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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1993-06-07 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND ~iILLB, TE8A8, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JUNE 7, 1993 - 6:30 P.M. ATTENDANCE Present: Board: Don Tipps Chairman Sharon Battles Vice Chairperson Denny Stout Board Member J. Douglass Davis Board Member Bobbie Lambert Board Member Pam Jackson Board Member Ann Perchard Board Member Rick Work Board Member Staff: Jim Browne Director Monica Sue Walsh Recreation Manager Bill Thornton Parks/Public Grounds Manager Christina Lopez Secretary Absent: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order June 7 at 6:33 P.M. 2. APPROVE THE MINUTES APPROVED Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Ms. Battles, to approved the minutes of the May 3, 1993 Parks and Recreation Board meeting. Motion carried 8-0 3. YOOTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS 1. NRGSL -(Walter Mead, Commissioner) - No report was given. 2. RYA (Jamie Davis, VP) - The girls slowpitch softball league will begin July 6, 1993. They have had a good response in sign- ups. An Invitational Baseball Tournament for Boys will be held June 19 - 26, they are expecting 20 - 30 teams to participate. 3. NAYA - No one in attendance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION ORBAN FORESTRY AWARD The Community Services Department has been recognized by the Texas Forest Service and Texas Urban Forestry Council at their annual meeting. "Project Learning Tree" and the "Tree Awareness Program" with North Ridge Elementary School as a part of our City School Cooperative Program was selected in the Municipal Government category as the Texas Urban Forestry Award winner this year. 5. IIPDATE AND REPORT OF FINDINGS ON HIRE,HIRE & EQUESTRIAN TRAIL PLAN Mr. Bieberstein, of Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc., presented an overview of the preliminary draft of the study and findings to date on the Citywide Trail System Master Plan. 6. FITNESS CENTER FEE SURVEY/RENOVATION APPROVED Mr. Douglas moved, seconded by Mr. Lambert, that the Fitness Center fee structure remain the same. Motion carried 8-0 7. GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY PARR - REVISED CONCEPT PLAN Dennis Sims, of J. T. Dunkin and Associates, presented a revised concept plan with revisions from input and comments received at the May 3, 1993 Board meeting. Discussion was held. The following citizens gave their input concerning the Green Valley Community Park and the effects it would have on their neighborhood. Myra Hayes Pamela Hoffman 7625 John Autry Fair Oaks Subdivision North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Jim and Sandy Schuilen Tony Pirrello 7833 Ember Oaks 7905 Kristina Lane North Richland Hills, Tx ?6180 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Dwayne Leslie Jerry Taylor 7708 Ridgeway Court 7801 Cloverleaf Drive North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Kathy Kugus Derek DeGuire Fair Oaks Edition 5125 Davis Blvd. Sunnybrook Properties Developer of Bridalwood Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - June 7, 1993 Page - 2 Jack Knowles Walt Tamminen 7955 Smithfield Road 7733 Red Oak Street North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Scott Kunkel Sherry Connaway 7812 Red Oak 6212 Abbott Avenue North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Bob Bess Leslie Jauregui 7600 Ridgeway Avenue 7812 Ember Oaks Drive North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 M.F. Martin Carol Paul 7716 Ridgeway Court 7625 Oakridge Drive North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Frank Fuller Carolyn Robert 7604 Oak Knoll Dr. 7416 Forest Lane North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Glen Nerwin Glenda Tucker 7724 Aubrey NESA Representative North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 Lynn Roseen Doug Belue 7420 Bursey Road 7704 John Autry North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 William Barnett 7528 Ridgeway North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 8. RECREATION, ATHLETICB, AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES REPORTS Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult centers. 9. PARRS, 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. Mr. Thornton also advised the Board that Jack Giacomarro will be retiring after 17 years of dedicated service effective June 30, 1993. Mr. Lambert moved, seconded by Ms. Davis, to have an item of recognition purchased for Jack Giacomarro in honor of his retirement. Motion carried 8-0 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - June 7, 1993 Page - 3 10. CITIZEN INPUT AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Carlos Berry contacted Jim Browne about the possibility of utilizing one field at Fossil Creek Park for the Girls Varsity UIL Fastpitch Softball. Discussion was held. Ms. Battles moved, seconded by Mr, Davis, for the staff to continue to check in to the use of Fossil Creek Park for both the current organization utilizing the park, North Richland Girls Softball League, and the UIL Girls Fastpitch Softball, to coexist using the same facilities. 11. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. Lambert, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 8-0 at 9:05PM. o Do ip Chairman ATTEST: ristina Lopez Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - June 7, 1993 Page - 4