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PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1992
BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Don Tipps, Chairman
Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson
J. Douglass Davis
Karen Allen
Russ Mitchell
David Allen
BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Bob Fenimore
Bobbie Lambert
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
Monica S. Walsh, Recreation Superintendent
Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent
Larry Quinn, Vice President, RYA
CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. Tipps, Chairman at 6:30 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTEB: Mr. Davis made a motion to accept the minutes
of the May 1992 meeting. Mr. Allen seconded
the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor the
motion.
NEW BUSINESS .
ITEM 3: YOUTIi SPORT3 AS30CIATION REPORTS
Mr. Larry Quinn, Vice President, Richland Youth Association, gave the
following report:
A Carnival and the first "Super Kids" softball game were held on
Saturday, May 30, 1992. "Super Kids" are the special needs children and
during their ballgame the regular season players assisted these children
by pushing wheelchairs around the bases, assisting with catching, etc.
The first week of June is the last week of regular season and
preparation is in progress for the upcoming tournaments.
Mr. Quinn brought to the attention of the Board and Staff that there is
water drainage problem around the concession stand. The concession
stand is the most congested area in the park. Mr. Quinn suggested
laying a shingle type material around the concession stand as a
temporary solution to provide a solid surface for the participants.
(Colleyville uses this same type of material.) Discussion was held and
Mr. Browne suggested that Staff look into the matter.
Mr. Davis made a motion to request that Staff study the asphalt type
matting to determine feasibility for use around the concession stand, if
deemed satisfactory by the Staff, then the Board is in favor of using
the material. Ms. Battles seconded the motion.
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ITEM 4: STATUS REPORT ON CITY/SCHOOL COOPERATIVE COMMITTEE PROJECTS
Mr. Browne updated the Board with the following information:
The contracts have been signed for the aerial survey to begin at the
Richland High School site. Due to the weather, the aerial survey has
not, as yet, been done. The City is awaiting for the final document of
the City/School Joint Facility and Equipment Use Agreement from the
School attorneys office for the Mayor to sign. However, joint use of
facilities is currently in progress through the Corporate Challenge.
ITEM 5: UPDATE ON PROP03ED PARR DEDICATION BY
MES3R8. STARNES AND WOLFF
The Mayor and City Attorney have sent BISD a letter requesting that they
alleviate the taxes pending on the Starnes' property. The School Board
has not taken action.
ITEM 6: PARR3 AND PUBLIC GROUND3 MAINTENANCE DIVI3ION REPORT3
Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report:
Fossil Creek Park: Working with the Public Works Department in a joint
effort to expand Field #2.
Norich Park: The installation of 8 permanent horseshoe pits is
currently in progress.
Richfield Park . The "cattails" in the drainage channel have been a
problem. The Public Works Department and Parks Division have applied
chemicals to kill off the "cattails" to clear the channel for a proper
water flow.
Northfield Park . Sand volleyball courts have been prepared for the
season that begins June 8. Several league softball games have been
rained out, however the Corporate Challenge Tournament was played the
weekend of May 30.
The Public Grounds Division has landscaped the Animal Control Building
for the grand opening of that facility. Mr. Hightshoe is currently
working on two more grant applications. One grant is being submitted
for software for a tree inventory; the second grant is for matching
funds for a greenhouse.
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ITEM 11: RECREATION~ ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT REPORTS
Ms. Walsh gave the following report:
RECREATION
Summer class registration is going very well. The Recreation Center is
offering a variety of summer theme camps, i.e., Junior Cheerleading,
Drill Team, Basketball, Creature Creation Art, Future Fantasies,
Imagination (Magic and Clowning), etc. The "Come Watch Us Dance"
childrens dance class recital was held May 16 with 1200 in attendance,
directed by Ms. Carolyn Riehl and assisted by Ms. Battles. Ms. Walsh
and Ms. Loftice assisted with the Texas Special Olympics May 14-15 in
Denton.
ATHLETICS
The Co-Rec, Sand, and Power Volleyball Leagues will begin their season
the second week of June. The SportsFest concluded on May 9, 1992 with
the barbecue and awards ceremony beginning at 1PM in the Recreation
Center. The Parks & Rec/City Hall teams won the overall SportsFest 1992
competition and the Mayors Cup. The HCA North Hills Corporate Challenge
is currently being held and will conclude on June 14, 1992 with an
awards picnic at the North Hills Medical Center Park. Ms. Walsh invited
the Board to attend the barbecue. NYSCA "Hook a Kid on Golf", which is
being offered through the Recreation Center this summer at Iron Horse
Golf Course, is filled to capacity with 40 kids. NYSCA will hold their
annual national conference and RYA is sending five (5) representatives.
Also Ms. Walsh is being considered for the District Coordinators office.
The "3 on 3" Basketball Tournament was held on May 16 with 23 teams
participating.
BURSEY ROAD SENIOR ADULT CENTER
Ms. Walsh transported the Seniors in the van to attend a Country and
Western Dance and the "Senior Expo" at the Will Rogers Complex.
DAN ECHOL3 SENIOR ADULT CENTER
The parking lot construction is still in progress.
The Board and Mr. Browne commended Ms. Walsh for her outstanding work.
ITEM 12: DISCUS3ION OF OTHER ITEMS
Mr. Jim Schulien asked the Board and Staff various questions about the
plans for future land use, linear parks, and funding and prioritization
for these projects. Mr. Browne informed Mr. Schulien of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan and its direction for these areas.
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No other discussion was held. The next meeting is schedule for July 7,
1992 at 6:30 PM due to the Fourth of July.
A BRIEF RECESS WAS TAREN BEFORE THE WORRSHOP BEGAN.
ITEM 9: WORRSHOP ON SALES TAX REFERENDUM AND
PARRLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE
"iL2 Cent Sales Tax" Referendum
Mr. Browne introduced Ms. Barbara Stahl, President of the "Park Space
Foundation" and committee member for EarthFest '92.
Mr. Browne informed the Board that the Council appears to be inclined to
have the election on August 8, 1992 and not January 1993. The School
Board may be having their bond election in January 1993. The Council
will hold a workshop on Monday, June 8, 1992, for this Referendum, after
the regular Council meeting. Further discussion and "brainstorming" was
held on the election, the need to "educate" the public, funding, and the
steps to be taken for preparation. Mr. Browne stressed the importance
of the Board's active involvement and the need to work cooperatively
with the Council for this Referendum to be successful.
The Parkland Dedication Ordinance was discussed and it was agreed to
delay discussing the Ordinance until the election was over.
ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Lambert made a motion adjourn. Mr. Davis
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion to adjourn at 8:55 P.M..
ATTEST:
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Don s Gi Gon
Chairman Recording Secr tar