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Home My WebLink AboutPRB 2018-10-01 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS October 1, 2018 A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kusmierski called the meeting to order October 1, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mike Filis Vice-Chair, Place 7 ' Tracye Tipps Board Member, Place 1 Suzy Compton Board Member, Place 2 ', Russell Mitchell Board Member, Place 3 �, Dianne Spradling Board Member, Place 6 , Staff Members: Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation I Adrien Pekurney Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation ' Frank Perez NRHzO General Manager Gary Bechthold Parks Superintendent Christina Lopez Office Coordinator Absent: Marty Kusmierski Chair, Place 5 Vanessa Copeland Board Member, Place 4 Kenneth Reeves Board Alternate Vickie Loftice Managing Director of Community Services B. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 6, 2018 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. APPROVED PARK BOARD MEMBER RUSSELL MITCHELL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 6, 2018 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBER DIANNE SPRADLING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-O. Page 1 of 4 D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: D.1 PARK MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES AND STAFFING. Mr. Gary Bechthold, Parks Superintendent, provided an overview of the organizational structure of the Maintenance and Operations Division, which maintains over $200 million I dollars' worth of infrastructure. Mr. Bechthold also introduced the crew that is responsible II for maintaining high visible areas in the City, Mr. Scott Pearce, Crewleader, Mr. Jason Smith, MWI, Mr. Kris Potts, MWI and Mr. Rob Pershing, MWI. E. DEPARTMENT UPDATES & GENERAL INFORMATION E.1 NRHzO FAMILY WATER PARK UPDATE Mr. Frank Perez, NRHzO General Manager, presented an update on activities at NRH2O. Highlights included: • Frank extended his appreciation to Gary and his staff stating that park staff always do a great job at NRH2O. • Doggie Beach Bash held on September 29 with 700 people and 600 dogs in attendance. • Splash, Dash & Smile, biathlon, benefiting Honor Connor, was held with 50-60 kids participating. Staff will continue to grow this event. • NRHzO received a Wave Review Award from the World Waterpark Association in Best Print Media in its attendance category for the 2017 season. • NRH2O held their annual year-end awards ceremony on September 16. The awards, determined by guest, team member and management voting, is always an exciting way to end the season. E.2 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director, presented an update on Parks Capital Projects. • HomeTown Lakes Pedestrian Bridge Trail Development — Council consideration to award the construction contract to Dean Electric is scheduled for October 8. Work to begin in mid-November. • Trail and On-Road Safety Projects —A Request for Qualifications was issued thru Public Purchase on September 21 with responses due on October 16. Submissions will then be reviewed by a selection committee and shortlisted for interviews. • Linda Spurlock Park Renovation — A Request for Qualifications was issued for design for the redevelopment of Linda Spurlock Park. • Northfield Park — Images were shown of the Northfield Park Renovation and obelisk. • Norich Park — Images where show of the renovated playground with shade. Park and Recreation Board Minutes October 1, 2018 Page 2 of 4 • Vice-Chair Filis inquired about the trail connection to North Tarrant Parkway from the John Barfield Trail. Mr. Thornton commented this would be addressed with the TA Set-Aside Project. E.3 PARK MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Gary Bechthold, Parks Superintendent, presented an update on park maintenance. Highlights included: • Northfield Park Re-Development Projects — Staff installed new bleachers, picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles. • Northfield Irrigation — Tanner Arwine, Parks Assistant Superintendent, worked closely with park planners and the irrigation contractor on the new irrigation i, system. The system includes over 120 stations and 2,400 irrigation heads. ! • Inclement Weather — Park staff assisted the city's mowing contractor in helping I''� them get caught up during the continuous rains during the month of September. I • Youth Sports Fields — During the months of June through August, park staff spent �I numerous hours preparing softball, soccer, baseball and football fields for youth �� sports leagues and tournaments. i • Army Worms — Staff have been fielding numerous calls regarding the army ants ' that are eating Bermuda grass. E.4 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON CURRENT PROGRAMS AND �i SERVICES � Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Assistant Director, presented an update on activities at the NRH Centre, Athletics, Senior Center, Tennis Center and the Grand Hall. Highlights included: • Marketing efforts for FY2019 are underway for the NRH Centre. • The 2019 Winter/Spring Discover Brochure will be available to the public close to Thanksgiving. • For FY2018 the Grand Hall has served over 41,900 guests compared to 25,000 in 2017. Total revenue to-date is $440,818, which is an increase of $151,000 compared to the same time last year. • The Grand Hall is currently accepting applications for the Grand Hall Sales & Marketing Coordinator position, which was recently vacated by Dana Whitfield. • `Round the Town with Oscar will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Northfield Park. The Mayor's monthly 1-mile walk will be held on Thursday, October 11 at 6:15 p.m. at Northfield Park. • The NRH Road Runner is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Green Valley Park. Currently registration is up by approximately 60 participants. • The Laser Lights & Music Spectacular will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in front of City Hall. The Eagles tribute band, Desperado will perform followed by a 20-minute laser light show presented by Laser Spectacles of Austin. • Hoot n' Howl is scheduled for Saturday, October 27 from 5:00—8:00 p.m. at Green Valley Park. Park and Recreation Board Minutes October 1, 2018 Page 3 of 4 • The Veteran's Day Celebration is moving to City Hall and will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Staff Sargent Johnnie Yellock, II, U.S. Air Force, Retired will be our featured speaker. F. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, updated the Board on the National Fitness Court grant. After further research, staff has decided to hold off on pursuing this grant at this time due to lack of guarantee by NFC raising the additional funds required. G. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Filis adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mike Filis, Vice-Chair ATTEST: ��;� ristina Lopez, Offi C dinator ! Park and Recreation Board Minutes October 1, 2018 Page 4 of 4