HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2005-10-03 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD AT THE PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
October 3, 2005
Present: Mark Haynes Chairman
Brad Greene Vice-Chairman
Mark Cochran Board Member
Marlin Miller Board Member
Marty Kusmierski Board Member
Ron Ruthven Board Member
Mike Filis Board Member
Kim Kirby Alternate
Staff Members: Gary Bechthold Parks Superintendent
Sharon Davis Recreation Superintendent
Vickie Loftice Director of Parks and Recreation
Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary
Adrien Pekurney Recreation Center Manager
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mark Haynes called the meeting to order October 3, 2005 at 6:02 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
APPROVED
MR. MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1, 2005
MEETING. MR. GREENE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROYE CARRIED 6•O.
3.
PR 05-19 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Mr. Bill Thornton, presented an overview of the FY 2005/2006 Capital Improvement
Program Budget. New projects include the Liberty Park Fencing, City Entry Sign at
Harwood East, City Lakes at Cafloway Creek Study and replacement of the fron Horse
Greens.
Ms. Kusmierski arrived at 6:06 p.m.
4.
PR 05-20 DISCUSSION OF PARK CLASSIFICATIONS AND USE
Mr. BiN Thornton presented a detailed description of the park classification system as
established in the 2000 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. The presentation
showed how this cfassification system provides for the orderly, consistent planning and
development of our park system.
5.
PR 05-21 PARKS IN PROGRESS REPORT - CONTRACT MOWING UPDATE AND
DEMONSTRATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS
Mr. Gary Bechthold, Parks Superintendent, presented information on the Park Security
Cameras. Mr. Bechthofd provided an overview of how the system operates and
discussed the potential benefits of the camera system.
Mr. Bechthold also updated the Park and Recreation Board on the mowing contract with
VMC for general parks mowing. VMC has been very responsive. Park staff redirected
available man hours towards completing projects that they were previously unable to
address such as painting the Linda Spurlock Park Pavilion, restriping parking lots at
various parks and painting the basketball courts at Richfield Park.
6.
PR 05-22 RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATES
RECREATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Ms. Sharon Davis, Recreation Superintendent, updated the Park and Recreation Board
on the following:
A new wellness program was introduced at the Recreation Center, Generation Go!
This fitness program combines seniors from SilverSneakers~ with children from our
preschool program. At their September 12th session, the children performed some of
the simple range of motion exercises and acted as a"fitness buddy" by helping their
senior partner with equipment such as passing the ball to each other. In turn, one to
two times a month, a SilverSneakers~ volunteer will visit the preschool class and read
during story time or share a talent ofi some kind.
As part of the National Step Up fo Healfh campaign, the Parks and Recreation
Department launched a Get Walking NRH program. The program encourages residents
to gather for family and community-oriented walks at various park sites.
Fall softball began on September 19th with 63 teams participating. This is an increase
of 22% from the fall 2004 season.
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The Bursey Road Seniors have been busy making lap robes and baby caps and other
contributions this month. They donated 20 baby caps for JPS, 10 lap robes for Manor
Care Nursing Home plus donations to the City of NRH HUGS program and Katrina
Relief.
Dan Echols Senior Center staff has been working hard to increase senior program
registration. They registered 88 new participants in various classes. There are now a
total of 169 students enrolled in classes for the fall.
Dan Echols Senior Center will host a reunion of past members at their Hurray for
Ho!lywood and Friends event scheduled for October 19th. The center has partnered
with many area businesses to make this event a success.
Mr. Miller commented that he cannot say enough nice things about Kathye McCall, the
Senior Center Supervisor.
The Parks and Recreation Department wilf present "Autumn Night Music" Concert
Series at Fossil Creek Park on October 7th and 14tn
League registration at Richland Tennis Center is up 225 participants compared to last
year. Tennis Center staff has worked hard implementing new leagues.
Family Fun Night was held on September 16~' at Linda Spurlock Park. Approximately
500 peop{e attended and enjoyed a movie, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, stargazing with
the Astronomical Society, and concessions provided by Mullendore Elementary PTA.
Staff received a lot of great comments and requests for more activities at Linda
Spurlock Park.
Ms. Davis introduced Adrien Pekurney, Recreation Center Manager, who highlighted
information about the Recreation Center and class programming.
7.
PR05-23 SCHEDULE TOUR OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Ms. Loftice scheduled a date for a tour of park and recreation facilities for Mr. Mike Filis,
new Park and Recreation Board member.
8.
OTHER INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Marlin Miller requested that staff submit a request for a bus that is wheelchair
accessible in the next CIP budget or as a decision package. He also asked if staff could
partner with another city or look in to a lease option. Staff will do some research on this
subject.
Ms. Loftice announced that Chairman Mark Haynes will serve on a committee for the
consultant selection for the Update to the Park System Master Plan in which the Park
and Recreation Board wil{ be very involved in.
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9.
ADJOURNMENT
MRS. KIRBY MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:57 P.M. MRS. KUSMIERSKI
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
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Mark Haynes, airman ' '
ATTEST:
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Christina Lopez, Adminis at' Secretary
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