HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1995-02-06 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RECREATION CENTER,
LOCATED AT 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP
FEBRUARY 6, 1995 - 6:30 PM
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
Board:
Don Tipps Chairman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Kami Graves Board Member
Staff:
Larry Cunningham Assistant City Manager
Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation
Monica S. Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Chris Swartz Aquatic Manager
Jack Thompson Marketing Specialist
Gina Gonzalez Secretary
ABSENT : Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
1.
. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order February 6, 1995 at 6:10 P.M.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(Passed 3-0)
Mr. Work made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to approve the minutes of the December 5,
1994 meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
3.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
Ms. Kami Graves was introduced as the Board member serving in the position of Alternate as
appointed by the City Council on January 9, 1995. Mr. Stout (Place 5) resigned from the Board and
Ms. Jackson was appointed to Place 5, leaving the Alternate's position open.
4.
PARKS, PUBLIC GROUNDS, AND CIP REPORTS
Mr. Thornton provided a report of the status of Parks & Public Grounds and Capital Improvement
Projects.
Mr. Work asked exactly where the Tennis Center would be located. Mr. Browne reviewed the plans
and locations of fields, courts, field house and the agreement between the City and Birdville ISD on
maintenance and use.
5.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
The Board viewed a taped video of the Channe/ 8 News broadcast "Texas Ta/es" highlighting the
4th Annua/ State Award Winning Daddy/Daughter Dance he/d at the Recreation Center on
Saturday, February 4, 1995.
6.
YOUTH ASSOCIATION INQUIRIES
Mr. Browne explained the Richland Youth Association's opportunity to host the Regional Pony
Baseball Tournament in July 1995. The Pony World Series will be held in Irving. Richland Youth
Association has requested the City's assistance to prepare for the tournaments. Funds were not
budgeted for this event, however the Department is committed to assisting as resources will allow.
Requests have been made for the use of undeveloped park land by four youth sports associations
for practice fields. Liability, maintenance, reservations and the sense of ownership were issues to
be considered. Discussion was held . Mr. Work made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to
further examine the liability issues on land that is currently undeveloped. Motion carried 3-0.
The final for discussion concerned concession contracts. Currently RYA and NRGSL pay the City
$50 per month for use of the facilities at Richfield and Fossil Creek Parks. Due to the new
concession facility constructed at Richfield Park and a new concession to be built at Green Valley
Community Park and Soccer Complex, should the city assess a higher fee for use of the
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concession facilities? Discussion was held on this question. Due to a small attendance of Board
members, it was the consensus of the remaining Board members (Mr. Davis, Ms. Perchard and Ms.
Graves) to table this discussion until a larger representation of the Board was available.
ITEM 7.
RECOMMENDATION TO CHANGE THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING TIME
Discussion was held on whether to change the Board's meeting time from 6:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Ms.
Perchard made a motion, seconded by Ms. Graves to change the Board's meeting to 6:00 PM.
Absentee support was made by Mr. Lambert and Ms. Battles for the change by phone. Consensus
of the Board was to change the meeting time. However, Mr. Davis requested that this item be
placed on the Board's March Agenda for ratification. A quorum was not available since Mr. Tipps
and Mr. Work had left due other engagements.
ITEM 8.
OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Browne introduced Glen Nerwin, a vo4unteer and resident of North Richland Hills. Mr. Nerwin
recently won the D1FW Mefro Area Parks and Recreation Director's Organization Outstanding
Volunteer of fhe Year Award. Mr. Nerwin has been working for the past two years with various
volunteer groups cataloging all of the natural resources in the 100 Acre Park. Mr. Nerwin extended
an invitation to serve as a tour guide to the Board, and the Council as well, on an individual or
smaller group basis.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
(Passed 3-0)
Ms. Perchard made a motion, seconded by Ms. Graves, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
Motion carried 2-0. ~ ,
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Don Tipps, Chairman
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