HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2010-02-01 MinutesMINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE PRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
February 1, 2010
Present: Marty Kusmierski
Brad Greene
Ricky McElroy
Jay Crane
Mike Filis
Marlin Miller
Tito Rodriguez
Tracye Tipps
Staff Members
Vickie Loftice
Bill Thornton
Sharon Davis
Chris Swartz
Christina Lopez
Jared Miller
Tina Earle
Chair
Vice -Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate
Managing Director of Community Services
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Waterpark Manager
Administrative Secretary
Assistant City Manager
Marketing /Special Projects Coordinator
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kusmierski called the meeting to order February 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 7, 2009 MEETING
APPROVED
MR. GREENE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 7, 2009 PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MR. MCELROY SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
3.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
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4.
INFORMATION ON THE 2010 CENSUS
Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, provided information on
the upcoming Census. The Census will be mailed in March with April 1 St as Census
Day. She encouraged everyone to be aware of the Census and help encourage others
to complete their forms and return them.
5a.
PRESENTATION OF YOUTH ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL REPORTS
The Parks and Recreation Department provides athletic facilities for three youth sports
associations. Each year the youth associations are required to make a presentation to
the Park and Recreation Board outlining the programs and services they provide and
the status of their association. The following youth associations made their
presentations at the February 1, 2010 meeting:
Rick Miller — Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance
Orlando Ochoa - North Richland Girls Softball League
Lonnie McKay - Richland Youth Association
6a.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director of Community Services, presented an update on
the following items:
The new Recreation Center is moving forward. Mr. Bill Thornton presented information
that was recently shared with the City's Department Heads. Information included:
milestones to -date, design progress, geotechnical work, the use of sustainable material
and future facility development meetings.
Ms. Tina Earle, Marketing /Special Projects Coordinator, presented a PowerPoint
Presentation on the Department's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009. The Annual
Report will be available soon on the City's website.
Ms. Tina Earle presented information on the kick off event of the Mayor's Health &
Fitness Initiative; the "Mayor's Fun Walk" will be held on Saturday, April 10 at Walker's
Creek Park. There is also an invitation to the community to join Team NRH in the Race
for the Cure to be held on Saturday, April 24 in downtown Fort Worth.
Ms. Loftice also noted that the Social Transportation for Seniors Program is continually
looking for volunteer drivers as well as other funding opportunities.
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6b.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON LISTED ITEMS
CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Ms. Sharon Davis updated the Park and Recreation Board on the following:
The 2010 Sounds of Spring website, www.soundsnrh.com, is officially live. The concerts
kick off with the University of North Texas' famous One o'Clock Lab Band. Other
performances include: Me and My Monkey, The Les Elgart Orchestra and Django
Walker. This year's concert series will end with a three minute fireworks show donated
by Illumination Fireworks.
The 19 Annual Daddy Daughter Valentine Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February
6. The dance will be held at the BISD FAAC and is sponsored by Wal -Mart, Sam's Club,
Chick- fil -A, Dr Pepper and Sir Speedy.
Ms. Davis also handed out brochures for the Artsploration Exploration classes and
camps offered this summer.
6c.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON LISTED ITEMS
PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS & INPUT FOR 2010/11 CIP PROJECTS
Mr. Bill Thornton distributed the current fiscal year Capital Projects Budget Summary
highlighting continuing projects and new projects within the CIP Budget.
Currently, available funding has not been determined for CIP projects, but staff would
like input regarding any potential projects that the Park and Recreation Board would like
to consider. Some of the top priorities already identified are: the Recreation Center,
Skateboard Park, Shade Structures and Educational /Interpretative Signage. Mike Filis
suggested a Skateboard park such as the one in Azle. Other potential future projects
include the annual tree planting, park infrastructure improvements, redevelopment of
Northfield Park, gateways to trails, and updated park signage. Staff noted that these
projects would need to be spread out over time.
Mr. Filis commented about the Cottonbelt Trail which has an area (near Smithfield Rd &
the lumber yard) that is washed out and muddy and sustained damage from a tree
trimming truck. Staff is aware of the damage and is working with the company to have
the trail repaired.
Mr. Miller asked about the redevelopment of Northfield Park. Ms. Loftice commented
that before we can redevelop Northfield Park, we need to complete the four adult fields
at Walker's Creek Park in order to relocate the Adult softball program, which would then
free up Northfield for a complete redevelopment. Pending available funding, staff may
be able to begin design of the Walker's Creek Park expansion this fiscal year.
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Ms. Loftice asked the Board to think about any projects that they would like to be
considered and forward those suggestions to staff.
Staff is also in the process of acquiring the final necessary easements for the Little Bear
Creek Trail.
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p�m.
ATTEST:
. 4,
Christina Lopez, AdministraI=tary
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