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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1985-02-12 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas February 12, 1985, at b:30 p.m. Meeting Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Complex, 7301 Northeast Loop 820. Commission in Attendance: Mr. David McGilvary, Chairman Mr. J. Douglas Davis, Vice Chaixman Mr. Don Tipps Mr. Neil McCombs Also in Attendance . Mr. David M. Petika, Director, Parks and Recreation Meeting Called to Order : Mr. David McGilvary, Chairman. Approval of Minutes . Motion made by J. Douglas Davis to approve and accept as submitted the minutes of the January 8, 1985 Commission meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Don Tipps Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion by those in attendance at the January 8, 1985 Coimnission Meeting. New Business Conducted . ; ITEM 1: The March-April 1985 Recreation Scheduie was reviewed and the increase by $2.00 in the cost per class was explained. This cost increase is including the Non-Resident Fee. At the bottom of the Schedule a note was made that there would be a$2.00 discount to all Residents of North Richland Hills. Mr. Petika informed the Board that they, as well as City Employees will receive a 40' discount on the cost of classes at the Recreation Center. A senior citizen discount was mentioned, but Mr. Davis mentioned that it was not feasible and that it would be best to wait for the Senior Citizen's Center. A question was raised as to whether all the classes at the Recreation Center were for wamen only. Mr. Petika clarified that all classes were co-op. Mr. Petika mentioned the lack of room at the present Recreation Center and also stated that land had been purchased by the City on February 11, 19$5, approximately 27-28 acres. A Bond Issue is to be up in the spring for a new Municipal Building (Reereation Center). As to the present problem of lack of space at the present Recreation Center, Mr. Tipps recommended renting space at other locations in NP.H, but the City would~.not :be within the price range then to remain _ competitive. In the February 17, 1985 Sunday peper, there will be an Employment Opportunity ad for a Recreation Superintendent. ITEM 2: Mr. Bobby Cunningham was not present at the Board meeting at the time his Item came before the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Davis that Item 2 be moved to the end of the Agenda to give Mr. Cunningham an opportunity to be present at the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCombs. Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. ITEM 3: Tentative Girls Softball Schedule. Mr. Ken Graves was not present at this particular meeting. It was requested by the Board that Mr. Petika obtain a true calendar schedule from the Girls Softball Assoc. Motion was made by Mr. Davis that Mr. Pet~ka be given the power to approve and accept a detailed/calendar type schedule from the Girls Softball Association. Motion was seconded by Mr. Don Tipps Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. ITEM4: Completion Dates for Northfield Park. Collier Electric has submitted a letter to the City stating the completion of Section 2 of the schedule of completion dates by Knowlton-English-Flowers. Mr. Petika does not feel that these dates can be met due to the abundance of vandalism done as a section is attempted to be complete. ITEM 5: Upcoming Events - Sesquicentennial. Councilwoman Moody was mis- informed as to the time of the Commission Meeting and was not present. It was a concern to the Board as to the damage that would occur in the parks due to the large nutnber of citizens in attendance. Also, the idea of security be increased at this time. As to the fireworks display, that would, of course, be k approved by the Fire Department. Motion was made by Mr. Tipps zo give Mr. Petika authority to work with Councilwoman Moody on the Sesquicentennial to protect the Parks best interest due to the tremendous amount of work the Department has done to improve the parks and the large amount of money that has been spent to improve these facilities. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCombs. Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. ITEM 6: Review of the Performance Report. Class participation, City revenue, and vandalism are up. There was $1200 worth of damage done to the parks due to vandalism in the month of January, 1985. ITEM 7: Discussuion of Items Not on Agenda. The Parks Board is in need of an active board with seven (7) members. It was mentioned that two (2) woman were needed for the Board. Mr. Petika infomed the Board of the Prospective Form needed to be filled out by anyone interested in Board Membership. These forms may be obtained from the Mr. Petika's office. ITEM 8: Input from the Board. Mr. Davis informed the Board and Mr. Petika of the need to meet with Mr. Petika to obtain further information on the Senior Citizen's Center. ~ , ITEM 2: Mr. Bobby Cunningham did not make the meeting, therefore it was requested by the Chair that Item 2 be tabled until Mr. Cunningham could be present. Motion was made by Mr. Davis. Motion seconded by Mr. Tipps. Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. Motion for adjournment was made by Mr. Davis at 7:15 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tipps. Vote was unaminous for ad~ourment at 7:15 p.m. 7 i;' ' / ; j ~ .L' Gina Gonzal z Recording Secretary ~ ~