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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1985-10-01 Minutes -a CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Parks and Recreation Board of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas. October l, 1985, at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers, Municipal Complex, 7301 Northeast Loop 820. COMMISSION IN ATTENDANCE: David McGilvary, Chainnan J. Douglas Davis, Vice Chairman Wade Parkey - Retired at 7:00 p.m. Don Tipps Bob Fenimore COMMISSION NOT IN ATTENDANCE . Neal McCombs ALSO IN ATTENDANCE . David M. Petika, Director, Parks & Recreation Jack Giacomarro, Superintendent, Parks & Recreation MEETING CALLED TO ORDER : Mr. McGilvary, Chairman, at 6:39 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES : Motion was made by Mr. Davis to approve and accept the minutes as submitted of the September 3, 1985 Board meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Parkey. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the September 3, 1985 Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS . ITEM 1: Richfield Park Electrical/Lighting Problem Mr. Petika stated that the City engineers are drsaaing schematics to re-wire Richtield Park. The approximate cost of this project is $30,000. The problem is that the electrical wires are to close to the ground surface throu~hout the park by.City standards. Mr. Parkey asked whether the green transformer boxes were the problem. Mr. Petika answered that they were not, but that the electrical boxes in the scorebooths would be removed. ITEM 2: Gamefield/We11s Fargo Grant for Fossil Creek Park The Seabees will begin construction in November, 1985 to cut 2.3 miles at Fossil Creek Park for a exercise coursa containing 21 work-out stations. Mr. Petika and Mr. Giacomarro will mark out the winding course throughout this heavily wooded area. The funds for this project have been made possible, as detailed by Mr. Petika, through the Gamefield/Wells Fargo grant system and the Fort Worth Osteo- pathic Medical Center. The cost of this project will be $7,800, with the only cost to the City being $1,800. GamefieldJWells Fargo has committed $2,500 and Fort Worth Osteopathic Medical Center has committed $3,500 Page 2 totalling $6,000. The workout stations are made of a good redwood. Mr. Petika also added that he hoped that this type of project would reduce vandalism and fires in this area of the park. ITEM 3: $eautification Update The State Highway Department will be scalping the medians of Loop 820 in our City to help us prepare for the seeding of bluebonnets. The State will also help in providing "men working" signs and trucks while our Department handfeeds and seed the right of ways along 820. Mr. Petika also added that he had applied for matching grants from the State for the Beautification Program to match the money that the City Council has given this Department for beautification. The grant has been approved by the State and we are now awaiting the State to come back with their bids. Several months ago, drawings were submitted and approved on these pro~ects. ITEM 4: C sy tic Fibrosis Run Mr. Petika stated that Mr. Browne had done an excellent job, for his first try at a run. This benefit run generated $930 for Cystic Fibrosis. For the 3rd Annual run, it is being thought to have it at Fossil Creek Park. ITEM 5: UFcoming Events Mr. Petika stated that he will at the Texas MunicipalI~eague Conference from October 30 thru November 3 in San Antonio, Texas. He is on the Mr. Browne is presently attending the Sports Management Workshop at Texas A&M University. The Board felt that Jim has done an excellent job for his first year. During the Cystic Fibrosis Run, the Cable people did not tape the run. ITEM 6: Discussion of Ttems Not on Agenda Mr. Petika went briefly through the Performance Report and asked the Board to note the percentage and the year totals as opposed to the estimate for the year on building rental, softball entry f ees, class registration, non- resident fees, Senior Cit~zen Center, park improvement and sports preparation. Mr. Petika also thanked Mr. Fenimore and the Lions Club for the donation of a 25 cu. ft. refrigerator and a microwave. He also expressed his thanks to Mr. Forbis of the Montgomery Ward Surplus store for his continued cooperation. RYA has not, to date, signed a user contract, but has received, on recom- mendation from the City Attorney, a 30 day Temporary Pezznit for use of the football fields on Saturdays only. The reason for this is that they - have not met several of the contracts stipulations. Page 3 Mr. Petika also stated that the 5occer Association will not be a user this year, due to the fact that they play their games at Watauga fields. Mr. Graves, North Richland Girls Softball Association has signed a user contract and has paid in advance his concession stand fees for the spring season. Mr. Rodger Line, City Manager, has given his full support to Mr. Petika and the Board on the user contract for RYA. ITEM 7: Mr. Tipps asked about the time frame on moving to the new recreation center. Mr. Petika answered that it would be approximately 1- 1'~ years. Mr. Petika also stated that Family Services, Inc. and the senior citizens have opted for space in the new building. ADJOURNMENT . Motion for adjournemnt was made by Mr. Davis. Mr. Fenimore seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor of ad~ournment at 7:25 p.m. t ~ Gina . Gon alez Recording Secretary