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REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016 - 6:00 PM
THE REC, ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE R00AW,%QmW
1175 MUNICIPAL WAY I
Call to Order
ll. Invocation
III. Approval of the December 17, 2015 meeting minutes
IV. Citizen Requests
V. New Business
A) Consider renewal of the following Adopt -An -Area agreement:
Dave Buhr CFP, from Hall Johnson Road to Highway 121 to Parr Lane
B) Trail Master Plan
VI. PARD Informational Items
® Athletics (Scott Hardeman)
• Park Maintenance (Kevin Mitchell)
® Recreation (Chris Smith)
® Special Events (Staff)
VII. Miscellaneous Board items (No action will be taken on any items discussed)
® Keep Grapevine Beautiful
® GCISD Report
® High School Student Report
VIII. Adjourn
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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 THE 15th DAY OF
JANUARY, ?016 AT 5:00 P.M.
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Kehih Mitchell, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met January 21, 2016 at 6:00
p.m. in The REC of Grapevine Administration Conference Room, 1175 Municipal Way,
Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to -wit:
MEMBERS
Ray Harris, Chairman
Roy Robertson
John Dalri
Terry Musar
Krystyna Plut
Debra Tridico
Gary Humble
Dave Buhr
With the following member absent:
Larry Francis
LIAISONS
Paul Slechta (City Council)
Becky St. John (GCISD)
Abby Sandy (Student — GHS)
Constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff:
Kevin Mitchell Director
Chris Smith Deputy Director
Scott Hardeman Athletics Manager
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
A moment of silence was observed.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Dave Buhr and seconded by John Dalri to approve the
December 17, 2015 minutes. Motion passed 8-0.
Ayes — Ray Harris, Roy Robertson, John Dalri, Terry Musar, Krystyna Plut, Debra
Tridico, Gary Humble, and Dave Buhr
Nays— None
Citizen Requests
Don Mayo was present to ask questions and give his input for the Trail Master Plan.
New Business
A) Consider Approval of the following renewal Adopt -An -Area Agreement
Dave Buhr CFP, from Hall Johnson Road to Highway 121 to Parr Lane
A motion was made by Roy Robertson and seconded by Debra Tridico to approve
the renewal Adopt -An -Area agreement. Motion passed 8-0.
Ayes — Ray Harris, Roy Robertson, John Dalri, Terry Musar, Krystyna Plut, Debra
Tridico, Gary Humble, and Dave Buhr
Nays— None
B) Trail Master Plan
• Kevin Mitchell presented the current Master Trail Plan Map, which included
existing trails, existing sidewalks, possible future trails, and an H2O trail.
A motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by John Dalri to approve the
current Trail Master Plan map. Motion passed 8-0.
Ayes — Ray Harris, Roy Robertson, John Dalri, Terry Musar, Krystyna Plut, Debra
Tridico, Gary Humble, and Dave Buhr
Nays— None
PARD Informational Items (No Action Taken)
Athletics — Scott Hardeman reported on the following:
Youth basketball has 245 registered teams, which makes it the largest season to date.
Athletics is hosting the TAAF Region 4 Youth Basketball Tournament on March 4 — 6.
Park Maintenance — Kevin Mitchell reported on the following:
The REC multi -use field is near completion with only a few items left, which include
restroom hook-up and lightening prediction system. The Sunshine Harbor Park
renovation has begun. The Municipal Trail that wraps around The REC, Library, and
The Convention Center is 80% complete. The south side is currently under construction
and is expected to be finished in one week.
Recreation — Chris Smith reported on the following:
The REC Aquatics Center received routine maintenance, and had two ADA accessibility
lifts installed. Pickle ball demo days will begin at The REC in February. AARP tax aide
will be available for active adults 55 & better every Wednesday through April.
Special Events — Chris Smith reported on the following:
Daddy/Daughter Dance will be held on January 29 & 30 at Compass Center. The
annual Easter Egg Hunt is approaching on March 19 at Nash Farm. The Vineyards
Campground met the criteria for number of surveys, which allowed them to be one of
only 34 parks in the country that have qualified to receive a 2015 Best Rated Park
Award, and the only park to receive this award for 9 consecutive years.
Miscellaneous Board Items (No action taken)
Keep Grapevine Beautiful (KGVB) — Dave Buhr reported on the following:
The next KGVB meeting will be held on February 1 at Wise Guys Pizza. Open positions
with KGVB include additional committee members, and the Educational Chairman. The
Household Hazardous Waste Event will be on Saturday, March 26 from 8 — 11:30 am at
the Service Center.
GCISD Report — Becky St. John reported on the following:
The GCISD Board of Trustees Meeting is Thursday, January 28.
High School Student (GHS) Report — Abby Sandy reported the following:
The GHS Student Council raised $600 for a school in Garland that needed assistance
due to tornado damage. Theatre will be putting on the show "Catch Me If You Can" on
January 29 & 30 and February 5 & 6, all show start times are 7 pm. The Fillie Trot is
Saturday, January 30 at Church at the Cross. Boys & Girls basketball are currently in
district season games.
Adjourn
Motion was made by Debra Tridico and seconded by Dave Buhr to adjourn the meeting
at 7:19 p.m. Motion passed 8-0.
Ayes — Ray Harris, Roy Robertson, John Dalri, Terry Musar, Krystyna Plut, Debra
Tridico, Gary Humble, and Dave Buhr
Nays— None
RECORDING SECRETARY — Sasha Maykus, Administrative Coordinator
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY
OF GRyAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016.
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