HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1994-05-03 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMPLEX -
LIBRARY BOARD ROOM - 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
MAY 3, 1994 - 6:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Don Tipps Chairman
Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Denny Stout Board Member
Staff: Jim Browne Director of Community Services
Bill Thornton Parks/Public Grounds Manager
Sharon Davis Assistant Recreation Superintendent
Christina Lopez Secretary
Absent:
Rick Work Board Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order May 3, 1994 at 6:34 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to approve the minutes of the April
4, 1994 meeting as amended. Motion carried 6-0.
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.
The Aquatic Park Phase 1 construction which includes the parking lot, entry drive, site
grading and underground sewer work will begin the week of May 9. Phase 2 will include
the remainder of the park.
Mr. Tipps was concerned about the Adventure World put together days. He was
wondering where the volunteers are coming from. Ms. Perchard is helping the Adventure
World Committee by coordinating the volunteers. Mr. Browne told him that some of the
Parks Division staff will be there to help. Mr. Tipps sent letters to the clubs at Richland
High School asking for volunteers. Ms. Perchard informed Mr. Tipps that all volunteers
must be 18 years of older to help with the construction due to liability reasons but that any
one wanting to help can by serving food and beverages. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
is scheduled for Sunday, June 5.
Mr. Browne informed the Board that the Department did not receive the ISTEA
Enhancement Grant for the Bedford-Euless Road project but there would be another call
for projects at a later date and the department could resubmit the grant. In the meantime
staff can go ahead and start on the screening wall, berming, trees, and brick or masonry
wall and add the trail at a later date, if Council desires.
The North Electric Trail was approved for funding in the amount of $585,000 from the
ISTEA Enhancement Grant Program.
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant has been recommended for
funding by the North Central Tarrant Council of Government in the amount of $4,800,000,
the City's match would be approximately $1,000,000. The final decision will be made by
the Regional Transportation Council in a few weeks. The CMAQ Grant will help in
reducing air pollution and encouraging an alternative mode of transportation such as
bicycling.
4.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS, AND SENIOR ADULT REPORTS
Ms. Davis provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
Staff is currently working on a Pilot Program with the NE Human Services Project at North
Richland Middle School. Ms. Loftice is working on finding grants and sponsors. The
program would be staffed by school staff, city staff and volunteers. Mr. Tipps feels we
need to study summer school programs further to help keep children busy. Staff will try
to implement the program with the 94/95 school year.
5.
OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
There has been some interest expressed by the City Council to see about getting involved
in the inline street hockey program, possibly using a small piece of property located by the
Fire Administration building on Dick Fisher Drive. Staff would like to see how this program
develops.
Mr. Tipps compiimented staff on how nice and polite staff is in the Community Services
Department. He also felt the Family Aquatic Park Ground Breaking Ceremony was a
success.
Ms. Perchard complimented Vickie Loftice on her work with the Adventure World Expo,
everything was torn down and put back in its place by 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Jackson congratulated Mr. Browne and his staff on receiving the "Gold Meda1 Award",
"Lone Star Programming Award", "Young Professional Award" and "Service Club Award"
from the Texas Recreation and Park Society. The Department wi!{ be acknow{edged at
the City Council meeting on Monday.
The Adventure World Expo brought in approximately $10,000 to $12,000 dollars to go
towards the construction of Adventure World.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Battles, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Motion carried 7-0.
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