HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1993-03-01 Minutes ~ MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION 80ARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HII,LB, TEXAB,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 -
MARCH 1, 1993 - 6:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Board:
Sharon Battles 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
Staff:
Jim Browne Director
Monica Sue Walsh Recreation Manager
Bill Thornton ParksjPublic Grounds Manaqer
Gina Gonzalez Secretary
Absent: Don Tipps Chairman
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Battles called the meeting to order February 1 at 6:32 P.M.
2.
APPROVE THE MINUTES
APPROVED
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, to approve the minutes of the
February 1, 1992 Parks and Recreation Board meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
3.
YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS
1. NRGSL (Walter Mead, Commissioner) - Registration is continuing.
2. RYA (Jamie Davis, VP) - The season will begins Saturday,
April 6, 1993. Invitation to games was extended to the Board.
3. NAYA - No one in attendance.
4.
CDBG PROJECT UPDATE - BURSEY ROAD SENIOR ADULT CENTER
Negotiations are continuing to acquire land, adjacent to the Center, for
a new parking lot. The land, if acquired, would provide 79 parking
spaces.
5.
POLICY FOR NAMING PARRS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
APPROVED
The Council adopted Ordinances No. 19-866 regarding naming public
buildinqs, parks, streets, or other facilities on February 8, 1993. The
committee, established to review the policy and make recommendations to
the Board, made a recommendation to include an amendment (change) and an
addendum (addition) to the existing city ordinanca for consideration by
Council.
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, to approve the committee~s
recommendation and present to Council for action.
Motion carried 7-0.
6.
FITNESS CENTER RENOVATION AND POLICY REVIEW
APPROVED
A video was presented revealing the damage to the Fitness Center and
explained further the necessity of equipment replacement, with the
exception of dumbbells, with a top quality, self-contained circuit
equipment.
Mr. Lambert moved, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to authorize staff to
replace free weights with acceptable equipment within the safety
guidelines.
Motion carried 7-0.
7.
APPOINTMENT TO THE NCTCOG ISTEA "ALL-WAYS" PLAN COMMITTEE
The Department has been contacted by the NCT-COG regarding appointment
of two individuals to represent North Richland Hills' interests in the
development of a regional plan for greenways, bikeways, walkways, and
parkways, i.e. the "All-Ways" Plan. The benefits to the City would be
the enhancement of opportunities pursuant to ISTEA funding assistance
for our proposed trail system in North Richland Hills. Staff will be
represented by Bill Tharnton. Mr. Allen volunteered as the Board
representative.
8.
SENIOR ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTRACT
WITH SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES OF TARRANT COUNTY
APPROVED
Tarrant County Senior Citizens Services and the City of North Richland
Hills Community Services Department have had a cooperative agreement for
senior adult services at the Bursey Road Senior Adult Center and Dan
Echols Senior Adult Center in North Richland Hills since 1985. Tarrant
County Senior Citizen Services notified the Department staff of United
Way shortfalls and reduced funding. Demographic studies show that North
Richland Hills has a 5~ poverty level among seniors and that our City
would be one of four cities targeted for elimination/reduction of
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~ services. The Department now has an opportunity to offer an extended,
innovative, and well-rounded program while hiring existing staff
(current center directors) who are highly respected by the participants
of the centers. To continue to provide senior adult services for the
remainder of the fiscal year $12,267.00 in funding will be needed.
Mr. Lambert moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, to recommend to council to
provide $12,26? from the City's Contingency Fund, to cover the balance
needed for senior adult services at both center for the remainder of the
92/93 fiscal year.
Motion carried 7-0.
9.
PARRB~ PIIBLIC GROUNDB, AND CIP REPORT
Mr. Thornton provided a report of continued maintenance to all parks,
public grounds, and special projects covered by both divisions.
10.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS, AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES REPORT
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and
senior adult centers.
11.
CITIZEN INPUT AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
A parks and facility tour will be scheduled for Ms. Perchard and Mr.
Work.
12 .
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. A11en, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 7-0 at 7:53PM.
Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson
ATTEST:
Gin Gonzalez, S cre ry
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