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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2016-10-03 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 (3rd Floor), 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS October 3, 2016 — 6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kusmierski called the meeting to order October 3, 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 Paul Pena Board Member Dianne Spradling Board Member Kenneth Reeves Board Alternate 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 Joe Pack Senior Park Planner Michael Wilson Park Planner Christina Lopez Office Coordinator Chair Kusmierski introduced Kenneth Reeves who has been appointed to the alternate position on the Park and Recreation Board. B. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2016 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING APPROVED PARK BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2016 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBER SPRADLING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. Page 1 of 4 C.2 REVIEW THE CITY WIDE TRAIL AND ROUTE SYSTEM PLAN AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO FORWARD THE PLAN TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION APPROVED Mr. Michael Wilson, Park Planner, presented the City Wide Trail and Route System Plan which has been prepared by Alta Planning and Design. The project calls for developing ways to connect the existing off-road trail network to schools, parks and transit-oriented development, as well as creating a frame work for on- road facility types and intersection treatments to be implemented over time. PARK BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL MOVED TO FORWARD THE CITY WIDE TRAIL AND ROUTE SYSTEM PLAN TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. BOARD MEMBER COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES & GENERAL INFORMATION D.1 NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK UPATE Mr. Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager presented an update on activities at NRH2O. Highlights include: • NRH2O completed its 2016 season and is already planning for 2017. Current revenues and expenses are down approximately 3% due to the challenging weather in late May and early June. July revenues were the second best monthly revenue in the history of the park. • Doggie Beach Bash was held on September 24, 2016 with over 1,700 attendees. This is the 3rd year NRH2O hosted the event with the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center. • NRH2O was recognized as the "best place for swimming parties" by Fort Worth Child Magazine. • Stephanie Hee, NRH2O's Admissions and Promotions Coordinator, was promoted to chair of the World Waterpark Associations Marketing Committee. • Chris Duxbury, one of NRH2O's seasonal Group Sales interns, was awarded the Emerging Leader award by the World Waterpark Association. • Frank Perez, NRH2O Park Manager, will be awarded the Al Turner Commitment to Excellence Award by the World Waterpark Association at the symposium in October. • Staff is attending the World Waterpark Association Annual Conference in October where one of the seminars scheduled is dedicated solely on NRH2O's branding efforts, which is quite an honor. Park and Recreation Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 2 of 5 E.2 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Bill Thornton presented an update on Parks Capital Projects. • Staff is working with Tex-Rail on the pedestrian enhancements at the John Barfield/Cotton Belt Trail Connector and Precinct Line Road Crossing. Construction will coincide with the new rail construction. • The Master Concept Plan for the redevelopment of Northfield Park was reviewed and approved by City Council at their September 12, 2016 meeting. Council also approved a resolution to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant at their September 26, 2016 meeting. • The shade structure at the John Barfield Trailhead Gateway is nearing completion. • Construction has begun on four rest stations along the John Barfield Trail. • City Council will consider awarding a bid for the replacement of several park entry signs at their October 24 meeting. The Park System Signage project will be implemented over a period of three years. E.3 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented an update on activities at the NRH Centre, Athletics, Senior Center, Tennis Center and the Grand Hall. Highlights include: • The fall season of adult softball currently has 88 teams registered. • The NRH Senior Center is hosting its annual Arts & Craft Fair on October 26 & 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall. • The Senior Center will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 17 at 3:30 p.m. • Richland Tennis Center will have their 20th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 23 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. • The next NRH Pop Up Gallery is scheduled for Friday November 18 & 19. A "call for art" was publicized and will run through October 17. • Hoot n' Howl is scheduled for Saturday, October 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and will be held at Green Valley Park. • NRH will celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Park. Lieutenant General Rick Lynch will be the keynote speaker. • The Grand Hall exceeded their revenue projections for FY16 with $190,901 in total revenue. F. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Ms. Davis highlighted Night of Holiday Magic which is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Run Run Rudolph will start at 3:00 p.m. Park and Recreation Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Ms. Loftice updated the Park Board on the number of participants for the NRH Road Runner which was 261 participants. Ms. Loftice announced the upcoming retirement of Sharon Davis. Sharon will retire at the end of December; her retirement party is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Grand Hall. G. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kusmierski adjourned the mee .•• at 7:01 p.m. .�_ Ma y K Vs. Chair ATTEST: ! v Christina Lopez, Office Coordinator Park and Recreation Board Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 4 of 5