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Home My WebLink About2012-08-06 Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board August 6, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present: Carroll Scott, Randy Jones, and alternate Tiffany Smith. Members absent: John Raab, Darrel Knobloch, Travis Riffle and alternate Carl Miller. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz, Parks Manager Randy Smith, Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present: Council Member Leon Hogg, Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins, Bill Faris (Taco Casa), Erik Thompson (Starbucks), Yolanda Garcia, Jessica Garcia and Larry Cook (Softball World). INVOCATION Randy Jones gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 4, 2012 regular meeting. Randy Jones made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by Carroll Scott. The vote was unanimous. I. Board Member's Reports Carroll Scott— McCormick Park, Preserve at McCormick Park— reported no items of concern Randy Jones- Midway Park, Blessing Branch Park— reported no items of concern Tiffany Smith—West Park, Wilshire Park— reported no items of concern Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 August 6, 2012 Eric Owens—J. A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park—reported no items of concern Darrel Knobloch - Bob Eden Park, Trailwood Park — reported no items of concern (per his call to Chairman Owens) John Raab - Parks at Texas Star Athletic Complex — reported no items of concern (per email to Chairman Owens) Chairman Owens highlighted some Special Events: • July 27th— Movie in the Park—outside the Dr Pepper StarCenter- 50 in attendance • September 22nd—Texas Junior Angler Fishing event—Wilshire Pond —9:00- Noon Chairman Owens thanked everyone for their reports tonight. II. Volunteer of the Month Chairman Owens presented the July 2012 Volunteer of the Month plaque to Starbucks Manager Erik Thompson. Our July nomination is a local business that has been a part of our Family of Volunteers and special events for some time. For the last several years, they have participated in various events, and have continued, even though their management has changed hands several times. As with the previous ones, this newest manager has followed suit. For the 2011 Heritage Park Christmas event, he provided between 300 to 500 cups of coffee and did likewise for the 2012 Arbor Daze Festival. So in honor of his kind and generous and giving attitude, his dedication to our department we would like to recognize Erik Thompson, Starbucks Manager, as the July 2012 Volunteer of the Month. Erik thanked the Board Members for the award. Chairman Owens also presented the August 2012 Volunteer of the Month plaque to N.Y.P.D. owner Tommy Gallang. Our August nomination is a man that has allowed us to display flyers in his establishment for a number of years. This is just as important as those that physically volunteer for us, because advertising our events is a crucial element that helps to make our special events successful. So in honor of his kind and generous attitude, his dedication to our city, our department, our citizens, and his desire to help make Euless a better place to live, we would like to recognize Tommy Gallang, N.Y.P.D. owner, as the August 2012 Volunteer of the Month. Chairman Owens said his plaque would be delivered to his business since he was not able to attend the meeting. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 August 6, 2012 III. Beautification Award of the Month Chairman Owens mentioned that each year from May through October we do a residential and business/civic/governmental Yard of the Month award. Chairman Owens said the July 2012 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Billy and Heidi Rogers at 1811 Toplea Drive. This yard is beautifully landscaped with a variety of periwinkles, hostas, ferns, and caladiums. This property is heavily wooded with trees and a great attraction to the neighborhood. The owners take great pride in the work that has been done in their yard. Thank you for helping to beautify Euless. Chairman Owens said their plaque would be delivered to them since they were not able to attend the meeting. Chairman Owens said the July 2012 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to Taco Casa. They have planted knock-out roses, crepe myrtles, and an assortment of cacti, ornamental grasses, palm trees, and Chinese pistachio trees around the building. The property is well maintained and a great attraction to their customers. It is efforts like yours that make Euless a great place to work and live. Thank you for contributing to the beautification of our city. Chairman Owens presented the plaque to Taco Casa manager Bill Faris. Chairman Owens said the August 2012 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garcia at 500 Renee Drive. This yard is beautifully landscaped with hibiscus, periwinkles, junipers, wax myrtles and rock landscaping. This property is well maintained and a great attraction to the neighborhood. The owners take great pride in the work that has been done in their yard. Thank you for helping to beautify our city. Chairman Owens presented the plaque to Mrs. Garcia. Mrs. Garcia thanked the Board Members and said her husband was very excited to hear their yard had been chosen. Chairman Owens said the August 2012 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to Wilshire Manor Apartments. They have planted knock-out roses, crepe myrtles, periwinkles, ornamental grasses, yuccas and pine trees on the property grounds. The property is well maintained and a great attraction to their residents. It is efforts like yours that make Euless a great place to work and live. Thank you for contributing to the beautification of our city. Chairman Owens said their plaque would be delivered to them since they could not attend the meeting. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 August 6, 2012 IV. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott reported on the following for June 1st—30th: • Total man hours- 519.00 o 310.00 Horticulture o 150.00 Forestry o 56.00 Greenhouse o 0 Special Projects o 3.00 Training • There were no trees planted and no tree related purchases Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott also reported on the following for July 1St—31St: • Total man hours- 600.00 o 289.00 Horticulture o 225.00 Forestry o 65.00 Greenhouse o 0 Special Projects o 21.00 Training • There were no trees planted and no tree related purchases V. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Recreation Report—Michael Davenport Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport reported on the following: • Fitness Fun Run—October 13th— Bob Eden Park • Stars Over Euless—October 6th— Bob Eden Park • Euless Family Life Recreation Center • Euless Family Life Senior Center • Aquatics Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 August 6, 2012 b. Parks Report— Randy Smith Parks Manager Randy Smith reported on the following: • New landscaping beds • New dugouts at the Parks at Texas Star • Drought conditions causing trees and tree limbs to fall throughout the parks c. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald reported on the following: • Euless Family Life Center Aquatics Center Chairman Owens thanked everyone for their reports. VI. Other New Business Chairman Owens mentioned the next meeting will be on September 10th due to offices being closed September 3rd for Labor Day. VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Council Member Hogg mentioned the budget work session was held Saturday and the budget looks good with the tax rate remaining the same. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins said he enjoyed the presentation on the aquatics center. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 6 August 6, 2012 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Chairman Attest