HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2001-02-05 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
February 5, 2001
ATTENDANCE
Present: Board:
Dwayne Leslie Chairman
Scott Turnage, Jr. Vice Chairman
John Lewis Board Member
Brenda Cole Board Member
Absent: Mark Haynes Board Member
Andrew Wolff Board Member
John Pena Board Alternate
Present: Staff:
Jim Browne Director of Parks and Recreation
Vickie Loftice Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Leslie called the meeting to order February 5, 2001 at 6:08 p.m. There is not a
quorum present.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
APPROVED
Since a quorum was not present, the Board proceeded to Item 3.
Ms. Brenda Cole was present at 6:30 p.m., which made a quorum.
MOTION:
Mr. Lewis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Cole, to approve the minutes of the
December 4, 2000 meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 3.
UPDATE ON USE OF CROSS TIMBERS PARK
Ms. Loftice updated the Park and Recreation Board on the joint use of Cross Timbers
Park by the Richland Youth Association and North Area Youth Association. Ms. Pam
Lunger was present from NAYA. The joint use agreement includes the following: each
association will have use of one of the Mustang fields, the Colt field will be jointly shared
for interleague play and the Bronco field is not available for league play as directed by
City Council. RYA will manage the concession facility. Revenue will be shared 80/20
with the City after start up costs are recouped. NAYA will have access to the
concession facilities financial records. Should the facility become profitable, a new
agreement with different revenue percentages may be negotiated.
Mr. Lewis commented about the need for more space. He noted that the YMCA has six
fields that are not being used and that the very young could play ball on these fields.
He shared this information with Lisa Olvey at the Northeast YMCA.
Mr. Leslie would like to have an item placed on the next Park and Recreation Board
Agenda regarding the use of the Bronco Field at Cross Timbers Park. He would like the
Board to make a recommendation to City Council to allow league play on that field.
Mr. Lewis would like statistics on the use of athletic fields for pickup games at various
parks so they can make an informed decision.
Mr. Pam Lunger, NAYA, thanked the Board for allowing NAYA children the opportunity
to play on the fields at Cross Timbers Park.
ITEM 4.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS, SENIOR ADULTS, TEENS AND TENNIS CENTER
REPORTS
Ms. Loftice updated the Board on the following:
Two hundred and sixty nine youth/adult and fitness classes were offered for the fall
2000 session with 72% making. Total revenue for this quarter is $38,866.
Facility and class evaluations were given during the month of December at the
Recreation Center. Ninety four percent of the participants rated their overall experience
"excellent to good".
Staff created a Public Art Ordinance, to be approved by City Council on 2/12/01, which
includes funding for visual and special performing arts.
Bursey seniors took a trip to Bossier City on January 16tn 7cn
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Dan Echols seniors raised funds to donate 50 stuffed teddy bears to the NRH Police
Department for local children in need of toys
A youth volleyball league is being offered for the first time for youth 10 - 14 years of age.
Games will be played on Saturday mornings beginning February 1 ptn
Adult softball registration is currently being taken with the season to begin March 6tn
Jewelry Making and Candle Making are being offered at the after school program sites.
Both classes are very popular with students.
In February, Drug Prevention Resources will offer the "Promise Club" at Smithfield
Middle School. The Promise Club will focus on promoting self-resiliency as well as
enhancing leadership skills with participants.
Richland Tennis Center hosted the Mid Cities Masters Tournament Saturday,
December 2nd. This tournament is the culmination of the entire Mid Cities Circuit for the
fall and only open to the top players in the tournament circuit. There were 61
participants.
RTC held an end of season pizza party on Sunday, December 3~d for the participants in
the junior USA Team Tennis program. Twenty kids enjoyed tennis, pizza and an
exhibition match by their RTC tennis professionals.
Revenue for the Tennis Center Pro Shop was down at the end of December but has
really picked up towards the end of January. Staff is closely monitoring Internet sales.
ITEM 5.
PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
Mr. Thornton updated the Board on the following:
The anticipated bid letting date is May 2001 for the Cottonbelt Trail project. The bid
letting date is set by TxDOT. Staff anticipates signing the contracts in May and
beginning construction in July.
Brandonwood Neighborhood Park was not selected for grant funding in the last granting
cycle. Staff submitted a grant application, on January 31St, for a proposed
neighborhood park site in Forest Glen East, which has improved project scoring
capability.
The contractor is installing the masonry and concrete bases for the City Entryway Signs.
Electrical service is being installed for the Standard Park Signs and pier and foundation
work is in progress.
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City Council approved the Developer Agreement at their December 11th Council
meeting for the Town Center Project.
City Council approved the contracts for the acquisition of two neighborhood park sites at
their January 22~d meeting. The acquisition includes 2.4 acres at the northwest corner
of Industrial and Holiday and 6.35 acres at the northwest corner of Amundson Road and
Main.
ITEM 6.
DISCUSS MARCH 5, 2001 MEETING
The Park and Recreation Board is scheduled to meet on March 5th, but will not have
access to the Pre Council Chambers due to the rescheduling of the City Council
meeting.
It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Board to hold the meeting on their
regularly scheduled day of March 5~', and relocate the meeting to the Recreation
Center.
ITEM 7.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None
ITEM 8.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Turnage made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lewis to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Scott Turnage, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Christina A. Lopez, Admin t' e Secretary
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