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MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
August 7, 2006
Present: Brad Greene
Marty Kusmierski
Ricky McElroy
Tom Lombard
Marlin Miller
Jay Crane
Mike Filis
Tracye Tipps
Chairman
Vice-Chair 6:14 p.m.
Board Member
Board Member 6:23 p.m.
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate
Absent:
Staff Members:
Vickie Loftice
Bill Thornton
Sharon Davis
Chris Swartz
Gary Bechthold
Joe Pack
Christina Lopez
Director of Parks and Recreation
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Waterpark Manager
Parks Superintendent
Senior Park Planner
Administrative Secretary
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Brad Greene called the meeting to order August 7, 2006 at 6:03 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
APPROVED
MR. MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE .TUNE 5, 2006 PARK
AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MR. MCELROY SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5.0.
3.
PR 06-20 INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
AND STAFF
Staff welcomed the following new Park and Recreation Board Members:
Ricky McElroy, Place 1
Tom Lombard, Place 2
Jay Crane, Place 6
Tracye Tipps, Alternate
The following new staff member was also introduced:
Joe Pack, Senior Park Planner
Ms. Loftice also commented about the fire at Cross Timbers Park, confirming that the
fire breaks and berms worked exactly as planned. She noted that the fire department
was continuing their investigation.
4.
PR 06-21 ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
MR. MILLER MOVED TO APPOINT BRAD GREENE AS CHAIRMAN. MR. MCELROY
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5.0.
MR. GREENE MOVED TO APPOINT MARTY KUSMIERSKI AS VICE-CHAIR. MR.
MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED S-O.
5.
PR 06-22 OVERVIEW OF PARKS THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Staff gave a PowerPoint Presentation providing an overview of the Parks and
Recreation Department. Information presented included:
History of the Department
Funding Sources
Capital Improvement Projects
Park Design and Development
Recreation Programs and Special Events
Athletic Programs
Senior Adult Centers
Cultural Arts & Public Art
Richland Tennis Center
NRH2O
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6.
PR 06-23 HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBER
Ms. Vickie Loftice introduced Mr. Don Tipps, Park Board member from 1980 - 1998 and
Chairman from 1989 - 1998. Mr. Tipps spoke about serving on the Park and
Recreation Board and the many benefits received such as the intrinsic satisfaction of
contributing to the lives of our citizens through parks, open space, facilities, programs
and services. Staff and returning Park Board members presented information on "How
to be an Effective Park Board Member".
Ms. Loftice discussed scheduling a tour of facilities for the new Board Members and any
other member that would like to attend. After discussion, the Board determined that the
tour will be scheduled for October or November.
7.
PR 06-24 PARKS IN PROGRESS UPDATE
Mr. Bill Thornton updated the Park and Recreation Board on the following:
Bill accessed the Parks In Progress Newsletter and showed several pictures of current
projects including the mission wall at the Little Bear Creek Neighborhood Park, the faux
streets and sitting area at Ace Park and the new decorative fence at Liberty Park.
Mr. Miller wanted to know where the Blvd 26 Trail bridge would be located. Mr.
Thornton commented that there will be one bridge in addition to Rodger Line Drive
Bridge to create a loop for the trail.
Mr. Miller also wanted to know the status of the Lakes at Liberty Park. Mr. Thornton
commented that the project is funded in two phases due to time constraints. The Lake
project has been included in the CIP Budget for Council consideration in September.
Mr. Lombard wanted to know the estimated completion date of the Lakes at Calloway
Creek Study. Mr. Thornton commented that it should be complete in the Fall.
Mr. Crane wanted to know if any plans are under way for skate boarders at Ace Park.
Mr. Thornton commented that they were not planned at this particular facility. A skate
park was not included as a high priority in the 2000 Master Plan. The new Master Plan,
being prepared now, will allow residents the opportunity to express the need for such a
facility.
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8.
PR 06-25 RECREATION PROGRAMS UPDATE
Ms. Sharon Davis commented that they are always looking for volunteers for special
events. Included in their packet is a calendar that has the upcoming events listed. They
were encouraged to contact Ms. Davis if they were interested in volunteering.
Mr. Miller promoted the Saturday Evening event at Dan Echols Senior Center. Twenty-
six musicians get together and play music for anyone who wants to attend. They ask
for $1 donation at the door. Mr. Miller also encouraged all the Board Members to visit
the senior centers.
9.
PR 06-26 NRHZO FAMILY WATER PARK UPDATE
Mr. Chris Swartz updated the Park and Recreation Board on activities at NRH2O.
10.
OTHER INFORMATION ITEMS
Ms. Loftice announced the next meeting date which is October 2, 2006.
She also announced the "My Part of Town" Movie Night at Dick Faram Park featuring
the movie E.T.
The Autumn Night Music Concert Series will be held on October 7th featuring Cowboys
and Indians, a western swing group. October 14th Me & My Monkey, a Beatles tribute
band, will perform. Both concerts will be held at Kay Granger Park at Mullendore
Elementary School.
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11.
ADJOURNMENT
MR. MILLER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:33 P.M. MR. LOMBARD
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED ~7-O.
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