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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1991-04-01 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND 8ILL8 PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT APRIL 1, 1991 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Don Tipps, Chairman Bob Fenimore J. Douglass Davis Sharon Battles Bobbie Lambert Karen Allen Ocar Trevino BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Parks, Vice Chairman ALSO IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director-PARD Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Monica Sue Walsh, Recreation Superintendent Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Division CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. Tipps, Chairman at 6:35 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Fenimore made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the March 4, 1990 Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS : ITEM 3: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS REPORT Mr. Roy Sotelo, Vice-President, RYA, gave the following report: Will begin the baseball season soon. Registration increased with 900 youth (14 more teams). Games will be played each night of the week and on 5aturdays. The Parks Division will also be working on the fields this week. Mr. Giacomarro asked for a head count if possible for their activities at Richfield Park. Mr. Browne stated that the Parks and Recreation Department will take a request for a new lighting system to City Council. The Department is aware of the need for a new system and will convey that to Council and try to get funding appropriated. Any type of work wouid be coordinated with RYA's schedule. No one was present to represent the North Richland Girls Softball League. ITEM 4: GLENVIEW SENIOR ADULT CENTER UPDATE AND CLARIFICATION OF "NON-PROFIT USE" POLICY Mr. Browne gave the following information: A bid of $176,500 was approved by Council and the Tarrant County Commissioners (due to the Community Development BZock Grant) with the Pirouz & Associates for renovation of the Glenview Facility beginning April 1, 1991 and completing sometime in the mid-summer of 1991. A Senior Adult Center Director will be contracted with Tarrant County Senior Services, similar to the Bursey Senior Adult Center. A clarification of the non-profit group policy is needed for the Glenview Facility in the January 1991 meeting. During the renovation period the non-profit groups who had used Glenview are now meeting at the Recreation Center free of charge with the understanding that they may meet there only during the renovation of the Glenview Facility. How should the non-profit groups be handled once the Glenview Facility is primarily a senior adult center? The design was facilitated so that all areas could be secured excluding the large multipurpose area that could be used by the non-profit groups with a$100 security deposit. Further clarification is needed for the non-profit group policy. Discussion was held. Mr. Davis made a motion to include Staff recommendations and the $100 security deposit for non-profit groups who wish to use the multipurpose room of the Glenview Facility. (Present roster non-profit groups will be exempt from the $100 security deposit.) Additional non-profit groups will not be accepted to the Glenview Facility roster until renovations are complete, therefore amending the minutes of January, 1991. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion and the amendment to the minutes of January, 1991. ITEM 5: FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PROPOSAL FOR JOINT RECREATIONAL FACILITY DEVELOPMENT Dr. William Tucker, President of Fort Worth Christian School presented the school's desire for a joint development opportunity with the City of North Richland Hills and Fort Worth Christian School. A number of acres are left to be developed on FW Christian School property and the School's Board of Trustees would like to offer the City an opportunity for a joint project. Mr. Tucker discussed their current facilities and their desires. Mr. Browne stated that he and Mr. Tucker have had opportunities to look at the property. With the Master Plan process being near completion and after Council adoption, the Master Plan can be reviewed. The top three priority recommendations of the Consultants for private/public ventures is to work with FW Christian School, North Hills Medical Center and the Birdville Independent School District. After reviewing the Master Plan the Board would need to determine what would best serve the needs of our citizens. Some projects could be worked on concurrently. The Board held further discussion. ITEM 6: HOUSE BILL #1573 - TE%AS LOCAL PARR FUND Mr. Browne explained that the Texas Local Park Fund is a matching grant fund. It is financed by $.O1/pack cigarette tax, raising $5,000,000 per year. This bill will be presented to the Legislature and will be asking them to establish a"trust fund" from which the interest will perpetually supply the "matching grant fund" money and to allow the financing of indoor recreation centers (tennis, recreation, swimming, etc.). Mr. Fenimore made a motion to endorse House Bill #1573 - Texas Local Park Fund and to express support with the signing of this Resolution and forward to Representative Oliveira. No discussion was held. Mr. Trevino seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 7: PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1991/92 GOALS AND OBJECTIVEB AND BUDGET REQUESTS Mr. Browne explained the Department Goals by Division and the measurable steps to accomplish them. Certain G&O's are part of Decision Packages requests to Council. Further discussion was held on reclassification of Staff. Mr. Fenimore made a motion to accept the presented recommendations. Ms. Battles seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor of the recommendation. ITEM 8: PARRS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN IIPDATE The Master Plan is currently at the printer and looks very good. Schrickel, Rollins & Associates, Inc. and Staff will be nominating our Master Plan for an award from Texas Recreation and Park Society, American Planners Association, American Society of Landscape Architeects, etc., as well as other various awards. The Consultants have told us that compared to other master plans they have prepared for a number of other cities, this is by far the best quality study both in content and appearance. Barring any problems with printing, we should be receiving the document on April 17. They will be delivered to the Board and Council by April 18. The Master Plan will then be presented to the Council on April 22, 1991. ITEM 9s PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Mr. Browne explained to the Board that their Annual Report to City Council is scheduled for April 22, 1991. Staff will assist the Board in preparing the presentation highlighting Department accomplishments, needs and future plans through a video. Further discussion was held. ITEM 10: BPECIAL EVENTS OPDATE -"Earth Day", April 22, 1991: Mr. Hightshoe has been working with Sarah Lipsky, Volunteer Coordinator. Ms. Lipsky has received 50 trees and received funding from Laidlaw and other sponsors. Laidlaw has also sponsored the funding to have musical entertainment. -"Hot Rods, Baseball and Apple Pie", September, 1991: The City has waived the insurance requirement. They are currently seeking corporate sponsorship and they have begun promotion. They have been advertising at various car shows. The contract has not been signed, but we looking forward to that and further information will be provided at the next Board meeting. ITEM 11: Parks and Public Grounds Divisions Report Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Northfield Park: Ground work has been completed on clearing the channel. The wooded area has also been grubbed and picnic tables have been installed. Fire hose has been used for chalking the foul lines in the past. However, an edger has been modified to replace the fire hose in placing the chalk. Richfield Park: Electrical work was done. The ladies restroom vandalized in an attempt to get into the concession stand. Norich Park: The Girl Scouts painted the playground equipment. Fossil Creek Park: The restrooms have been painted, as well as regular maintenance. Mr. Hightshoe stated that with the help of Mr. Browne 600 trees were received free of charge through the State Forestry Office. There are approximately 1200 trees in the Tree Farms. ITEM 12: RECREATION/ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT REPORTS RECREATION• The First Annual "Colors of Spring" Arts and Crafts Fair was held on March 16, 1991 with 69 booths. Balloon archways were used to decorate the building. The vendors requested that the City hold this event two- three times per year. "Easter in the Park" was held on March 23 and co-sponsored with First Interstate Bank ($750). The event had 800- 1000 participants, 10,000 candy eggs, face painting, clowns, magic show, the Recreation Center Dance Class also entertained. Everyone was given a kazoo and participated in the parade along with the Easter Bunny. The Staff from the Bank indicated that they were interested in doing this next year. New classes begin in two weeks. ATHLETICS• ~ T.A.A.F. Co-Rec Regional Volleyball Tournament was held on March 23. Nine cities competed in this tournament. NRH's two teams placed 2nd and 3rd. One of these teams will be playing in the State Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament to be held on April 13-14 to be held at the NRH Recreation Center and Richland High School Gyms. Spring Softball League has 94 teams registered. The season increased by 25 teams. Northfield Park looks great. SportsFest has 195 employees participating this year. This has increased by 10 from last year. SENIOR ADULT CENTER: The monthly report is attached. In addition, to this report the Second Annual St. Patrick's Day Dance had 60 people attend. This is the first year to have a charge to the dance of $1.00. Attendance did not drop due to this charge. Approximately 16 door prizes were contributed from local merchants. ITEM 15: DISCII88ION OF OTHER ITEMS Mr. David Allen, resident of North Richland Hills, expressed his support in the City working with the School District. Due to his ties with tennis, he also expressed his interest in being on a"Tennis Center Committee". Mr. Browne stated that on April 8, 1991, Council Action sheets will be submitted for the Lighting Facility and the Southern Sector Maintenance Facility. ADJOORNMENT : Mr. Fenimore made a motion adjourn. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 7:55 P.M.. ATTEST: n r I c / I ~ ~ Dori Tipps Gonza Chairman Re ording Secreta