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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1988-01-05 Minutes . ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Parks and Recreation Board of the City of North Richland Hills January 5, 1988, at 6:30 PM City Cauncil Chamber, City HaZl, 7301 Northeast Loop 820 BOARD IN ATTENDANCE : David McGilvary, Chairman J. Douglas Davis Wade Parkey Bob Fenimore Ron Parks Don Tipps Hobbie Lambert, Alternate BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Sharon Battles ALSO 2N ATTENDANCE . Dave Petika, Director of Parks & Recreation Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Jim Browne, Recreation Superintendent Terry Higgs, RYA President Daniel Munoz, RYA Vice Fresideut Carroll Scruqgs, RYA Football Commissioner Ruth williams, RYA Tr~asurer MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: David McGilvary, Chairman at 6:3? PM. APPROVAL OF THE MZNUTES: Motion was made by Mr. Davis to approve and accept as submitted the minutes of the Nov.23, 2987 Board Meetinq. Motion was secanded by Mr. Tipps. Vote was unanimous in favc~r of acceptance of the minutes by those iri attendance at the Nov.23,.1987 Board Meeting. NEW BUSINESS . ITEM 2: PARKS DIV2SION UPDATE Mr. Giacomarro gave the follawing report: Fossil Creek Park: Paint and repair worl~ are in progress. Since Octo er Sst, thxs department has spent ~2,531.00 on repair at this gark. ~ Norich Park: Paint and repair work are in progress. Gravel has been place in the playgrounds. Repair work has been done to the swings and electric timers on the teiinis co~iits. Since Octaber ist, this department has spent $560.40 on repair at this park. i f Richfield Park: Paint ai~d repair work are in proqress. Gravel has~een p~d in the playgrounds. Repair has been done on equipment and to the roof on the concession stand. Since October lst, this department has spent 51,187.00 on repair at this park. Northfield Park: Paint and repair work are in proqress. New top soil an~c~ay have been added to the ballfields. New irrigation systems have been added to the ballfields. Gravel has been placed in the playgrounds. Covers have been added t~ tl~ie scorekeepers.booths. Since October lst, this department has spent ~2,600.00 on repair at this park. Discussian: Mr. Parkey asked if the south gates at Northfield are locked permanently. Mr. Giacomarro stated that they were for gedestrian traffic only. Mr. Parkey told Mr. Giacomarro tlzat thE qates were left open recently. Mr. McGilvary asked what the status was on tlze scorebooths at Richfie2d. Mr. Giaccmarro said t2iere was no change. Mr. Fenimore said that he had iiever qatten the material for that repair, and that t~e would get a date that the repairs would be complete to Mr. Petika. ITEM 2: RECREATION/ATHLETIC UPDATE: Mr. Browne gave the following report: A. Tllere has been a tremendous registration for classes in this . session. Some classes are so full that limits are needed. In December there were 3,0~0 people signed in for free play in the Recreation Center. B. In February American Airlines will be hosting their National Basketball Tournament in the Recreation Center. This will be a three day event. C. T;.asketball and volleyball leagues are in mid season. There have been some nice compliments about the proqram. D. The State Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament will be held at the RECreation Center. Richland Hiqh School has indicated approval for use of two of t2ieir gyms to accommodate all teams. , E. ~pring Softb~ll reqistratian will begin in February for residents and the middle of March for open players, with April ; 14th scheduled as start a€ season. F. The deadline for registering for the trip to Scotland has ' been extended until January lOth. Right now there are between 40-45 people signed up to go. ~ i I 1 • ~ 4 Discussion: Mr. Tipps asked if Richland High school will charqe for use of their qyms. Mr. Browne said that the only charge will be for c.ustodial overtime. Their policy is to charge rental fees only when an admission is charged, and t}~ere will be no admission charges to this event. Mr. Tipps asked if it would be possible to add a racquetball court at the Rec Center. Mr. Browne stated that they had asked about that possibility bEfore renovation started and the contractors said none of the existinq rooms could bE converted. Mr. Tipps suggested some form of competition beCween City and the Birdville School employees. Mr. Browne said that he would be glad to work with anyone. Mr. Browne said that we will be hosting the TAAF quarterly meeting on Jan. 20, 1988. At this meeting we will bid for a Regional Softball Tournament at Fossil Creek Park. Mr. Petika told the Board that it is time for youth sports to start soon, and the question of wt~o is going Lo pay for the certification of coaches will need to be decided soon. He explained that last year since it was a new requirement the City agreed to pay 14~~ of thF cost to ce.rtify the coaches. Mr. Petika"s recommendation was tlzat 51.00 additional be charged ta each child participating. Mr. Petika explained that tlie funds had not been budgeted for by Parks and Recreation Lepartment and if Cit~? Council agreed to pay and the funds were to come from PARD it wauld cause undue hardship especially since.he had just sent a memo to the City Manager recommending closing the Recreation Center four hours earlier on Fridays to stay within budgetary restraints. ITEM 3: REPORTS A. North Richland Girls Softball Association The Chair asked for a representati~~- from the NRGSA. There was not a representative present. B. NRH Senioz Citizens Center The Chair asked for a representative from NRH Senior Center. There was none present. C. Richland Youth Association The Chair asked for a represeiitative from RYA. Terry Higgs, president of RYA gave the following report. Mr. Higgs tlianked the Board for their cooperation and support in 1987 and stated that he thiiil:s together everyone lias bridged the qap in communication. Mr. Higgs said that RYA wants to provide a good association. Mr. Higgs stated that RYA was expecting the question of certificatior. to come up. Mr. Higgs suggested that the City pay half of the cost and RYA pay half the cost for coaches certification. Mr. Higgs introduced the RYA Board f~r 1988. ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS The Chair asked for further discussion. Mr. McGilvary asked Mr. Higgs how the certification program had been received and was it valuable ta the association. Mr. Higgs said that it was a good program and most of the people involved were positive about it. There was considerable discussion between the Board and the representatives from RYA about the expected participation and acceptance of the proqram. Mr. Parks made the motian that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to City Cauncil that 50% of cost of certification not to exceed $1,040.00 be allocated fram funds other than fui~ds a11 ready budgeted for the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Parkey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimotis in favor of approval. Mr. Davis thanked the RQCreation Department for the Christmas diniler that was attended by several Board members. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Parkey made a motion ta adjourn. Mr. Fenimore seconded the motion. Vote was unailimous in favor of adjournment at 8:03PM. Respectfully Submitted, Jan Ai~drews Recording Secretary