HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1997-12-01 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS 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 1, 1997
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Board:
Don Tipps Chairman
Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
Pam Jackson Board Member
Lorraine Miller Board Member
John Pena Board Alternate
Ann Perchard Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Staff:
Jim Browne Director of Parks and Recreation
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Chris Swartz Aquatics Manager
Marcia Minnies Marketing Specialist
Sandra Miller Secretary Parks and Recreation
ABSENT:
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order December 1, 1997 at 6:02 p.m.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(Passes 6-0)
Ms. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Ms. Miller, to approve the minutes of the
November 3, 1997 meeting.
ITEM 3.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS, SENIOR ADULTS AND
TENNIS CENTER REPORTS
Ms. Walsh updated the Board on the following:
The Friday Night Out Teen Dance had approximately 400 students in attendance for the
November 21 st event.
The Texas Recreation and Park Society Regions 5 and 6 Conference held in Grapevine
hosted over 400 park and recreation professionals. Several staff members were asked to
speak at the conference with "Customer Service" as the topic.
The Dan Echols Senior Center was contacted by the Oprah Winfrey Studios for a possible
perFormance or video taping of the group. They will receive notification in December if they
have been selected to be guests on the show.
The Dan Echols Seniors hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 19th catered by
Ryan's Steakhouse with more than 100 seniors in attendance.
The Corporate Challenge Steering Committee meeting has been scheduled with plans of
a promotional video being produced for the event.
The Richland Tennis Center hosted the TTA 12's Zone Team Invitational on November 15
-16. The top 12 year old players from across the State of Texas competed for two days.
TTA voiced a desire to host more tournaments at the facility.
November group tennis lessons consisted of 60 juniors and 61 adults participating in the
program.
4.
PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
STATUS REPORT
Mr. Thornton updated the Board on the following:
The North Electric Trail bids are scheduled to be opened on November 7th, with award of
contract in December.
Little Bear Creek Trail development is underway with preparation of the preliminary
pedestrian and equestrian layout.
Work has begun on the final plats for the acquisition of parkland in the Thornbridge
subdivision. The grant application is under review with notification expected by TPWD in
January.
The North Hills Mall Multi-Use Trail preliminary design work has begun. Upon completion
the design will be submitted to TxDOT for approval.
The Girls Fast Pitch Softball Complex is expected to be completed in late December or
January.
A$500,000 grant was awarded by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in August for
the baseball fields at the City Park site. The consultant is proceeding with completion of
the plans and specifications.
Construction documents for the 1998 NRH2O improvements are being prepared for
advertisement.
The Cottonbelt Trail inter-local agreement befinreen Southlake, Colleyville and North
Richland Hills is being prepared for submission to TxDOT. This agreement includes
commitments for the shared costs, consultant service fees and construction contract.
5.
AQUATICS REPORT
Mr. Swartz updated the Board on the following:
The NRH2O Family Waterpark Master Plan and Business Plan was unanimously approved
at the November 10, 1997 City Council meeting.
City Council authorized the City Manager and the Parks and Recreation Department to
determine the best strategy for a pricing structure based on height and not age. Mr.
Swartz stated that a poll was taken in the State of Texas and 70% of similar findings use
a height of 48" for admission.
The contract has been signed with NBGS, New Braunfels General Store, for the purchase
of the Master Blaster.
6.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
(PASSES 6 - 0)
Mr. Tipps made a call for nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 1997/98. Ms.
Perchard nominated Don Tipps as Chairman and Sharon Battles as Vice-Chairman. Mr.
Pena seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0).
7.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mr. Browne invited the Board members to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony tentatively
scheduled for December 16th at 10:00 a.m. The ceremonies will begin at Glenview
Neighborhood Park and continue to Mullendore Elementary School Playground and Dan
Echols Senior Adult Center where refreshments will be served. Invitations will be mailed
to Board members.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Ms. Battles, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Don Tip , Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Sandra Miller, Secreta arks and Recreation