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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1992-03-09 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1992 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson J. Douglass Davis David Allen Karen Allen Bobbie Lambert BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Don Tipps, Chairperson Russ Mitchell Bob Fenimore ALSO IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation Monica Sue Walsh, Recreation Superintendent Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Randy Rainbolt, Parks Foreman Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Foreman Rob Elder, Public Grounds Division CALLED TO ORDER : Ms. Battles, Chairperson at 6:39 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTEB: Mr. Davis made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 1992 meeting. Mr. Allen seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor the motion. NEW BUSINE88 : ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTS AS80CIATION REPORTS Mr. Larry Quinn, Vice President, Richland Youth Association, gave the following report: Baseball registration is doing quite well. Opening day for the baseball season is April 4, 1992 at Richfield Park. The season will continue to September, 1992 due to the new summer program for baseball. The RYA has begun a newsletter for their association members. A"special needs" league will also begin this season. Children from the "able body" leagues and parents will volunteer to help with the new program. The "special needs" league has been publicized on Citicable 36. Mr. Jim Streit, Commissioner, NRGSL, gave the following report: Registration has been completed with a great response. There has been a lot of activity at Fossil Creek Park with practices beginning March 10. The Season will officially begin April 4, 1992. Clinics will be held at the park for coaches. Thanks was given to Mr. Giacomarro and his staff for their terrific job. ITEM 4: FACILITY AND BIIILDINa IMPROVEMENT REQOESTS FROM RICHLAND YOUTB ASSOCIATION Mr. Quinn presented the RYA's request for the construction of a storage building between two "t-ball" fields and the expansion/renovation of the existing concession facility. Discussion was held on this request in the location and the possibility of locating restroom facilities closer to those two fields. Further discussion was held on the aesthetics, location, future ADA legislation, expansion of bleachers, etc.. Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the construction of a storage building between the two "t-ball" fields as approved by staff. Mr. Allen seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 5: REQOEST FOR IISE O~ FOSSIL CREER PARR 80FTHALL FIELDB BY NE TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF C8RI8TIAN 80ME EDUCATORB Ms. Linda Baker, 2821 Mimosa Park, Richland Hills, Texas 76118, requested the following: The association would like to use all three fields at Fossil Creek Park on any three Fridays that might be available between March 21 and May 1 from 1PM - 4PM. The games are parent pitch and 50 families will participate. Sportsmanship and skills are stressed in the league. NETCACHE also offered to prepare the fields and supply their own equipment. The final request was to waive Resolution 86-39 (Youth Sport Coaches Certification). Mr. Browne explained Resolution 86-39, schedule of NRGSL and maintenance policies. Mr. Massey, Vice Commissioner of NRGSL, offered NRGSL's skills to drag and line the fields and work with NETCACHE if their use was approved. The Board requested that Staff work with NETCACHE in finding an alternate avenue in using the fields, but that Resolution 86-39 would not be waived and maintenance policies and NRGSL's schedule would take priority. ITEM 6: FIELD IISE POLICY - DRAFT REVIEW AND DISC088ION Mr. Browne reviewed the policy with the Board. Discussion and questions of this policy were held. RYA requested input into this policy. Mr. Allen made a motion to adopt this policy as is, open to "fine tuning" and would be implemented at the end of Summer 1992. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. EMERGENCY ITEM 7: REQUEST FROM NAYA FOR OSE OF RICHFIELD PARK FIELDS Mr. Jon Harris, President of NAYA, reiterated their proposal for use of Richfield Park during the Spring season - 3 fields for overflow on Wednesday 6PM - lOPM and Saturday 8AM - 4PM. Ms. Walsh stated that RYA has signed the contract and the fields will be used on Wednesday and Saturdays. Discussion was held on the use of fields. NAYA withdrew their request for use of Richfield Park ballfields during the 1992 Spring season. Mr. Harris then restated their request was petitioned prior to RYA for field usage for the Fall 1992 season on Saturdays only from 8AM - lOPM. RYA would operate the concession stand and all proceeds would go to RYA. Discussion was held. Mr. Allen made a motion to recommend approval and co-sponsorship of NAYA beginning September 21, 1992 through November 21, 1992 for a 1992 Fall Softball Season on Saturdays only from 8AM - lOPM at Richfield Park's softball fields. Ms. Allen seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 8: STATOS REPORT ON CITY/SCHOOL COOPERATIVE COMMITTEE PROJECTS 1. The BISD Board of Trustees and City Council held a joint meeting on February 27 at 8PM at Richland High School. 2. A meeting has been set with Billy Cypert of BISD and SRA for the joint development plan and to split cost 50/50 on the property east of Richland High School. 3. The 1/2 Cent Sales Tax referendum for funding source by City Council. 4. The "creative playground" is in the organizational stages. ITEM 9: UPDATE ON PROPOSED PARR DEDICATION BY MESSRS. STARNES AND WOLFF The City Council has instructed Staff to further evaluate the tax relief request, drainage issues, the future extension of Holiday Lane and conduct a"Phase I" environmental assessment on the proposed dedication. Staff is conducting studies on all of these issues. Some legality may prohibit the School District from waiving their taxes. Further discussion was held. ITEM 10: REPORT OF PROPOSED PARR DEDICATION BY MS. CATHERINE CALLOWAY Mr. Browne stated that Ms. Calloway has expressed an interest in donating a parcel of land on Calloway Branch north of the proposed North Hills Park Project under review with North Hills Medical Center. The property is valuable to the proposed park. The property was accepted by the City in late February 1992. ITEM 11: DISCIISSION OF "EATHFEBT" Mr. Hightshoe presented the outline of activities for EarthFest scheduled for May 2, 1992. EarthFest is a combined event for a nation wide "March for Parks" and the celebration of "Earth Day". This activity is a joint effort of all the Parks and Recreation Department Divisions and Citizens. North Richland Hills is the first city in the State of Texas to actively participate in the nation-wide "March for Parks". (Booklets on EarthFest were distributed to the Board.) ITEM 12: DISCIISSION OF ASLA MERIT AWARD FOR NORTH RICHLAND HILLB COMPREBENSIVE PARR AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Mr. Browne stated that the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department's Master Plan was selected to receive an award of inerit for planning and analysis from the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Mr. Browne flew to Houston to receive this award on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Board and the City of North Richland Hills on March 6 with representatives from Schrickel, Rollins and Associates at ASLA's annual conference. This was the only Comprehensive Master Plan to receive an award in the State of Texas. Mr. Browne commended the Board on their dedication, support and hard work on the Master Plan. ITEM 13: UPDATE ON PARRLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE AND SALES TAB FOR PARR AND RECREATION Mr. Browne gave the following update: 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. No one spoke against the Ordinance at the Public Hearing. It was decided that the Mayor's Ad-Hoc Committee will continue to work/study on the "Proposed" Ordinance. 2. Comments were received on the 1/2 cent sales tax referendum by Council and School Board. Discussion was held on the "best time" to hold this election and the marketing strategy. Ms. Allen suggested to recommend January to hold the election for the 1/2 cent sales tax referendum. No further action was taken. ITEM 14: PARRS AND PUHLIC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE DIVISION REPORT8 Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Fossil Creek Park: The park has remained TOO wet to work with the exception of Field #3.. Richfield Park . Painting and preparation for the season. Northfield Park : Ready for the season to begin and shade cloths/screens were installed on the dugouts for the players. The Public Grounds Division donated Liberty Elm trees to the elementary schools in North Richland Hills for Arbor Day. Bates Container were honored on March 6, 1992 for Arbor Day and 12 trees were planted. The Public Grounds Division has submitted for a 1992 SBA grant for Industrial Boulevard. The 1992 SBA Grant Project on Harwood Road is complete. The 1991 ATB Grant Project has begun at North Ridge Elementary School. The Rotary Club has donated four balled Cypress trees planted at Northfield Park. The "pole barn" lights have been installed. ITEM 12: RECREATION, ATHLETZCS AND SENIOR ADIILT REPORTB Ms. Walsh gave the following report: RECREATION The Daddy-Daughter Date Night was a great success. This event was held in two different segments according to age categories. In 1993 this event will be held on two different nights. Mr. Massey (Vice Commissioner of NRGSL) stated that he attended Daddy-Daughter Date Night and thoroughly enjoyed himself and valued the time he had with his daughter. Two "one-day" classes were held: "How Does Your Garden Grow" (14 participants) taught by Tropical Greenery and "Trust, Wills and Financial Planning" (30 participants) taught by Dr. Gallagher. A "Volunteer Reception" is planned for April 26 at 2PM in the Library. ATHLETICS Co-Rec Volleyball League has 22 teams and began playing the week of February 3, 1992. A Men's Basketball Leagues team has earned a position in the at TAAF Regional Tournament to advance to the State Tournament. Spring Softball registration has begun and 90 teams have registered. Umpire meetings concluded Sunday, March 1. The 5th Annual American Airlines National Basketball Tournament was held in February at the Recreation Center. The North Hills HCA Corporate Challenge will be held from May 26 to June 14. The Fort Worth Christian School and the City have a joint agreement for use of their gym for a Summer Sports Camp on Tuesdays, from 9:00 to 12:30 for 6 weeks and the School will use Richfield Park's Tennis Courts. BIIRSEY ROAD SENIOR ADIILT CENTER The Seniors (12 participants) took a shopping trip to the Galleria Mall. The Valentine Party and Dance was a great success. The Tarrant County Senior Citizen Services recognized four of our seniors for "Volunteer Recognition". The ladies are Madge Wright, Ila Rockett, Hazel Rhine and Eleanor White. DAN ECHOLB SENIOR ADULT CENTER The Seniors have 30 participants per day in the Exercise/Dancing Class. An Art Show and Craft Sale - hosted by the Tarrant County Senior Citizen Services will be held on March 16-20. ITEM 13: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS No items were discussed. ADJOIIRNMENT : Mr. Davis made a motion adjourn. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 9:38 P.M.. ATTEST: ~ ~ Don ' ps a Go z Chairman Recording Sec et y