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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1996-01-29 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS MUNICIPAL COURTROOM, ~OCATED AT 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP JANUARY 29, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Board: Don Tipps Chairman J. Douglass Davis Board Member Rick Work Board Member Ann Perchard Board Member Kami Graves Board Member Bobbie Lambert Board Member Staff: Larry Cunningham Assistant City Manager Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Patty Moos Park Planning and Construction Superintendent Sandra Miller Secretary Parks and Recreation ABSENT : Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman Pam Jackson Board Member ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order January 29, 1996 at 6:05 P.M. ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (Passed 7-0) Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to approve the minutes of the November 6, 1995 meeting. 1 ITEM 3. GLENVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PRESENTATION AND CITIZEN INPUT Ms. Patty Moos and Mr. Bill Thornton presented the preliminary concept plan for Glenview Neighborhood Park Site for open discussion and citizen input. Prior to the meeting, notices had been mailed to property owners immediately adjacent to the park and Diamond Loch Homeowners Association. Mr. Thomton stated that the park consisted of 14'/z acres. Proposed amenities include a playground, shade shelter, hike and bike trail, backstop, sand volleyball court and multi-use court. Also included in the design was a small pond which would be similar to the one at Green Valley Complex. Mr. Thornton passed out a survey allowing citizens to prioritize the proposed park elements and to list any that might not be included. Upon compilation and review of the forms, the neighborhood priorities would incorporated into the revised plan, to be presented at the March Board meeting. ITEM 4. NAMING OF PARK FACILITIES Prior to the Board meeting staff met with the Park Board Facility Naming Committee to discuss naming of facilities. During the regularly scheduled board meeting Mr. Browne and Mr. Tipps requested that a review of names be conducted with suggestions from Park Board members. The names suggested by staff and the committee for each new facility are listed below. Mr. Tipps suggested that the facilities located at 6400 Glenview and 7451 Starnes Road be tabled until the next board meeting and for consideration to be given for possible names. Mr. Browne suggested that the naming of the Joint City-School development for athletic facilities at Richland High School be coordinated with Birdville Independent School District. Mr. Lambert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Davis for the facility at 7400 Wilson Lane to be named Little Bear Creek Park. Motion passed 7- 0. Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard for the facility at 9001 Grapevine Highway to be named Walkers Branch Park. Motion passed 7- 0. Mr. Lambert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Tipps for the facility 2.9 miles of T.U. Electric right-of-way from Holiday Lane to Grapevine Highway be named North Electric Trail. Motion passed 7- 0. ITEM 5. PARK OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Mr. Thornton provided a report of the status of Parks Maintenance Department and Capital Improvement Projects. Discussion was held. Green Valley Community Park and Soccer Complex is complete with the exception of tennis court surfacing and punch list items. 2 North Electric Trail design work is in progress and is expected to be completed for TxDOT review in June. The Calloway Branch Trail contract has been sent to TxDOT and, upon their approval, execution of the agreement and design will begin. The Bedford-Euless Road Landscape project is nearing completion with the remaining landscaping scheduled for bidding in February. The Tennis Center and practice fields contract is scheduled for Council award in February. City Council approved the Little Bear Creek Flood Plain Control Ordinance at the January 22, 1996 meeting. The design of the ISTEA Trail Project will begin upon approval by TxDOT of the design services agreement. Negotiations are continuing with the developer on the acquisition of 11 acres of parkland in the Thornbridge subdivision. An TP&WD Grant Application will be submitted for the Girls Fast Pitch Softball Complex prior to the January 31, 1996 deadline. Design work will progress through the spring and, after the award of the grant, it is anticipated construction will begin in the summer. ITEM 6. RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULTS Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services. The North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department was selected by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society for the "Promotional Award." This award is based on nominations throughout the state and is presented at the state conference in March. Upcoming events for the recreation center include the Daddy/Daughter Dance, Friday Night Out, Winter Break Camp, The Baby Olympics and the NRH Family Festival in the Park. Staff met with a committee from the Bursey Road Senior Center for ideas on expansion of the facility with the Community Development Block Grant monies. The Dan Echols Senior Center is also included in the application request for an additional parking lot. Staff met with the new Richland Youth Association Board members to introduce staff and discuss future projects. ITEM 7. . OTHER ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Browne stated that the next Park Board meeting would probably be in March due to the combination of several monthly meetings. He said that administrative staff would contact the board members with confirmation of date, time and location. 3 ITEM 8. ADJOURNMENT (Passed 7-0) Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M. Motion carried 7-0. Don Tipp , airman ATTEST: Sandra Miller, Secr ary 4