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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1977 AT 7: 30 P.M.
AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION to be given by Thelma Conine
III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
AND DISCUSSIONS.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of proposed spring recreation programs
B. Discussion of improvements to Heritage Park
(60 C. Discussion of proposed park development projects
D. Discussion of proposed park/school joint development
program.
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 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1977.
PA KS AND ' CR'ATION DIRECTOR
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Board convened in
regular meeting at 7: 30 P.M. , on this the 8th day of December,
1977, with the following members present to-wit:
Ron Armstrong
Jim Swinney
Thelma Conine
Fred Handy
Melvin McGrue
Bob Hart, Director/Parks and Recreation Dept.
The meeting was called to order by Ron Armstrong.
The invocation was given by Thelma Conine.
Bob Hart presented the list of spring programs which the
department would advertise jointly with Community Education.
Programs included were Pee Wee Basketball, Mens Basketball,
Easter Egg Hunt, Girls Softball, Mens Softball (including
open, morning, and church) and the Senior Program. There
were no additions or deletions.
Playground equipment was selected for Heritage Park. Items
which was approved were swing, arc climber, small platform,
horizontal ladder, large platform, climbing pole, C module,
arc bridge, medium platform, slide, and arc climber. Delivery
is expected in February and will be ready prior to the Easter
Egg hunt.
A proposed park was discussed for the Shorecrest Addition by
leasing Corps of Engineers land. The Staff was instructed to
run a survey of the area and report back January 26 for the
next meeting.
Details of the joint development of parks and playgrounds
were discussed relative to a lease agreement. Details were
as follows:
1. City will lease the area and develop facilities to
include lighting of tennis courts, ballfield, picnic
area, turf, landscaping, sign, and playground equipment.
2. City would pay utilities and turf and equipment maintenance.
3. Indoor classes would be handled on an individual basis.
4. School will have priority from 8:00 A.M. -4:00 P.M. on
regular school days. The City will have it at other
times.
5. Park rules will apply.
6. No charge will be made to each other.
7. Will have a "hold harmless clause" for each other.
41, 8. Will work out for use by Community Ed. and tennis teams.
Thelma Conine made a motion, seconded by Fred Handy to direct
Bob Hart to prepare the agreement as stated and submit it to
the City Council on January 17th and the School Board on
January 30th.
There being no further business Jim Swinney made a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Thelma Conine,
and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the day of , 1978
DIRECTOR/PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN