HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2011-08-01 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL WORKROOM, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820,
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
August 1, 2011 — 6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kusmierski called the meeting to order August 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Marty Kusmierski Chairwoman
Marlin Miller Vice Chair
Tracye Tipps Board Member
David Nelson Board Member
Jay Crane Board Member
Mike Filis Board Member
Paul Pena Alternate
Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Managing Director of Community Services
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Sharon Davis Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Chris Swartz Aquatic Park Manager
Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary
Jared Miller Assistant City Manager
Absent: Brad Greene Board Member
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
3 -a.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 6, 2011 MEETING
APPROVED
MR. CRANE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED MINUTES OF THE JUNE 6, 2011 PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MR. FILIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
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3 -b.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
APPROVED
MR. MILLER MOVED TO NOMINATE MS. MARTY KUSMIERSKI FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR. WITH
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, MR. CRANE MOVED TO CEASE NOMINATIONS.
Chair Kusmierski closed nominations and called for the vote.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
MS. TIPPS MOVED TO NOMINATE MR. MARLIN MILLER FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR. MR.
FILIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
Chair Kusmierski closed nominations and called for the vote.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
4 -a.
PROPOSED 2011/12 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a PowerPoint
presentation highlighting the Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 11/12. Mr. Bill
Thornton reviewed a brief history of the CIP Budget including completed, continuing and
proposed projects.
4 -b.
REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AND OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS
Ms. Vickie Loftice, Director of Community Services, reviewed the Regional Assessment
and Opportunity Analysis completed by Pros Consulting. The City contracted with Pros
Consulting to assess opportunities for redevelopment inside Loop 820.
4 -c.
NRH CENTRE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Mr. Bill Thornton provided an update on the construction of the NRH Centre which is
progressing on schedule for an April 2012 completion. Mr. Thornton also provided
current construction photos.
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4 -d.
NRH CENTRE PRICING UPDATE
Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Recreation Center Manager, provided the pricing structure for the
new NRH Centre. The pricing structure was reviewed by City Council during Council
Work Session on June 27. A membership campaign will kick off in September, 2011.
5 -a.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON
CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented an update on
activities and events offered through the Recreation Center, Tennis Center, Senior
Centers and Cultural Arts.
5 -b.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON
PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS
Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented updates on the
following capital improvement projects:
• Calloway Branch and Little Bear Creek Trails
• Fossil Creek Area Revitalization
• Davis Boulevard Streetscape
5 -c.
AQUATIC PARK MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Park Manager, presented an update on the 2011 Season for
NRH2O that included the following:
• Social Media for NRH2O
• Dive In Movies
• Four Millionth Visitor
6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no other items for discussion.
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7.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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