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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1990-12-03 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILL3 PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD DECEMBER 3~ 1990 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : Don Tipps, Chairman J. Douglass Davis Sharon Battles Oscar Trevino Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Parks, Vice Chairman Bob Fenimore Bobbie Lambert ALSO IN ATTENDANCE : Jim Browne, Director-PARD Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Monica Walsh, Recreation Superintendent Tim Hightshoe, Parks Maintenance CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. Tipps, Chairman, at 6:~0 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ms. Battles seconded the motion . Vote was unanimous in favor of those in attendance at the November 5, 1990 Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS : ITEM 4: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS Mr. John Williamson, Vice President, RYA, gave the following report: Mr. Williamson stated that RYA would be holdinq their General Elections on December 4, 1990 at the Recreation Center at 7:00 P.M.. The final football tournament was being held on the evening December 3, 1990. Ms. Candy Roos, Secretary, NRGSL, gave the following report: Ms. Roos stated that NRGSL will hold pre-registration in January and regular registration will begin in February. She also stated that she was impressed with the Public Hearing and the attendance. ITEM 5: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Ms. Walsh read the attached letter from the Senior Citizens Center written by Marion Miller, Senior Center Council President. Mr. Browne stated that the Mayor appointed Glenview Facility Committee met prior to this Board meeting. A final set of drawings were devlivered and a recommendation will be made to Council for approval and to proceed for bids to begin the renovations. Plans for a facility for the southern region of the City for the Parks Maintenance Staff is also being considered and discussed. ITEM 6: PARR DIVISION REPORT Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Richfield Park: Trees have been transplanted to this park from the golf course. Light poles and fixtures will be installed soon. Norich Park : Winter time maintenance is being done. Dirt is being brought in for low lying places. Northfield Park: Picnic table shelters were installed at the tables near the playground. Also installed were aluminum picnic tables. Improvements on the irrigation system are being done. Shrubs and crepe myrtles are also being planted in this park. The sand volleyball court has been completed with the exception of levelling of the dirt. Fossil Creek Park: The trails are being cleared on the west side of the channel. City Hall beautification median had trees installed. Other beautification areas are being maintained. ITEM 7: RECREATION/ATHLETICS DIVISION REPORT Ms. Walsh gave the following report: The "Leisure Celebration" Brochure will be going to print this week. The Brochure is 24 pages in length. There are many new programs. The Brochure will be out the second week of December. This year's final session will be concluded by the third week of December. Table tennis tournament is continuing. Six teams registered for the Men's Volleyball League. Basketball season is going very well. Mr. Tipps asked when a"Mayfest" type of festival would be held. Ms. Walsh answered by announcing that the Easter Egg Hunt will be much larger in celebration. ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS The old Green Valley Raceway was suggested for the radio control field(s). Mr. Browne stated that a school was being planned for that property. Further discussion was held on this subject. Mr. Browne also stated that BISD is responding favorable with working with the City. The Green Valley school has some adjacent property to use as a neighborhood park. Fort Worth Christian has contacted our Department in reference to land use. Mr. Browne has a meeting with Mr. Tucker on December 4 to discuss this. More information will be given at the January 4, 1990 meeting. A follow-up letter is being sent to Mr. Fox, BISD Superintendent, in reference to the Kingswood Estates/BISD property. This property does have some potential for a neighborhood park. Mr. Trevino asked that possibly a letter could be sent to them announcing the City's interest. Discussion was held on the topic of a swimming pool. Mr. Browne stated that intensive research is needed on a swimming pool. Mr. Scoma referred the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan (TORP) in discussion about a swimming pool. Further discussion was held on this topic. Mr. Browned stated that an Informal Report to City Council was sent on the Starnes property. The City Council will continue to discuss the recommendation from the Board to refuse the donation of this property. Mr. Browne also reminded the Board of the "Joint" City Council/Parks and Recreation Board Workshop on December 18, 1990 in the Auditorium of the Community Center at 6:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Lambert made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Trevino seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of adjournment at 7:38 P.M.. ~ ATTEST: ~ ~ S ~2 Don Tipps ina onzalez Chairman Recording Secretary