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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 2016-06-06 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 6, 2016 — 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kusmierski called the meeting to order June 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Marty Kusmierski Chair 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 Absent: Suzy Compton Board Member Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Managing Director of Community Services Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Frank Perez NRH2O General Manager Gary Bechthold Parks Superintendent Adrien Pekurney NRH Centre Manager Christina Lopez Office Coordinator B. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 18, 2016 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING APPROVED PARK BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 18, 2016 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBER PENA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. Page 1 of 3 D. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS D.1 NORTHFIELD PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT STATUS UPDATE Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director, presented information on the status of the Northfield Park Redevelopment project. A professional services kick off meeting was held on May 5 with Dunkin, Sims, Stoffels to discuss the project. More than 2,700 letters were mailed out to notify residents, around Northfield Park, about two public meetings which have been scheduled to gather stakeholder input. The meetings are scheduled for June 20, at Life Church and June 28, at NRH City Hall. Staff will present updated information at the next Park Board meeting in August. Ms. Loftice commented that the Park Board will be presented with a questionnaire at a future date so they can provide their input as well. D.2 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PARK MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS Mr. Gary Bechthold, Parks Superintendent, provided a PowerPoint presentation on maintenance and operations of the Parks Division. Mr. Bechthold referenced the Division's mission and their adopted goals, objectives and performance measures. E. DEPARTMENT UPDATES E.1 NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK UPATE Mr. Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager presented an update on activities at NRH Highlights include: • NRH2O is celebrating their 22 season. • NRH2O Music Festival drew over 20,000 guests. • Dive -In Movie and Fireworks schedules announced. E.2 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Bill Thornton did not provide a verbal report. No additional questions at this time. E.3 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Ms. Adrien Pekurney, NRH Centre Manager, presented an update on activities at the NRH Centre, Athletics, Senior Center, Tennis Center and the Grand Hall. Highlights include: • NRH Summer Camp began the week of June 1. • Preparations continue on the implementation of ActiveNet, the Centre's new registration software. Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 6, 2016 Page 2 of 3 • Family Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, June 10. In -n -Out will be on site serving free cheeseburgers, chips and a drink while families enjoy "How to Train Your Dragon 2 ". • Summer softball begins the first full week of June with 94 teams participating. • Summer kick -ball begins on June 8 with 15 teams participating. • The next `Round the Town with Oscar is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7 at 5:45. Mayor Betsy Price will join the ride in July. • Senior Center volunteers are giving tours of the John Barfield Trail every Monday & Tuesday during the month of June. The tours begin at Northfield Park at 10:00 a.m. and take about 90 minutes to cover the three mile trail. • Northeast Tarrant Family 4 Celebration and Fireworks Show is scheduled for Monday, July 4 at 5:00 p.m. This year entertainment will include a performance by Derek Anthony and the D -Train Band. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. • The Sounds of Spring Concert Series concluded on May 20. The 2016 Sounds of Spring was sponsored by the City of NRH, ISG /Insurance Solutions Group, Life Church and Dallas Derby Devils. • Amity Robbins has been hired as the full -time Sales & Marketing Coordinator for the Grand Hall. F. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Ms. Vickie Loftice recognized Ms. Beverly Hunt, who is resigning her position on the Park and Recreation Board effective June 2016. Ms. Loftice thanked Ms. Hunt for her participation and presented her with a Certificate of Recognition Plaque. Ms. Hunt commented that she had a wonderful experience and expressed her appreciation for Mayor Trevino for giving her the opportunity. G. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. � I ' 1.: gi 14A■ 6 Mart Kusmier - it ATTEST: 0 \\L4a, -- 3 /� Christina Lopez, Office C.or nat Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 6, 2016 Page 3 of 3