HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1995-11-06 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF TME CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILIS, TEXAS,
HEI.D AT THE NORTH RICHI.AND H{LLS PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
~OCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NOVEMBER 6, 1995 - 6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
Board:
Sharon Battles Vice Cnairwoman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
Kami Graves Board Member
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
Staff:
Larry Cunningham Assistant City Manager
Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Sandra Miller Secretary Parks and Recreation
ABSENT : Don Tipps Chairman
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Battles called the meeting to order November 6, 1995 at 6:02 P.M.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(Passed 7-0)
Mr. Davis made a rnotion, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to approve the minutes of the October 2, 1995
meeting.
ITEM 3.
PARK OPERATIflNS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PRQGRAM STATUS REPORT
~ Mr. Thomton provided a report of the status of Parks Maintenance Department and Capital
Improvement Projects. Discussion was held.
Green Valley Community Park and Soccer Complex is complete with the exception of a few items.
The completion date was scheduled for December.
North Electric Trail is still in the process of converting data to metric calculations which is a TxDOT
requirement.
Staff is recommending Newman, Jaekson, Bieberstein, Inc. as t#ie consultanting firm for the Little
Bear Creek Trail project. This same ~rm is alsa being recomrnended for the Phase I Bike Route
Signage project.
ITEM 4.
RECREATION, ATHLETfCS AND SENtOR ADULTS
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
Over 620 students attended the "Friday Night Outfl dance thanks to promotion by North Ridge
Middle school.
The Boo Bash was held at North Hiils Mall instead of the Outlet Mall this year with a great turnout.
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Ms. Walsh stressed that volunteers were needed for the NRli 5K Dash for the Arts, November 11 th,
8:30 a.m. Participation is expected to exceed 700 runners.
Thanksgiving lunch wili be provided by both senior centers. Dan Ec~ols will host on November
15th at 11:30 am. and Bursey Road on November 16th at 11:3~. En#ertainment is to be provided
at both facilities.
ITEM 5.
USER GROUP ISSUES
Ms. Walsh sta#ed numerous inquiries have been made from local ~occer associations regarding
use of facilities at Green Valley Soccer Complex. Questions were raised on how to handle facility
usage by multiple associatic~ns and naming of the association due to interest by two groups
interested in merging to form one association. A motion was made by Mr. Work to name the
association, North Richland Hi11s Soccer Association, require a simpte majority of the board
members to be North Richland Hiils residents, and give resident participants a discount and charge
non-residents the normal rate. The motion was seconded by AAr. Davis. Motion passed 7-0.
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ITEM 6.
OTHER ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
~ Mr. Browne thanked those Board members that attended the ~rst City Council and Park Board
workshop/tour. He stated that the meeting was very produc#ive and positive. Another
workshop/tour is scheduled for the following Saturday and the other members would be contacted
to confirm attendance.
Ms. Graves expressed concern on traffic and the new park on Douglas Road. Ms. Graves asked
staff to ~nd out if the City has any plans to improve Douglas l.ane.
~ ITEM 7.
AD.lOURNMENT
(Pessed 7-0}
Ms. Perchard made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to adjoum the meeting at 6:55 P.M.
Motion carried 7-0.
Ti , Chairman
ATTEST:
Sandra Milfer, Secr ry
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