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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2001-07-02 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 July 2, 2001 ATTENDANCE Present: Board: Dwayne Leslie Chairman Mark Haynes Board Member Robin Eddins Board Member Brad Greene Board Member Brenda Cole Board Member John Pena Board Alternate Absent: John Ramsey Board Member John Lewis Board Member Present: Staff: Jim Browne Director of Parks and Recreation Sharon Davis Recreation Superintendent Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary Greg Vick Managing Director of Community Services and Facilities Dalan Walker Parks Capital Projects Superintendent ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Leslie called the meeting to order July 2, 2001 at 6:05 p.m. ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES APPROVED MOTION: Mr. Pena made a motion, seconded by Ms. Eddins, to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2001 meeting. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBER BRAD GREENE Mr. Leslie introduced Mr. Brad Greene who was appointed by Councilman Metts. ITEM 7. DAN ECHOLS SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION (Tabled from June 5, 2001) Chairman Leslie requested moving Item 7 to the front of the agenda due to guests being present for that item. Mr. Browne updated the Board on the request for the expansion of the Dan Echols Senior Center. This item was tabled at the June 5 Park and Recreation Meeting. The Board requested additional research and other options. At the same time, or shortly there after, City Council met to establish their goals for the City for the upcoming year. One of the outcomes on their policy agenda for the next 12 months was the potential of including expansion of Dan Echols Senior Center as a"high priority" type item. This item may possibly to be included in a bond package of needs for the entire city to be presented to the voters as early as mid 2002. MOTION: Mr. Pena made a motion, seconded by Ms. Cole, to pull this item from the table. Motion carried 4-0. Much discussion was held and in summary, the Board philosophically supports the request of the Dan Echols Senior Adult Center Council for additional space but wants to evaluate the pros and cons of all viable options to address that request without compromising the ability to continue implementing the priorities established in the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. MOTION: Ms. Cole made a motion, seconded by Ms. Eddins, that the Park and Recreation Board support the continued review of Dan Echols Senior Center keeping it as a high priority item, with staff continuing the evaluation of all options to study and determine the various feasible courses of action; to encourage City Council to include it in the budget; after City Council's final recommendation for it to be brought back to Park and Recreation Board for final determination. Motion carried 3-2 Cole, Eddins, Greene - For Pena, Haynes - Against Park and Recreation Board Minutes July 2, 2001 2 ITEM 4. RECREATION, ATHLETICS, SENIOR ADULTS, TEENS, TENNIS CENTER AND CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM REPORTS Camp NRH helped welcome the 2012 Olympic Committee in Euless at the Texas Star Complex. The campers enjoyed waving American Flags as the motorcade came by. Euless staff commented on Camp NRH's great behavior and spirit! Teddi Zonker, joined our department as a Program Coordinator in June. She comes to us from the City of Southlake where she held the position of Recreation Specialist. Her degree is in Public Relations. We are glad to have her with us. Thirty-two children, ages 8-13 participated in the Hook A Kid ON Golf program that was held at Iron Horse Golf Course the week of June 11-15, 2001. Thirty-three people attended the Father's Day Celebration at Bursey Road Senior Center held on June 18tn The Dan Echols Swingin' Seniors entertained at nursing homes twice during the month of June. The Dan Echols Singers also performed at four different locations during the month. The first annual Missoula Children's Theatre was held the week of June 25t" with 38 children participating. All of the participants took part in the "Sleeping Beauty" production that was held at the end of the week. The Parks and Recreation Department participated in Channel 8's Family First Night, which was held on June 7th at TCC. Staff manned a booth informing the public of summer programs and activities. Richland Tennis Center began their summer session of classes for group lessons on June 4th. There were 126 juniors and 32 adults participating. Richland Tennis Center had four men's USA Team Tennis teams make it to the local playoffs held June 23-24 at Walnut Creek Country Club. One men's 3.0 team has advanced to Sectional competition in Dallas in August. If they win Sectionals, they get to go on to Nationals. ITEM 5. PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Mr. Thornton updated the Park & Recreation Board on the following: Spooner & Associates has been selected for the preparation of a ground survey for the Brandonwood Neighborhood Park Site. Park and Recreation Board Minutes July 2, 2001 3 The contractor is continuing work on the City Entryway Signs. At this time the contractor is in liquidated damages, which amounts to approximately $250 a day. Dalan Walker is working with the contractor very closely and is in contact with him daily to ensure that the project is completed. City Council has requested a workshop to cover the City Image Study. Public Works is also putting together some more detailed cost estimates. ITEM 6. NRH2O 2000 SEASON REPORT Mr. Chris Swartz updated the Park & Recreation Board on the following: Ellis and Associates audited the NRH2O aquatic team recently. Ellis and Associates performs three unannounced audits per season on our lifeguard team. The lifeguards received a 100% Gold Level Award and Whitney Otto, a first year team member, received the Golden Guard Award. The Golden Guard Award is given nationwide, and means that Whitney is one of the top 100 lifeguards in the nation. The Super Guard State Competition will be held this weekend at NRH2O. Attendance and staffing are up. Revenues are on track. ITEM 7. DAN ECHOLS SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION (Covered Above) ITEM 8. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN It was the consensus of the Board to wait until next month to do elections for the office of Chairman and Vice Chairman. ITEM 9. OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NAMING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The North Richland Hills Public Facility Naming Board, comprised of Council Members Tolbert, Trevino and Metts, met on June 11 th and forwarded a request to the Park and Recreation Board to review the following: Park and Recreation Board Minutes July 2, 2001 4 • Review and discuss request of Mrs. Betty Brewer - name one of the baseball fieids or Athletic Complex at Cross Timbers Park (100 Acre Park) to Shaw Field or Shaw Stadium. • Review and discuss request of Mayor Pro Tem Russ Mitchell - change the name of Thornbridge Park to Sandlin Park. Specifically, the Public Facility Naming Board asks for the following information: 1. Report back a recommendation regarding both items. 2. Do background checks as required by the ordinance. 3. List reasons for and against the proposals, and any other names that should be considered 4. If changing names, should we do a ceremony, and appropriate. 5. Estimate of costs to taxpayers for making the changes. 6. Solicit Thornbridge HOA input regarding this proposal. 7. Acquire details about how each piece of land was obtained, was it donated, purchased, etc. request research on family history on Shaw request. 8. Request significant contributions to the community and outstanding community leader input. This item is presented as an "information" item at this time. Staff received this request recently and will work towards compiling the information requested by the Naming Board for Park Board review at an upcoming meeting. ITEM 10. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Cole made a motion, seconded by Mr. Haynes to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Dwayne L slie, Chairman ATTEST: ~ ~ ristina A. Lope , Admini Secretary Park and Recreation Board Minutes July 2, 2001 5