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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1997-04-07 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 April 7, 1997 - 6:00 P.M. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Board: Don Tipps Chairman Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman Pam Jackson Board Member Cheryl Lyman Board Member Lorraine Milfer Board Member Ann Perchard Board Member Rick Work Board Member Staff: Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary Marcia Minnies Marketing Specialist Patty Moos Park Planning & Construction Superintendent Chris Swartz Aquatic Manager Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation ABSENT: Bobbie Lambert Board Member ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Tipps ca{led the meeting to order Apri{ 7, 1997 at 6:05 P.M. 1TEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (Passed 7-0) Ms. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to approve the minutes of the March 3, 1997 meeting. 1 ITEM 3. PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Ms. Patty Moos provided a report of the status of the Parks Maintenance Department and Capital Improvement Projects. Preliminary design work is continuing on Calloway Branch Trail, staff is preparing to meet with the consultants. Staff has met with TxDOT regarding North Electric Trail. The project is scheduled to go out for bid sometime this summer. NJB, Inc. is proceeding with the prefiminary pedestrian and equestrian trail layout of Little Bear Creek Trail. Staff is working on the acquisition of right-of-way. Construction started with the site grading and trail construction at Glenview Neighborhood Park. The lake has been excavated. Maps have been drawn up and preliminary map layout is being prepared for the Phase I Bike Route Maps and Signage. The consultant contract has been prepared and forwarded to TxDOT for review for the North Hills Mall Multi-Use Trail. Site grading and clearing has started on the Girls Fast Pitch Softball Complex. The main road has been cleared, but has been held up by weather. A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant application was submitted, for the 100 Acre City Park, prior to the January 31 deadline. Notice of award is anticipated for August 1997. The consultant is proceeding with the completion of the plans and specifications. Brinkley Sargent Architects are completing revisions to the NRH2O Master Plan Update for the remainder of the site. Final plans and specifications should be available soon for the Standard Park Signage. Site grading and excavation have begun on the Dan Echols Senior Adult Center parking Lot. The project will include a footbridge for pedestrians, 30 parking spaces and 2 handicap spaces. ITEM 4. RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULTS Ms. Monica Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, senior adult services and the Tennis Center. The new procedures for Friday Night Out proved to be successful in controlling both the number of students and age of students attending. Friday Night Out usually consists of activities such as basketball shootout, dance contest, bungee run and other activities. Staff hires a professional DJ to 2 play music and two police officers attend and keep an eye on things both inside and out. Afso occasionally members of the Task Force drop in to make an appearance. The Easter Egg Hunt was held on March 22 with approximately 2,000 children in attendance. The Family Festival has been rescheduled to October and will be combined with the Head for the Hills Festival. The Spring Break Camp will be held April 7- 11. The Baby Olympics will be held on April 19 and is sponsored by the Star-Telegram. The new security system is now in operation at the Recreation Center. In addition, the Closed Circuit T.V. system will be installed in April. SENIORS Parking lot lights have been instalied at Bursey Road Senior Center by T.U. Electric. On March 21-23, the Swingin' Seniors took first place at the Holiday Inn North annual "Texas Hoe Down"! A Bake and Craft Sale will be held at Dan Echols on April 25 & 26. ATHLETICS Softball registration increased by 15 teams from the Spring of 1996 with a total of 84 teams participating five nights a week. TENNIS CENTER The Richland Tennis Center Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Prince Sports Group is sponsoring an appearance by Cathy Rinaldi-Stunkel a Corel WTA Tour Player. The Grand Opening will be held from 10:30 - 1:00. Jarvis High School will be hosting the District 3A Tournament at the tennis center on April 7& 8. Richland High School will be hosting their District Tournament on April 11 & 12. Their JV District Tournament will be on April 14 at the faci{ity. ITEM 5. AQUATICS REPORT Mr. Chris Swartz provided a report on the activities at NRH2O Family Water Park. A new program targeted at those 11-15 years of age is unveiled at NRH2O. The program provides the opportunity for those not quite old enough to work at NRH2O to learn about guest service, teamwork, life guarding, CPR and first aid. Junior Guards will spend time in class and shadowing a lifeguard. 3 The Learn To Swim program has been expanded due to overwhelming demand. 168 spots will be available for individuals to sign up, which is an increase of over 25% from the 1996 season. Marcia Minnies has joined the Parks and Recreation Department at Marketing Specialist. Marcia was previously the Marketing Manager for Mountasia. The computer system for NRH2O have been upgraded to the latest version of PacerICATS. The upgrades were completed during the off-season. Mr. Swartz announced the names of the 1997 NRHZO Management Team which is as follows: Food and Beverage Supervisor Jeff Dickson Maintenance Supervisor Roger Skaggs Marketing Specialist Marcia Minnies Office Coordinator Dena Pierson Office Lead Tracey Dickson Operations Coordinator Frank Perez Operations Supervisor Colin Trudo Park Manager Chris Swartz Revenue Coordinator Kelli Carter Revenue Supervisor Paul Galloway 1997 Dates and Hours of Operation: May 17 & 18 May 24 - June 19 Saturday & Sunday Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 8:00 pm June 20 - August 10 Sunday - Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm August 16 - September 14 Friday & Saturday Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 1997 Admission Prices Categorv North Richland HiNs Resident Non-Resident One Day Ticket Adult $5.95 $10.95 Child $4.95 $8•95 Season Pass Adult $59.95 $89.95 Child $49.95 $69•95 Famify of Up to Four $149.95 $229.95 NRH2O Family Water Park was selected to host the 1997 Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Competition which will be held on July 24, approximately 7:00 am - 1:30 pm. Activities will include life guarding events, CPR, First Aid, and water safety skills. 4 6. D{SCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Tipps commented that he was very proud of NRH2O being rated #10 for Tourist Attractions in Tarrant County. Mr. Work wanted to know the current prices for NRH2O. Staff responded. Ms. Lorraine Miiler thanked Mr. Browne for the tour of facilities to help her get familiar with the south side of North Richland Hills. Mr. Tipps encourage the Board to complete their information for the Historical Committee regarding families. He would like to see everyone included. Heritage Night is May 16 at City Hall from 6:00 - 800 p.m. Gary Fore, with Richland Youth Association, thanked staff for the help at Richfield Park and also volunteered to help with the IronKids Triathlon. Cheryl Lyman announced that this would be her last Park Board meeting, since she was running unopposed for City Council, she would automatically be seated at the next council meeting. Mr. Tipps introduced Ms. Melba Montgomery, who lives near Glenview Park and taught at Richland High School. Ms. Montgomery commented about how nice the parks are in North Richland Hills are and how people can enjoy the open green space at Glenview Park. She keeps her grandchildren a lot and is amazed at how many people use Glenview Park to walk their dogs around the track or just sitting around. Really is happy that this park was planned for that side of town. Mr. Browne commented that fronKids planning was progressing very well. ITEM 7. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Battles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lambert, to adjourned the meeting at 7:03 P.M. ~ Don Ti , Chairperson ATTEST: _ ~ Christina Lopez, Adminis ra ive Secretary 5