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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1989-12-04 Minutes ~ g9 ~ CITY,OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RSCREATION BOARD BOARD IN ATTENDANCE . Don Tipps, Chairman Ron Parks, Vice Chairman J. Douglas Davis Sharon Battles Bobbie Lambert Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE : Bob Fenimore Oscar Trevino ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . Jim Browne, Director, Parks & Recreation Jack Giacomarro, Superintendent-PARD Monica Sue Walsh, Superintendent-PARD Tim Hightshoe, Parks Maintenance Worker I CALLED TO ORDER . Mr. Tipps, Chairman, at 6:32 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES : Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 6, 1989 Board meeting as submitted. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the November 6, 1989 Baard meeting. NEW BUSINESS . ITEM 4: BOARD PRESENTATION TO DAVID MCGII,VARY Mr. Tipps presented Mr. McGilvary a plaque from the Parks and Recreation Board and Parks and Recreation Department Staff for his many years of dedication and service the community of North Richland Hills. Mr. McGilvary accepted the plaque and thanked the Board for their support in the years past. ITSM 5: NORTH RICHI,AND HILLS SSNIOR CITIZEN CENTER REPORT No one was present to give a report. (A report was received by mail on December 5, 1989. The following information was written:) The Annual Open House was held on November 16, 1989 and was a great success with 89 guests. over $200 was made an the crafts and baked goods that were sold. During the week of November 13, four participants (including the director) walked in the Walk-a-thon for Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals at Senior Centers. Through the sponsors $250 was raised. Another community project was providing a Christmas centerpiece for the Mayor's ''anquet on December 6. This was made by one of the Center participants. .anned goads are being collected at the Senior Center for the Food Bank during the month of December. The building program at the Center is progressing and we are grateful for the new addition. A large group from the North Richland Hills Senior Center will be attending the Senior Citizen Center dinner dance December 12. A Christmas sing-a-long is planned for December 14 and the Christmas Party will be held on December Z1. An invitation was extended to the Board and Staff to attend these functions and visit the Center. 1EM 6: SSNIOR CITIZEN CENTER BUILDING ADDITION UPDATE Mr. Browne qave the following update: Construction is progressing very well. The Center had been closed for gas leaks, but those problems have been remedied. Mr. Browne also stated that a committee met last week concerning the Glenview Facility. The Parks and Recreation Department recommended using the existing fire bays for the Parks Division equipment, creating a southern region service center, a Senior Center, and a meeting place for nonprofit organizatians based in the City. Some areas of the building would provide storage for city supplies. An additional meeting will be held in January prior to making a recommendation to City Council. ITEM 7: RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION REPORT Mr. John Williamson, Vice President, RYA, gave the following report The football league play and super bowls have been completed. some football teams are participating in various tournaments. Registration for basketball will begin in December. Elections for RYA will be held on December 5 at the Recreation Center for the majority of the Executive Board. Williamson informed the Board and Staff that their Field Maintenance -~irector has been offered light fixtures and lights for Richfield Park's Pony and Colt fields. Mr. Browne asked to meet with the RYA Field Maintenance Director to obtain additional information. No further discussion was held. ITEM 8: NORTH RICHLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REPORT No one was present to give a report. (Ms. Rllen distributed the list of the Executive Board for NRGSL.) ITEM 9: FOSSIL CREEK PARK BALLFIELD LIGHTING UPDATE Mr. Browne gave the following update: Bid opening was held on December 4, 1989 at 2 P.M.. The following bids were submitted: Nema 3 Electric $ 80,046 Sun Electric $ 83,700 Gifford Electric $107,280 Mr. Browne gave some backqround information on Nema 3 Electric. The cities ~f Mesquite, Cedar Hill and DeSoto have used Nema 3 Electric and were xtremely pleased with their work. In fact, through a parent company, Nema 3 Electric has done field lighting work for the City of Mesquite for 10 years. Once the bid has been awarded by Council and notice to proceed is qiven the contractor will have 75 days for completion of the project. iscussion was held. Mr. Parks made a motion to recommend to Council that Nema 3 Electric to be awarded the bid. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. Browne stated that the NRGSL would receive a new backstop made of chain-link fencing ta replace the old one which will be removed as a part of the lighting system replacement. ITSM 10: PARKS DIVISION REPORT Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Fossil Creek Park status was given by Mr. Browne. The new concession stand construction should begin soon. Richfield Park - the sidewalks have been extended by 75 feet on each side. This will provide more room for parking. The mesquite trees have been pruned. Norich Park - painting and touching up work is being done. Narthfield Park - painting and touching up work is being continued. The shelter for Riclifield Park is on hold. The gentleman who is donating this shelter is in and out of town quite often. The Rufe Snow/Glenview Drive Island - 37 loads of top soil have been put into this island. The island will be built up into a burm for good drainage. The electrician and irrigation companies will be looking at this island so that bids can be submitted. The brush trimming on Cardinal Lane has been halted ',zile the special projects are being completed. The crepe myrtles near the -City Manager's office have been removed and replanted in Richfield and Northfield Parks. Youpon hollies have been planted in their place. The tree farm is progressing well. Mr. Giacomarro introduced Mr. Tim Hightshae, Parks Maintenance Worker in charge af the beautification projects and landscapes in our City. Mr. Giacomarro expressed how pleased he is with Mr. Hightshoe's work. Mr. Hightshoe came from the City of Euless Parks and Recreation Department's Horticulture Program. ITEM 11: RECREATION/ATHLETICS DIVISION REPORT Ms. Walsh gave the following report: Class registration showed low on the monthly report due to registration being held in October. A survey is being conducted on the room rental rates. Santa Calls will be held on December 12 and 14 by some of the Recreation Center Staff inembers. The Elves Workshop will be held on December 16, from 10 A.M. - 12 Noon for ages 3-5. The children will make gifts for Christmas. The Winter/Spring brochure should be reaching the homes of the citizen in rnid-December. Mens volleyball leagues have six teams and three weeks remaining for league play. CoRec volleyball will begin February 1. SportsFest will be held in April or May for 1990. Ms. Loftice and Mr. Hagin attended an NTRA rneeting in Arlington, Mr. Browne ~nd Ms. Walsh attended a Texas Games meeting far Region IV. Plans to bid .__or the 1993 games are being made. Mr. Browne and Ms. Walsh also attended an ASA meeting in Fort Worth. The Parks and Recreation Department received an award at the City Council meetinq from Cystic Fibrosis for their continued support of Cystic Fibrosis. ITEM 12: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS Mr. Tipps reminded the Board of the Appreciation Banquet and to R.S.V.P. soon. Motion was made by Mr. Lambert to cancel the January 1990 meeting due to the first Monday of January being New Year's Day. Mr. Parks seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ADJOURNM$NT . Mr. Davis made a inotion to adjourn. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 7:27 P.M.. ATTEST: ~ ~ t ~ r Don i + a onzalez Chairman Reco ding Secretary