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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1991-11-07 Minutes CITY OF NORTB RICHLAND HILLS PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1991 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Don Tipps, Chairperson Sharon Battles J. Douglass Davis David Allen Bobbie Lambert Russ Mitchell Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Bob Fenimore AL80 IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director-PARD Monica Sue Walsh, Recreation Superintendent Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. Tipps, Chairperson at 6:30 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Davis made a motion accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor the motion. NEW BUSINESS : ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORTS ITEM 4: FOSSIL CREER PARR SOFTBALL FIELD #3 EXPANSION Staff has been contacted by Jim Streit, Commissioner of the North Richland Girls Softball League regarding the possibility of expanding the outfield fence line of Field #3. This expansion would be a cooperative effort of the Parks and Recreation Department and the North Richland Girls Softball League. Expansion of this field will allow its use in older division tournament play. The expansion will require some grading work, relocation of a scoreboard, picnic table, grill and the removal of one (1) to three (3) trees. Discussion was held. Ms. Al1en made a motion to move forward with the expansion plans. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 5: PARR LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE Mr. Browne reviewed of the proposed Park Land Dedication Ordinance was done. Discussion was held and recommendations for changes were made. Mr. Davis made a motion to endorse and accept the Park Land Dedication Ordinance with the recommendations made and to forward to Council. Mr. Allen seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 6: NORTH HILLS COMMIINITY PARR - PARR GRANT PROJECT Staff has met with Randy Moresi, Administrator of the North Hills Medical Center, regarding potential park development along Calloway Channel adjacent to North Hills Medical Center. Council authorized Staff to contract the City's engineering firm, Knowlton, English, Flowers, Inc., to prepare a Texas Parks & Wildlife matching funds grant application. The City~s portion of the matching funds would be depend on whether the land is donated by the parent company of the Medical Center. A decision on that donation will be forthcoming. Motion was made by Mr. Davis to endorse the North Hills Community Center Park Project. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 7: STATUS REPORT ON RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSED PARR/ATHLETIC FACILITIES: SITE PLAN The Birdville Independent School District Board of Trustees and the City Council of North Richland Hills approved joint funding of a study and site plan in the amount of $4,500. Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. is currently preparing site plan proposals for review by the City/School Cooperative Committee. Discussion was held. ITEM 8: CITIZEN PRESENTATION: COMPOST PILE - MRB. CARLENE PROPST No one was present to make this presentation. ITEM 9: CITIZEN PRESENTATION: PROPOSED PARR - MRB. JENNIFER WARD Mrs. Ward presented an idea to preserve a natural wildlife area on the north side of Starnes Road across from the North Ridge Schools of approximately six acres to be donated. She stated that this park would not accommodate athletics or playgrounds. This area could support a jogging trail. A matching funds grant would be needed in order to carry out the plans for this park and a city (municipal agency) would have to apply for this type of grant. This land has been visited by the Army Corp of engineers and Environmental Protection Agency. RTC has been contacted and have requested them to delay the sale of the property in order to come up with the funds to purchase the property. Staff will continue to work on this project. Further discussion was held. ITEM 10: REVIEW OF TIiE PARRS AND RECREATION HOARD BY-LAWS The Board requested a review of their By-Laws for possible revision. After discussion, it was decided that the By-Laws would remain without amendment. ITEM li: PARRS AND POBLIC GROIIND MAINTENANCE DIVISION REPORT Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Northfield Park . Normal maintenance. Richfield Park . The lighting project is complete and football season underway. Norich Park . Normal park maintenance. Fossil Creek Park: Normal maintenance is being done. The new maintenance building shell is completed. Electricians will be wiring next week. Tim Hightshoe has been appointed as the new Public Grounds Foreman. The Small Business Administration and the Keep America Beautiful Grants are in the process of being sent to the Department ITEM 12: RECREATION, ATBLETICB AND BENIOR ADIILT REPORTS Ms. Walsh gave the following report: 1. Recreation Center programs, classes and activity report. A. Class Registration B. 1. The Halloween activities went very well, special thanks to Russ and Holly Mitchell, David Al1en and Sharon Battles. C. Hot Rods, Apple Pie and Softball was very successful. 2. Athletic programs, tournaments and activity report. A. Basketball leagues have begun with 11 teams. B. Men's Volleyball League registration is still progressing. C. Sand Volleyball Leagues have completed their season. D. Softball season will conclude in two weeks. 3. Senior Adult Center programs, classes, and activity report. A. Senior Adult Center - Bursey Road - Update 1. Some seniors attended the YMCA Senior Games. 2. A Halloween Dance was held with 40 in attendance to go to the Richland High School Scholarship Funds. 3. A Wiener Roast will be held on November 11. 4. A"Let's Be Thankful" Breakfast on Monday November 25 at 8AM. 5. The Council passed a resolution to name the Center "Bursey Road Senior Adult Center". B. Dan Echols Senior Adult Center - Update Attendance is going very well. A Halloween Luncheon was held on October 30 with 40-50 in attendance. ITEM 13: DISCIISSION OF OTBER ITEMS Mr. Tipps noted the Board's appreciation for the work of the Parks and ~ Recreation Department. Mr. Browne announced the Park and Recreation Board Members Training Seminar at NCT-COG in Arlington. Please let the office know if you are interested. Also the "Creative Playground" idea is gaining more recognition and support. ADJOORNMENT : Ms. Battles made a motion adjourn. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 9:10 P.M.. ATTEST: ~ ~ Do Tipp Christina Lopez Chairman Acting Recording Secretary