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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2013-06-03 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 3, 2013 — 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Filis called the meeting to order June 3, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mike Filis Vice Chair Tracye Tipps Board Member Suzy Compton Board Member Brad Greene Board Member Paul Pena Board Member Beverly Hunt Alternate Absent: Marty Kusmierski Chairwoman Jay Crane Board Member Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Sharon Davis Bill Thornton Chris Swartz Christina Lopez There were no citizen comments. Managing Director of Community Services Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation NRH2O Park Manager Administrative Secretary 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS 3-a. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 2013 MEETING APPROVED MR. GREENE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 2013 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MS. TIPPS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. Page 1 of 4 Vice Chair Filis introduced Beverly Hunt, who was appointed to the Park and Recreation Board on February 25, 2013. 4-a. YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL REPORTS Darren West, President of the Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance (BAYFA) presented the annual report to the Park and Recreation Board. 4-b. ADVENTURE WORLD PLAYGROUND RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE Mr. Bill Thornton presented an update on the renovation of the Adventure World Playground. Dunaway Associates is working to complete site design elements and develop an accurate cost opinion as well as finalize the play equipment list. 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 NRH Centre, Tennis Center, Senior Center, Grand Hall and Cultural Arts. Highlights included: • July is National Recreation and Parks Month • In My Mind's Eye, a young people's art contest • Chill n' Grill Family Event, July 26 from 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. • NRH Centre Membership Update • Camp NRH Sponsorship from Raising Cane's • Summer Swim Lessons • Parents Night Out • Adult Softball and Volleyball Registration • Senior Center Scholarship Recipient, Jordon Ferguson • "First Club" Jr. Golf Clinic • Bobby Reeves promotion to Head Tennis Professional • Wrap up of the Sounds of Spring Concert Series • 2013 Family 4th Fireworks Show • Grand Hall Activities and Events Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 3, 2013 Page 2 of 4 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 Trail Update • Green Valley masonry wall repaired • Sports field lights replaced at Green Valley, Walker's Creek, Richfield and Fossil Creek Parks • Bridge deck replacement scheduled for Cotton Belt Trail and JB Sandlin Park • Tennis Center restroom renovations • Annual Tree Planting Project • NRH2O Long Term Development Plan Kickoff Workshop • Governor's Achievement Award Project, Blvd 26/1-oop 820 5-c. NRH2O FAMILY WATERPARK UPDATE Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Park Manager, presented updates on the operations and maintenance of NRH2O Family Water Park. Highlights included: • NRH2O is open for its 19th season • Challenging weather over the Memorial Day weekend • NRH2O's 18th Birthday Party • Dive In Movie Schedule 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Discussion was held regarding Fort Woof's agility equipment. Ms. Tipps commented the old Food Lion area would make a nice dog park. Vickie announced that Brad Greene and Jay Crane will be stepping down from the Park and Recreation Board. Staff plans on holding a reception at the August Park and Recreation Board meeting honoring Brad and Jay; as well as highlighting the history of the Parks and Recreation Department. Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 3, 2013 Page 3 of 4 7. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Filis adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Mike Filis, Vice Chair ATTEST: i4'J� Christina Lopez, Admir4ttra&6 Secretary Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 3, 2013 Page 4 of 4