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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1991-12-02 Minutes CITY OF NORTB RICHLAND HILLS PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1991 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Don Tipps, Chairperson Sharon Battles, Vice Chairperson J. Douglass Davis David Allen Bobbie Lambert Russ Mitchell Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Bob Fenimore AL80 IN ATTENDANCE : Monica Sue Walsh, Recreation Superintendent Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. Tipps, Chairperson at 6:34 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINOTES: Ms. Battles requested an amendment to the minutes of November 1991 on Adjournment to read Ms. Battles not Mr. Battles. Mr. Davis made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor the motion. NEW BUSINESS : ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTB ASSOCIATION REPORTS Mr. Jim Streit, Commissioner, NRGSL was present but did not have a report. ITEM 4: CREATIVE PLAYGROUNDS The community wide, volunteer built "creative playground" was one of the goals set by Council to be pursued through the City/School Committee and the Parks and Recreation Board. The Board was issued an organizational handbook from architect Robert Leathers and Associates. This handbook will be presented to the City/School Committee at their next meeting. In an effort to reach this goal a volunteer organizing committee is needed. It should be comprised of School District Representatives, Parks and Recreation Board Members, City Staff, PTA Representatives and "Parent" Citizens. The Board watched a video of a"creative playground" being built. Discussion was held on the possibilities of a"creative playground" being built in North Richland Hills and the steps to be taken for maintenance, fundraising efforts and committees. ITEM 5: PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE REVIEW Staff presented the proposed Park Land Dedication Ordinance to Council in an Informal Report to Council on November 11, 1991. After discussion by Council, the Mayor recommended a Committee be formed to review the Ordinance. Staff updated the Board on the Committee~s meeting held on November 19, 1991. (Ms. Battles and Mr. Al1en have been appointed to this Committee and offered the followinq comments.) Ms. Battles stated that she was concerned with the structure of amounts. The Park Master Plan is not being considered through this Committee and a better rapport with Council is needed. Mr. Allen stated he would like to have the ordinance shortened. Further discussion was held on the Summary of the Mayor's Committee Recommended Revisions to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. Section 1: Not flexible; needs a"set fee". Section 8: Would rather go back to 50~ credit. Discussion was held on 0~ credit. Mr. Lambert made a motion to go back to 50~ credit. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was 5 Yes, 2 No, 1 Not Present. ITEM 6: PARRS AND POBLIC GROUND MAINTENANCE DIVIBION REPORT Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Northfield Park : Work on #1 Softball Field and Tennis Court for electrical problems of gears replacing switching gears. Richfield Park . Football games are over. Vandalism done to the scoreboards. Norich Park . Normal park maintenance. Fossil Creek Park: Moved the fence to expand Ballfield #3 as requested by NRGSL. Picnic tables and slabs were also moved. Normal maintenance is being done. The Christmas Tree has been put in place. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Pearl Harbor Remembrance is scheduled for December 7, 1991 at 6 P.M. on the west parking lot of the Community Center Complex. The Southern Maintenance Facility on Rita Beth is complete and Staff has moved in. Approximately 250 trees were transplanted with the tree spade. Shrubs will be removed while the parking lot is being worked on. ITEM 7: RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADOLT REPORTS Ms. Walsh gave the following report: 1. Recreation Center programs, classes and activity report. A. Classes for Session II are in progress. Classes will begin again on January 6, 1992. An Elves Workshop will be held on December 14 and Santa Calls will be placed on December 9-13. B. The "Leisure Celebration" Brochure will be mailed on December 9. C. Mr. Browne spoke to the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Region 5& 6 Workshop in Tyler on How Parks and Recreation Work Together 2. Athletic programs, tournaments and activity report. A. Women's Volleyball Leagues have completed their season. B. Men~s Volleyball League has 15 teams registered for their season. C. Sand Volleyball Leagues have completed their season. D. Fall Softball season has concluded their season. E. The NYSCA Chapter Directors met in Dallas to receive new information. 3. Senior Adult Center programs, classes, and,activity report. A. Senior Adult Center - Bursey Road - Update 1. The Seniors made Christmas stocking for kids to be distributed through the Salvation Army. 2. A Wiener Roast was held on November 11 with 51 in attendance. 3. Miles for Senior Center Meals Walk-a-Thon in Trinity Park collected $1078. 4. Breakfast before Thanksgiving was held November 25. 5. Open House - December 12, 1991 6. A new program "Pen Pals" with Northridge Elementary School 4th and 5th grade students has been started with the Seniors. Also the Seniors and the kids have begun a singing group. B. Dan Echols Senior Adult Center - Update 1. The Seniors made Christmas stocking for kids to be distributed through the Salvation Army. 2. Officers were elected to the Senior Center Advisory Board. 3. Arts and craft classes are doing well as well as the exercise classes. 4. A covered dish lunch is scheduled for December 20 from 1PM-3 P.M. ITEM 13: DISCIISSSON OF OTHER ITEMS Mr. Allen asked if Bluebonnet Savings had responded. ~ Ms. Al1en made a motion to cancel the regular business meeting in January 1992. Mr. Mitchell seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the vote. ADJOURNMENT . Ms. Battles made a motion adjourn. Mr. Mitchell seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 8:20 P.M.. ATTEST: ~ ~ - ~ ~ Do ip Gina Gonzalez Chairman Recording Secreta ~ ~