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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2021-08-02 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE I AUGUST 2, 2021 REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Mike Filis, outgoing Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order on August 2, 2021 at 6:01 p.m. Present: Mike Filis, Vice-Chair, Place 7 Tracye Lewis, Place 1 Kate Beck, Place 2 Russell Mitchell, Place 3 Vanessa Copeland, Place 4 Casey Daniel, Place 5 Dianne Spradiing, Place 6 Jennifer Childs, Alternate Staff Members: Adrien Pekurney, Director Antonio Evangelista, Recreation Operations Manager Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager Joe Pack, Senior Park Planner Gary Bechthold, Park Superintendent Cindy Dobbs, Secretary A.1 INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Adrien Pekurney introduced Ms. Casey Daniel and Ms. Jennifer Childs as the newest members of the Parks and Recreation Board. They will serve in Places 5 and Alternate respectively. A.2 CITIZEN PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. August 02, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 B. ACTION ITEMS B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 7, 2021 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER COPELAND, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER LEWIS TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 7, 2021 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 B.2 ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER LEWIS, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL, TO NOMINATE VANESSA COPELAND FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER SPRADLING, TO NOMINATE TRACYE LEWIS FOR THE POSITION OF VICE-CHAIR. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 C. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS C.1 YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PRESENTATION Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Mr. Ken Harmon, President of Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance (BAYFA). Mr. Harmon presented BAYFA's annual report to the Parks and Recreation Board. C.2 PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FY2022 OPERATING BUDGET Ms. Adrien Pekurney presented the proposed FY 2021/22 Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation (PRFDC) Operating Budget. August 02, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 C.3 PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FY2022 CAPITAL BUDGET Ms. Adrien Pekurney presented the proposed FY 2021/22 Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation (PRFDC) Capital Budget. New Projects include: -Adventure World Playground Improvements - Phase 2 -City Point Trail Development in Oncor Easement -Cross Timbers Playground Replacement and Shade -Northfield Dr. Sidewalk Connection Davis to Northfield Park -Park Infrastructure Maintenance 2022 -Partial Playground Replacement at four parks -RTC Infrastructure Replacement D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES I D.1 NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK UPDATE Mr. Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager, provided an update on activities at NRH2O Family Water Park. -For the month of June 2021 as a whole, the park set a revenue record of nearly $1.4 million, beating the old record by over $140,000. -Successful summer events included multiple fireworks shows, Dive-In Movie Series and an Early Morning with KSCS 96.3 live remote. The popular poggie Beach Bash is set for September 25, 2021. D.2 PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE Mr. Joe Pack, Senior Park Planner, provided an update on capital projects. -Trail and On-Road Safety Projects include safety enhancements at street crossings, warning signs and markings, 911 response location signs and trail and route connections. Select Maintenance LLC was the lowest responsive bidder. Project is scheduled to be completed in late March 2022. Other project in the works include: -Richfield Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Replacement -Richland Tennis Center Infrastructure Maintenance August 02, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 D.3 PARKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Gary Bechthold, Parks Superintendent, provided an update on parks maintenance and operations activities. -Replacement efforts and repairs were made to the fountains on Home Town Lakes. -Park staff continues to replace plant material that was damaged or lost in the winter storm. -Artificial pitching mounds were installed at Richfield Park. -Even with the abundance of rain showers through the spring and early summer months, park staff(MROV� as well as the city mowing contractor have all been able to keep up with mowing schedules and maintenance. D.4 NRH CENTRE, GRAND HALL, ATHLETICS, SENIOR CENTER, RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UPDATE Mr. Antonio Evangelista, Recreation Operations Manager, provided and update on activities at the NRH Centre, Grand Hall, Senior Center, Richland Tennis Center as well as Programs and Services. -NRH Centre recently added another fitness trainer and massage therapist. -Youth programming has bounced back after last year's decline. Camp NRH averaged 97.6% full over the ten-week program. -Athletics has continued their success and field rentals have seen record numbers this fiscal year. -The energy and excitement is back at the Senior Center with luncheons and entertainment being enjoyed again. Chair volleyball was held in June and July as well as other activities. Off-site trips will resume in August. -Richland Tennis Center wiil host UTR Tournaments in August and September. -Autumn Sounds Concert Series will take place every Friday from September 10 through October 1, 2021. E. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS E.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORTS (MAY - JUNE) PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD UPDATES (JUNE - JULY) Ms. Adrien Pekurney expressed her thanks to Mr. Mike Filis for his 16 years of service on the NRH Parks and Recreation Board. He has been an ambassador for North Richland Hilis' parks, trails and special events. She expressed her gratitude for his energy and passion for our City. In turn, Mr. Filis shared how much he has enjoyed the experience and working with everyone in North Richland Hilis. August 02, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 F. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Filis adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. r Mike Filis, Vice-Chair ATTEST: . / Cindy Dob , Secretary August 02, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5