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. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL
AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
JUNE 20, 1994 - 6:30P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Denny Stout 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 Gonzafez Administrative Secretary
Absent :
Don Tipps Chairman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Battles called the meeting to order June 20, 1994 at 6:34P.M.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(Passed 4-0)
Ms. Perchard made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to approve the minutes of the May 3,
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.
. . 4.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services. Ms.
Walsh also mentioned that Ms. Rollins, Recreation Supervisor has submitted her resignation to go
into another field and that applications were being accepted for that vacant position.
5.
NAMING OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
(Passed 4-0)
With numerous projects coming on line in the very near future, the Board reviewed the submitted
memorandums and Ordinance #1866 on the naming of park and recreation facilities. Discussion
was held. Ms. Perchard made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jackson for staff to modify the
previously submitted proposed Ordinance 1888 into a department policy, subordinate to existing
Ordinance #1866, for naming park and recreation facilities, with the exception of the family aquatic
park. Staff is requested to pursue hiring a marketing firm to develop a name and logo specific to
that facility (like "Iron Horse" Golf Course) which can serve as the basis for a successful marketing
program.
Motion carried 4-0.
6.
OTNER {TEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Browne submitted to the Board a copy of the fnformal Report to Council (94-89) for their
review and explained the status the City is at with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA and the
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. An answer should be known by the end of the week of June
20.
The City is acquiring an additionai 56 acres (for $215,000) on Little Bear Creek which will
enhance the linear park development.
The July meeting will be held, if needed, in mid-July instead of the first Monday, which is the
Fourth of July.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
(Passed 4-0)
Mr. Stout made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 P.M.
Motion carried 4-0. "
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Sharo Battles, Vice Chairperson
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