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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1992-02-03 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND $ILLS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONDAY, Februsry 3, 1992 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Don Tipps, Chairperson Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson J. Douglass Davis David Allen Russ Mitchell Karen Allen Bobbie Lambert BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Bob Fenimore AL80 IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation Monica Sue Walsh, Recreation Superintendent Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. Tipps, Chairperson at 6:33 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINIITES: Mr. Davis made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 1992 meeting. Mr. Mitchell seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor the motion. NEW BUSINESS : ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS Mr. Roy Sotelo, President, Richland Youth Association, gave the following report: The Association has begun its registrations for Basketball and Baseball. Executive Board elections were held in December. Mr. Larry Quinn is the new Vice President for RYA. Mr. Quinn was introduced and stated he was available for any questions and concerns that the Board might have for RYA and is looking forward to working with the Board. Mr. Sotelo continued by advising the Board that new programs were being considered outside the traditional sports of baseball, football and basketball. Mr. Jim Streit, Commissioner, NRGSL, gave the following report: Registration will be held on the Saturdays of the month of February at Pointe Mall (formerly Outlet Malls of America) and practices have begun. ITEM 4: NAYA REQOEST AND PROPOSAL FOR FACILITY IISE Mr. Jon Harris, President of the North Area Youth Association (NAYA), presented the attached proposal for "Baseball Fields for 1992 Spring and Fall Seasons" for Richfield Park. NAYA has had to turn away children at registration due to a lack of playing facilities. Mr. Harris stated that they were not looking to push any one association out of Richfield Park but stressed that NAYA offered an alternative philosophy to playing in their association. ITEM 5: FIELD USE POLICY -"AD-HOC" COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Browne stated that the Committee had met this morning to initiate development of a policy for Board discussion. A draft of the policy will be available for review by the March meeting. ITEM 6: DISCIISSION OF PROPOSED LAND DONATION FOR PARR PIIRPOSES Mr. Browne introduced Mr. Walter Wolff and reported that Mr. Wolff is willing to donate 4.1 acres to the City for park use. Mr. Wolff's 4.1 acres is directly north of Mr. Gary Starnes' six acre property donation. (It was noted that Mr. Starnes' is currently outstanding on $24,536 on tax assessments from the City, BISD, and County). The "Park Space Foundation" is also endeavoring to acquire land to the east of Mr. Starnes' property (approximately 16.6 acres). Discussion was held. Ms. Battles made a motion to send a recommendation to Council to accept the Mr. Wolff's 4.1 acres and Mr. Starnes' six acres as a park land donation, forgiving/waiving Mr. Starnes' delinquent taxes and assessments to the City, and requesting the same of the School District and County. This could be facilitated through the City/School Cooperative Committee. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 7: REPORT ON 1991 DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. Browne stated that the Department's accomplishments for 1991 were forwarded to Council and provided for their review and information. Mr. Tipps commended the staff on the outstanding job that is done. ITEM 8: SIIMMARY OF RECENT COONCIL ACTIONS REFERENCE PARRS AND RECREATION The City Council, at their January 27, 1992 meeting, took the following action on Parks and Recreation items: 1. Agreed to a joint meeting with the BISD Board of Trustees and City Council to be announced at a later date. Mr. Tipps encouraged the Board to be present. 2. Approved the City/School District Joint Facility Use Agreement. 3. Approved a resolution designating improvements at the Bursey Road Senior Adult Center for the Community Development Block Grant funds this upcoming year. 4. Approved recommended fee adjustments for users of the Recreation and Fitness Centers. ITEM 92 DI3CII38ION OF SALES TAX FOR PARRS AND RECREATION FACILITIES There seems to be a growing interest in the voter referendum for a 1/2 cent sales tax for parks and recreation. (A report from the Finance Director, Lee Maness, was given to the Board.) Also, several other cities in Northeast Tarrant County are evaluating the feasibility for this tax for their purposes. Staff would like to discuss the possible formation of a task force to evaluate inter-city cooperation in developing a"regional" marketing approach as well as an internal strategy for informing the voters of North Richland Hills, if the Council approves a referendum. ITEM 10: DISCIISSION OF IMPORTANT DATES AND MEETINGS A review of the listed dates were made including the Joint City/School Cooperative Committee meetings and Public Hearing on the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. ITEM 11: PARRS AND PUBLIC GROLTNDS MAINTENANCE DIVI3ION REPORTS Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Fossil Creek Park: The park has remained too wet to complete any work. Norich Park and . Normal winter maintenance. Richfield Park Northfield Park . NEMA 3 Electric has completed their work and the infield has been conditioned A portable stage (16~ x 24') was constructed for Department events. The Public Grounds Division has been changing out shrubs and have begun the SBA Grant Planting Project on Harwood. Four (4) staff inembers have gone to a Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute at Lake Texoma. A video on the Southern Maintenance Facility on Rita Beth was viewed. ITEM 12: RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADIILT REPORTS Ms. Walsh gave the following report: RECREATION Class registration for Session II has begun. A Teen Dance was held with 327 teens in attendance. The Daddy-Daughter Date Night will be held on February 8 in two different segments according to age categories. The North Hills HCA Corporate Challenge will have a planning meeting this week. The Challenge will be held from May 26 to June 14. The Room Rental Policy has been rewritten to accommodate the changes in setting up rooms. ATHLETICS Co-Rec Volleyball has completed registration and will begin the week of February 3, 1992. Men's Basketball Leagues have completed their season and play-offs will be completed this week for advancement to the TAAF Regional Tournament. Spring Softball registration has begun and expect an excellent turn-out. Umpire meetings will begin soon and classes will be held on Sundays. The 5th Annual American Airlines National Basketball Tournament will be held in February at the Recreation Center. The TAAF Men's 6 Foot and Under Regional Basketball Tournament will be held the weekend of February 29. BIIRSEY ROAD SENIOR ADIILT CENTER An attorney presented a"Living Wills" seminar to the Bursey Road seniors. A"Western Day" was held with a chili dinner and costume. DAN ECHOLS SENIOR ADULT CENTER - The Seniors took a"shopping trip" to the Galleria in north Dallas. A Valentines Party and Dance was also held. ITEM 13s DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEM3 Mr. Davis announced that the City Council will be holding a workshop on February 11, 1992. Mr. Tipps commended the Staff for their excellent work. ADJOIIRNMENT : Mr. Mitchell made a motion adjourn. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 8:28 P.M.. ATTEST: Don Tipps Gina Gonzalez Chairman Recording Secretary