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PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MONDAY, MAY 4, 1992
BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson
J. Douglass Davis
Karen Allen
Bobbie Lambert
David Allen
BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Don Tipps, Chairman
Bob Fenimore
Russ Mitchell
AL30 IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
Monica S. Walsh, Recreation Superintendent
Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent
Fred Wilson, Candidate for City Council
Larry Quinn, Vice President, RYA
Jim Streit, Commissioner, NRGSL
CALLED TO ORDER : Ms. Battles, Vice Chairperson at 6:30 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Allen made a motion to accept the minutes
of the March 1992 meeting. Ms. Battles
seconded the motion. (Ms. Battles removed
herself from the chair to second the motion.)
Vote was unanimous in favor the motion.
NEW BII3INES8 :
ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Mr. Larry Quinn, Vice President, Richland Youth Association, gave the
following report:
The regular registration brought in 1300 participants for the spring
season. Reqistration for the "special needs" league was also held.
RYA had the Domino's Pizza booth at EarthFest. The plans on the storage
building are being finalized and blueprints for the concession stand
expansion are being prepared.
Mr. Jim Streit, Commissioner, North Richland Girls Softball League, gave
the following report:
The season is at the half-way mark and is going well. Registration
brought in 402 participants, creating 34 teams. A tournament was held
in April and more are scheduled for the months of May, June and July.
The fencing has been completed on Field #3. A team hosted a booth at
EarthFest selling peanut brittle. The awards banquet has been scheduled
r-- for June 16 and 18, depending on the age group.
Mr. Streit requested that the fences on Field #2 be moved back.
ITEM 4: STATUS REPORT ON CITY/SCHOOL COOPERATIVE COMMITTEE PROJECTS
Mr. Browne updated the Board with the following information:
City Council approved funding one-half of the preliminary design fees
for joint facilities at the Richland High School site. Council also
approved the proposed City/School Joint Facility and Equipment Use
Agreement, pending final review by the City and School attorneys. BISD
Board of Trustees also approved both items on April 30, 1992.
Discussion held on waiving of fees and charges for utilities and Staff
fees for each other's facilities.
ITEM 5: UPDATE ON PROPOSED PARR DEDICATION BY
MESSRS. STARNES AND WOLFF
City Council approved acceptance of the proposed 10.1 acre land
donations pending resolution of the county and school tax issues. The
Mayor has sent BISD a letter requesting they alleviate the taxes pending
on the Starnes' property.
ITEM 6: PARRS AND PUBLIC GROIIND3 MAINTENANCE DIVISION REPORTS
Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report:
Fossil Creek Park: Routine maintenance.
and Norich Park
Richfield Park . Decision Packages have been submitted for the
concession stand, bleachers, and parking lot.
Northfield Park . Shade screens have been ordered for the dugouts.
Compliments have been received for the landscaping at City Hall. The
Animal Control Shelter is being landscaped for the grand opening of the
building expansion and the annual festival. The tree farm at North
Ridge Elementary has been started and a seminar on "Project Learning
Tree" (PLT) will be held on May 5, 1992 on the tree farm for the
teachers. The new 1000 gallon water tank has been received and is being
mounted on the dump truck. The problems of vandalism and increased
police patrol were discussed.
ITEM 11: RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADIILT REPORTS
Ms. Walsh gave the following report:
RECREATION
Easter in the Park has approximately 750 participants; a parade was held
and Mr. Bunny made an appearance. Approximately 20,000 summer "Leisure
Celebration!" brochures were mailed in late April. There are many new
summer activities included in the brochure. EarthFest was held on May
2, 1992 with approximately 2,000 in attendance. The Parks, Public
Grounds, Recreation/Athletics and Administration Divisions worked on
EarthFest as a whole. The "March for Parks" had 60 walkers
participating in this national event. The "Volunteer Reception" was
held on April 26, 1992. The Community Center parking lot has been
completed. The annual dance class recital, "Come Watch Us Dance" has
been set for May 16 at 7:00 PM. The "Texas Special Olympics" is
scheduled for May 13-15 in Denton. Ms. Walsh and Ms. Loftice will be
involved in games.
ATHLETICS
The Co-Rec Volleyball League completed their season on April 2, 1992.
The SportsFest activities will conclude on May 9, 1992 with the barbecue
and awards ceremony beginning at 1PM. Currently, the Department is in
lst place. The HCA North Hills Corporate Challenge has been scheduled
from May 28 - June 14, 1992 including a variety of sports. NYSCA is
sponsoring a program called "Hook a Kid on Golf" which is being offered
through the Recreation Center this summer at Iron Horse Golf Course.
BURSEY ROAD SENIOR ADULT CENTER
The "Volunteer Breakfast" was held on April 30, 1992 for 100 volunteers.
The Center hosted a"Easter Bonnet" Parade. A political forum was also
held, sponsored by the Women's League of Voters. Approximately 60
seniors were in attendance.
DAN ECHOLS SENIOR ADULT CENTER
The parking lot construction has begun at the Center. The Northeast
Leader Institute Program held a class at the Center on "Leisure and
Arts". There were a number of speakers providing valuable information
on youth, adults and seniors.
ITEM 12: DISCIISSION OF OT$ER ITEM3
Ms. Battles updated the Board on the condition of Don Tipps, Chairman of
the Parks and Recreation Board.
No other discussion was held.
A BRIEF AECESS AAS TAREN BEFORE THE AORRSHOP BEGAN.
ITEM 9: WORRSHOP ON SALES TAX REFERENDUM AND
PARRLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE
"i/2 Cent Sales Tax" Referendum
The Board discussed issues relative to the timing, election strategy,
use of funds, etc., for the "1/2 Cent Sales Tax" Referendum for Park and
Recreation.
Mr. Allen made a motion to maintain the election to be held in January
1993 for the "1/2 Cent Sales Tax"; maintain the General Fund allocation
and use the "1/2 Cent Sales Tax" for future development, future
maintenance and operations, and for revenues generated by the Department
to remain in the Department. Discussion was held. Mr. Lambert seconded
the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
PARRLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE
Discussion was held on requesting the City Council to pass the
ordinance. Mr. Lambert made a motion to reaffirm the Board's stand on
the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Further discussion was held. Mr.
Davis seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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..
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