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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1997-03-03 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 March 3, 1997 - 6:00 P.M. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Board: Don Tipps Chairman Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman Pam Jackson Board Member Bobbie Lambert Board Member Cheryl Lyman Board Member Lorraine Miller Board Member Ann Perchard Board Member Rick Work Board Member Staff: Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation Larry Cunningham Assistant City Manager Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation ABSENT: lTEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order March 3, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. fTEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (Passed 7-0) Ms. Battles made a motion, seconded by Ms. Miller, to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1997 meeting. 1 ITEM 3. PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Mr. Bill Thornton provided a report of the status of the Parks Maintenance Department and Capitaf Improvement Projects. The contract for mowing of Rights-of-way has been awarded to Mark Ford and The Cutting Edge. Preliminary design work is continuing on Calloway Branch Trail, North Hills Multi-Use Trail and Little Bear Creek Trail. The Tennis Center is complete and open. Staff is wrapping up punch list items. Construction contracts were signed for several projects in February that include Glenview Neighborhood Park, Girl's Fast Pitch Softball Complex, and Dan Echols Parking Lot and Playground Improvements. Dan Echols Parking Lot will have an additional 30 spaces after the improvements. Design work has been completed on the North Electric Trail and have been submitted to TxDOT for the final review and approval. The 100 Acre City Park and Mid-Cities Boulevard Landscape and Irrigation projects are actively in design. Brinkley Sargent Architects are completing research for the NRH2O Master Plan Update. Ms. Battles inquired about the roads at Northfield. Mr. Browne replied that staff was removing part of the road to prevent cut through traffic through the park. Pedestrians and cars may still enter the park through the neighborhood access roads but cars will be directed to a parking lot. ITEM 5. RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULTS Ms. Monica Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, senior adult services and the Tennis Center. The 6th Annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance was held February 8. The Winter Break Camp was a success with 27 kids signed up ages 7-12. One Day Children's Classes have been very successful: Homemade Valentines, Little Cupids, and Mardi Gras Mask Making. New flooring was installed at the Recreation Center in February. Room B-5 received vinyl tile with the remaining upstairs classrooms, assembly room, lobby and martial arts studio receiving carpet. Park Staff also painted all the upstairs ciassrooms and assembly room. 2 API Championship Marketing Group, out of Atlanta, has selected North Richland Hills as the site for the National IronKids Triathlon to be held on Sunday, August 24, 1997. The event will be held at TCJC, proceed on Grapevine Highway, Precinct Line Road and Mid-Cities Boulevard and return to TCJC. The Triathlon event includes swimming, running and biking. The Triathlon will attract national coverage by ESPN and register an estimated 500 triathletes from across the country. Ms. Walsh showed the video tape highlighting the 1996 National IronKids Triathlon. The Board was very excited and said they would support the event in any way possible. SENIORS The "Gad-a-Bouts" group are preparing for their March trip to Houston-Galveston. The Swingin' Seniors performed at several p{aces during the month of February . As their popularity grows, they continuaNy receive more requests for performing. ATHLETICS The North Richfand Hi11s Chapter of NYSCA, (Chapter 6), was chosen as the third most productive chapter's in the State of Texas and were awarded a plaque for certifying 693 coaches in 1996. TENNfS CENTER Winter Session II Leagues started February 24. The Richland Tennis Center has secured the following Tennis Tournaments: April 5 Mid-Cities Tournament May 17 USTA Ladies League Regional Playoffs May 24-26 NRH Adult Open (USTA Sanctioned) June 27-29 NRH Junior Open (USTA Sanctioned) Nov. 14-16 12 Zonal Invitational (USTA Sanctioned) Richland High School hosted their first tournament at Richland Tennis Center. The Valentine's Invitational Tournament had six schools participating with Richland winning in a tiebreaker. Boswell High School will be renting the facility to host the Northeast Texas Shootout Tournament on March 25, 1997. Monica Walsh, Charlotte Wylie, Matt Watson, and Kerri Preng attended the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) State Conference which was held in Grapevine. ITEM 6. PARK RULES SfGNAGE The Board discussed the park rules and regulations for each park. Ms. Battles made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to remove "Unlicensed Fire Arms are prohibited" from the park signs, unless required by law to post. Motion carried 7-0. 3 ITEM 7. DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Councilwoman JoAnn Johnson commented on how much she appreciates the Board and all they do. She also requested help on behalf of the Historical Committee. Councilwoman Johnson would like to see the Board and Commissions have a respectable place in the Historical Book and would like to Board to gather names of past Board Members and the {ength of time they served. There wifl also be a"Family Section" listed in the book and she would like each Board member to complete the forms required to have their family listed. Mr. Browne commented that staff is going through archives and old newspaper cfipping to contribute to the Historical Committee. Mr. Tipps commented back to Councilwoman Johnson that he appreciates the way she stands up for the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Tipps commented that he would like to see NRH2O approve a Senior Citizen Pass or Guest Pass (Spectator Pass). Mr. Browne responded that the Duty Manager is empowered to make decisions regarding spectators and guest passes on a case by case basis. Mr. Browne showed the Texas Recreation and Parks Society Gold Medal Award to the Board and explained that the Department is very excited about winning the award. Mr. Work reminded the Board about the "Home Run" event that will take place on March 22 and benefit the Community Enrichment Center. Staff commented that the NRH Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 22 at 10:00 am at Green Valley Community Park. ITEM 7. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Battles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lambert, to adjourned the meeting at 7:03 P.M. Don T' s, Chairperson ATTEST: ~ Christina Lopez, Ad in rative Secretary 4