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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1990-11-05 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD NOVSMBER 5, 1990 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE . Don Tipps, Chairman Bob Fenimore J. Douglas Davis Sharon Battles Bobbie Lambert Oscar Trevino BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE . Ron Park, Vice Chairman Karen Allen ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . Jim Browne, Diractor, Parks & Recreatic~n Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent-PARD Vickie Loftice, Recreation Coordinator-PARD Christina Lopez, Recreation/Athletics Clerk Tim Hightshoe, Parks Maintenance Worker I CALLED TO ORDER . Mr. Tipps, Chairman, at 6:37 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES . Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ms. Battles secanded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motioii by those in attendance at the October 1, 1990 Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS , ITEM 4: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATI(3NS Mr. Jq11I1 Williamson, Vice President, RYA, gave the following report: The Senior Division played their games at Texas Stadium on October 13, 1990. The Bantam and Junior Divisions were nat scheduled to play tl~at day so that they could take advantage of viewing their siblings pl,~y at Texas Stadium. The children enjoyed this event ai~d vaill probably never forget this exciting day, On~ RYA "Cowboys" team won two games in ane day and the Manager af Texas Stadium stated that that had never happened before. The play-offs will be Y~eld OT1 Saturday, November 10 at Birdville Stadium. The "Super Bowl" will be held on November 17, 1990. The football seasan ;aent very well. The Concession Stand had been burqlarized aqain. The ladies bathroom ceiling was the point of entry. The oiYly tliing tampered with was st7me chips ancl I1dCYl0 cheese. Mr. Williamson stated that he would like t~~ ~uggest to the Board that RYA ha~e installed a security systein in the Concessian Stand. (Mr. Williamsan has not discussed this issue witli the RYA Board but he mentioned that he wculd at their next meetinc~.; He felt that a sectirity system would deter burglaries. Discussioi, was held c~n the striicture of the Concessi~7n Stand and ways t~ prevent future bttrc~Iaries. Mx. Tipps stated that the City Couiicil ~nd Police would have to be consulted after discus~ing this suggestion witri the RYA Board. Ms. Candy Roos, Secretary, NRGSL, gave th~ following rep~~rt: Ms. F.oos anizoiinced that all is going well and nG activities were being cflnducted. ITEM 6: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SEN30R GENTER REPORT The Senior Citizen Center sent in their report as follows: The Holidays are coming u~ very st~on and ,~ne of thz biggest ttirill~ our Senic~rs had was the trip to the Texas State Fair. It was er~joyed by 35 Seniors, for some it was their first trip to see "Big Tex". Plans wi11 be made for anather trip in 1991! Membership h~s growii as well as the number of programs. A cUmmittee has been ~ormed ta seek nominations for the Center Cauncil Officers. The monthly covered ~.i~;h ZLii1CY1L'O11 was held. The AIlIlUal Coakie Sale was held at the F.ecreation Center. T~IE' pr~ceeds will CJd ~OWdT'Cl ~~72 NRH Senior C1t1.Z~IlS Center Scliolarship Fund far a student interested in the medical field. A qroup of Seni~rs went tt~ "Games Day" hostecl k~y Telephai~e Pir~nee~ s. A ~reat time was had by all as well as breakfast at McDonalds. A"fast facts" talk was given by Marie Autry ~~n th~ Texas Rangerti. The TCSC Drama Department performed a skit for the Center toa. The annual Halloween Dance and Party was held in CO11]L1I1C'tlOri with the NRH AARP Chapter. We are grateful to Mr. Marlin Miller far the music and all the help he extended ta us ta make this party a success. We were proud to have vur City tifficials as our guests and ju~g~s. T-shirts were pr~sented to Hazel Rhine, Melto~l Rhine and Deilnis Moare fc>r walking 300 n~iles in the walking program. The Parks and Recreati~n D~partment came thraugh again by ~raviding soft chairs, the metal chairs are a bit to hard for us. :3haron McKinney, VolLtnteNr Cratts Instructoz,, has been busy working with us in preparing for the ~pen Hc~use ~o be he3.d on November 2S, 1990. As always, a cordial invitatian is extended to the Parks and Recreation Board and Staff to visit the S~ilior Citizens Center. tvIarioi~ Rliller President Senior Citi~ezl Center Council ITEM 6: POTENTIAL FARK PROPERTIES Mr. Browne gave the follawing informaLi~~i~: The Parks and Recreation Department Staff has beei~ contacted rece~~t~y cancerning passible park sites including one locatie~i~ at Starnes Rr~a~ north of North Ridge Mid~le Schaal. The pr~operty consi:ts of six acres which vaould be classified as a neighborlZOOd park. ~iscussion ~,as held on the the "6 acre" praperty on t.ie drainage, layaLit, and access. Discussian was held con~erning ather prt~perties 121 ~he area ~i~are suitable fc~r neighborhaod parks. Mr. Trevino made a motion not ta accept the danation af the "6 acre" praperty 1<~cat2~ ~~i~ Starnes Road north of Nortli Ri~ge Middlz Schoal. Mr. Fenimore secc>nded the matian, The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 7: FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF FOSSIL CREEK PARK A preliminary draft of a concept drawii~g suggesting a"multi-phase" grawtl~ for this park was given to ~he Board. DisCUSSian was held on tYie possibility of expanding frGm f~ur ~o six ballfields, adding 300 parking spaces in c~~ncrete, ~t111C3.1i1fJ a bridge over the creek to reduce f~ooding, updating the playgraund, etc., wlzile preserving the "natural forest" with wildflawers aild installing Iighted trails at th.;_s park. The Board felt that the phase plan submitted by Schrickel, Rollins, and Asso~iates wa~ alang the lines they were lockinq but with sc>me minor cliaizges. TIZe "natural" area cf the park should be preserved. Schrickel, Rollins and Associates stated that there is a need tr - Expand for softball in a"phasirig" pr~~cess - Preserve the "natural farest" area Mr. Tipps suggested that an interpretive park, "Birdville Villag~", be considered for the park. The villaye wauld c~ive the history of tl~e Birdville area, provide educational ~~portunities, and prr~mot~ taurism. ITEM 8: PROPOSED JOINT "FRISBSE ~OLF" PROJECT Mr. Browr~e infarmed the Board that he 1~a~. been cantacted by Park~~ aild Recreatior.+~fficials from tY~e City of Hurst to fdrm a joint effcrt be~ween tlzese twa cities to contact TCJC-NE tc~ dev~lop a"Frisbee Golf" caurse. Further disctission was held. Ms. Battles made a motion ta contact TCJC-NE tc get their feelin~~ o~~ tl~i~ praject and repc~rt hi~ ~indings tc~ th~ Baard. Mr. Trevii~o secanded the motion. Vote was unanimnu~ in favor of the motian. ITEM 9: PARKS AND 1tECRgATION BOARD BY-LAWS Mr. Browi~.e stated that a"Mission Statement" had been added tl~e ParkC and Recreatian Board By-Laws. The Board reviewed this s~atei~ie2it. Mr. Fenimore made a moticn to accept the revised "By-Laws" with a "Mis~ion Statement" preambl~. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motio~i. ITEM 7: PARK DIVISION REPORT Mr. Giacomarr~ gave the followin~ In~0In1~L1UT1: Northfield Fark: A new sand volleyball c:aurt has b2en install~d. Shr~.xbs removed from the City Hall aiea have beei~ replanted at Northfield ~ark. Materials have been purchased to caver the picnic tables near the playground and a water fauntain has been installed. The landscapinq on the berm in front af the Poliee Department at C.ity Hali has been completed with the NRH outlined in s~irubs and flowers. The landscaping on the medians at Starnes (in front of Fire St~tion #2l and Stardust (at Rufe Snow) have been completed. ITEM 14: RECREATIONjATHLETIC DIVISION REPORT Ms. Lc~ftice gave the following report: Ms. Loftice anncunced that the Halloween Haunted House, Carnival aii~~. Ghofit Stories was a great success. F~ppraximately 589 people went thrauc~h the Spo~k Hause. The Carnival haci approxima~el~r 700 childr~n. At. the Ghost Stories there were 300 people listening to these. i~any clr~nations were accepted. The SeniQr Citizens Center and tlie A~RF held a Halloween Party and Dance. A c~akie sale was held at th~ Recreation Center. Mayor Brown made a presentation af the 140 atzd 300 Mile W~~.king Club to some of oL.r seniors who had waiked th~se ~.istances , The naw brochure will come o~.~t in mid-Decen~ber anc? wrill cover the months of January thro~tqh May, 1991. The 19~0 Fali Sc~ftl~all Season ended in mid-october. Volleyball registratiori is being accepted presently. Men's Bas}:etball has 14 teams and play on Mon~ay and Tuesda~rs evenings . Mr. BYOHIil~ and Ms. Walsh attended thP TAAF l~egion I~T Meeting in Bedfurd arid secured the Regional Men's Wc~mens and Co-Ed Volleyball Taurnaments. Mr. Tr~~rino commended Staff GLl the Hall~ween activities. ITEM 15: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS Mr. Tipps asked for further di~cussic~n. ~Tc~ne was held. ADJOURNMENT . i~r. Trevino made a motion ta adj~~~.1rn. Mr. Fenimore seconded the motion. Vot~ was unanimaus in favor of adjournment at 8:54 P.M.. A - ~ ' ,,c~S Don Tipps ~ Giiia Gonzalez Chairman Recording Secretary