsored associations would be held in July and November. This change in the bylaws would allow the City and the associations to plan ahead. David O'Briant moved that the meeting be adjourned. Don Hanes seconded. The meeting was adjourned. A (AA 0 OW DIRECT R OF PARKS D RECREATION CHAIRMAN OF THE PARK BOARD