HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-03 STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
4110
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board convened in
Special meeting at 7: 30 P.M. , on this the 3rd day of March,
1977, with the following members present, to-wit:
Ron Armstrong
William Shafer
Gennie McAferty
Jim Swinney
Thelma Conine
Bob Hart, Director/Parks and Recreation
Ed Morley, Recreation Superintendent
Ron Armstrong called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Gennie McAferty.
It was noted that this was a rescheduled February meeting and
that we would still have a March meeting.
A motion was made and seconded that we accept the minutes from
the previous meeting. Motioned passed.
Bob Hart announced that our new rocket ship playground equipment
had arrived. It will soon be assembled and ready for play.
There was a discussion of the Oak Grove Park facilities and progress
of the applied for grant. Mr. Hart hopes to have some information
on that in the next 60 days.
Plans for the official dedication of "The Elwood Cluck Memorial Park"
were postponed because Mrs. Cluck is in the hospital. Mr Hart
noted he had sent flowers to her on behalf of the Parks Board and
Parks Dept. The dedication will probably take place in April.
A proposed park at the new Timberline Elem. School was discussed.
A motion was made by Thelma Conine to set up a committee to work
411.0 with Bob Hart and Grapevine Independent School District and the
City Council and draw up a workable plan for this park. The motion
was passed. Committee members are:
Jim Swinney
William Shafer
Gennie McAferty mentioned that swings cannot be used according to
the present school policy and we must acquire the schools require-
ments before plans proceed "in order not to have to backtrack" on
our planning.
The Little League Agreement was discussed and will remain the same
as last year except for item 2, the city will receive a flat $100.00
of the gross receipts. A motion was made and a unamious vote accepted
the Little League Agreement.
Bob Hart informed the Parks Board of pending legislation (HB 16,
,r 54, 468, 667, 331) in the state house of which the Texas Recreation
and Parks Society is recommending action.
Formulation of a park in the Lucas Addition was given attention
and possible sites were discussed. A motion was made by Gennie
McAferty that we proceed with looking and purchase land for
this purpose with the approval of the city council. William
Shafer seconded the motion, it carried unamiously.
Plans were viewed on the new proposed senior citizens building.
There being no further business William Shafer make a motion to
adjour the meeting. The motion was seconded by Jim Swinney,
and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the day of , 1977
DIRECTOR/PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN
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