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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1989-10-03 Minutes T . ,~~r ~ti ~ ; CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD BOARD IN ATTENDANCE . J. Douglas Davis Bob Fenimore Sharon Battles Bobbie Lambert Oscar Trevino Karen Allen BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCS: Don Tipps, Vice Chairman Ron Parks ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . Jim Browne, Director, PARD Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Monica S. Walsh, Recreation Superintendent CALL TO ORDER . Mr. Browne, at 5:45 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 5, 1989 Parks and Recreation Board meeting. Ms. Battles seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the September 5, 1989 meeting. NEW BUSINSSS . IT$M 4: INTRODUCTION OF NTW BOARD APPOINTEES Mr. Browne introduced the new Board members: Oscar Trevino, Place 5, replacing David McGilvary and Karen Allen, Alternate, Place 8 replacing Bobbie Lambert's place upon his transfer to Place 2. ITFM 5: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SENIOR CENTER REPORT Mr. Browne reported on the Senior Citizens Center Expansion. Construction is continuing with a few obstacles that are being worked out. Some members of the Center have participated in a demonstration for the Southwest Conference on Aging at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Worth. The Bake Sale is scheduled for October 18 at the Recreation Center beginning at 9:00 A.M.. Proceeds from the Bake Sale will go towards the Richland High School Scholarship. (Ms. Gibsan arrived to the meeting late, but reported the same information as above as well as the following:) The Craft Class will visit the Richland Nursinq Home Friday, October 20. R potluck lunch is planned for October 5 at 11:30 A.M.. All are invited. A costume contest and party will be celebrated on October 31. The Beautification Commission has asked the Senior Citizens at the Center to be the judges for a poster contest of school children in North Richland Hills. our participants - apgreciate doing inter-generational projects. ITgM 6: RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION REPORT ~ John Williamson, Vice President, gave the following report: The football program is going well. They have accepted teams from North Area Youth Association and Keller Youth Association for football. Certification of coaches for football will be held at the Recreation Center October 5, 1989. The baseball infields are currently being "top-dressed". IT$M 7: NORTH RICHLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE NRGSL gave the following written report: We are in the process of checking on City requirements to be met when adding some new equipment to our concession stand once it has been remodeled, and also on installing the central heat and air unit we have purchased for our meeting room. Once our Board is complete we will start to work on repairs that need to be made on our equipment room and a few other items that need to be done around the park. We will have a"Get Acquainted" Board meeting on Sunday, October 8 at Sammie's Bar B-Q. on October 15 we will attend a Fort Worth Metro Meeting, presiding over the meeting David Hunnicut, Fort Worth J.O. Commissioner, who will inform us of any ASA State and National news. ITEM 8: PARKS DIVISION REPORT _ Mr. Giacomarro gave the following report: The Division has been awarded two people for the new fiscal year. Fassil Creek Park's park sign was destroyed by vandals. The voltage will be changed from single phase 220 to three phase 440 and 480. This will significantly reduce the utility bills in the future. Northfield Park's ballfields are still in good shape. A"spring rocker" (playground apparatus) was stolen and returned to the park. An effort to enlarge the parking lot at Richfield Park is under consideration. An individual requesting anonymity has donated a gazebo/shelter for Richfield Park. He will deliver the shelter to the park. It is 48 feet across, 28 feet high and made of eight inch iron pipes. The City will need to pour the concrete footings to place it in the ground. Mr. Browne asked for the Board's input on the attractiveness appropriateness for the park. The RYA has been contacted and are very receptive to this donation. Discussion was held. Mr. Davis made a motion to accept this gift. Mr. Fenimore seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The City of Hurst has declined an inter-local effort for co-purcasing a tree spade, but the City of Bedford has shown interest and discussions are being held at this time. The Glenview Drive/Rufe Snow Island Beautification project is awaiting CIP consideration. The extent of landscaping and funds are still being decided. ITgM 9: R~CREATION/ATHLETIC DIVISION REPORT Ms. Walsh gave the following report: The total recreation revenues collected for FY 88-89 was $167,394.48. We are very proud of this figure. The Hunter Safety class far October had to be expanded from 30 to 50 with a waiting list. This class has had an excellent response. In the Tots, Tempra and Tunes program we are maintstreaming a mentally retarded child. We are trying to develop recreational programming for special populations. A spook house (Oct. 30 and 31) and carnival (Oct. 30) is being planned for Halloween. Non-profit organizations are being invited to have booths for the carnival. The 1990 Winter/Spring Brochure should be out by the second week of December. The Womens Volleyball League will start October 5 with six teams in the league. Mens Basketball League registration is continuing. The 6th Annual Cystic Fibrosis 5K and One Mile Fun Run was held on September 30. The Run was extremely successful with 120 runners and $1,700.00 collected to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. "SportsFest" was kicked off by the CF Run. An invitation was extended to the new Board members to participate. Special thanks to Mr. Fenimare who bowled 267 to help put the Parks and Recreation Department in first place. Eighteen events remain. Mr. Fenimore expressed his impressiveness over the amount of city employees participating in the bowling event. Ms. Loftice and Ms. Walsh attended a"Back to School Days" Seminar at UNT on consumer relations. Mr. Browne and Ms. Walsh attended the Annual TAAF State Conference at Kerrville. A bid was secured for the 1990 State Men's Basketball Six Foot and Under Taurnament. ITEM 10: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN Mr. Browne explained that this would be left up to the discretion of the Board to continue or "table" this item of the agenda. Ms. Battles made motion to table this item until the next meeting. Mr. Fenimore seconded. A vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Discussion of this motion cited the desire to have a full attendance for the vote and to provide an opportunity for aur new Board Memberts to become acquainted with the current Board. ITSM 11: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS The FY 1989-90 Budget was adopted. Two (2) parks workers and a recreation leader were passed in this budget. The first 300 American Liberty Elm trees should arrive at the end of October and planted at Northfield Park. The tree farm at the golf course will be developed at a later time in order to prepare that area properly. Order forms are available for groups or individuals interested in purchasing some trees. ADJOURNMSNT . Ms. Battles made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of adjournment at 6:15 P.M.. Respectfully Submitted, ~ ~ . ~~C~ ` ~ Gin Gonzalez Recording Secretary