HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2015-06-01 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL WORK ROOM,
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
June 1, 2015 — 6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kusmierski called the meeting to order June 1, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Marty Kusmierski Chair
Mike Filis Vice Chair
Tracye Tipps Board Member
Russell Mitchell Board Member
Paul Pena Board Member
Beverly Hunt Alternate
Absent: Suzy Compton Board Member
Dianne Spradling Board Member
Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Managing Director of Community Services
Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Sharon Davis Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Frank Perez NRH2O General Manager
Christina Lopez Administrative Secretary
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3 - APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 6, 2015 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING
APPROVED
MR. MITCHELL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 6, 2015 PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MR. PENA SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
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4. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS
4 -a. JOHN BARFIELD TRAILHEAD PARKING AND GATEWAYS
Mr. Bill Thornton provided a PowerPoint presentation updating the Board on the status
of the design and construction of three Trailhead Gateways planned for Precinct Line
Road/ Glade Road, Davis Blvd. /Shadywood, and Cambridge Development near Rufe
Snow /Iron Horse Blvd.
4 -b. PARK SYSTEM ENTRY SIGNS
Mr. Thornton provided a PowerPoint presentation updating the Board on the status of
the design progress of new park identification signs planned for the FY2016 CIP
Budget. The Park and Recreation Board are comfortable with the designs proposed.
5. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
5.a. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS
Mr. Bill Thornton offered to answer any questions regarding the Parks Capital Projects
update included in the Park Board Packet. There were no additional questions.
5 -b. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Ms. Sharon Davis presented an update on activities at the NRH Centre, Athletics, Senior
Center, Tennis Center and the Grand Hall.
Upcoming Events:
• Camp NRH begins the first week of June
• `Round the Town with Oscar — June 2 and July 7
• Summer Swim Lessons beginning the week of June 8
• RTC Ladies Night Out — Saturday, June 6 at RTC
• NRH Poet's Corner — Saturday, June 20 at Roots Coffeehouse
• NRH Senior Center Fine Art Show & Sale — June 24 & 25
• Parent Night Out — Friday, June 26 at the NRH Centre
• Northeast Family 4 Celebration and Fireworks Show — July 4 at The Hills
Center
• Family Fun Night — Friday, July 17 at the NRH Centre
The 2015 Spring Adult Softball and Kickball Leagues have been inundated with rainouts due
to extremely rainy spring. Some cities have elected to cancel and refund the season, while
others, like NRH, are scheduling make -up games on alternate days and weekends to
complete the season. In an effort to provide an appreciation incentive to the Friday softball
league teams that have been impacted the most, staff has developed a $75 team credit
toward one upcoming league registration for the 2015 summer, 2015 fall or 2016 spring
season.
Due to the demand for multi -sport camps, the Richland Tennis Center added other sports to
their camps. Camp participants will be taught the fundamentals of tennis, soccer, kickball and
basketball as well as take a trip to NRH2O on the last day of camp.
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Four new signal art boxes were added to the Signal Art Program collection in June. An iconic
image of James Dean will replace the damaged Lone Ranger and Tonto which is located at
the intersection of Glenview and Blvd 26. Gary Cooper, the brave sheriff from the film "High
Noon" will replace the "My Home Town" artwork at the corner of Bridge Street and Davis
Blvd. Robert Duvall as "Gus" from "Lonesome Dove" will adorn the signal box outside of Fire
Statin #1 at the corner of Shadywood and Davis Blvd. A whimsical new work entitled "Bear on
the Trail" will be placed on the North Electric Trail box on Davis Blvd at Emerald Hills Way.
Performances for the 2015 Sounds of Spring Concert Series were well received. Four of the
six concerts were moved inside the Grand Hall due to storms and rain. Several visitors
expressed their pleasure that no concerts had to be cancelled due to wet weather.
The Grand Hall has hosted 128 events with another 49 on the books. Revenue is currently up
11% compared to the same time last year.
5 - c. NRH FAMILY WATER PARK UPATE
Mr. Frank Perez presented an update on activities at NRH
NRH hosted a very successful Music Festival with over 16,000 guests representing more
than 225 school groups. Even with all the rain we had this spring, the music festival helped
jump start the summer season which resulted in the 4 best May ever for the park.
NRH will celebrate its birthday on May 31, 2015 with special discounts and events planned
throughout the day.
Dive -In Movies continue to be the longest running special event for the park. Dive -In Movies
kickoff on Friday, June 19 with Amazing Spiderman 2. The remaining schedule includes:
June 26 — Jurassic Park
July 3 — Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
July 10 — Jaws
July 17 — Big Hero 6
July 24 — Frozen
July 31 — Toy Story
August 7 — Cinderella
Fireworks are also another favorite at NRH Fireworks are scheduled for June 20, July 18
and August 8.
A Radio promotion "Texas Towns We Love" will be held at NRH on June 26. The park will
open early at 5:00 a.m.
6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The Calendar of Events is attached.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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