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Home My WebLink About2017-06-15 Regular Meeting GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 - 6:00 PM THE REC, ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM, 2ND FLOOR 1175 MUNICIPAL WAY Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approval of the May 18, 2017 meeting minutes IV. Citizen Comments V. Presentation • Parks & Recreation 2016 Annual Report • Animal Services o Change to Chapter 6 Code of Ordinance VI. New Business • Animal Services o Consider approval of Animal Services Ordinance recommendation VII. PARD Informational Items • Athletics • Capital Projects • Lake Parks/Events • Park Maintenance • Recreation • Volunteerism VIII. Miscellaneous Board items (No action will be taken on any items discussed) • GCISD Report • Student Report IX. 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 ACCORD CE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE,CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BO MEETING AGENDA, WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS 7th DAY OF JUNE, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. A(//4- yin R. Mitchell, Director of Parks & Recreation CITY OF GRAPEVINE COUNTY OF TARRANT STATE OF TEXAS The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met June 15, 2017 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 Larry Francis John Dalri Christian Ross Dave Buhr With the following member absent: Krystyna Plut Terry Musar LIAISONS Paul Slechta (City Council) Tatum Tellin (GHS Student) With the following Council Women in attendance: Duff O'Dell Constituting a quorum with the following members of the City staff: Kevin Mitchell Kathy Nelson Kristi Hayward The meeting was called to order at 5:58 p.m. A moment of silence was observed. Director Capital Improvement Projects Manager Horticulturist Approval of Minutes A motion was made by John Dalri and seconded by Debra Tridico to approve the May 18, 2017 minutes. Motion passed 7-0 Ayes — Ray Harris, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, John Dalri, Debra Tridico, Christian Ross and Dave Buhr. Nays— None Absent — Krystyna Plut and Terry Musar Citizen Comments Martha Thomas, resident on Old Mill Run, concerned with increasing incidences with dogs off leash, family member was attacked by another dog; growing concern, asking for increased awareness, enforcement, education and fines. New Business Animal Services- Consider approval of Animal Services Ordinance recommendation - Is the expectation accurate that users are vaccinated against rabies? • Is City-wide registration a reasonable method by which to gain compliance for rabies vaccination? Ray Harris motions that this board approves moving forward through the process to determine best actions to achieve the recommendations presented by the Animal Services Canine Safety presentation and to present those actions to Council. Christian Ross Seconded. Motion passed 7-0 Ayes — Ray Harris, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, John Dalri, Debra Tridico, Christian Ross and Dave Buhr. Nays— None Absent — Krystyna Plut, Terry Musar Presentation Kevin Mitchell, PARD director, presented the 2016 Annual Report. Assistant Chief of Police, Mike Hamlin and Animal Services Supervisor, Kristina Valentine presented • Change to Chapter 6 Code of Ordinance Safety to users: rabies vaccination- how to know if exposure occurs = register dog or cats. Is city-wide registration a reasonable method by which to gain compliance for rabies vaccination? Rabies vaccination is required by State Law. Proposed City Ordinance: Each dog or cat maintained in the City shall be registered annually. Registration will be in the form of microchipping. PARD Informational Items (No Action Taken) Athletics, Kevin Mitchell reported on the following: GBS All-Star tournaments, Travel Sports preparing for World Series tournaments, Mid - South Regional Pickleball Tournament in May 2018. Capital Projects, Kristi Hayward reported on the following: Expanding the educational programming at the Botanical Gardens, SH114 Landscape Enhancement Phase II. Lake Parks/Events, Kevin Mitchell reported on the following: Heroes 5K, McPherson boat ramp, Vineyard Campground Parks Maintenance, Kevin Mitchell reported on the following: Public Safety Building landscaping, Oak Grove playground, Vineyards Campground irrigation. Recreation, Kevin Mitchell reported on the following: The REC partnering with Goodwill, Goat Yoga, Swim meet, World's largest swim meet, North Texas Guard Games. 2 .Volunteerism, Kevin Mitchell reported on the following: Keep Texas Beautiful annual conference. Life Jacket program is going well asked by David Buhr Miscellaneous Board Items (No action taken) GCISD Report – Jorge Rodriguez reported on the following: Post -Secondary report for Class of 2016 which covered college enrollment, college readiness indicators, top colleges for GCISD Graduates. GHS Report – Tatum Tellin reported on the following: GCISD Baseball Team placed second, school is out. LGRAW Day, June 20,2017 Proclamation will be made by Mayor Tate during the June 20 Council Meeting. Adiourn Motion was made by Larry Francis and seconded by Debra to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 7-0. Ayes – Ray Harris, Roy Robertson, Larry Francis, John Dalri, Deborah Tridico Christian Ross and Dave Buhr. Nays– None Absent – Krystyna Plut and Terry Musar RECORDING SECRETARY – Kathy Nelson, CIP MANAGER PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this 25 JULY, 2017. _�'I'Z A E-:,— A�'Z '15 V'V� Kevin R. Mitchell Ray H rris Director of Parks & Recreation Chair of the Board 7