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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1992-08-31 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES ~ MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1992 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE . Don Tipps, Chairperson Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson J. Douglass Davis David Allen Karen Allen ~ . Denny Stout , BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Bob Fenimore Bobbie Lambert ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . Jim Browne, Director~of Parks & Recreation Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Vickie Loftice, Asst. Supt. of Recreation - Bob Hagin, Recreation Leader CALLED TO ORDER ~ . Mr. Tipps, Chairman at 6:31 PM. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the , minutes of the August 3 and 10, 1992 ~ • meetings. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. NEW BUSINESS . ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS' REPORTS Mr. Walter Mead, Commissioner, NRGSL, announced that he will be attending the meetings due to Mr. Streit's term as Commissioner had expired. - Mr. Carroll Scruggs, RYA Board Member, gave the following report: New scoreboards had been placed on all the fields with the exception of the "Pinto" field. The summer baseball program has been completed. Consideration is being given to offer more activities to involve girls. NYSCA now has a"Parent Code of Ethics" that parents of participants must sign. This code of ethics will encourage parents to also display their sportsmanship while spectating and volunteering. Mr. Scruggs also commented that they are having some trouble with people taking their dogs onto the ballfields and permitting them to defecate without "scooping-up". In addition, some golfers are practicing on the infield and creating divots. A request was made for two (2) extra handicap parking spaces. Discussion was held on where the bleachers brought from Fossil Creek Park should be placed at the football fields. ITEM 4: FIELD USE POLICY ~ Mr. Browne stated that there had been some minor changes/additions to the "Field Use Policy". The Board had approved this policy in March 1992 to be implemented in January 1993. The Chair asked the Board to carefully review this policy for further discussion prior to presenting to Council in January, 1993. ITEM 5: NYSCA AWARDS ~ Mr. Hagin announced the awards the Parks & R~creation Department had received in San Antonio at the NYSCA Annual Conference August 18-22, 1992, for: "Most Improved Chapter" - North Richland Hills NYSCA Chapter "Chapter Productivity Award" - North Richland Hills NYSCA Chapter "Chapter Director of the Year" - Monica Sue Walsh The following clinicians were recognized from RYA for their efforts and dedication: ~ Leslie Pack LaTayne Schenault , , Carroll Scruggs Jeri Piner • Denise Bryant Ms. Loftice recognized Mr. Hagin for his continued support for NYSCA certif ication . ITEM 6: RICHFIELD PARK PARRING LOT Mr. Browne gave the following information: Staff has met with Knowlton, English, Flowers, Inc.'s engineers to discuss construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for the improvements and expansion of the parking area at Richfield Park. The concession/restroom facility is also being evaluated. A committee of Board Members (2), youth sports representatives (2) and staff is needed to study this facility. Mr. Allen and Mr. Stout of the Board and Ms. Denise Bryant of RYA volunteered. A meeting will be scheduled a~ a later date and the committee will be notified. ITEM 7: SP~RTS/RECREATION COMPLEX AT RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE The City/School Cooperative Planning Committee will tentatively host a meeting on Tuesday, September 15 to review the preliminary grading, drainage and facility "footprint" design plans as well as the land use agreements, financial participation, facility use, etc. There is an opportunity to participate in the Dallas International Sports Commission's (D.I.S.C.) bid to host the 1998 GoodwiZl Games wi~h use of the natatorium for international swim competition. Brief discussion was held. Parks & Recreation Board Minutes August 31, 1992 Page - 2 ~ ITEM 8: BUDGET REPORT AND PARR & LIBRARY BILL DONATIONS ~ Mr. Browne updated the Board on the annual budget session held August 14-16. The City Council passed Resolution No. 92-41 regarding reallocation of the park donations from the water bill collections. Funding concerns for the "Leisure Celebration" brochure were discussed. Mr. Allen made a motion to request that Council give the Board an opportunity to form an opinion on matters that affect the roles of the Board and Council in relation to Parks and Recreation prior to Council taking action. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Discussion was held. Vote was four to two passing the motion. ITEM 9: CREATIVE PLAYGROUND/STARNES PROPOSED PARR STATUS REPORT Mr. Browne gave the following updated information: The Creative Playground Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Recreation Center. The Starnes property is still an unsettled issue and the Board wiTl be kept apprised of the status of the property. ITEM 10: PARKS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE DIVISIONS REPORT Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Northfield Park: Working on an "improvement" list for the winter months, such as enlarging the sand volleyball courts, adding more sun screens to the ballfields and water fountains. Normal maintenance continued. - Richfield Park: New donated scoreboards have been installed on the ballfields. Normal maintenance continued. Fossil Creek Park: The fence has been moved on Field #2, dirt will be brought in for expansion. Normal maintenance continued. Norich Park: Normal maintenance continued. ITEM 11: RECREATION/ATHLETIC5 AND SENIOR ADULT REPORTS Ms. Loftice gave the following report: Summer camp ended on August 7 with a trip to "Wet-n-Wild". Due to an overwhelming request a"short" two week aerobics session was held with 30 participants. The Winter/Fall "Leisure Celebration" brochure was mailed on August 1. There is a two week break from classes. Classes will resume on September 8. Parks & Recreation Board Minutes August 31, 1992 Page - 3 Ms. Walsh was the swimming liaison in Corpus Christi for the TAAF Games of Texas in August. The fall softball league has begun with 70 teams participating. Women's volleyball registration began August 31 with league play ~tarting on October 1. An NYSCA Clinicians certification was held with some participants from the Mid-Cities Pee Wee Football organization. New lighting has been installed at the Bursey Road Senior Adult Center in the Arts & Crafts Room, front room and kitchen. The lst year • anniversary of the Dan Echols Senior,Adult Center will be celebrated ~ on September 22 with a country and western dance. They are very excited about their exercise classes with 40-50 in attendance each day the class is offered. ITEM 12: CITIZEN INPUT AND DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS Ms. Piner thanked Staff for their quick response to concerns expressed at the August 10 meeting. Mr. Browne stated that if the youth sports associations have a need or would like to express a concern to the Board to contact Ms. Walsh on the Monday prior to the Board meeting to be placed on the agenda. Ms. Bryant asked if a partition could be placed at the entry of the men's restroom to block the view of the urinals. Also requested was a handicap ramp to enter the bathrooms. - ITEM 13: SALES TAX WORRSHOP Mr. Browne informed the Board that Council has called a workshop for September 8th at 6:00 on the formation of a corporation, with a Board of Directors, to administer the sales tax resources. Discussion was held on the corporation and its responsibilities and limitations. ADJOURNMENT . Ms. Battles made a motion to adjourn at 9:12 PM. Mr. Stout seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. An Executive Session was held immediately following a five minute break. ATTEST: t ~ Do ip ina Gonzalez Chairperson Recording Secreta Parks & Recreation Board Minutes August 31, 1992 Page - 4