HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-15 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2024- 6:00 PM
THE VINE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER
225 W WORTH STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
IV. Citizen Comments
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a Citizen
Appearance Request form with the staff. A member of the public may address the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the Board’s
consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Chairman or upon the consent of the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen
Comments.
V. New Business
• Adopt-An-Area (New)
• Young Men’s Service League – Lakes Chapter
• Adopt-An-Area (Renewal)
• Grapevine Lions Club
• Slechta Family
• Assaad Family
• Smith Family
• Grapevine Sister City Program
• Ken & Clydene Johnson
• Beverley Martin
• Preston Family
VI. Presentation & Discussion
• 2023 Christmas Capital of Texas
• Economic Development- Steven Jones
• Parks and Recreation- Erin Burke & Randy Sell
VII. Miscellaneous Board Items
• Grapevine High School Student Liaison
• Colleyville Heritage High School Student Liaison
• GCISD Board Report
• City Council Update
• Parks and Recreation Update
VIII. Adjourn
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ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT
(817) 410-3122 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO
ASSIST YOUR NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS
LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS 9th DAY OF
FEBRUARY 2024 AT 5:00 P.M.
____________________________
Chris Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met February 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at The Vine Arts
& Events Center located at 225 W Worth Street in Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Christian Ross Renee Townsend
Kerri Stephens
Kelly McDowell
Terry M usar
Roy Robertson
Rob Fenton
Amond Cowans
Lavon Light
LIAISONS
Paul Slechta — City Council
Kathy Spradley— GCISD Board Liaison
Avery Gaudett — GHS Student Liaison (Absent)
Audrey Torres — CHHS Student Liaison (Absent)
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Chris Smith, Director '
Trent Kelley, Deputy Director
Randy Sell, Assistant Director Park Operations
April Rogers, Marketing Manager
Morgan Denny, Lake Parks Manager
Erin Burke, Event Production Manager
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A moment of silence was observed followed by the
invocation led by Christian.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the January 18, 2024 meeting minutes.
Motion:
Robertson
Second:
Light
Ayes:
Ross, Stephens, McDowell, M usar, Fenton, Robertson, Cowans, .Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
Light
Approved:
8-0
Citizen Comments
None
New Business
The following new Adopt -An -Area agreement was reviewed:
Young Men's Service League Lakes Chapter
A motion was made to approve the Adopt -An -Area agreement.
Motion: Musar
Second: Fenton
Ayes: Ross, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Cowans, Light
Nays: None
Absent: Light
Approved: 8-0
The following Adopt -An -Area renewal agreements were reviewed:
Grapevine Lions Club
Slechta Family
Assaad Family
Smith Family
Grapevine Sister City Program
Ken & Clydene Johnson
Beverley Martin
Preston Family
A motion was made to approve the Adopt -An -Area agreements.
Motion:
Fenton
Second:
Cowans
Ayes:
Ross, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Cowans, Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
Light
Approved:
8-0
Presentations
Staff from Grapevine Parks & Recreation and Economic Development presented a Carol of Lights and Christmas
Capital of Texas recap to the board. Market Research Manager, Steven Jones, presented data analytics for the
entire Christmas season as well as visitor data for events. Assistant Director Park Operations, Randy Sell, and
Event Production Manager, Erin Burke, provided the board with a recap of key highlights for community events
as well as the Main Street decor/installation.
GCISD Student Liaison Update
Avery Gaudett (GHS) was absent; therefore, no update was provided.
Audrey Torres (CHHS) was absent; therefore, no update was provided.
GCISD Board Liaison
Kathy Spradley provided an update for the GCISD Board. Updates included a trustee tour with Dr. Janelle,
Panthers in the playoffs, May bond ballet, the Career and Technical Education Board, Special Olympics, and
School Resource Officer Day.
Parks and Recreation Update
Chris Smith provided a Parks and Recreation update. Updates included Settlers Park progress, upcoming work
on Horseshoe Trail and Snakey Lane, Main Street Town Square Gazebo turf replacement, Casey's Clubhouse
playground updates, and the Trinity River Authority project.
Trent Kelley provided an update, which included staffing updates, The REC indoor playground art/repaint
project, and The REC Aquatics Center pool replaster and sauna update.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Motion: Musar
2
Second: Cowans
Ayes:
Ross, Stephens, McDowell, Musar, Fenton, Robertson, Cowans, Light
Nays:
None
Absent:
Light
Approved:
8-0
Recording Secretary —April Rogers
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS &
ON THIS 215t DAY OF MARCH 2O24.
Chris Smith
Director of Parks & Recreation
REATIQN BOARD OFTHE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
Christian Ross
Chairman of Board