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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 1987-05-05 Minutes ~ .Y, ~ITY OF NORTH RI -~tT.AU HILL.S Par~cs and P.ecreation $aard of tfie Clty of North F.ichland Hilis, Texas. May 5, :987, at 6:30 PM Council Chambers~ Munic~pal Compiex, 7301 Northeast Loop 820 - BOARD IN ATTENDANCE . Don Tipps, Acting Chairman Wade Parkey Ron Parks Sharon Battles Bob Fenimore BOARD NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Davld McGilvary, Chalrman J. Douglas Davis, Vice-Chairman ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . Dave Petika, Director of Parks 8~ Recreation Jim Browne, Recreatlon Superlntendent Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Linda Turk, Baseball Corrunissioner, RYA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Don Tipps, Acting Chairman at 6:31 PM. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion was made by Mr. Parks to approve and accept as submitted the minutes of the Aprit 1987 Board Meeting. Mot~on was seconded by Mr. Parkey. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the May 5, l987 Board Meeting. t~E~' BUSINESS . ITEM 1: INPUT FROM THE BOARD The Chair asked Mr. Petika for details regarding a conflict on use of city ballfields at Richfield Park by Fort Worth Chrlstian School. Mr. Petika stated that the conflict was twofold: C1) the coaches for Fort Worth Christian School are not certified, and this vlotates the city council resolution; and C2) no contact had been made with the city prior to the letter for the use of the fleids; thecefore, u~er fees were not paid. Mr. Petika asked Mr. Brvwne to elaborate on the events surrounding the conflict. Mr. Browne stated that it wa~ brought to the attention of the Parks and Recreation Department that Fort Worth Christian School was using the fields at Richfield Park without proper notification and reservatlon procedures being followed. Subsequent to this discovery, Mr. Browne notified Mr. Dale Hart of Fort Worth Chrl~tian School regarding proper reservation procedure~ and user fees for clty fields. Mr. Hart cited an agreement with the Rlchland Youth Assaciation for use of the flelds. Mr. Browne also approached Mr. Hart regarding the use of non-certlfied coaches on the city fields a~ per clty council resolution, and natification of the Parks Board and City Council next year to determine status of the ~ , staff; and t3~ fund-raising activity for the Parks and Recreation Department via the AthleLic Otficiais Association foc future pro~ects. The AOA is planning another tournament for the weekend of June 13-14, 1~87. It is suggested that the City Counci] and the remaining members of the Sesquicentennial Cat~nittee be approached about possibty changing the date for the annual Fou~der's Day Celebrdtion. The proposed date for the ce3ebration would be m~ved Lo October. The change is proposed for two reasons: (i) to increase community participation by combining Oktoberfest-type activities to draw people to the event; and C2> to escape tha sunmer heat of June/July. It is aiso sugg~sted that the event be moved from the city parks due to the restrictions involved. An alternatlve locatlon to be considered Is the former Green Valley Raceway. Holding the event at this location would open up the possibllities of corporate spon~orship~ and obtalning a ilquor license to seil beer on the premises. ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON A~~NnA A. North Richland Girls Softbali ASRnria inn There were no r~pre~entative~ present. NRH Senlor Citlzen Center There were no representatives present. C. Richiand Youth Ag~n~;at~~ Linda Turk, Baseball Comrnissioner, RYA, reported that things were progres~ing smoothly. There are presently 52 teams in the association. Ms. Turk stated that certification of coaches i~ almost complete; approximately flve are pending. D. O~en for Inaut from the Floor The Chair asked fpr discussion trom the floor. There was none. E• Admini~trative Inout Mr. P~tika spoke with the City Manager cegarding a Councll meeting to be scheduled wlth the Parks Board and Library Board concerning Grand Opening activit9es for the new center. The meeting wlli be held sometime next week; the Grand Qpening will occur sornetime in July or August. Mr. Fenimore inquired regarding status of constructlon. Mr. Petika stated that the wiring was being brought up to code~ asbestos has been removed, and the gymnasium floor is to be poured. A more definite date for Grand Opening activltles wlll be set after the Councll meeting. Mr. Tipps has tentativety sc~eduled appearance~ by the Rebellalres, the Dfxie Belles~ the band and the gymnastics team of Richland High School for the Grand - Opening actlvitles. Mr. Tipp~ ~tated that Richard Davis. City Council, has issued a challenge to NRH organlzations for a chili cook-off in canJunction wlth the opening day festtvlties. organlzation prlor to schedvling use of the fielas. Th~ Chair reiterG;e~ the ma~or issues. Mr. Parkey made a motlon that Fort Worth Christlan School be notified regarding certification of their coaches and payment of user fees for use of city park fields. Mr. Parks seconded the motion. The Chair asked for discussion; there was none. Vote was unanimou~ In favor of the motion. ITEM 2: PAP,KS DIVISION UPDATE Mr. Giacc~narro gave the following report: Fossil Creekrpark: Constructlon is comptete except for the restroom facilities. Richfield Park: The fences have been moved. Holes have been dug for installation of the scoreboards. Recently, there have been several water leaks in the irrigation system. It is assumed that this is due to incorrect piping installed by Gifford Electric; however, it would be difficuit to prove tauit. The leaks are being repaired as they occur by Parks and Recreatlon crews. Fietd #2 cannot be irrigated because of a faulty valve. Thls wlll be repalred. ~orich: Still waiting an the part~ for the slides. Narthfleld: The gate~ are iocked and the ~Igns have been installed. Due to the rscent dry weather spell, a complaint was received that the fields wece too hard. Dlscu~sion followed eoncer.ning wateri.ng the infields and aerating the outfields. The Chalr a~ked Mr. Giacomarro regarding the schedute for inspection of the parks. Mr. Giacomarro replied that his staff inspects the parks daity, and he vislt~ each park trequently~ if not daily. Mr. Petlka stated that a safety checklist is being utilized also. ITEM 3: flTHLETIGS/REGREATION DIVISION REP RT Mr. Browne reported the toilowing: Nine NYSCA clinics have been completed to date, and 165 coaches have participated in the certlfication process. We are still receiving calls for the certification process. Some Clty of Euless coaches are not certified at this time. The first half of the softball season format ha~ been completed. The response has been very positive from the team~ regarding the program. The Athietic Oftlcial~ Associativn sponsored its first recreational tournament on April 25-26, 1987. The tournament was limited to twenty teams; twenty-one teams applied. Approximateiy one-half the teams were city teague teams; the others were trom the surrounding area. The City of North Richiand Hllls benefit~ from thi~ tournament in several ways, - prlmarity: Ci) softball league pramotion; C2) provides tournament opportunlties not readlly availab3e due to lack ot Parks and Recreation ~ y Mr. Farkey suggested that the Board loak lnto an "Adopt-A-Spvt'~ program for public areas to be maintained by volunteers. Mr. Petika addressed this suggestion bY providing background lnformation. There are few areas in the city that wqutd be availaple for such a program. Mr. Petika stated that the Parks and Recreation Department is not opposed to this progcam; however, it is difficult to find and motivate volunteers who are willing to be responsible for maintenance nn an ongoing basis. Mr. Fenimore sugge~ted that Mr. Petika inve~tigate the number ot areas available and report back to the Board. Mr. Parkey suggested that the senior cltizens have expre~~Ed same interest in tfiis type of arrangement. Mr. Petika announced that the Senior Cltizen Centec was holding an open house on Wednesday, May 13, beginning at 10:00 A.M. He encouraged the Board members to attend to lend their support for the center. The mayor will i~sue a proclamatlon declaring the month of MaY as Senlor Cltizens Month. Statu~ wa~ requested on list af volunteers for the NRH Community Center. Mr. Browne indicated that the list was being compiled. Electivn of officers was held. Mr. Fenlmare made a motion to nominate Mr. McGilvary for a one-year term as Chairman. Mr. Tipps seconded the motion. The vote wa~ unanlmous in favor of Mr. McGilvary. Mr. Parkey made a motion to norninate Mr. Tipps for a one-year term as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Fenimore seconded the matian. The vate was unanimaus in favor of Mr. Tipps. Mr. Fenimore made a motion to n~nlnate Mr. Parkey for a flne-year term as Actin~ Chalrman. Mr. Parks seconded the motlon. The vote was unanimous in favor of Mr. Parkey. ADJOURNMENT . Mr. Parkey made a motion to adjvurn. Mr. Fenimore seconded the motion. Vote wag unanimous in favor of adjournment. Respect#ully Submitted, , yt..~~S~~~i ~ 1~~~ Gina G. Gonzalez Recording Seccetar~y