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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-16 Regular Meeting GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 2025- 6:00 PM THE VINE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER 225 W WORTH STREET I. Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approval of the November 21, 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 • Stroot Rail Consulting • Adopt-An-Area Renewal • Club All-Access VI. Presentations 2024 Parks and Recreation Video & Recap — Chris Smith/Trent Kelley 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 IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL 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 10th DAY OF JANUARY 2025 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 January 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at The Vine Arts & Events Center located at 225 W Worth in Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to-wit: MEMBERS ABSENT: Christian Ross Amond Cowans Roy Robertson Renee Townsend Kerri Stephens Robyn Readicker Lavon Light Kelly McDowell Rob Fenton LIAISONS Paul Slechta—City Council 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 Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion: Light Second: Fenton Ayes: Ross, Light, Robertson, Stephens, Readicker, Fenton, McDowell Nays: None Absent: Cowans, Townsend Approved: 7-0 Citizen Comments None New Business The following Adopt-An-Area new agreements were reviewed: Stroot Rail Consulting A motion was made to approve the new Stroot Rail Consulting Adopt-An-Area. Motion: Fenton Second: Stephens Ayes: Ross, Light, Robertson, Stephens, Readicker, Fenton, McDowell Nays: None Absent: Cowans, Townsend Approved: 7-0 1 The following Adopt-An-Area renewal agreements were reviewed: Club All-Access. A motion was made to approve the new Club All-Access Adopt-An-Area. Motion: Readicker Second: Fenton Ayes: Ross, Light, Robertson, Stephens, Readicker, Fenton, McDowell Nays: None Absent: Cowans, Townsend Approved: 7-0 Presentation Chris Smith presented the 2024 Grapevine Parks and Recreation Recap and Highlight video and provided additional updates on statistics and projects that were included in the presentation. GCISD Student Liaison Update Avery Gaudett was absent, therefore; Christian Ross provided GHS updates on her half. Updates included girls and boys basketball made it to District, baseball and softball season start, soccer has the upcoming Mustang Cup Tournament, DECA's recent competition was a success with 15 students selected to proceed to the State competition, and cheer will be competing in UIL. Audrey Torres was absent; therefore, no CHHS update was given. GCISD Board Liaison Kathy Spradley was absent, therefore, no GCISD update was given. City Council Paul Slechta provided a City Council update. Updates included upcoming council place openings, dates for candidates to file, and the Settlers Park land acquisition. Parks and Recreation Updates Trent Kelley provided a Grapevine Parks and Recreation update. Updates included staffing updates, Scott Hardeman's retirement after 30 years of service, CAPRA accreditation, Phase II of The REC Performance Utilization Analysis, and the Master Plan RFQ process. Chris Smith provided a Grapevine Parks and Recreation update. Updates included a holiday season recap, recent vandalism at The Bark Park, Bold in the Cold was rescheduled to February 1, Meadowmere Education Pavilion site preparations, The Vineyards Campground and Cabins expansion study, and the E-Z Dock installation at McPherson Slough Boat Ramp. Adiourn A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Motion: Light Second: Fenton Ayes: Ross, Light, Robertson, Stephens, Readicker, Fenton, McDowell Nays: None Absent: Cowans, Townsend Approved: 7-0 Recording Secretary—Lara Brown PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS&RECkEAiTI N BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS O LS 0t' DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.JA Chris Smith Christian Rbss Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of Board 2