HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1993-04-05 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAB,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEABT LOOP 820 -
APRIL 5, 1993 - 6:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Board:
Don Tipps Chairman
Sharon Battle~ Vice Chairperson
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
8taff:
Jim Browne Director
Monica Sue Walsh Recreation Manager
Bill Thornton Parks/Public Grounds Manager
Gina Gonzalez Secretary
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order April 5 at 6:33 P.M.
2.
APPROVE THE MINUTES
APPROVED
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Ms. Battles, to amend the minutes of the
March 1, 1993 Parks and Recreation Board meeting.
Motion carried 8-0.
3.
YOIITH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS
1. NRGSL (Walter Mead, Commissioner) - No representative was present.
2. RYA (Jamie Davis, VP) - Season begins on April 3, 1993.
3. NAYA - No one in attendance.
4.
LAND ACQUISITIONS
The Board was given an update and reviewed the land acquisitions made by
the City for park land.
5.
SOCCER COMPLEB PIIBLIC/PRIVATE PROPOSAL
APPROVED
The Community Services Department was approached by a private
partnership interested in a joint venture "open air" soccer arena
facility as a part of the Green Valley Soccer Complex. Discussion was
held.
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Stout, to research the proposal, look
at it positively, and look for "red flags".
Motion carried 8-0.
6.
CITY PARR/ADVENTIIRE WORLD PLAYGROIIND DEBIGN CONTRACT
APPROVED
The contract highlights were reviewed by Mr. Thornton and discussed by
the Board.
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Ms. Battles, that the contract be forwarded
to City Council.
Motion carried 8-0.
7.
RESOLUTION SIIPPORTING HB706
Mr. Browne explained in further detail the benefits of HB706. The
Board, wholeheartedly, supports HB706 and requested that correspondence
be forwarded to the State Capitol in Austin stating their endorsement.
8.
DISCUSSION OF HB1177
APPROVED
Mr. Browne further explained the benefits of HB1177 to the Board.
Discussion was held.
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Ms. Battles, to support a resolution to
endorse HB1177 and to forward a letter to the State's Calendar Committee
and all representatives.
Motion carried 8-0.
9.
PARRS, PIIHLIC GROIINDS, 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.
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io.
RECREATION~ ATBLETICB, AND BENIOR ADIILT SERVIC~B REPORT
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and
senior adult centers.
11.
CITIZEN INPUT AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Browne reminded the Board of the $.50 donation collected from the
water bill for parks and recreation will end on March 31, 1993.
12.
ADJOIIRNMENT
Ms. Battles moved, seconded by Mr. Al1en, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 8-0 at 7:49PM.
.
Don Tipps, Chairman
ATTEST:
Gina Gonzalez, ecre
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