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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1985-12-01 Minutes PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES 1985 NO DATE FIRST PAGE MISSING . ~ explaining the separation of the RYA into three (3) organizations. Bobby Cunningham, also, submitted a letter of appreciation to David M. Petika in reference to 3ack Giacomarro's support and courtesy to the RYA. Jack Giacomarro was presented a plaque for a job well done by Bobby Cunningham, RYA. The Best Locking System was presented to Mr. Cunningham and referenced a memo from Mr. Petika to Mr. Dennis Aorvath regarding the security/locking system. fihe RYA did not have any input. Mr. Cunningham presented Mr. Garry Laird as the new President of the RYA. Mr. Liard informed the Commission that the RYA held its meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall, NorCh Richland Hills, Texas. He also stated that he, or a representative of RYA, would attend the Parks Board Ca~ission meeting. Mr. Laid introduced Mr. Ken Graves, President-Softball Association. Mr. Ken Graves acknowledged Mr. Petika and Mr. Giacomarro's support and work at Fossil Creek Park. Ms. Sharron Richardson, President, NE Soccer Association stated that North Richland Hills does not have adequate ~ facilities to accomadate the soccer games. She stated ~ that the City of Watauga does have these fields and that she will be making arrangements to play their games in Watauga. (NRH's fields are not the right dimensions.) ITEM 1 . Street Planting in order to proceed with the Beautification Pro~ect and funds, a citizen interest wauld need to be stirred. It was noted that perhaps contacting the churches in our city and designating a spot in the city for them to maintain with a sign stating what church/organization is responsible for the maintenance of that "hot spot" would help with street planting and beatifying the city. Mr. Petika asked for the support of the Commission to pursue the street planting pro3ect in whatever direction it took off too. Motion was made to select groups to "hot spots" authorizing Mr. Petika to head the selection, by Don Tipps. Mr. Davis saconded. Vote was unaminous in f avax of the motion. ~ PAGE 2 . ~ ITEM 2 . Upcoming Bvents Mr. Petika submitted to the Commission a copy of the upcoming Six Week 5ession of the Recreation Schedule. Mr. Petika added that all the prices on the classes were in line and competitive with other area recreation cent~rs. Since May '84 eight (8) classes have been added to the center. Mr. Petika stated that we are now going back to six week sessions due to the amount of paperwork (bookkeeping) involved, length of classes and benefits to students to concentrate on the course instead of worrying about "when is tha next registration period". (Which is every third week currently.) Mr. Tipps requested copies of the schedule to be sent directly to his office at Richland Aigh School when the recreation center distributes the schedule to the schools. The schedule was read and accepted. ITEM 3 . Review of Monthly Reports Mr. Patika reviewed the Parks and Recreation Department's Performance Report. In some areas the department is either ahead or in line with the original annual estimate. ~ The report was read and accepted. ITEM 4 . In~ut from the Board A. Mr. Davis was appointed to head the Committee for the Senior CitiZen's Center by consensus of the Board. Mr. Petika had contacted Mr. Davis prior to this meeting, reference the remodeling of the center. Mr. Petika added that according to schedule, the center should be campleted sometime in February. He also added that perhaps some senior citizens could help with the inside work 5o they could have the center the way they would want it. B. Mr. Tipps brought to the Board's attention his concern in getting a new Recreation Center. Mr. Petika stated that a bond issue will be floated soon and the new recreation center might be on that bond: Negotiations are still in progress to purchase the land for the new center. ~ ~ PAGE 3 . ~ C. Mr. McGilvary brought to the attention of the present Board members the lack of interest by Board in the Commission. It was agreed that more attendance by the Board is needed that the Board remain a sounding board, be a motivating. force to the City Council. Mr. McGilvary requesCed Mr. Petika issue a letter to the Parks Board Commission members and inquire as the extent of their interests in the Board, and to ask for a reply to the letter. The Board needs seven (7) members. ITEM 6 . Review of Policy Forming conerning Lock-up Procedures to City Baliparks Mr. Petika presented a total cost of changing to Best Lock System of $2,148.00. This would allow better control of keys and security to the City Ballparks. Chair accepted a motion to proceed with the Best Lock System by Mr. Davis. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tipps. Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. Motion for ad~ournment was made by Mr. Don Tipps Motion second~d by Mr. Davis. Vote was unaminous for ad~ournment at 7:40 p.m. - . . Gina . Gonzalez Recording Secretary ,1 ~