HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1994-08-01 Minutes ~ MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CIN HALL
AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
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AUGUST 1, 1994 - 6:30P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Don Tipps Chairman
Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
STAFF:
Jim Browne Director of Community Services
Bill Thornton Parks and Public Grounds Manager
Monica Sue Walsh Recreation Manager
Gina Gonzalez Administrative Secretary
Absent :
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Denny Stout Board Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order August 1, 1994 at 6:30 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(Passed 4-0)
Ms. Battles made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to approve the minutes of the June 20 1994
meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
3.
PARKS, PUBLIC GROUNDS, AND CIP REPORTS
Mr. Thornton provided a report of continued maintenance to all parks, public grounds, and special
projects covered by both divisions.
Mr. Thornton announced that the TP&WD Commission is meeting on August 25, 1994 in Austin and
extended an invitation to Board members to go with Staff.
4.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
Ms. Walsh announced that Bursey Road SAC was having a picnic on August 18 and extended an
invitation to the Board to attend.
Also a new program called the Teen After School Program (TASP) has been presented to City
Council for funding consideration at North Richland Middle School for teenagers ages 11-14 the
94/95 school year. TASP's Mission Statement expresses recreation, sports, social and educational
programming after school for middle school students in a safe and positive environment. Staff has
been pursuing grants and sponsorships without success, to date. It appears that federal funds will
not be available until 1996 at the earliest. Staff will request City Council consider funding this
program for this year.
5.
NAMING OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
(Passed 4-0)
The Parks and Recreation Board's action to solicit a marketing firm to assist in the name and logo
development for the Family Aquatic Park was concurred to by Councilmen Garvin and Sibbet (the ~
City Council Committee for Naming Facilities).
_ Mr. Browne stated that staff has met with several firms and have requested proposals for evaluation
and review. The Board was requested to submit suggestions for the Family Aquatic Park name to
forward to the selected marketing firm for consideration.
Chairman Tipps appointed Pam Jackson, Sharon Battles and Ann Perchard to serve with Mr. Davis
and Mr. Stout on the Board's committee for naming other park and recreation facilities.
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OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Browne solicited the Board's input for ideas for the Tennis Center's groundbreaking ceremony.
Ms. Perchard volunteered to work on this project with staff and BISD.
Mr. Browne announced that the mayor appointed committee for Little Bear Creek Corridor will meet
on August 4 at 6PM in the Pre-Council Chambers.
Mr. Browne stated that due to the 4th of July holiday, the Board did not have a meeting and,
therefore, were unable to hold the elections of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It was a
consensus of the Board to hold the elections at the September, 1994 meeting.
Due to the Labor Day holiday falling on the first Monday in September, it was the consensus of the
Board to hold the September meeting on September 6, at 6:30 PM in the Pre-Council Chambers.
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7.
ADJOURNMENT
(Passed 4-0)
Ms. Batties made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lambert, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
Motion carried 4-0. ' ~
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