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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-10 Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board September 10, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Vice Chairman John Raab. Other Board Members present: Carroll Scott, Randy Jones, Darrel Knobloch, and alternate Tiffany Smith. Members absent: Travis Riffle and alternate Carl Miller. (Note: Chairman Owens arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Manager Randy Smith, Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present: Victoria Clayton (Palisades at Bear Creek Apartments). INVOCATION Randy Jones gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairman Raab asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the August 6, 2012 regular meeting. Darrel Knobloch made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by Carroll Scott. The vote was unanimous. (Note: Chairman Owens was not present) I. Board Member's Reports Carroll Scott— McCormick Park, Preserve at McCormick Park— reported no items of concern John Raab - Parks at Texas Star Athletic Complex— reported no items of concern Randy Jones - Midway Park, Blessing Branch Park—reported no items of concern Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 September 10, 2012 Darrel Knobloch - Bob Eden Park, Trailwood Park— reported no items of concern Tiffany Smith —West Park, Wilshire Park— reported no items of concern II. Volunteer of the Month Vice Chairman Raab said the September 2012 Volunteer of the Month award goes to Sara Kercho and the Trinity High School Cheerleaders. Our September nomination is a young lady that jumped in to help with this year's Arbor Daze Festival, and she submitted the help from the young ladies under her charge. She coordinated approximately 30 of her cheerleaders to work, and she committed them for both Saturday and Sunday of our event. Vice Chairman Raab said the plaque would be delivered to the school since she was not able to attend the meeting. III. Beautification Award of the Month Vice Chairman Raab said the September 2012 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Mr. Abinaya Khatry at 1005 High Hawk Trail. This yard has a well-manicured lawn, with colorful roses, petunias and an assortment of bedding plants. They have also planted crepe myrtles, red oaks and live oaks which are 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. Vice Chairman Raab said their plaque would be delivered to them since they are not present. Vice Chairman Raab presented the September 2012 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month to The Palisades at Bear Creek Apartment Homes. They have planted crepe myrtles, periwinkles, and an assortment of fountain grass on the property. The property is well manicured with hedges and lots of mature oaks, elms and cypress trees which is 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. Property Manager Victoria Clayton was present to receive the award and said they are very excited about this award as well as her landscaping manager. IV. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott reported on the following for August ft—315t: Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 September 10, 2012 Total man hours-377.50 o 187.00 Horticulture o 93.50 Forestry o 93.00 Greenhouse o 0 Special Projects o 4.00 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: • Heritage Museum grand opening • Upcoming special events- September and October • Kenny Marchant's Veteran's Fair- November • Senior Center b. Parks Report— Randy Smith Parks Manager Randy Smith reported on the following: • Bob Eden Park • Assisting Public Works with mosquito bait in parks • Trail repairs • Employee of the Month for September— Derrick Fennell c. Community Services Report— Ray McDonald Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald reported on the following: • Euless Family Life Center Aquatics Center • Tennis courts removed • Master Plan Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 September 10, 2012 Chairman Owens thanked everyone for their reports. VI. Other New Business Chairman Owens reminded the Board Members to review the Parks Master Plan and send any changes or concerns to Ray for input or recommendation to the plan. He mentioned adding the Parks Master Plan for recommendation to the city council at the November meeting. VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors There was no input from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Chairman Attest