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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-9/12/1994 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pat Horn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 1994. PRESENT: Pat Horn, Yvonne Hatton, Mike Billings, Rich Hendler, Ray Brockie Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator; Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor ABSENT: Paul Vigiletti, Chuck Walton, Steve Rahn SPECIAL GUESTS: Colleyville Nature Center neighbors, Softball and Baseball Board members, citizens interested in teen basketball leagues APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mike Billings noted a correction to the August Minutes: Mike Billings made a motion to approve security lighting be placed in the parking lot at the Colleyville Nature Center. Yvonne Hatton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. RICH HENDLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. MIKE BILLINGS SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. OLD BUSINESS: I. DISCUSSION OF COLLEYVILLE NATURE CENTER Chairman Pat Horn summarized last month's meeting with Colleyville Nature Center (CNC) neighbors. The issue is that all parks in the city are open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. They requested hours be changed at CNC to close at 30 minutes after sunset and opened the floor for discussion. Many neighbors addressed the Board concerning specific issues experienced in their neighborhood since the opening ofCNC. They sited the darkness ofCNC combined with the dense overgrowth as contributing to the problems and requested the Board change the hours because of the uniqueness of the park. Board members discussed enforcement if the hours were changed and Skip Keller reported he had met with the police chief who stated they can enforce the hours. Board members expressed a desire to have some type of permit system so people can use the park after hours. YVONNE HATTON MADE A MOTION THAT THE CITY PARK. ORDINANCE BE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE HOURS AT THE COLLEYVILLE NATURE CENTER TO OPEN THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE AND TO CLOSE THIRTY MINUTES AFTER SUNSET. MIKE BILLINGS SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A MAJORITY VOTE. MEMBERS VOTED AS FOLLOWS: MIKE BILLINGS - AYE; YVONNE HATTON - AYE; RICH HENDLER; AYE; RAY BROCKIE - NO. 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-94-1042; VOLUNTARY PARK FUND Pat Horn briefed the Board on the City Council proposal to change the Voluntary Park Fund Resolution to state that only voluntary donations could be deposited in the fund, eliminating non resident fees from being deposited. Skip Keller explained that it is possible to establish a separate fund for non resident fees so they could be utilized for maintenance. MIKE BILLINGS MADE A MOTION THAT NON RESIDENT FEES BE INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY PARK. FUND FOR USE AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION UPON APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL. DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. RICH HENDLER MADE A MOTION THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS THE CITY COUNCIL NOT RESCIND RESOLUTION 93-887. MIKE BILLINGS SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. MIKE BILLINGS MADE A MOTION TO ADD A LINE ITEM TO THE VOLUNTARY PARK. FUND ACCOUNTING TITLED -NON RESIDENT FEES- AND THAT ALL NON RESIDENT FEES RECEIVED BY THE CITY BE REFLECTED IN THIS LINE ITEM. RICH HENDLER SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. g J J ;;:;/qt.J l'"") ...... }- A6f. 6 . NEW BUSINESS: 1. DISCUSSION OF INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL PROGRAM Several concerned citizens addressed the Board concerning the lack of a place for high school students to play organized basketball if they are cut from the high school team. City and church programs cover Grades K - 6 and school intramural programs cover 7th grade, but there are no programs for grades 8-12. After much discussion, Craig Noonan, President of the Basketball Advisory Board stated the Board would persue the forming of a league for 8-12th grade students working through the school district and with the City of Grapevine to coordinate efforts. MIKE BILLINGS MADE A MOTION THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMEND AND SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF A YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR STUDENTS THROUGH THE 12TH GRADE. RICH HENDLER SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BALL FIELDS Dan Rice, President of Colleyville Boys Baseball and Bill Carroll, President of Girls Softball, made presentations to the board outlining the growth of the leagues and the need for additional fields to accommodate the players. Baseball estimated the cost of a new field at approximately $15,000 to accommodate 9&10 and 11&12 year old boys; softball estimated a field to meet their needs at approximately $13,500. Construction of both fields would utilize volunteer labor to complete the projects. The Board had numerous questions, including the amount each association is willing to contribute towards the projects if approved and asked the representatives to report at the next meeting with specific details, i.e exact costs, supplies necessary, specifications of fields to be built etc. and report back at the next meeting. NO ACTION TAKEN 3. REQUEST FOR VOLUNTARY PARK FUND - $1400 TO SPONSOR TROUT FISHING EVENT. TABLED - lack of quorum due to departure of one Board member. STAFF REPORTS Skip Keller presented the following staff reports: Facilities Use Agreements were presented to Board members with an overview of the original field requests, describing the changes needed and how they were accomplished. Colleyville Days changes in the layout from last year. Soccer fields are complete and ready for opening day. (It took almost two full weeks to line the fields.) Sharon Curry is working on sponsoring a Punt, Pass and Kick competition with the football association. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 10:24 p. m.