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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1991-01-07 Minutes r- CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILL3 PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JANIIARY 7 , ~i9~C~/ 80ARD IN ATTENDANCE : Don Tipps, Chairman J. Douglass Davis Bob Fenimore Sharon Battles Karen Al1en BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Parks, Vice Chairman Oscar Trevino Bobbie Lambert AI,SO IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director-PARD Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Vickie R. Loftice, Recreation Coordinator Tim Hightshoe, Parks Maintenance Worker CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. Tipps, Chairman at 6:35 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINIITE3: Mr Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous ~ in favor of the motion by those in ~ attendance at the December 3, 1990 Board meetinq. NEW BIISINESS : ITEM 4: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS REPORT Mr. Roy Sotelo, Vice President, RYA, gave the following report: Basketball registration began January 5, 149~ and will continue through January. Mr. Bill Smith, Field Maintenance Director, has resigned. Mr. Bill Woods will replace Mr. Smith with this position. Softball field maintenance will begin soon. Ms. Candy Roos, Secretary, NRGSL, gave the following report: Pre-registration flyers will be mailed out to participants from the 1990 season. Registration will be taken at the Outlet Mall on February 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 1991. ITEM 5: GLENVIEW FACILITY IIPDATE Mr. Browne stated that City Council has approved the plans for renovations to the Glenview Facility for a Senior Citizens Center. The bidding process has started and according to scheduled dates, ~ the Center should begin operations this summer. Currently, nonprofit organizations are permitted to use the large multi- purpose room in this Facility without charge. The nonprofit group must check out the key from the Recreation Center on the day of their meeting and return the next day. Redesign of the facility ~ allows continued use of the large multi-purpose room and restrooms in the Facility. Input from the Board on nonprofit and civic organizations for continued use of this facility is requested. Discussion was held on this subject. Ms. Battles made a motion to maintain policy as is with an opportunity for change, if needed, in the future. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the vote. ITEM 6: PARR MASTER PLAN IIPDATE Mr. Browne gave the following information: Mr. Browne and Mr. Bo Bass, SRA, will make a presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 10, 1990 at 7:30 P.M.. The presentation will be made to inform and familiarize the Commission with the land use assumptions, Park Land Dedication Ordinance, and other items Planning and Zoning issues related to the Plan. In additional discussion with the Consultants, it was agreed that they will provide more detailed information regarding maintenance and operations in the preliminary draft copy of the Master Plan. The preliminary draft will be available around January 18 and will be delivered to the Board Members and City Council Members for ~ review before the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for ~ January 22 but the Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for that date resulting in a conflict. After discussion the Board decided to invite the City Council for a second workshop on the next scheduled meeting on February 4, 1990. This will provide the Board and Council Members two weeks to review the preliminary draft of the Master Plan. ITEM 7: PARKS DIVISION IIPDATE Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Mr. Giacomarro pointed out that seven men have been assigned to Public Grounds and five men have been assigned to Parks. The Beautification Commission's Christmas Tree used 78 man-hours to maintain. The Christmas Tree Mulching Project used 106 man-hours and we have mulched 1568 Christmas trees to date. Northfield Park - Winter maintenance is being continued. Richfield and Fossil Creek Parks - The weather has slowed the winter maintenance scheduled. Norich Park - Low elevations have been top dressed. The City Hall Landscaping Project - Mr. Hightshoe has removed the freeze damaged pansies from various beds. The planter box near the City Manager's off ice was also removed. A replacement will be ~ installed after some maintenance to an air conditioning unit in the same area. The City's Median Prajects have been completed. The Rufe Snow/ Glenview Drive Median was driven through. Replacements were made . to most item. The remainder of the plant material is being procured. ITEM 8: RECREATION~ ATHLETICS AND SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER UPDATE Ms. Loftice gave the following report: RECREATION The "Leisure Celebration" Winter/Spring 1991 Brochure has grown to 24 pages and a four color printing process. Much work was put into this Brochure and the Recreation Department is very proud of it. Class registration for the Winter Session I began December 26, 1990. The first day of classes is January 7, 1991. The Elves Workshop had 21 participants and Santa Calls had 32 participants. The Santa Calls had letters and phone calls commending Bryan Taylor and David Froberg for their outstanding job as Santa's. The Department Logo is now complete and can be found on the back of the Brochure. This logo will be used on uniforms, t-shirts, stationery, etc.. The Recreation Center has received new paint, gym doors and an awning over the front door. ATHLETICS , The Men~s Volleyball League is completed. The Men's Basketball ~ League has 14 teams and plays on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Registration for the Co-Rec Volleyball League has begun. The League will begin play on February 7, 1991. Volleyball and Basketbal.l teams have been registered in TAAF for Regional and State competition. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER The Senior Citizen Center had a Christmas covered dish dinner for over 50 people and visited by Santa (David Froberg, Recreation Attendant) and concluded the evening with a"Light Tour" The Christmas Dance was held with 100 Seniors in attendance at the Round-Up Inn. ITEM 9: DISCIISSION OF OTHER ITEMS ~ Mr. Fenimore stated that he had received complaints from several individuals in reference to the new "Weight Lifting Class" to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 45 minutes from 6:30 to 7:15 P.M.. Ms. Battles stated that she also has received complaints. Mr. Fenimore stated that he was at the Recreation Center this date prior to the meeting (January 7, 1991 6:00 P.M.) and found only one room that was not being occupied (Preschool Room). Every area is busy and the patron flow was extremely high. ~ Mr. Browne responded by saying that the ~~Weight Lifting" Class will be held on a trial basis. Due to the time of year, the weight room is used more than usual. The Recreation Department will look at the situatiori more closely and develop an solution. Mr. Browne aZso announced that the lighting of the two sand volleyball courts is being considered. Staff has obtained an estimate of $9,000 using new materials or $6,000 for used materials. Also, the Department has begun a new award by naming employees of the year for the Parks and Recreation Divisions. The following employees were named Employees of the Year for 1990 Tim Hightshoe Parks Maintenance Parks Division Vickie R. Loftice Recreation Coordinator Recreation Division Ms. Loftice has also been elected as President-Elect for the North Texas Recreation Association for 1991. Congratulations to both of these employees for their outstanding work and dedication to Parks and Recreation. ADJOURNMENT : Mr. Fenimore made a motion adjourn. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 7:35 P.M.. ATTEST: ~ Don Tipps Gina Gonzalez Chairman Recording Secretary C