HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1994-01-17 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
JANUARY 17, 1994 - 6:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Board:
Don Tipps Chairman
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
Staff:
Jim Browne Director of Community Services
Bill Thornton Parks/Public Grounds Manager
Vickie Loftice Recreation Superintendent
Gina Gonzalez Administrative Secretary
Absent: Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Denny Stout Board Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order January 17, 1994 at 6:31 P.M.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Work, to approve the minutes of the
December 6, 1993 Parks and Recreation Board meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
3.
DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF NORICH PARK RESTROOM
Mr. Thornton addressed the need to demolish and remove the restroom at Norich Park.
Norich Park is classified as a neighborhood park and typically these parks do not
necessitate Restroom facilities. The building is outdated and deteriorating due to
vandalism and age. Substantial changes must also be made to the structure in order to
accommodate the recent ADA renovation requirements. Therefore, Staff recommends
the demolition of the building. Additionally, neighborhood residents adjacent to the
park, near the restroom, have expressed their desire to have the building removed.
Mr. Davis sent word that he supports Staff's recommendation. Discussion was held.
Mr. Lambert made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to recommend to City Council
that the Norich Park restroom be demolished and not replaced. Motion carried 4-0.
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4.
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, as well as the status of the capital
improvement projects.
Staff requested direction from the Board, regarding the house located at the Family
Aquatic Park. Since this house does not have any historical value, it is Staff's
recommendation the house first be offered to the family members of former owners, or
any other interested parties, to be removed at their own expense. If there are not
interested parties then proceed to demolish the house. It was the consensus of the
Board to move forward with this plan of action.
Mr. Browne updated the Board on the progress of the City/School Committee in the
joint project at Richland High School.
5.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS, AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES REPORT
Ms. Loftice provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult
centers.
Wayland Hargrove, President, and Mark Teems, Vice President, of RYA presented to
Staff a set of plans and an offer to donate funds for improvements to the irrigation
system at Richfield Park. There were some problems with the irrigation system design.
The proposed design included valve boxes located on playing fietds, water pressure to
the site was overestimated, sprinkler heads were inadequate for necessary water
application, the contractor assumed no liability for existing utilities, had no bid-bond,
warranties were unclear and electrical hook-ups and water meter costs were not
included, etc. Staff suggested scheduling the improvements to the irrigation system
with the renovation of the restroom/concession facilities by incorporating the work into
one system and possibly bidding both projects out at the same time, providing the least
amount of impact to their league/event schedule. The RYA representatives agreed
with this suggestion and took Staff's suggestion to their Board and received approval
to proceed with the City recommendation. Staff informed the RYA representatives that
the Parks & Recreation Board and City Council would also have to approve of this plan
of action. The City will provide the design work, bidding process and meet with RYA
to discuss the cost. RYA will then go to their board with the revised cost estimate and
recommend a contribution for the project. Discussion was held. It was the consensus
opinion of the Board that Staff continue to collect information and proceed carefully
and analyze this proposal before accepting any contribution that may not completely
cover the cost of the project.
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6.
CITIZEN INPUT AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Browne informed the Board that the Department has submitted several CMAQ
Grant (Congestion, Mitigation and Air Qua/ity) Applications to North Central Texas-
Council of Governments (NCT-COG).
It was brought to the attention of the Board that Ms. Battles recently had knee surgery
and is doing well.
Mr. Stout has requested a three (3) month leave of absence from the Board to tend to
his business. The Board was in agreement to honor Mr. Stout's request for leave.
5.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Lambert moved, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 PM.
Motion carried 4-0.
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