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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 2008-04-07 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE PRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 April 7, 2008 Present: Brad Greene Chairman Marty Kusmierski Vice-Chair ' Mike Filis Board Member Tom Lombard Board Member Tracye Tipps Alternate Absent: Ricky McElroy Board Member Marlin Miller Board Member Jay Crane Board Member Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Director of Parks and Recreation Sharon Davis Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Joe Pack Senior Park Planner Jason Moore Park Planner Chris Swartz Waterpark Manager Adrien Pekurney Recreation Center Manager Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary Jared Miller Assistant City Manager A-1 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brad Greene called the meeting to order April 7, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. A-2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2008 MEETING APPROVED Motion: Mr. Lombard moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2008 Park and Recreation Board meeting. Ms. Kusmierski seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4-0. A-3 RECOMMEND READOPTING THE YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE ORDINANCE APPROVED Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Recreation Center Manager, presented the Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance to the Park and Recreation Board. Since the Recreation center offers day camp programs for children ages five to thirteen, they are required by the Texas Legislature to meet day care licensing requirements or file for an exemption of the Child Care Standards of Regulations of the Texas Human Resources Code. The NRH day camp program meets, and in some areas exceeds, many of the standards listed in the state's Child Care Standards and Regulations. City Council holds a public hearing and adopts the Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance on an annual basis. Motion: Mr. Lombard moved to forward the Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance to City Council for their consideration. Ms. Kusmierski seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4-0. A-4 LIGHTING AT TIPPS CANINE HOLLOW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TABLED) Motion: Ms. Kusmierski moved to table this item until the Park and Recreation Board's next scheduled meeting. Mr. Filis seconded the motion. Motion to table carried 4-0. A-5 RECOMMENDATION OF NORTHFIELD PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION (APPROVED) Mr. Joe Pack, Senior Park Planner and Mr. Jason Moore, Park Planner, presented three design options for the Northfield Park Playground renovation project for the Board's input. Staff worked with several different manufacturers in preparing the design options and also solicited input from the neighborhood group. The Park and Recreation Board chose Option #1 which includes finro Landscape Structures -"EVOS" for the 5-12 yr olds and "Playshaper" for the 2-5 yr olds, a structure from Kompan -"Argo" for the 5-12 yr olds and a Double bay 8' swing set from BigToys. Motion: Mr. Filis moved to forward option #1 to City Council for their consideration. Ms. Kusmierski seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4-0. B-1 YOUTH ASSOCIATION YEARLY REPORTS The Parks and Recreation Department provides athletic facilities for four youth sports associations. Each year the youth associations are required to make a presentation to the Park and Recreation Board outlining the programs and services they provide and the status of their association. The following associations made their presentations at the February 2, 2008 meeting; North Richland Girls Softball League, North Area Youth Association and the Richland Youth Association. Darren West, with the Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance, presented information on the status of the soccer association. Park and Recrearion Board Minutes Apri17, 2008 2 B-2 PRESENTATION OF THE PARKS LONG RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHEET Mr. Bill Thornton presented an overview of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Revenue/Cost Program and the Long Range Plan Worksheet. The presentation provided the Park and Recreation Board an understanding of the Parks CIP Long Range Plan and how projects and funding are amortized over several years. The Long Range Plan Worksheet is used to schedule and forecast financial needs as projects are completed and new projects identified. The CIP Budget and Long Range Plan are prepared annually. B-3 UPCOMING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT RELATED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Vickie Loftice, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a list and overview of anticipated City Council agenda items for the months of April and May 2008. B-4 UPDATE ON THE SOUNDS OF SPRING CONCERT SERIES Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director, presented information on the Sounds of Spring Concert Series. The concerts kicked off on Friday, April 4 with about 400 people in attendance for The Texas Gypsies. The remaining concert lineup includes; Realty Bites - April 11, Songs of Sinatra featuring David Hallum and his Big Band - April 18, He Wears Black - April 25, Petty Theft - May 2 and Brave Combo - May 9. New this year will be fireworks for the first and last concerts. B-5 PRESENTATION OF THE PUBLIC ART VIDEO/PUBLIC ART COMMISSION FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARK PLAZA Ms. Vickie Loftice presented a video showcasing the City's Art In Public Spaces Program. The video was produced by the City's Communications Department. Ms. Loftice also presented information on the Public Art Commission for the Grand Avenue Park Plaza. After reviewing several potential artists' qualifications and experience, staff is recommending Barbara Grygutis for the public art commission at the Grand Avenue Park Plaza. Barbara is a resident of Arizona and has created works of art for public spaces since 1971 including 50 commissions of public art throughout the country. Mayor and Council will consider the selection of Barbara Grygutis for the public art commission at their April 14, 2008 meeting. B-6 NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK UPDATE Mr. Chris Swartz, Waterpark Manager, updated the Board on preparations for NRH2O's 14th season of operations. Park and Recrearion Board Minutes Apri17, 2008 3 Part-time seasonal team members' pay wages were recently adjusted due to the increase in minimum wage and also to keep the park competitive in the recruitment of seasonal employees. Most base team members pay starts at $7.00 per hour with lead positions earning $8.25 and part-time supervisors earning $10.25 per hour. The wage increase will impact the current year budget by approximately $106,000. NRH2O is in the process of hiring their seasonal team members. NRH2O hires about 350 seasonal team members in 32 different positions at the park. The 2008 Park Operating Schedule was included in the Park Boards' packets for their information. Cup & Chaucer, which is located at the new Library and being managed by NRH2O officially opened on April 19, 2008. Starbucks trained the staff members in the making of coffee and use of the equipment. NRH2O will have fireworks this year on June 21, July 19 and August 16. C. OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS City Council awarded the Professional Services contract for the design of the new Recreation Center to Brinkley Sargent Architects at their March 24, 2008 meeting. D. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lombard moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m. Mr. Filis seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4-0. Brad Greene, Chairman ATTEST: Christina Lopez, Administrat e retary Park and Recreation Board Minutes Apri17, 2008 4