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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 2003-08-04 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 August 4, 2003 ATTENDANCE Present: Board: Mark Haynes Chairman Brad Greene Vice-Chairman Janie McGuigan Board Member Marlin Miller Board Member Marty Kusmierski Board Member Fred Durko Board Member Virginia Stencel Board Member Kim Kirby Alternate Present: Staff: Jim Browne Director of Parks and Recreation Vickie Loftice Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Kelly Preston Secretary Chris Swartz Aquatic Park Manager Greg Vick Assistant City Manager Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mark Haynes, Chairman, called the meeting to order August 4, 2003 at 6:01 p.m. ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES APPROVED MOTION: Mr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Ms. McGuigan, to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2003 meeting. Motion to approve carried 6-0 ITEM 3. PR 03-28 DISCUSSION OF THE ATHLETIC FIELDS REGULATION ORDINANCE #2722 Ms. Loftice updated the Park and Recreation Board on the Athletic Fields Regulation Ordinance proposal. On June 2"d, the Park and Recreation Board made a recommendation to forward the ordinance to City Council for their consideration. On Jufy 28th, Council asked for clarification on some of the language to ensure comp{iance and to ensure that general use of the parks would continue to be available to the public when the fields are not closed due to maintenance or league games. Mr. Browne added that a police officer can enforce the ordinance by issuing a ticket to the offender. The judge will decide if a fine will be imposed. Staff requested the Park and Recreation Board review the revisions and make a recommendation to forward the revised ordinance to City Council for their consideration. Mr. Greene said that on occasion there are approximatefy twenty teenagers playing frisbee and flag football on the soccer fields at Green Valley. Ms. Loftice said that according to the language in the ordinance it is legal unless there is a sign posted saying the field is closed for maintenance. Mr. Durko said the revised ordinance does not address the protection of unlocked fields, and needs to be more specific on what constitutes a team practice. Mr. Miller asked if the revised ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Mr. Browne said a copy was sent to him. Discussion was held. MOTION: Mr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Ms. McGuigan, to send the revised ordinance back to City Council for their review and consideration. Motion to approve carried 5-1 ITEM 4. PR 03-29 RECREATION, ATHLETICS, SENIOR ADULTS, TEENS, TENNIS CENTER AND CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM REPORTS Ms. Loftice updated the Park and Recreation Board on the following: The Northeast Family Fourth was held on July 4th, 2003 at the Birdville Fine Arts and Athletic Complex. An estimated 10,000 people were in attendance, and an additional 30,000 to 40,000 spectators were outside the stadium area. The event was planned by Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 4, 2003 2 a citywide committee. The committee is considering moving the fireworks display next year depending on development in the area. The "Time of Your Life" brochure was released the first week in August. The 8th Annual Recreation Celebration is August 9th at 9:30 a.m. The theme this year is "Wild About Recreation". This is an opportunity for the public to learn about the programs the Recreation Center offers. Mr. Browne updated the Park and Recreation Board on the 2003 Games of Texas. Games of Texas was held .luly 24th through July 27th. The event was presented by the Cities of Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Hurst and North Richland Hills. A total of 9,844 athletes competed in seventeen different sports. An estimated 50,000 people attended the event over a four day period. Coverage of the "Games" included 150 free television commercials on channel 52 and 250 radio spots on WBAP, KSCS, Radio Disney and ESPN Radio. The opening ceremonies were broadcast live by Citicable. The "Games" were organized by a committee of approximately thirty Parks and Recreation professionals and an executive committee of six. The entire Parks and Recreation staff from all six cities worked the event. NRH2O provided an athlete pool party for participants and their families. Grapevine Visitors and Convention Bureau set up the Housing Authority for the event, and participants were able to access their website for information on area hotels and restaurants. The Bursey Senior Center held their monthly meeting on July 17th. There were 59 people in attendance, and a representative from Barnes and Noble spoke promoting a writing class for seniors. Bursey seniors took several trips in July. Twenty-four seniors from Dan Echols Senior Center went on a Mystery Trip to Medieval Times. The North Richland Hi!!s Police Department attended the monthly luncheon meeting, speaking to the seniors about free cell phones they can use to call 911. The seniors raised over $500 at their Rummage, Craft and Bake Sale for the Center's scholarship program. The Youth Advisory Committee was awarded a$500 scholarship to send two YAC members and the YAC liaison to Austin for the "Texans Standing Tall" summit on July 31St and August 1St. The focus of the summit was to help bring awareness to underage drinking. Thirty-seven kids participated in the third annual Missoula Children's Residency. There were more than 200 people in attendance for the final performance of "Treasure lsland". Richland Tennis Center hosted the North Richland Hills Junior Championship Major Zone Tournament July 11 th through July 13th. There were 370 singles entries and twenty-five doubles teams. The tournament was played at six different locations. Head Tennis Professional, Jason Brown, implemented a High Performance Tennis Camp for juniors. Between the Tennis Sports Camp and the High Performance Camp, camp revenues have exceeded projections by 148°/a. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 4, 2003 3 ITEM 5. PR 03- 30 PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Mr. Thornton updated the Park and Recreation Board on the foilawing: The Maintenance Man-Hour Summary for Park Operations totals 3,518 in man-hour expenditures. Total available man-hours are 3,444. Numerous significant special events including "The Games of Texas", "Northeast Fami{y Fourth Celebration" and Pony Baseball State and Regional tournaments were hefd in the month of July. In response to the seventy-four man-hour shortfall, $1,300 in budgeted overtime was allocated this month to help compensate for the needed man-hours. Green Scaping has concentrated their crews on the school sites, Founders Park, Clyde Zellers Park and Kay Granger Park, in an effort to complete construction before classes begin August 7th. Survey crews are scheduled to begin layout work on August 4th, 2003. Plans and specifications for Tommy and Sue Brown Park are complete and ready for bidding. Playground equipment has been installed at Clyde Zellers Park, and the irrigation is nearing completion. The Irrigation at Kay Granger Park is complete. The pavilion slab failed specified requirements and will be removed and re-poured prior to installing the pavilion. Plans and specifications for Phase I of Liberty Park are complete and ready for bidding. The rough grading is complete at Dick Faram Park, and the playground equipment is scheduled for installation. Plans and specifications for the Multi-Level Interactive Complex at NRH2O are complete, and the project is out for bid. The Annual Tree Planting Project cost is $75,000. New trees will be planted at the five new neighborhood parks. TxDOT will put the Phase I Bike Route Signage and Maps project out for statewide bid. The concrete work has begun in the Amundson/Main area of the Cottonbelt Trail. Council approved a change order for the cost of required flagmen on July 28t"~ 2003. Staff is working on the 90% submittal for the Walker's Creek Trail and Bike Transit Station project. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 4, 2003 4 ITEM 6. PR 03- 31 AQUATICS REPORT Mr. Swartz updated the Park and Recreation Board on the following: Ellis and Associates gave NRH2O staff their second aquatic operational safety audit of the season on July 23~d, 2003. Over ten lifeguards were audited and all performed well. The NRH2O aquatics staff received an 88 average. Overall, staff was awarded the highest award available, Exceeds Standards. The Sixth Annual Texas State Junior Guard Championships were hefd at Garland SurF and Swim on the weekend of July 19th. A team from NRH2O finished second in the ten to thirteen year old age division. The fourteen to fifteen year old age division took third place. NRH2O finished third and fifth overall in the Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Competition. The team finishing third qualified to participate in the national competition, which was held in Los Angeles, California. ITEM 7. OTHER lNFORMATIONAL ITEMS No other items. ITEM 8. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Kusmierski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion to approve carried 6-0 , 10 ~ Mark Haynes, C rman ATTEST: ~ r lt~- ~.J~.~>t~l~.-~ Kelly Pres , Secretary Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 4, 2003 5