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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2013-08-05 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE GRAND HALL AT THE NRH CENTRE, 6000 HAWK AVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS August 5, 2013 — 6:15 P.M. A reception was held from 6:00 to 6:25 p.m. to honor outgoing Park and Recreation Board members Brad Greene and Jay Crane for their years of service on the board. Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez was in attendance for the reception. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kusmierski called the meeting to order August 5, 2013 at 6:27 p.m. Present: Marty Kusmierski Chairwoman Mike Filis Vice Chair Tracye Tipps Board Member Suzy Compton Board Member Russell Mitchell Board Member Dianne Spradling Board Member Paul Pena Board Member Beverly Hunt Alternate Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Sharon Davis Bill Thornton Chris Swartz Christina Lopez Adrien Pekurney Amanda Alms Sarah Green Tina Earle Gary Bechthold Joe Pack Tanner Arwine Brian Chapin Dianne Hughes David Webb Jodi Griggs Managing Director of Community Services Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation NRH2O General Manager Administrative Secretary NRH Centre Manager NRH Centre Assistant Manager Cultural Arts Program Coordinator Communications/Events Manager Parks Superintendent Senior Park Planner Landscape Horticulturalist Athletic Coordinator Banquet & Hospitality Coordinator Tennis Center Manager Senior Center Supervisor Page 1 of 4 2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Loftice introduced Dianne Spradling and Russell Mitchell who were appointed to the Park and Recreation Board at the July 8, 2013 City Council meeting. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. 4-a. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3, 2013 MEETING APPR[)VFn MR. MITCHELL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3, 2013 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MR. PENA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 4-b. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR APPROVED Ms. TIPPS MOVED TO NOMINATE MS. MARTY KUSMIERSKI FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR. MS. COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MS. COMPTON MOVED TO NOMINATE MR. MIKE FILIS FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR. MS. TIPPS SECONDED THE MOTION. With there being no other nominations Chair Kusmierski closed nominations and called for the vote. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 5-a. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PRFDC) Ms. Loftice presented information on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation (PRFDC). The PRFDC administers funding of the Parks 4B Half Cent Sales Tax which was approved by a voter referendum in 1992. The Corporation is composed of seven people appointed by the City Council. The appointees include: four members of City Council and three members of the Park and Recreation Board. The Corporation meets annually, and at other times as needed, to review and recommend for adoption the Operating and Capital Budgets of the Corporation. Recent appointments to the Corporation include Suzy Compton and Dianne Spradling. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez and Councilman Barth were reappointed. Other members whose terms have not expired are Tracye Tipps, Councilman Whitson and Mayor Trevino. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 2 of 4 5-b. PARK DEVELOPMENT LONG RANGE PLAN AND PROPOSED FY13/14 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Mr. Thornton presented the Park Development Long Range Plan and Capital Improvement Program for FY13/14. Each year the anticipated revenues and expenditures are calculated and revised funding projections are incorporated into a long term action plan for completing continuing projects and introducing new projects in accordance with the Parks System Master Plan, Park Infrastructure Management Plan and estimated available funding. New projects for FY13/14 include: Barfield Trail/Cotton Belt Trail Connector, Linda Spurlock Park Pond Drainage, Park Infrastructure Maintenance, Richfield Park Improvements and RTC Infrastructure Maintenance. 5-c. ART IN PUBLIC SPACES SIGNAL ART PROGRAM Ms. Loftice presented an update on the Art in Public Spaces Signal Art Program. The Signal Art Program was implemented in 2007 to enhance the City's Art in Public Spaces Program and has won state and national awards. The program works with local artists to design original artwork for traffic signal boxes located throughout the City. Many of the boxes have been in place for several years and will be replaced with a "Hollywood Film Cowboys" theme. The images will include variations of the Hollywood portrayal of the hero cowboy and include: John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman and Yul Brynner. The "Hollywood Film Cowboy" artist is Cultural Arts Coordinator, Sarah Green. The Signal Art Program is funded through donations from water bills. 6-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: • Introduction of the new Senior Center Supervisor — Jodi Griggs • NRH Centre — Revised Opening Hours of Operation • Richland Tennis Center John Newcombe Clinic and Tournament • Stormy Salsa, Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 6-b. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented an update on the capital improvement projects including a construction update of the John Barfield and Calloway Branch Trails. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 3 of 4 6-c. NRH2O FAMILY WATERPARK UPDATE Mr. Chris Swartz, NRH2O General Manager, presented updates on the operations and maintenance of NRH2O Family Water Park. Highlights included: • Park performance • Dive In Movies • Texas Ranger's Watch Party, August 6, 9:00 p.m. • Final fireworks show on August 10 • Wags & Waves, Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Ms. Loftice referenced the Calendar of Events and Park and Recreation Board Updates located in the back of the Park Board packets. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Marty ATTEST: CIL- Christina Lopez, Adm6istrative Secretary ierskk ftair Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 4 of 4