HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2012-06-04 MinutesMINUTES 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
June 4, 2012 — 6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kusmierski called the meeting to order June 4, 2012 at 6:03 p.m.
Present: Marty Kusmierski
Tracye Tipps
David Nelson
Brad Greene
Jay Crane
Mike Filis
Absent:
Staff Members:
Marlin Miller
Paul Pena
Vickie Loftice
Bill Thornton
Sharon Davis
Chris Swartz
Christina Lopez
Adrien Pekurney
Gary Bechthold
Dianne Hughes
Kathye McCall
There are no citizen comments.
Chairwoman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Vice -Chair
Alternate
Managing Director of Community Services
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Aquatic Park Manager, Present at 6:30 p.m.
Administrative Secretary
NRH Centre Manager
Parks Superintendent
Banquet & Hospitality Coordinator
Senior Center Supervisor
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
3-a.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 2012 MEETING
APPROVED
MR. GREENE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 2012 PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MR. FILIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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4-a.
PARKS INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mr. Gary Bechthold, Parks Superintendent, updated the Park and Recreation Board on
the Parks Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan. The Parks Infrastructure and
Asset Management Plan is a six (6) year plan that includes a ranking of identified and
estimated infrastructure improvements for the park system.
4-b.
PROPOSED CIP PROJECTS FOR FY12/13
Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the proposed
Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY12/13.
Continuinq Projects:
• Adventure World Playground Renovation
• Annual Tree Planting
• Trail Signage and Identification
• Calloway Branch Trail
• Little Bear Creek Trail
New Projects:
• Parks Infrastructure and Asset Management (2013)
• Richland Tennis Center Asset Management (2013)
• TUCOR Irrigation System Upgrade
4-c.
NRH CENTRE UPDATE
Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Adrien
Pekurney, NRH Centre Manager, Dianne Hughes, Banquet & Hospitality Coordinator
and Kathye McCall, Senior Center Supervisor, who gave updates on their respective
areas of responsibility.
NRH Centre — Ms. Pekurney updated the Board on attendance and revenue figures for
the NRH Centre as well as birthday parties held and open gym usage.
Grand Hall — Ms. Hughes updated the Board on events hosted, rentals and future
events at the Grand Hall.
Senior Center — Mr. McCall updated the Board on attendance and activities at the
Senior Center.
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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.
• July - National Recreation and Parks Month
Summer Day Camp and Youth Classes Offered
• Swim Lessons at the NRH Centre
Hook a Kid On Golf
• Senior Trip to the Smoky Mountains
• RTC Junior Open
• 2012 Family 4th Fireworks Show
RTC Champ Major Zone
Missoula Children's Theater
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
• Parks Infrastructure and Asset Management (2012)
5-c.
AQUATIC PARK MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Park Manager, presented an update on the 2012 operating
season at NRH2O. Highlights included:
• NRH2O Music Festival, with over 9,750 guests
• Memorial Day Attendance — Best Ever in the Parks History
• NRH2O's 17th Birthday Celebration
• Travel Channel Filming for "Extreme Water Parks"
• Opening of Sharky's Grill
6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None
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7.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Christina Lopez, Administ tive cretary
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