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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1990-07-16 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECRSATION BOARD JULY 16, 1990 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE . Dan Tipps, Chairman Ron Parks, Vice Chairman Bobbie Lambert J. Douglas Davis Sharon Battles Oscar Trevino Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE . Bob Fenimore ALSO IN ATT$NDANC$ . Jim Browne, Director, Parks & Recreation Monica S. Walsh, Recreation Supt.-PARD CALLED TO ORDER . Mr. Tipps, Chairman, at 6:32 P.M.. NEW BUSINESS . ITEM 3: RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION REPORT No one was present to give this report. ITSM 4: NORTH RICHLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE REPORT No one was present to give this report. ITEM 5: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SENIOR CENTER REPORT No one was present to give this report. ITEM 6: REVIEW OF THE MAST$R PLAN SURVEY Mr. Tipps introduced Mr. Terry Cheek of Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. Mr. Cheek continued by introducing Mr. Baxter and Mr. Bass, who make up most of the team who will work on the Master Plan. Mr. Cheek also discussed the planning process for the Master Plan and distributed an outline and meeting dates for the Board, Staff and Schrickel, Rollins and Associates (SRA). It was agreed that SRA will meet with the Board and Staff on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M.. Mr. Cheek then gave the floor to Mr. Bass. Mr. Bass reviewed the 28 survey questions and the process to be followed with the Board and Staff. The Board and Staff had previously reviewed the questions and made changes and/or additions to the survey. Mr. David Barfield, Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary, was also present. Mr. Barfield requested the Board's support and input on new home additions and their beautification projects to the entrance of these additions. Mr. Tipps asked Mr. Barfield to forward information to the Board on this issue. ITSM 7: PARKS DIVISION REPORT No one was present ta give this report. ITSM 8: RECREATION/ATHLETIC DIVISION REPORT Ms. Walsh gave the following report: The summer class registrations have gone extremely well. Open registration began July 16, 1990 and 900 of the classes are full. A new "Pec-Dec" and Lifecycle was purchased for the Weight Room at the Recreation Center. The Summer Camp program has filled each registration this summer. Each camp is two weeks long and the NRH Fire Department and the Tarrant Commission on Rlcohol and Drug Abuse have made presentations to the kids. The 1990 Spring Softball season has concluded. A Men's Church team did progress to the State Tournament. The 1990 Fall Softball registration has begun and will continue until August lO.The 1990 World Junior Frisbee Disc Contest had 14 children participating. A SportsFest meeting was held to wrap up the 1990 activities and to discuss possible new events for next year. open Play Basketball times have been set for teens on Tuesday and Thursday. Approximately 25 teens utilize this time in the Gym. The Staff and instructors received training and were certified in CPR. Approximately 144 hours this summer have been donated by youth volunteers and Teen Court community service. We have found the youth volunteers are very talented and have been utilized in the summer camp program and assisting the Recreation Attendants. This program has been extremely successful. An intradepartmental newsletter has been initiated. This newsletter will provide motivational staff development program and constant self-improvement ITBM 9: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITSMS Mr. Parks stated that he has discovered that the Council may not be fully informed in the Parks and Recreation Departments efforts and success. Mr. Parks suqqested that the Board make an informal report to Council on a quarterly basis to keep them abreast. He also would like the Board to become more active and visible in the Department and City's activities. Discussion was held on these topics. A motion was made to designate the Vice Chairman to give an informal report to the City Council quarterly or when appropriate and to make this one of the duties of this office. Mr. Trevino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of this motion. Mr. Davis asked why the P&L Donation was not on the water bill. Mr. Browne stated that the Billing Department had their computers changed to another program and the programmer failed to put that on the billing. The computer programming company has been held responsible for the funds that were lost due to this error. Mr. Browne stated that the Budget Retreat was held in Waco, Texas this year and went quite well. It was the request of the City Management to submit a budget to maintain the same level of service existing, therefore, the Department submitted a conservative budget. In this preliminary process the Department was approved a 15 passenger van to be used for Department activities such as the recreation scheduled weekend camping trips, summer camp trips, senior citizen outings, Parks and Recreation Board tours, etc.. Mr. Browne also stated that the Council is very excited about the Master Plan. ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Trevino made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 8:52 P.M.. ATTEST: ~ ~ ~ ~ Don Tipp Gonzal z Chairman Re ording Secreta y