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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1990-04-02 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RIGHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RSCREATION BOARD APRIL 2, 1990 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE . Don Tipps, Chairman Bob Fenimore J. Douglas Davis Sharon Battles Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTLNDANC$ . Oscar Trevino Ron Parks, Vice Chairman ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . Jim Browne, Director, Parks & Recreation Jack Giacomarro, Parks Supert.-PARD Monica S. Walsh, Recreation Supert.-PARD 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 of the March 5, 1989 Board meeting as submitted. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the March 5, 1989 Board meeting. NEW BUSINSSS - ITEM 4: RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION RSPORT Mr. John Williamson, Vice President, gave the following report: Opening Day for the baseball season is scheduled for April 14, 1990. There is a shortage of coaches. NYSCA certification will be held on April 10 and 12, 1990 at the Recreation Center. ITSM 5: NORTH RICHLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE REPORT Ms. Candy Roos, Secretary, NRGSL, gave the following report: Approximately 380 girls have been registered far the League. There are 26 recreational teams and 6 recruited teams, increasing registration by 80-90 girls. The season has been extended by one week to accommodate the increase. There will also interplay with Everman. NYSCA certifications have been scheduled for April 3 and 5, 1990 at the Recreation Center. There are 57 1st Year, 13 2nd Year, 13 3rd Year and 9 Life Time coaches are signed up. More coaches are expected to sign up. The cabinets are in at the Concession stand along with the tile floor other items are expected soon. Grand Opening Day is scheduled for April 7, if it does not rain. ITSM 6: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SENIOR CENTER REPORT No one was present from the Seniar Center, but a written report was submitted. The following report was read by Ms. Gonzalez: The beginninq of March started off with our planning of our Open House and Ribbon Cutting. There were lots of house cleaning and committees were appointed by Ila Rocket, Program Chairman. March 15 a"Wearing of the Green" party was held. We were very proud of the 42 members in attendance. Irish Stew was prepared and we played bingo. Everyone had such a good time, the Center voted to have bingo and lunch once a month. There were 11 birthdays in March and at the "Birthday's Party" we were entertained by Lorene Abbott's granddaughter. Dr. William Ward spoke on the 20th and encouraged us to continued learning and contributing. On the 23rd the Craft's Class visited the Richland Hills Nursing Home and carried 108 needlepoint baskets filled with candy. A student from TCU talked to our group on the 27th about the importance of reading labels and being selective about the food we eat. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting was held on March 29. We had many quests and 52 participants attend this ceremony. Everyone helped to make this a perfect day. The Center honored Patti Fischer, Director, with a plaque and a poem that was hand painted by Noreen Cline, a member. A picture of Patti was hung in our Center ta honor her as the only Director of the North Richland Hills Senior Citizens Center. There was a ribbon cutting and plaque was hung to show the completion of our new room. The Center continues to be appreciative of all the good things the City of North Richland Hills does for us. The latest being the installation of a burglar alarm. All are invited to visit us any time. Mr. Browne added that 129 attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House. ITEM 7: FOSSIL CRSEK PARK BALLFIELD LIGHTING UPDATE Mr. Browne gave the following update: The ballfield lighting project is complete. The final walk through was done on March 29. Staff will make a recammendation to City Council to authorize payment of the final 100 of the contract. The light switches on the poles will be transferred to the "Best Locking System" by NEMA 3 upon the receipt of the mechanisms. A Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for April 16 at Fossil Creek Park. Al1 are invited to attend. ITSM 8: FOSSIL CR8$K PARK ACCESS ROAD CLOSURE Mr. Browne gave the following information: Staff presented a proposal to eliminate vehicular access beyond the parking areas adjacent to South Onyx Drive. The purpose of this proposal is to reduce vandalism, vehicular cruising, and suspected drug abuse. Drive throuqh gates with locks can be installed to allow for Park Maintenance and special circumstances. Walk-through access will be maintained to allow for use of playground, picnic areas and trails. The Department Staff, the Police Department and the North Richland Girls Softball League have endorsed the proposal. Ms. Myra Parrish, 3632 Wendell Drive, approached the Board to consider the safety hazards (burglary of homes, etc.) by putting a gate up, though she endorses the need for a gate for the safety of children at the playground area. The Board discussed the proposal. Mr. Davis made a motion that action be taken to install a gate to close the Access Road at Fossil Creek Park. Mr. Fenimore seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITSM 9: PARKS, RECREATION AND OPSN SPACS MASTER PLAN UPDATE Mr. David Barfield, Secretary, Planning and Zoninq Commission spoke to the Board of building "hike and bike" or jogging trails in drainage basins, possibly requestinq interconnecting parks in a"greenbelt" system. He also requested consideration be given to subdivision entry areas regarding landscaping and maintenance responsibilities. Mr. Browne gave the following update: The Master Plan Workshap was very productive. Mr. Browne asked the Board to make note of the May 7 meeting. "Request for Proposals" were sent to eight firms. Each firm will be given 25 minutes to make their presentation. If all eight firms are present, the meeting will last approximately four hours. The Board will have the opportunity to ask any questions. The firms have been asked to prepare presentations/proposals in a"build-out"concept for the City since the City is approximately 60% developed. Mr. Fenimore made a motion to cancel the regular business for the May 7 meeting and to schedule the Master Plan presentations to begin at 5:30 P.M. due to the extended length of time expected for the presentations. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 10: PARKS DIVZSION REPORT Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: There were no questions on the man-hours. Northfield Park - Repair of streets and field lights are being done. Four ballfield light fixture lenses have been changed this year due to vandalism. Norich Parks - The grass is grown a little high due to the ground being wet. Richfield Park - RYA has put wood coverings on the dugouts and their players wil be pratected from the sun this year. Fossil Creek Park - The sink, grease drains, and the hot water heater are stil needed to the complete Concession Stand. The area will be cleaned in the next few days. Pea qravel will be delivered to the park as well. IT~M 11: RBCREATION/ATHLBTIC DIVISION REPORT Ms. Walsh gave the following report: The Easter Egg hunt, co-sponsored by NCNB, will be held on April 7 at 10 AM at Richfield Park. Contributions and donations have been received. The Heal~h/Fitness Celebration was held on Saturday, March 31. Fifteen agencies had booths at the Celebration and the public participated in aerobics, tae kwon do and self-defense classes. Drawings were held for free classes. Approximately 250 people visited the Health/Fitness Celebration. Project Wild was postponed due to the instructor's wark obligations. The Summer Brochure is going to the printer this week. Class registrations are going well. The monthly report showed ~8,000 for the month of March far class registration. Sprinq Softball Season had 69 teams registered, but have had many rain-outs. The second Co-Rec Volleyball League has five teams registered. The NRH-AOA Pre-Season Softball Tournaments had eight teams participating. Another tournament is scheduled for April 7 at Northfield Park. The Softball Manager's meeting went very well. SportsFest will be held from April 16 through May 12. Ms. Walsh encouraged the Board's participation in SportsFest. The TAAF State Men's 6 Foot and Under Basketball Tournament went very well with 16 teams participating from various cities in the State. There were several compliments given to Staff on the organization of the Tournament. Several teams made comment that they wanted NRH to host next year's tournament. The TAAF Co-Rec Regional Volleyball Tournament was held an March 31 at the Recreation Center with seven teams participating from various cities in Region IV (D/FW Metroplex}. The North Texas Recreation Association Meeting was held in the Auditorium on March 16 with approximately 50 people attending from various North Texas area Parks and Recreation Departments. The topic was "Employee Sparts Festivals". There were several compliments on the program and additional information was ~equested. ITEM 12: DISCUSSION OF OTHSR IT~MS Walter Mead, NRGSL, asked Mr. Giacomarra if there was information on the windows for the Concession Stand. Mr. Giacomarro stated that there was no information on the windows at this time, but will get information as soon as possible. Mr. Mead also asked if a rollaway gate could also be considered near the Concession 5tand. Mr. Browne stated that the gates would be left open enough for walk-through traffic. Staff is recommending gates on both sides. There was no further discussion. ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Davis made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. vote was unanimous in favor of adjournment at 7:35 P.M.. ATTEST: . . Don ' ps i Gon al z Chairman Recording Secr y City of orth Richland Hills City of North Richiand Hills Parks and Recreation Board May 1990 Parks, Recrea#ion° a•nd -Q~pe~n ~Space .Master Plan Wor4~shop The Workshop was called to order at 5:30 P.M, by Mr. Don Tipps, Chairman. The minutes:::of the April 2, 1990 meeting were approved as submitted. Mr, Fenimore made the motian and Ms. Battles seconded. the motion. Th~ vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. No minutes were taken for this workshop. Board Members in Attendance: Don Tipps, Ron Parks, Bobbie Lambert, Bob Fenimore, Douglass Davis, Sharon Battles and Karen Atlen. . Gina G. Gonzalez Recording Secretary (81~ 281-0041 • 7301 N.E. LOOP 820 • P.O. BOX 820609 • NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 76182-0609