HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2003-01-06 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
January 6, 2003
ATTENDANCE
Present: Board:
Mark Haynes Chairman
Brad Greene Vice-Chairman
Janie McGuigan Board Member
Marlin Miller Board Member
Marty Kusmerski Board Member
Fred Durko Board Member
Jim Allen Board Member
Kim Kirby Alternate
Absent:
Present: Staff:
Jim Browne Director of Parks and Recreation
Vickie Loftice Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Greg Vick Assistant City Manager
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Haynes called the meeting to order January 6, 2003 at 6:02 p.m.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
APPROVED
MOTION:
Mr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen, to approve the minutes of the
December 2, 2002 meeting.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
ITEM 3.
PARK AMENITY REQUEST POLICY
APPROVED
The Park and Recreation Board requested that staff develop a policy for responding to
requests for additional park amenities and improvements in existing parks at their
November 4th meeting.
Staff prepared the Park Amenities Request Policy and Mr. Thornton presented it to the
Park and Recreation Board.
Discussion was held.
Mr. Haynes wanted to know if there is a miscellaneous line item included in the budget
to help cover the cost of these projects if needed. Staff responded that there is a
Supplemental Funds Line Item in the Park CIP Budget for $50,000. This money is used
for unanticipated projects and Mayor and Council requests.
Ms. Kusmeriski wanted to know how the requests will be handled. Staff responded that
staff will collect the requests and they will be reviewed together, prior to budget
preparation.
MOTION:
Mr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen, to approve the Park Amenities
Request Policy.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
ITEM 4.
PR 02-34 - RECREATION, ATHLETICS, SENIOR ADULTS, TEENS,
TENNIS CENTER AND CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM REPORTS
Ms. Vickie Loftice updated the Park and Recreation Board on the following:
The 12th Annual Daddy Daughter Valentine Dance is set for Saturday, February 1,
2003. The theme this year is "Enchanted Garden". Sponsors include Wal-Mart $2,000,
Aaron Brothers Art and Framing $1,000 and $1,000 "in-kind" and Sir Speedy $525 "in-
kind".
The 3~d Annual BISD Parenting Solutions Seminar will be held at Birdville High School
on Saturday, January 25t" from 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. The year's seminar themed "Growing
Great Kids" will be sponsored by BISD Council of PTA's, BISD, Fort Worth Star
Telegram, Chick-fil-A and North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation.
Plans are underway for the 9th Annual North Hills Corporate Challenge. UICI has been
secured as a new sponsor along with North Hills Hospital and Bates Container. The
event is scheduled to kickoff April 26th, 2003.
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The Bursey Road Senior Center Gad-A-Bouts have been busy taking trips this month.
They went to Hillsboro for outlet shopping, Bedford to see a theatre production at ON
Stage and an Excursion to the Corsicana Bakery.
On December 18th, the Dan Echols Senior Center held a Retirement Reception for
Sarah Hunsucker-Bryan and Joyce Miracle. Approximately 170 people attended the
Reception.
A New Years Eve Celebration was held on December 31St at Dan Echols Senior Center.
Sarah cooked black-eyed peas for everyone.
A Night of Holiday Magic was held on Saturday, December 7, 2002 from 4:00 - 9:00
p.m. It is estimated that 8,500 - 9,500 people attended the event.
A 50th Anniversary Gala will be held on February 22"d at Birdville High School. The Fort
Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform and a commemorative piece of artwork will be
unveiled to honor the City's 50th Anniversary.
ITEM 5.
PR 02-30 - PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
Mr. Bill Thornton updated the Park and Recreation Board on the following:
Layout work and mobilization has begun on the Neighborhood Park projects that include
Brandonwood, Snow Heights, Foster Village, Mullendore and Amundson/Main Park
sites. Greenscaping will begin construction this month.
Final payment should be made this month on the last city entryway sign.
Park Planning staff is in the process of completing retaining wall designs that were
requested by the city's engineering department, primarily for JB Sandlin Park. After the
plans are complete we should be able to bid the sidewalk and trail connection project for
Richfield, Walker's Creek and JB Sandlin Parks.
Bids have been issued on the planter walls and landscaping for the park signs. Staff
will award the contract after bids have been received and reviewed.
Staff received a Change Order from the Neighborhood Park Initiative Project to
construct the Shade Structures at Walker's Creek Park. Staff will be bringing an
information packet with options for the Park and Recreations Boards consideration at a
future meeting.
Construction will begin in January on the Cottonbelt Trail. This project was bid jointly
with the City of Colleyville.
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ITEM 6.
OTHER {NFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mr. Greg Vick presented a power point presentation on the upcoming Bond Eiection
which is scheduled for February 1, 2003.
NRH2O made the cover of the December issue of Athletic Business magazine.
{TEM 7.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Allen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to adjourn the meeting at
7:11 p.m.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
Brad Greene, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Christina Lopez, Admin ative Secretary
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