HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRFD 2009-08-26 MinutesMINUTES OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARK AND
RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HELD IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 -AUGUST 26, 2008 - 6:15 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
OFFICERS:
Oscar Trevino
John Lewis
Tim Barth
David Whitson
Brad Greene
Tom Lombard
Tracye Tipps
Larry J. Cunningham
Larry Koonce
Patricia Hutson
Chairman/Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
Citizen Member
President
Treasurer
Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT:
George Staples
Karen Bostic
Vickie Loftice
Mark Mills
Mary Peters
City Attorney
Managing Director
Park & Recreation Director
Budget Director
Public Information Officer
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 2008 MEETING
APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1 J, 2008
MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
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3.
FDC 2008-003 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PARK &
RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE ADOPTION
APPROVED
Chairman Trevino opened the public hearing.
Ms. Vickie Loftice, Parks & Recreation Director, presented the proposed 2008/2009 Park
and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Annual Operating Budget and the
2007/2008 Revised Budget. The proposed budget for 2008/2009 is $5,914,550 and the
revised operating budget for 2007/2008 is $5,612,974. Ms. Loftice highlighted the
proposed revenues and expenditures.
Chairman Trevino called for public comments on the proposed Operating Budget.
There being no one wishing to comment, Chairman Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
VOUNCILMEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE FDC 2008-03, APPROVING THE REVISED 2007-
2008 AND THE PROPOSED 2008-2009 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND RECOMMEND COUNCIL
APPROVAL. VITIZEN MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
4.
FDC 2008-004 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET
AND AUTHORIZE ADOPTION
APPROVED
Chairman Trevino opened the public hearing.
Ms. Vickie Loftice, Parks and Recreation Director presented the proposed Capital Projects
Budget. Ms. Loftice reviewed the history of the fund and the significant impact it has had
on the parks system. Sales tax revenue since 1992 is $59,933,006 and capital projects
expenditures to date is $42,483,326. Prior to the adoption of the '/2 cent sales tax, the City
had four parks and 140 acres. Today the City has 24 parks, 705 acres and 10 miles of
trails. Ms. Loftice highlighted the continuing projects and new projects. The proposed
2008-2009 capital budget is $1,893,757. The budget includes 11 continuing projects and
eight new projects including Park Infrastructure Maintenance, Playground Shade
Structures and Educational and Interpretative Signage at Cross Timbers Park and the
Home Town natural habitat area. Included in the budget is $600,000 for engineering and
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design services for the new Recreation Center. The Corporation will provide $1,100,000 in
funding for engineering and design of the new Recreation Center and the TIF #2 will fund
the remaining amount.
Chairman Trevino called for public comments on the proposed Capital Projects Budget.
There being no one wishing to comment, Chairman Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
CITIZEN MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE FDC 2008-04, APPROVING THE PROPOSED
2008-2009 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET AND RECOMMEND COUNCIL APPROVAL.. COUNCIL
MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
5.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Trevino adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
APP OVED:
t
O cdr Tre ~no -Chairman /Mayor
A1~TEST:
Patricia Hutson -Secretary