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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
April 2, 2012 — 6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kusmierski called the meeting to order April 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Marty Kusmierski Chairwoman
Marlin Miller Vice -Chair
Tracye Tipps Board Member
David Nelson Board Member
Brad Greene Board Member
Jay Crane Board Member
Mike Filis Board Member
Paul Pena Alternate
Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Managing Director of Community Services
Sharon Davis Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Chris Swartz Aquatic Park Manager
Joe Pack Senior Park Planner
Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary
Mark Hindman City Manager
Kristen Weegar Assistant to the City Manager
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There are no citizen comments.
3-a.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2012 MEETING
APPROVED
MR. CRANE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2012 PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MR. PENA SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
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4-a.
BOND ELECTION OVERVIEW
Mr. Mark Hindman, City Manager, presented an overview of the Bond Election which
will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
4 -b.
YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL REPORTS
Darren West with the Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance presented their annual report
to the Park and Recreation Board.
4-c.
NRH CENTRE UPDATE
Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, provided an update on construction activities for
the NRH Centre. Construction is progressing on schedule for the April 14, 2012 grand
opening.
Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director, presented an update on the operation of the NRH
Centre. The aquatic staff will begin lifeguard training the week of March 19 and continue
through April 6. Guest Service team members began training the week of March 26 and
will continue through April 13. The majority of all part-time and full -time positions have
been filled; a team member orientation will be held on Friday, April 6. Sneak Peek
access for members who purchased an annual pass during the early promotion period
through February 29 will take place on April 12 & 13. There have been 1,205
memberships purchased to date.
Mr. Paul Pena left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Highlights included:
• NRH Centre Grand Opening
• Easter In The Park
• 2012 Sounds of Spring Concerts
• 2012 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
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5 -b.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON
PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS
Mr. Joe Pack, Senior Park Planner, presented updates on the following capital
improvement projects:
• Calloway Branch Trail & Little Bear Creek Trail
• Adventure World Playground Renovation
• Davis Boulevard Streetscape
• NRH2O Food Service Building
Ms. Tracye Tipps left the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
5-c.
AQUATIC PARK MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Park Manager, presented an update on preparations for the
2012 operating season at NRH2O. He highlighted the hiring process and rehabilitation
of some of the slides.
6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Ms. Loftice announced that Sarah Green has been hired as the Cultural Arts
Coordinator.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 7:35 porn.
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