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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-12/4/1995 City of n~ Texas PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 1995 6:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 6:45 P.M. on Monday, December 4, 1995. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Hendler, Paul Vigiletti, Chuck Walton, Mike Billings, Robert Benefield, Laura Ann Travis, Dan Witte, William Recker Members Absent: David Huff Guests: John Grace, City Council Liaison; Glenn Nerwin, Seed Exchange Program; Tommie Taylor; GCISD Liaison; Mike Shelton, Colleyville Basketball; Jim Browne, City of North Richland Hills, Park Board Member Training. 3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 4. THANK YOU TO RETIRING MEMBERS 5. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER MINUTES Bill Recker moved to approve the September minutes as written, Rob Benefield seconded the motion and the minutes were approved as written. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Glenn Nerwin: Mr. Glenn Nerwin, of North Richland Hills, showed an informative video on the benefits of a seed exchange program, with an emphasis on the importance of special species of grasses to prevent erosion. The need to encourage special interest groups, like the Garden Clubs, and civic groups like the Scouts, to help in the care of nature areas was stressed. Mr. Nerwin encouraged 5109 Bransford Road PO. Box 185 Colleyville, Texas 76034 656-PARK Metro: (817) 498-4749 . , . ..~. -2- the Board not to be hesitant in seeking advice, from knowledgeable sources like the Native Grass Society, for information and maintenance techniques. B. TOMMY TAYLOR: Mr. Taylor of the GCISD pointed out how the common goals could be increased, and the potential of the GCISD and the Park Department would be enhanced by the use of all facilities by the citizens. The proper person to contact for all information and requests from the GCISD is Mr. Robert Sands. Skip suggested that a recommendation be made, at the January meeting, that City Council grant funds from the Voluntary Park Fund to light practice areas at the Middle Schools. c. MIKE SHELTON: Mike is President of the newly formed Basketball Association. Mike showed the Board the need for $975.00 to certify the coaches of the Basketball Association. Dan Witte made a motion that the Board request City Council approve funds from the Voluntary Park Fund, ONE TIME ONLY, to pay $975.00 for the certification of65 coaches in the Basketball Association. The motion was seconded by Bill Recker and was passed unanimously. D. JIM BROWNE: Jim presented an amusing and informative training session for the new Park Board Members. 7. REPORTS FROM STAFF: A. MASTER PLAN UPDATE: Skip Keller asked that the Board recommend to City Council that $13,600 + up to 10% reimbursables be taken from the Voluntary Park Fund to upgrade the City Parks Master Plan by Carter-Burgess. Mike Billings made this a motion and it was seconded by Paul Vigiletti. The motion was passed unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT: Paul Vigiletti moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M. The move was seconded by Rob Benefield and carried by an unanimous vote.