HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1994-03-07 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX
LIBRARY BOARD ROOM, 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
MARCH 7, 1994 - 6:30P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Don Tipps Chairman
Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard
STAFF:
Jim Browne Director of Community Services
Bill Thornton Parks and Public Grounds Manager
Monica Sue Walsh Recreation Manager
Gina Gonzalez Administrative Secretary
Absent : Denny Stout Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order February 7, 1994 at 6:30P.M.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Work, to approve the minutes of the February 7, 1994
meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
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. A video, previously seen by the City Council, was presented to
the Board updating the capital improvement projects. The conceptual drawing was also presented
to the Board on the Family Aquatic Park and the elevation of the Richfield and Green Valley
Community Park Concession/Restroom facilities. The BISD/City Tennis Center and Practice
Fields conceptual drawing was seen and staff indicated that the final draft of the agreement was
being prepared.
Mr. Davis asked if the Department had to pay for all of Smithfield Road's widening? Mr. Browne
stated that the portion of the road that is only in front of the park was paid for by the Department.
4.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
Ms. Walsh and Mr. Browne made a special note of the Department's recent acknowledgement of
four state level TRAPS awards. The awards included:
? Texas Gold Medal Award: This prestigious award honors departments for excellence in the
field of recreation and park management for the past three years.
? Lone Star Programming Award: The nationally renowned "Daddy/Daughter Valentine
Dance" was chosen as the single best program in the State ofonica Sue Walsh was
selected for the "Young Professional Award" for the entire State of Texas. This award
recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual in the field of parks and recreation.
This makes the first time a single department has had consecutive recipients of this award.
? Young Professional Award: Ms. Walsh was selected for the "Young Professional Award"
for the entire State of Texas. This award recognizes outstanding contributions by an
individual in the field of parks and recreation. This makes the first time a single department
has had consecutive recipients of this award.
? Service Club Award: The Parks and Recreation Department nominated the "High on Life"
Club from North Richland Hills Middle School for this award. The middle school students
have contributed numerous volunteer hours to various fundraising events, community and
social projects.
5.
OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Ms. Perchard asked for the Board's cooperation in volunteering for the Adventure World Expo '94.
Mr. Browne stated that some new discussion has come up regarding the size of the Free Weight
Room in the Recreation Center but will keep the Board advised on the status of those discussions.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05P.M.
Motion carried 5-0.
Do ipps, irman
ATTEST:
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Gina Gonzalez, Secr ry