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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 2016-08-15 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS August 15, 2016 — 6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kusmierski called the meeting to order August 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Marty Kusmierski Chair Mike Filis Vice-Chair Tracye Tipps Board Member Russell Mitchell Board Member Dianne Spradling Board Member Paul Pena Board Member 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 Joe Pack Senior Park Planner Michael Wilson Park Planner Sarah Green Cultural Arts Coordinator Christina Lopez Office Coordinator (Departed at 6:10 p.m.) Lorene Mathis Secretary B. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 6, 2016 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING APPROVED PARK BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 6, 2016 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBER SPRADLING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. Page 1 of 5 C.2 ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR APPROVED PARK BOARD MEMBER TIPPS, MOVED TO NOMINATE MARTY KUSMIERSKI FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR AND MIKE FILIS FOR THE POSITION OF VICE-CHAIR. BOARD MEMBER PENA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.3 REVIEW THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR THE RENOVATION OF NORTHFIELD PARK AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO FORWARD THE PLAN TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION APPROVED Mr. Dennis Sims of Dunkin, Sims, Stoffels, the consultant for the Northfield Park Redevelopment project, presented an update on the conceptual plan for Northfield Park. Mr. Sims provided a timeline for the project which includes a September 30th deadline to submit a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife grant. During the 6 month review period, work will continue on the preparation of the construction documents to bid the project. Notification of grant funding should occur in early March. Construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2017, with completion scheduled for the summer of 2018. DSS lead two public meetings to gather input from the community. There was also a public survey available on the city's website and questionnaires completed by the Park and Recreation Board and City Council ranking priorities for the project. Staff and the consultant worked together on the development of concept design based on the ranking of priorities and available budget for the project. Mr. Sims reviewed the design proposal which includes relocating the playground, pavilion and restroom concession building to a central location within the park. The softball fields will stay in place but they will have updated lighting installed. The sand volleyball, basketball and tennis courts are being relocated to the more "active recreation" side of the park. Additional discussion was held with positive comments received by citizens. PARK BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL MOVED TO FORWARD THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR THE RENOVATION OF NORTHFIELD PARK TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. PARK BOARD MEMBER SPRADLING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0 Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 15, 2016 Page 2 of 5 D. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS D.1 PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2017 OPERATING BUDGET Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director of Community Services, presented an overview of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation 2017 Operating Budget. Ms. Loftice also reminded the three appointed Park and Recreation Board members who serve on the Park Facilities Development Corporation of the public hearing scheduled for Monday, August 22 at 6:15 p.m. D.2 PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND NRH2O 2017 CAPITAL BUDGET Ms. Loftice presented an overview of the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. Continuing Projects: 1. Northfield Park Renovation 2. Park System Signage Note: A grant application is being submitted to Texas Parks and Wildlife for the Northfield Park Renovation project. New Projects: 1. Barfield Family Foundation Grant Program 2. Green Valley Playground Replacement and Shade 3. Park Infrastructure Maintenance 4. Richland Tennis Center Infrastructure Maintenance 5. Trail Identification & 911 Emergency Response Signage D.3 CULTURAL ARTS SIGNAL BOX ART PROGRAM Ms. Sarah Green, Cultural Arts Coordinator, presented the new theme and images for the Signal Box Art Program, "Legends of Music". Along with design images from Sarah, young artists from TCU have completed preliminary portraits for the "Legends of Music" collection. Featured musicians will include: The Beatles Jimi Hendrix Willie Nelson Elvis Presley Janis Joplin Johnny Cash Stevie Ray Vaughan Buddy Holly Frank Sinatra Barbara Streisand (art still to be created) B.B. King (art still to be created) The "Legends of Music" series will be phased in gradually, replacing the "Hollywood Cowboy" images, which were installed in 2013. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 15,2016 Page 3 of 5 E. DEPARTMENT UPDATES E.1 NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK UPATE Mr. Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager presented an update on activities at NRH2O. Highlights include: • NRH2O had their second highest monthly revenue total ever during the month of July 2016. • On July 3, NRH2O had their third best revenue day with revenue exceeding $100,000. This is only the third time this has occurred in the history of the park. • Dive-In Movies were very successful again this year, drawing in large crowds. • NRH2O collected school supplies again this year in exchange for $5 off general admission during the month of August. Supplies are donated to BISD PTA. This is the seventh summer they have had this promotion. • In honor of the Dive-In Movie "Cinderella", NRH2O teamed up with the Clothes Connection for a shoe drive. They thought they would only bring in about 200 pairs of shoes, but ended up collecting an overwhelming 2,372 pairs of shoes for the Clothes Connection. This was the largest donation the Clothes Connection has ever received in a single day. • Doggie Beach Bash is scheduled for September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Proceeds this year benefit the NRH Animal, Adoption & Rescue Center. • NRH2O was ranked as the #16 best water park in the nation by the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards in July 2016. This is the highest ranking the park has ever achieved on this list. The next highest rated water park in Texas was Schlitterbahn at #20. Also, in June 2016 the travel section of Foxnews.com listed NRH2O as one of America's best water parks that you must visit this summer. E.2 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Bill Thornton presented an update on Parks Capital Projects. • Park Infrastructure Projects completed, or in the process of being completed, include the bridge deck replacement on the North Electric Trail, and the loop trail at Richfield Park which will tie in all the amenities within in the park. • The City Wide Trail and Route System Plan is currently being reviewed with the Development Review Committee. Staff plans on bringing the plan to the Park and Recreation Board in October. • Flatwork is complete on the John Barfield Trailhead and staff is waiting on the fabrication of the shade structure. • Bids were received for construction of four rest stations along the Barfield Trail and staff is currently in the process of executing a contract. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 15,2016 Page 4 of 5 E.3 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, highlighted the following upcoming special events: • NRH WS365 Golf Tournament will be held on September 2, 2016. • The next `Round the Town with Oscar will be held on Tuesday, September 6 with Mayor Betsy Price joining the ride. • Senior Center Garage Sale will be held on September 16 & 17. • 2016 NRH Road Runner is scheduled for Saturday, October 1 at Green Valley Park. • The last `Round the Town with Oscar bike ride will be held on Thursday, October 6. The theme for this ride is "Back the Blue" to honor our police officers, so wear your blue. • Richland Tennis Center will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary on Sunday, October 28. • The next Pop Up Gallery is scheduled for November 18. F. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Ms. Dianne Spradling inquired about the TexRail and wanted to know if they are looking to tie into our existing trails. Mr. Thornton commented that we would be working with TexRail on street crossings. Consideration will also be given for the new train stations currently being developed. Ms. Loftice informed the Park and Recreation Board about the attendance policy for Boards and Commissions which requires 75% attendance. G. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kusmierski adjourned the meetin t 7:30 p.m. ' J\, ! �1 y KusmieT°. Chair ATTEST: i '71P / Wig" Lorene Mathis, Secretary Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 15, 2016 Page 5 of 5