HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1995-06-05 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
-J JUNE 5, 1995 - 6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
Board:
Sharon Batties Vice Chairwoman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
Kami Graves Board Member
Staff:
Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
_ Chris Swartz NRHzO Aquatic Manager
Sandra Miller Secretary Parks & Recreation
ABSENT : Don Tipps Chairman
Bobbie Lambert Board Member
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Davis called the meeting to order June 5, 1995 at 6:04 P.M.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Board met at City Hall on May 1, 1995 and toured park sites under construction or recently
constructed.
ITEM 3.
PARKS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND CIP REPORTS
Mr. Thornton provided a report of the status of Parks & Public Grounds and Capital Improvement
Projects. Discussion was held.
Mr. Work expressed concern over funds for irrigation and if the area had been seeded or hydro-
mulched at Richfield Park. Mr. Thornton stated that the funds were available in the CIP Budget for
next year. Mr. Browne commented that the area had been seeded.
- Mr. Work asked if we had received neighborhood complaints from Green Valley regarding
construction of the park. Mr. Thornton stated that very few complaints had been received and
assured the board that all telephone calls and concerns were being addressed and resolved.
Mr. Thornton informed the board of waiting on approval from TxDOT on North Electric Trail and
Calloway Branch Trail.
ITEM 4.
RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULT SERVICES
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
Mr. Browne showed a VHS tape of the Teen After School Program and stated that funding has
been requested for other middle schools.
ITEM 5.
AQUATICS UPDATE
Mr. Swartz provided a report of NRH2O Family Water Park. Customer surveys had been conducted
and on a scale of 5 the overall consensus of the water park was 4.6 to 4.7 which was great.
_ Mr. Browne showed a VHS tape of commercial and news spots from local stations for the water
park. He also played a radio commercial that was produced and aired on several stations.
Mr. Davis expressed concern over patrons being exposed to sunburn. Mr. Swartz assured Mr.
Davis that monitoring was already taking place.
Ms. Jackson inquired about adequate parking. Mr. Swartz informed the board of being prepared for
overflow parking around the park and coordination with TCJC.
ITEM 6.
YOUTH ASSOCIATION ACCESS TO CONCESSION/RESTROOM
Mr. Browne stated that a ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted to dedicate the new Richfield
Concession Stand.
Mr. Browne made a recommendation that only park and maintenance personnel have access to the
electrical room at Richfield Park. The concern was over an individual possibly hurting themself
while in the storage area.
Mr. Work made the motion for only park and electrical maintenance personnel to have access to
the room. Ms. Jackson and Ms. Battle seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 7.
OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Ms. Battle attended Adventure World and encountered older children riding bicycles and zooming
in out of people visiting the park. She also was hit by mud due to older the children having mud
fights and is concerned someone is going to get hurt. Mr. Browne assured Ms. Battle that
suggestions would be accepted to control the problem and discussions would be held within the
department to curtail any type of destructive activity.
ITEM 8.
ADJOURNMENT
(Passed 6-0)
Ms. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perchard, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M.
Motion carried 6-0. a
Don s, Chairman
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Sandra Miller, Secr ry