HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1990-06-04 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PARKS AND RECRgATION BOARD
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BOARD IN ATT~NDANCB . Don Tipps, Chairman
Ran Parks, Vice Chairman
Bob Fenimore
J. Douglas Davis
Sharon Battles
Oscar Trevino
Karen Allen
BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE . Bobbie Lambert
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . Jim Browne, Director, Parks & Recreation
Jack Giacomarro, Parks Supt.-PARD
Monica S. Walsh, Recreation Supt.-PARD
CALLI:D TO ORDER . Mr. Tipps, Chairman, at 6:30 P.M..
NEW BUSINESS .
ITSM 3: RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION REPORT
Mr. John Williamson, Vice President, gave the following report:
_ The baseball season is almost complete and Pony Tournaments have been
scheduled. There was some vandalism at Richfield Park on the tractors
and trailers belonging to RYA.
Mr. Browne stated that the Department had received information
concerning the vandalism. The Police Department has been contacted
and patrol of the parks will be increased.
ITSM 4: NORTH RICHLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE REPORT
Ms. Candy Roos, Secretary, NRGSL, gave the following report:
The League has had a good season with few rainouts. The season will
be completed on June 14. Awards Day has been scheduled for ,Tune 21.
Rn invitation was given to attend. Tournaments have been scheduled
and the League has designed t-shirts for purchase at the tournaments.
Nominations for Commissioner has begun and elections will be held for
two weeks.
ITEM 5: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS S$NIOR CENTgR REPORT
Mr. Browne introduced Jane Burleson as the new NRH Senior Citizens
Center Director. Ms. Burleson was the temporary director during
the transition time, before Patti Fischer passed away and did a very
nice job of maintaining a very healthy attitude during a difficult
time. The Board welcomed Ms. Burleson.
Ms. Burleson, Director, read the following message, prepared by
Ms. Marion Miller, NRH Senior Citizen Center Council President:
~ "The Month of May was very busy for the seniors. Excellent health and
nutrition programs were held. Some members hosted political
candidates for a forum and for voting. The forum was well attended.
The seniors have been sewing, knitting, stuffing and crocheting for
the Cancer Society. Many items have been made and picked up for this
cause. Quilting is progressing nicely and the craft class is busy as
usual but could use some more "willing" hands.
The NRH Senior Citizens Center Scholarship was awarded to Amy Budd
from Richland Senior High School. Next year's commitment for the
scholarship has begun.
As usual, lots of good things to eat were on hand as well as the
monthly pot luck lunch.
The month has been filled with good programs, i.e. games, bingo,
bridge and finally the health screening by Huguley Hospital. It saves
money, helps with the understanding of health awareness, finds
problems, and eases the worries of the unknown.
There was only one sad note, we lost our beloved Patti. Though we had
to give her up, we were thankful she didn't suffer very long. out of
sadness comes joy. Jane Burleson was named as the Director of the NRH
Senior Citizens Center.
- our sincere thanks to the City o f North Richland Hills and the Parks
and Recreation Department for their support and caring. Our needs are
always answered with kindness and generosity."
ITEM 6: PARKS, R$CRBATION AND OPSN SPACL MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Mr. Tipps explained that prior to the regular business meeting a
workshop was held on the Master Plan.
Mr. Fenimore made a motion to recommend the firm of Schrickel, Rollins
and Associates, Inc. to develop the Comprehensive Park, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan. Mr. Trevino seconded the motion. Mr. Tipps
asked for discussion, there was none. The vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
ITSM 7: PARKS DIVISION REPORT
Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report:
Mr. Giacomarro referred to the excessive man-hours in the monthly
report in the areas of Right-of-Ways and Beautification due to the
hiqh weeds. The part-time summer staff have begun, this will assist
in "catchinq-up" on right-of-ways and beautification areas.
Northfield Park - This park is doing very well. Vandalism to the
volleyball and tennis nets have occurred. There have been several
instances of arson in the bathrooms. The arson investigator has
caught the juveniles. Patrols have been increased in these parks.
The Utilities Department is cooperating with the Parks and Recreation
Department by locking all the qates at the park after 11:00 P.M..
Norich Park - This par~s~has not experienced any vandalism problems.
Richfield Park - RYA has completely fenced in a T-Ball field and
trying to fence the second field.
Fossil Creek Park - The gates have been installed. Everyone seems to
be pleased about these gates being up. Comments have been received
from the residents surrounding the park in that they feel safer going
into the park. NRGSL acquired an air conditioning unit for the
Concessian Stand. One of the aluminum bleacher seats were taken, this
seat was replaced by a wooden seat.
The Beautification section has three personnel assigned to these
various areas and projects.
ITSM 8: R~CR$ATION/ATHLSTIC DIVISION REPORT
Ms. Walsh gave the following report:
The summer brochure has been mailed to the residents of North Richland
Hills. The Summer Classes begin the week af June 4, 1990. The Second
Summer Session has begun its registration as well.
Softball has had 175 rainouts. Rainouts have been rescheduled. The
Coaches and players have kept a positive outlook about this. The
Summer Basketball League on Tuesday night has been filled. There
are six teams on the waiting list to begin a Monday night league.
- The Summer Power Co-Rec Volleyball League has filled for the first
time. The Recreation Co-Rec Volleyball League is still accepting
registration. The "3 on 3" Basketball Tournament was held on May 30
with 21 teams participating. (Last year's Tournament had 16 teams
participate.) The Three Point Contest and the Kids Slam Dunk Contest
had 20 participants each. Compliments were received stating that this
was the best Tournament they had participated in and they were
impressed with the facility, awards and t-shirts. This type of
tournament brings more teams to our programs.
Mr. Browne stated that the Summer Brochure offers approximately 100
classes and all but two have been filled. The response has been
phenomenal. Mr. Trevino asked about the distribution of the Brochure
and how they are mailed. Ms. Walsh explained that the brochure is
mailed to each household in North Richland Hills (approximately
17,000). This does not include apartment complexes. Mr. Browne
continued by stating that the Brochure does point out in the "Message
from the Director" that we are celebrating Mr. Tipps' and Mr. Davis'
tenth year of service to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Mr. Tipps congratulated Ms. Walsh on a"super job" on this year's
SportsFest. He asked for comments that have been received about
SportsFest. Ms. Walsh explained that the Representatives have not had
their wrap-up meeting. That is scheduled for this week. SportsFest
was concluded with a tournament of "Wiffle Ball" held indoors at the
Recreation Center. Mr. Browne explained that this is the third year
~ for SportsFest and it has grown each year. The Department Staff
assisted a great deal. The Representatives from the other Departments
gave Ms. Walsh, Ms. Loftice, Mr. Hagin and Mr. Browne plaques for
their "hard work" in orqanizing SportsFest.
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
Mr. Fenimore made a motion to cancel the July 1990 Board meeting due
the 4th of July Holiday. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. There was
no discussion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Trevino made a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Fenimore seconded the motion. Vote
was unanimous in favor of the motion to
adjourn at 7:10 P.M..
ATTEST:
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Chairman R ording Secre