HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1993-05-03 Minutes MINIITES OF THE PARKB AND RECREATION BOARD
OF T8E CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAB~
HELD IN THE CITY HALL~ 7301 NORTHEABT LOOP 820 -
MAY 3, 1993 - 6s30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Board:
Don Tipps Chairman
Denny Stout Board Member
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
David Allen Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Statf :
Jim Browne Director
Monica Sue Walsh Recreation Manager
Bill Thornton Parks/Public Grounds Manager
Gina Gonzalez Secretary
Absent : Sharon Battles Vice Chairperson
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order May 3 at 6:36 P.M.
2.
APPROVE THE MINUTES
APPROVED
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, to amend the minutes of the
April 5, 1993 Parks and Recreation Board meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
3.
YOIITH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS
1. NRGSL (Walter Mead, Commissioner) - No representative was present.
2. RYA (Jamie Davis, VP~ - A girls slowpitch league will be held in
the summer. Sign-ups for cheerleading wi11 be held early so they
may go to camp. A baseball carnival was held on May 1, 1993.
3. NAYA - No one in attendance.
4.
ADVENTURE WORLD PLAYGROUND
The Board was given an update on the progress of the Adventure World
Playground. (Councilwoman Johnson present for this update.)
5.
GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY PARR CONCEPT PLAN AND COST ESTIMATES
Mr. Dennis Sims, of J. T. Dunkin and Associates, presented the plan and
preliminary cost estimate for the project. Discussion was held on the
proposed elements of the plan. The Board requested that the consultants
provide information on a second restroom facility.
6.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THOROIIGHFARE PLAN REVISION
APPROVED
Discussion was held on the Thoroughfare Plan for pouglas Lane and
effects it would have on City Park.
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. Work, that a recommendation to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council be made to amend the
City's Thoroughfare Plan to show maintaining Douglas Lane in its current
alignment.
Motion carried 7-0.
7.
PARRS, PUBLIC GROUNDB, AND CIP REPORT
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 capital improvement projects.
8.
RECREATION~ ATHLETICB, AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES REPORT
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and
senior adult centers.
9.
JUNE MEETINQ DATES AND REQOEST FOR PLANNINC~ WORRSAOP WITH CITY COIINCIL
Discussion was held on the dates for the month of June 1993 for a
business meeting and a workshop with the City Council to stay on
schedule with consultants, preliminary designs, and grant applications.
The Board concluded that a meeting would be held on June 15, 1993 at
6:30PM, with the location to be announced at a later time, and to
request a workshop with Council on June 22, with a time and location to
be announced later.
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10.
CITIZEN INPOT AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
The following citizens gave their input concerning the Green Valley
Community Park and the effects it would have on their neighborhood.
Don & Mary Lou Blue Mr. Bill Hielscher
7704 John Autry Road P. O:~ Box,821371
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Ms. Annette Lance
7708 John Autry
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
The following citizens gave their input concerning trails (equestrian)
for City Park. (Mr. Browne explained City Park and the concept plan for
Little Bear Creek Trail System.)
Peggy Golden Lori Ambrose
7121 Douglas Lane 7101 Douglas Lane
North Richland Hills, TX ?6180 North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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ADJOIIRNMENT
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. Lambert, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 7-0 at 8:49PM.
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