HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2012-08-06 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
August 6, 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
Chairwoman
Marlin Miller
Vice -Chair
Tracye Tipps
Board Member
Suzy Compton
Board Member
Brad Greene
Board Member
Mike Filis
Board Member
Paul Pena
Alternate
Absent: Jay Crane
Board Member
Staff Members: Vickie Loftice
Sharon Davis
Chris Swartz
Joe Pack
Christina Lopez
Tina Earle
There are no citizen comments.
Managing Director of Community Services
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Aquatic Park Manager, Present at 6:30 p.m.
Senior Park Planner
Administrative Secretary
Communications/Events Manager
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
3-a.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 2012 MEETING
APPROVED
MR. GREENE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 2012 PARK AND RECREATION
BOARD MEETING. MR. PENA SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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3-b.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MS. TIPPS MOVED TO NOMINATE MS. MARTY KusMIERSKI FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR. MS.
COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION
MS. TIPPS MOVED TO NOMINATE MR. MARLIN MILLER FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR. MS.
COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
With there being no other nominations Chair Kusmierski closed nominations and called
for the vote.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
4-a.
NRH CENTRE PUNCH LIST ITEMS AND LANDSCAPING REPLACEMENT PLAN
Mr. Joe Pack, Senior Park Planner, presented an update on punch list items and the
landscaping replacement plan for the NRH Centre. The dying plant material is under
warranty and will be replaced by the contractor once cooler weather arrives.
4-b.
NRH CENTRE OPERATIONS UPDATE
Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, provided an update on
the operations of the NRH Centre and included the following:
• Members to -date 8,953.
• NRH Centre celebrated 100 days of operation on July 23.
• Swimming Lessons to -date: Attendance 570, Revenue $38,252.
• Birthday Parties to -date: 108, Revenue $22,650.
• Group Fitness Revenue to -date: $35,865.
• Grand Hall Bookings completed to -date: 37, 68 scheduled through June 2013
and 315 leads for possible bookings.
• Senior Center attendance averaging 155 a day.
• NRH Centre attendance averaging 1,200 per day.
• NRH Centre's automated door should be installed soon.
4-c.
NRH CENTRE WEBSITE REVIEW
Ms. Tina Earle, Communications/Events Manager, presented the new website for the
NRH Centre which went live in August.
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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.
• NRH Centre Aquatics — Swimming lessons are going strong with ages up to 80+.
• NRH Centre has 17 different fitness instructors.
• 2012 Camp NRH concluded on August 10.
• NRH Centre hosted its first youth volleyball clinic on July 28.
• NRH Softball will conclude its summer season at the end of August. The league
has seen an increase of 21 teams.
• The NRH Centre is going green with the printing of the Fall 2012 "Discover"
Brochure. Only 8,000 brochures will be printed and will be available at the NRH
Centre, City Hall and the Library. The brochure is also available on the city's
website and the NRH Centre website.
• NRH Senior Center offering Flu Shots through Tom Thumb.
• Emerald Hills Rehabilitation is offering health seminars at the Senior Center.
• Richland High School began their fall practices at the Tennis Center at the end of
July.
• Richland Tennis Center will be used as a site for the Southlake Tennis Center's
Mid Cities Circuit Tournament.
• Staff is working on developing new cultural arts events for the fall and 2013/
• Stormy Salsa Dance Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 6 from 7:00 —
9:00 p.m. at Stormy Plaza.
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 & Little Bear Creek Trails
• Adventure World Playground Renovation Public Input Meetings
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:
• Year to date revenues are up 2.16%.
• Dive In Movie —Jaws: Rescheduled to Friday, August 10.
• NRH2O is collecting school supplies to benefit BISD District PTA.
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• iPod Shuffle give away — August 9 NRH2O will give away an iPod shuffle every
hour.
• Fireworks on Saturday, August 11 at dusk
• NRH2O's Facebook Fan Page has over 11,000 "likes".
6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Ms. Vickie Loftice introduced Suzy Compton who has been appointed to the Park and
Recreation Board by Councilwoman Rita Wright-Oujesky in Place 2.
The Parks and Recreation Department was recently awarded the "Innovation in Design"
Award for the NRH Centre by the DFW Area Parks and Recreation Director's
Association.
The Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation will hold a public hearing
on August 27 at 6:15. Brad Green noted that he will not be able to attend due to a
school board meeting.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Kusmierski adjourned the meetinq at 6:50 p.m.
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