HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-19 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024- 6:00 PM
THE REC OF GRAPEVINE
1175 MUNICIPAL WAY
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the August 15, 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. Presentations
• Summer Programs Recap
• Aquatics – Emily Marecle
• The REC – Jennifer Kashner
• Volunteer Services – Cindy Harris
VI. Miscellaneous Board Items
• Grapevine High School Student Liaison
• Colleyville Heritage High School Student Liaison
• GCISD Board Report
• City Council Update
• Parks and Recreation Update
VII. Adjourn
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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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 AT 5:00 P.M.
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Chris Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met September 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at The REC of
Grapevine located at 1175 Municipal Way in Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Christian Ross Rob Fenton
Amond Cowans Kelly McDowell
Roy Robertson
Kerri Stephens
Renee Townsend
Robyn Readicker
Lavon Light
LIAISONS
Paul Slechta — City Council (Absent)
Kathy Spradley— GCISD Board Liaison (Absent)
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
Lara Brown, Administrative Manager
Jennifer Kashner, General Manager of The REC
Cindy Harris, Volunteer Services Supervisor
Emily Marecle, Aquatics Supervisor
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 August 15, 2024 meeting minutes.
Motion: Robertson
Second: Light.
Ayes: Ross, Light, Robertson, Cowans, Townsend, Stephens, Readicker
Nays: None
Absent: Fenton, McDowell
Approved: 7-0
Citizen Comments
None
Presentation
Aquatics Supervisor, Emily Marecle, and General Manager of The REC, Jennifer Kashner, provided the board a
summer programs update and recap of the 2024 season.
Volunteer Services Supervisor, Cindy Harris, provided the board with an update on volunteer services as well
as their value and importance to the Department and community.
GCISD Student Liaison Update
Avery Gaudett was absent, therefore; no student update for GHS was provided.
Audrey Torres was absent, therefore; no student update for CHHS was provided.
GCISD Board Liaison
Christian Ross provided a GCISD Board update on behalf of Kathy Spradley. Updates included the board of
trustees unanimously approved putting a VATRE on the November ballot, the Career Technology and
Education (CTE) department will host mock interviews for students looking to polish interviewing skills,
and the GHS wrestling team hosted the 5th annual tribute to 9/11 at Mustang -Panther Stadium.
Citv Council
Paul Slechta provided a City Council update. Update included the 121 Community Church Park approval.
Parks and Recreation Updates
Trent Kelley provided a Grapevine Parks and Recreation update. Updates included Lake Park fee updates, the
The REC/Barker Rinker Seacat Workshop 2, NCCAA Softball World Series in Grapevine, and Fall Family
Campout at Meadowmere Park.
Chris Smith provided a Grapevine Parks and Recreation update. Updates included end of year budget closing,
the Rotary Triangle landscape project, Sunset Live, Forest of Fears, Settlers Park Phase I, Access Life Special
Event Permit, and the City received the RRCA Runner Friendly Designation.
Adiourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Motion: Stephens
Second: Robertson
Ayes: Ross, Light, Robertson, Cowans, Townsend, Stephens, Readicker
Nays: None
Absent: Fenton, McDowell
Approved: 7-0
Recording Secretary — Lara Brown
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & REGREA ION BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
ON THIS 171" DAY OF OCTOBER 2024.
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Chris Smith Christian R ss
Director of Parks & Recreation �G airman of Board
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