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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
MARCH 6, 1995 - 6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
Board:
Don Tipps Chairman
Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
Kami Graves Board Member
Staff:
Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Vickie Loftice Superintendent of Recreation
Frank Perez NRH2O Operations Coordinator
Christina Lopez ~iRH2O Office Coordinator
Gina Gonzalez Administrative Secretary
ABSENT : None
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order March 6, 1995 at 6:00 P.M.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(Passed 7-0)
Mr.Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Battles, to amend the minutes of the February 6, 1994
meeting. The amendment was to Page 3, Item 7, Line 1, "to change the Board's meeting time from
6:30 P. M. to 6:00 P. M." Motion carried 7-0 to approve the minutes as amend for the February 6,
1995 Board meeting.
ITEM 3. ,
RECOMMENDATION TO CHANGE THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING~TIME
(Passed 7-0)
At the February 6, 1995 Board meeting discussion was held on whether to change the Board's
meeting time from 6:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. A quorum of the Board was not present at the February
6, 1995 meeting, therefore, action on this item was deferred until March 6, 1995.
Ms. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Davis to change the Board's meeting to 6:00 P.M.
Discussion was held. Motion carried 7-0 in favor of the motion.
ITEM 4.
PARKS, PUBLIC GROUNDS, AND CIP REPORTS
Mr. Thornton provided a report of the status of Parks & Public Grounds and Capital Improvement
Projects. Discussion was held.
Mr. Lambert made a suggestion to utilize the Glenview Neighborhood Park land, prior to design and
construction, by creating temporary picnic areas. Discussion on the pros and cons was held. Staff
will look into that possibility in context of the City Council approved CIP budget.
ITEM 5.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES
Ms. Loftice provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
Ms. Loftice gave a review of the TASP program and discussion was held.
Mr. Browne announced that Ms. Loftice has won the "Outstanding Young Professional of the Yea~'
for the State of Texas from the Texas Recreation and Parks Society for 1994. We are very proud of
Ms. Loftice and congratulate her on a well-deserved award. This is the third consecutive year that
the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department has won this award, making this the only
city and parks and recreation department in the State of Texas to have accomplished this unique
feat.
ITEM 6.
YOUTH ASSOCIATION INQUIRIES
Mr. Browne explained that staff had consulted with the Attorney for the City's office regarding the
liability issues related to use of undeveloped parklands. Mr. Browne shared the Attorney for the
City's opinion that the City would have a greater liability exposure if we were to schedule or "invite"
citizens or organizations to use undeveloped parkland in an "unimproved state."
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Discussion included the "ownership" issues which occur when groups use a given space in..~elation
to the potential conflict with future park design and development plans. The Board chose to study
is issue further before formulating a position.
The issue of increasing the monthly $50 fee for use of the concession stand was discussed. It was
the consensus of the Board to maintain the current policy and revisit this issue in the future.
ITEM 7.
POSSIBLE JOINT WORKSHOP WITH THE PLANNING 8~ ZONING COMMISSION
(Passed 7-0)
Mr. Browne requested the Board consider a possible joint workshop with the Planning & Zoning
Commission to discuss the implementation and development issues of the Trail System Master
Plan and the Little Bear Creek Corridor Study.
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Battles, to requst Staff proceed in coordinating a joint
workshop with the Planning & Zoning Commission. Discussion was held. Motion carried 7-0 in
favor of the motion.
ITEM 8.
OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
No other items were brought to the Board.
ITEM 9.
ADJOURNMENT
(Passed 7-0)
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lambert, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 P.M.
Motion carried 7-0.
Don Tipps, Chairman
ATTEST:
Gina G. Gonzalez, Secretary
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