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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1999-12-06 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 December 6, 1999 ATTENDANCE Present: Board: Dwayne Leslie Chairman Scott Turnage, Jr. Vice Chairman Mark Haynes Board Member Andrew Wolff Board Member Kyle Appling Board Member John Lewis Board Member Absent: Jeff Arwine Board Member John Pena Board Alternate 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 Ma~naging Director of Community Services and Facilities ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Leslie called the meeting to order December 6, 1999 at 6:06 p.m. ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES APPROVED Mr. Lewis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Turnage, to approve the minutes of the November 1, 1999 meeting. Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 3. RECREATION, ATHLETICS, SENIOR ADULTS, TEENS AND TENNIS CENTER REPORT Ms. Loftice updated the Board on the following: The expansion of Camp NRH was approved in the 1999/2000 budget. A total of 90 camp participants will now be able to register for either the Recreation Center site or the Smithfield Middle School site. Camp staff will also increase from five to thirteen employees along with a Camp Director. Registration begins December 6th Plans are underway for the 9th Annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance. The dance is scheduled for February 5, 2000. This year's theme is "Wish Upon A Star". Wal-Mart has agreed to be the Title Sponsor with a donation of $2,000. Chick-Fil-A is also a sponsor, donating $300 in cash and $200 in "in-kind" services. Tickets go on sale December 6tn NRH Parks and Recreation received the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) "Marketing Award" in November. The award was presented for the RecFest Special Event held in July celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month. Bursey Road Senior Center has taken on a service project of sewing, decorating and stuffing forty Christmas stockings for the Salvation Army. Dan Echols held a very successful bake, craft and rummage sale on November 5'n & 6`h Dan Echols held their Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 17'h with 108 people in attendance. Ryan's Steak House catered the event. Ms. Loftice showed a promotional video that was made to promote the TAAF Games of Texas 2003/2004. The event will be held on collaboration with NRH, Euless, Colleyville, Bedford, Hurst and Grapevine. New art classes have begun for "the edge". After the completion of the art class, students will choose one piece of artwork to have displayed at a mock gallery opening. Independent judges will award prizes. "the edge" program is doing well. There are about 60 - 80 students at each site. Melissa Johnson, the Youth Outreach Coordinator, will be attending PTA meetings at each middle school. Melissa's goal is to inform parents about the program, gain their support and participation in the programs. Plans are underway for another Friday Night Out Dance on December 17, 1999. Richland Tennis Center hosted a Mid Cities Circuit Tournament on Saturday, November 6'h with 78 juniors participating. Richland High School held JV dual matches on Thursday, November 4th and Tuesday, November gt" Park and Recreation Board Minutes December 6, 1999 2 Richland Tennis Center realized a cost recovery rate of 73% for Fiscal Year 98/99. Mr. Haynes wanted to know what our goal is as far as cost recovery. Staff commented 75% for the Tennis Center. Ms. Loftice introduced Mr. Gary Fore, President of the Richland Youth Association. Mr. Lewis inquired if the Friday Night Out Dances have been successful for us. Ms. Loftice told him that the problems have been very minor compared to the benefit that is realized from this program. ITEM 4. PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Mr. Thornton updated the Board on the following: All trail projects, including Calloway Branch Trail, Little Bear Creek Trail,North Hills Mall Multi- Use Trail, Cottonbelt Trail and South Electric Trail are active in various stages of planning and review. All applications submitted for the TEA-21 Grant process have qualified for selection ranking. Letters for the recommended grants have been delayed in being sent out. They should be mailed out any day now. Mr. Browne complimented Mr. Thornton on his presentation on the Town Center Bike Transit Station to the Regional Transit Commission. The project was at the bottom of the list and after Mr. Thornton's presentation it was moved up and recommended to receive funding. Construction continues on Cross Timbers Park. The plans and specifications for Thornbridge Neighborhood Park have been sent to Texas Parks and Wildlife for approval of the appraisals. Staff is awaiting authorization to bid the project. Staff will be meeting with the Thornbridge Architectural Review Committee to review the final plans. Mr. Leslie asked about the schedule for the Brandonwood Neighborhood Park. Staff responded that the project could get bumped due to the number of active grants we currently have with TPWD. You are only allowed to have a certain dollar amount in active projects at one time. There is a lot of competition in this granting cycle and if we do not get this grant, staff has the opportunity to resubmit the project again for another cycle. Linda Spurlock Park Restroom is nearing completion and is ready for use. The original contract expired on 9/27/99. The contractor is still finalizing some items for the final inspection. Mr. Turnage wanted to know what the net of damages would be from the contract. Mr. Thornton responded that it is to early to tell, he will need to work with the consultant and attorneys. Site clean up and testing is being finalized on the Linda Spurlock Park Irrigation System. Park and Recrearion Board Minutes December 6, 1999 3 ITEM 5. UPDATE ON PARKLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE Mr. Browne updated the Board on the history of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Mr. Leslie spoke at the Planning & Zoning meeting on behalf of the Park and Recreation Board. Mr. Browne and Mr. Thornton responded to questions and comments. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. An appeal has been made to that decision. Mr. Turnage wanted to know what their concerns were. Mr. Leslie responded that they are concerned that we are taking something from the developer and not giving them anything in return. This item will be taken back to the Mayor and Council in January. Mr. Turnage requested a copy of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes and tape. ITEM 6. OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Turnage commented that the North Electric Trail Ribbon Cutting was nice and the trail looked great. ITEM 7. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Turnage made a motion, seconded by Mr. Appling, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Dwayne Leslie, Chairman ATTEST: _ Christina A. Lopez, Administ ' e ecretary Park and Recreation Board Minutes December 6, 1999 4