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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. Page 1 of 4 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. Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 4, 2012 Page 2 of 4 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 Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 4, 2012 Page 3 of 4 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairwoman Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. REUNION` 11F. rl I P11aIi�1i�i��� ATTEST: �L'A'-, � o , , Christina Lopez, Administ tive cretary Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 4, 2012 Page 4 of 4