HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2019-03-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE ,
MARCH 26, 2019 I�
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kusmierski called the meeting to order March 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Marty Kusmierski Chair, Place 5
Mike Filis Vice-Chair, Place 7
Tracye Tipps Board Member, Place 1
Russell Mitchell Board Member, Place 3
Vanessa Copeland Board Member, Place 4
Dianne Spradling Board Member, Place 6
Absent: Suzy Compton Board Member, Place 2
Kenneth Reeves Board Alternate
Staff Members: Vickie Loftice Managing Director
Adrien Pekurney Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Bill Thomton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation ,
Frank Perez NRH2O General Manager �
Gary Bechthold Parks Superintendent +
Stephanie Hee NRH2O Admissions & Promotions Coord.
Chelsea Julian NRH2O Marketing & Sales Manager !
Ron Newman NRH Centre Membership Services Supr. �
Christina Lopez Office Coordinator
B. CITIZEN PRESENTATION
There were no requests to speak from the public.
C. ACTION ITEMS
C.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 PARK AND RECREATION
BOARD MEETING
APPROVED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY BOARD ;
MEMBER TIPPS TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 PARK AND I,
RECREATION BOARD MEETING. !
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.2 FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO READOPT THE
NRH YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE ORDINANCE
APPROVED
Mr. Ron Newman, Membership Services Supervisor, presented the annual Youth
Programs Standards of Care to the Park and Recreation Board. The Youth Programs '
Standards of Care provides basic child care regulations for day camp activities operated
by the City of North Richland Hills. Adopting the Youth Programs Standards of Care is an
annual requirement.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY BOARD ,
MEMBER SPRADLING, TO RECOMMEND FORWARDING THE YOUTH PROGRAMS I
STANDARDS OF CARE ORDINANCE TO GTY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. I
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MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED: 5-0. I
D. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS I
D.1 INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER CHELSEA JULIAN
Mr. Frank Perez, NRH2O General Mana er, introduce Chelsea Julian who has been I;
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hired as the NRH2O Marketing & Sales Manager. Ms. Julian comes to the City of NRH '
from the American Heart Association. Chelsea will be assisting the water park in '
reaching their attendance and revenue goals as well as overseeing Group Sales. '
D.2 YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL REPORTS '
Ms. Adrien Pekurne , Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced each of
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the Youth Associations who presented their annual reports to the Park and Recreation
Board. ,
- Ben Early, Vice-President, Richland Youth Association I
- TJ Fierro, Registrar, Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance
- Orlando Ochoa, President, North Richland Girls Softball League
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D.3 DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION OF A DRAFT OF THE FY2019-20
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the FY20 �
proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget. Mr. Thornton reviewed the funding �!
sources for all the projects and the long range plan. The following new projects are '
proposed:
- Community Garden Relocation
- Linda Spur�ock Park Renovation
- Park Infrastructure Maintenance 'I
- RTC Infrastructure Maintenance �I
D.4 PRESENTATION OF NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK'S 2019 EVENT I
SCHEDULE '
Ms. Stephanie Hee-Johnston, NRH2O Admissions & Promotions Coordinator, presented
proposed programs and special events for the 2019 summer season for NRH2O Family
Water Park.
E. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
E.1 NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK UPDATE
Mr. Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager, presented information on NRH2O's 2019
pricing.
NRH2O will be offering tiered pricing, which is different than the traditional amusement ',
park ticket model. Mr. Perez presented the new ticket pricing information. I,
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E.2 PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE �I,
Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director, presented an update on Parks Capital Projects.
Highlights included:
- HomeTown Lakes Pedestrian Bridge -Arcadia will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony
on March 27 at 11:00 a.m.
- Linda Spurlock Park - City Council approved a contract with Dunaway Associates
on February 25; a project kick-off meeting held on March 20. Dunaway is in the
process of collecting base data for the renovation project.
- Board Member Copeland relayed information from a friend regarding the height of
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the steps on the playground at Dick Faram park. Staff will check the mulch to make
sure it is at the appropriate level.
- Board Member Filis asked if staff could put some crushed granite or something at
the crossing for the Cotton Belt Trail at Precinct Line Road. He said there is one
section that is often muddy. Staff will take a look at the area and address his
concerns.
E.3 PARK MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS UPDATE
Mr. Gary Bechthold, Parks Superintendent, presented an update on parks maintenance.
Highlights included:
- Wind damage and repairs at Walker's Creek Park. I
- Richfield Park building renovations completed.
-Adventure World interior restroom renovations completed.
- Green Valley soccer fields renovations completed.
-Athletic fields prepped and ready for adult and youth sports play.
- Painting of the Adventure World woodland excursion completed by Fort Worth
Christian School students over spring break. The students also helped stuff
Easter eggs for Easter In The Park.
- Upcoming maintenance projects include fence and backstop replacement at
Richfield Park, erosion and drainage renovations at Tipps Canine Hollow and
installation of playground fall zone material at various city park.
E.4 NRH CENTRE, GRAND HALL, ATHLETICS, SENIOR CENTER, RICHLAND
TENNIS CENTER, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UPDATE
Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Assistant Director, presented an update on activities at the NRH
Centre, Athletics, Senior Center, Tennis Center, and the Grand Hall.
F. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
F.1 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Ms. Loftice commented that because Board Member Suzy Compton was unable to attend
the meeting, we will present her with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the
Park and Recreation Board at the next Board meeting.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kusmierski adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
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smierski, Chair
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