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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1989-11-06 Minutes ~o~ ~~q -t`~ l~ITY 4F ~lORTH RICHLANC~ HILL~ P'ARKS AI~D RECREATION BQARD B f}A R D I i~! AT T E~! D Ai~! C E , C~ ~ r`t ~ i~.~ p If i cw ~ i~ i'i 7 i~ m,~ i~i ~ L~ ll ~=1 ~ 4' 1 i~~ 4~ l~ i- W t"i l Ill U t"' w ~i O ?1 1=' t` !t ~n :h4sf~~~as~ E,;~t~t1 ~ r s~ k~'i v L,~ mb t_ i., ~ Oscar Trevino Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTBNDANCS: None ALSO IN ATTgNDANCE . Jim Browne, Director, Parks & Recreation Jack Giacomarro, Sugerintendent, Parks & Recreation Vickie Loftice, Recreation Coordinator, FARD Bob Hagin, Recreation Leader, Parks & Recreation CALL TO ORDER . Mr. Tipps, Vice Chairman, at 6:32 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 3, 1989 Board meeting as submitted. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the october 3, 1989 Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS . ITEM 4: BOARD PRESENTATION TO DAVID MCGILVARY Mr. Davis made a motion to postpone this item due to Mr. McGilvary being unable to attend due to acceptable reasons until the December, 1989 Board meeting. Mr. Fenimore seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. MR. TIPPS MOVED ITEM 12: SLECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICT GHAIRMAN TC? COME BEFORE ITEM 5. ITEM 12: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VIC£ CHP?IRMAN Mr. Tipps opened the floar for nominations for the office af Chairman. Mr. Davis nominated Ron Parks for Chairman; Mr. Fenimore seconded the nomination. Mr. Parks nominated Mr. Tipps for Chairman; Ms. Battles seconded the nominatian. Mr. Tipps asked for further nominations, there were none. Nominations were then closed by Mr. Tipps for Chairman. Vote outeome: Mr. Parks - 3 votes; Mr. Tipps - 4 votes. Mr. Tipps was then elected as Chairman of the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Baard for the 1989/90 year. Mr. Tipps opened the floor ~or namiilations for the office of Vice Chairman Mr. Tipps nominated Mr. Parks for Vice Chairman; Mr. Trevino seconded the nomination. Mr. Davis nominated Ms. Battles for vice Chairman; Mr. Parks seconded the nominatian. Mr. Tipps asked for further nominations, there were none. Nominations were then closed by Mr. Tipps for Vice Chairman Vote outcome: Mr. Parks - 5 vates; Ms. Battles - 2 votes. Mr. Parks was then elected as vice Chairman of the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Board for the 1989/90 year. ITEM 5: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER REPORT Maryanne Gibson gave the following report: The Bake Sale held in October raised $157.85 for the Richland High School Scholarship Fund. The building enlargement and renovations are coming along. We are excited and grateful to the City for our increased facility. The participants of the Center judged school pasters for the Beautification Cammission's "Tree Lighting Ceremony". Participants also went on a picnic to Bear Creek Park. The "Annual Open House" of the Senior Citizens ~enter will be held an November 16, 1989 with a Craft and Bake sale. A"walk-a- Thon" will be held on November 13-17, 1989 to benefit Meals on Wheels and meals for those who are not able to pay. All are always welcomed to the senior Citizens Center. Mr. Tipps announced that the Board had received their official invitation to the Open House. Mr. Davis asked if the faod commodity program would ever again become effective. Mr. Brawne explained that the North Richland Hills Church of Christ is now administering this praqram for the area. ITFM 6: SENIOR CITIZSN CENTSR BUILDING ADDITION UPDATE Mr. Browne gave the following update: All the framing has been done and the exterior is almost complete including the roof. It appears that this project will be completed as scheduled. A new septic system has been installed. The Senior Citizen Center Council will be asked to arrange a"ribbon cutting ceremony". ITEM 7: RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATICIN RI:PORT John williamson, Vice President, gave the following report: The regular football season has been completed. Playoffs are scheduled for Saturday, hiovember 11, beginning at 8:00 R.M. at Birdvill Stadium. The "Super Bowls" are scheduled for Saturday, November 18 at Fort Worth Christian School. Electian of new Board Members is scheduled for the second Tuesday of December, 1989 at the Recreation Center. The next regular meetinq will be Wednesday, November 8, at the Recreation Center. Mr. Tipps asked if any of the Parks & Recreation Board members Gould attend the December elections. Mr. Williamson welcomed the Board to the elections. Mr. Williamson pointed out that voters are verified by their registration slips to assure a"legal'° election process. Mr. Giacomarra expressed his appreciation and thanks to RYA for their hard work. IT~M 8: NORTH RICHLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE REP~RT Candy Rose, 5ecretary, gave the fallowing report: Discussions were being held for amendments to their by-laws in reference to "All-Star" teams. Commercial equipment for the concession stand are needed. The 14 and Under F~astpitch National Tournament will be held in Fort Worth at Gataway Park. The NRGSL will assist the Metro ASA with that tournament. The Metro RSA area does include North Richland Hills and host families are needed for approximately 50 visiting ~eams. Mr. Giacomarro expressed his appreciation and thanks to NRGSL for their hard work. ITEM 9: FOSSIL CRSEK LIGHTING SYSTEM Mr. Browne qave the following report: About 950 of tile preliminary work has been completed and will be preparing for bids. The representative from MUSCO Lighting Company will be forwarding - further information needed for the preparation of bids. This project is being pushed as quickly as possible. Metal poles and Metal Halide fixtures will be used. The lights will be specifically designed for athletic softball ballfields. The light poles will be placed back far enauqh for any future expansion. Drainage problems are being worked on. A new concession stand and housing for the cantrols of the new lighting system will be constructed in conjunction with this project. Discussion was held. ITEM 10: PARKS DIVISIC?N UPDATE Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: Fossil Creek Park experienced some vandalism on Ballfield #2 on the fencing. Norich Park's tennis and basketball courts have been painted. The tennis court also has a new net. The metal bathroam stalls have been taken out of the bathraoms and have been replaced with cinder blocks. Richfield Park's tennis court has also been painted. The parking lot has been expanded to 10,00d square feet. The trees are being pruned and excess dirt from the channel cleanup project is being used for low places. Northfield Park ballfields will receive more clay during the win~er season. Fences are also being repaired. A co-purchase of a tree spade with the City of Bedford is looking favorable. A cooperative use agreement will be worked out and coordinated thrauqh the Parks Superintendents from both cities. The Liberty Elm trees (300} have been received. Approximately 225 of the 300 Liberty Elm trees had been planted Monday, November 6 and expect the remaining 75 trees to be planted Tuesday, NQVember 7 at Northfield Park's Tree Farm. A boy scout will be working on this project with our staff in efforts to earn part of his Eagle Scaut Award. .pa The shelter for Richfield park is being measured for fittings. The Rufe Snow and Glenview Drive Island curbing has been completed and has been dug out 24 inches deep. Plans are still being reviewed for the landscaping of that island. This project is being caordinated with the Beautification Commission. Beautification is being done around the City. The Department has hired two employees. Mr. Tim Hightshoe, formerly the foreman of the City of Euless' horticulture crew, was hired. Also, Mr. Rob Elder, formerly of Buzzy's Nursery, has been hired. They have done extremely well in landscaping and improving various beautification areas. The landscaping of the island in front of Fire Station #4 on Dick Fisher Drive has been completed. ITEM 11: ATHLETICSJRECREATION UPDATE Ms. Loftice qave the following update: Mr. Bob Hagin was introduced as the City's £irst Recreation Leader. Mr. Hagin has been with the City as a Recreation Rttendant since the summer of 1988 and is a graduate from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Administration. Also, two Recreatian Attendants were hired: Mr. Pete Brigaitis and Mr. David Froberg. The Hallaween Festivities for 1989 held October 30 and 31 were a tremendous success. The Carnival was held in the gym an October 31 with 17 boaths. (The City received 25% commission for each booth. There were approximately 40 volunteers each niqht of the haunted house. Haltom High School's Drama Department also assisted in the setup, make-up and acting in the haunted house. The 1990 Winter/Spring Recreation Brochure should reach resident's homes an December 4. The Winter session will begin the week January 2. The Women's Volleyball leagues have completed their season. The Men's Volleyball season will begin November 9. The Men's Basketball league registration went well and the leagues are filled. The 1989 Fall Softball season ~nded November 6, 1989. The 1989 NRH Employee Sportsfest was a great success. The schedule of activities were three weeks long and ended October 21, 1989 with a bar-b-que and awards ceremony conducted by Mayor Tommy Brown. Mr. Tipps stated that he had nothing but praise for this activity and felt it was extremely well organized. And feels that the entire Board should became active in it next ~ear. Mr. Fenimore felt it was excellent and was glad to be a part of the activities. Mr. Browne and Ms. Walsh attended a TAAF meeting in Euless in october. Ms. Loftice attended a Grantsmanship Workshop at Texas Christian University ITSM 13: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS A brief discussion was held on the in~rease of support and activity Mr. Tipp~ would like the Board ta have for its representing the Parks and Recreation Department and City. ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Fenimare made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Battles seconded the mation. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion to adjourn at 7:50 P.M.. ~ ATT~ST: ~ r~- T C Don ' ps a Gonza Chairman Rec ding Secretary