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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-13 Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board September 13, 2021 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. On Monday, September, 13, 2021, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Jones. Other Board Members present: Magen Brown, Steve Doty, Kay Seger, Isha Sharma. Members absent: John Raab, Roger Sickler and Jason Reyes. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Recreation Superintendent Elizabeth Johnson, Senior Center Supervisor Jake Murphy and Administrative Secretary Jodie Dunn. Visitors present: Keya Davani INVOCATION Chairman Jones gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 07, 2021 regular meeting. Steve Doty made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by Magen Brown. The vote was unanimous. I. Board Member Reports a. Magen Brown — Heritage & S. Euless: No items to report. b. Steve Doty—J.A. Carr & Kiddy Carr: No items to report. c. John Raab— Midway & Blessing Branch: Not present. d. Roger Sickler— Preserve & McCormick: Not present. e. Jason Reyes—West Park & Wilshire: Not present. f. Kay Seger— Reflection & Villages of Bear Creek: No items to report. g. Isha Sharma — Bob Eden & Trailwood: No items to report. h. Chairman Jones— Parks at Texas Star: No items to report. i. Chairman Jones reported on the following Special Events: • September 17, 2021, Tee-rific Scavenger Hunt, Location Hints will be given throughout the day. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 1 • October 30, 2021, Trunk or Treat, Euless Family Life Center Parking Lot • November 20, 2021, The Great Fall Scavenger Hunt, Hidden Rita's Merchandise on the Trail System • December 4, 2021, Parade of Lights 2021, Parade will take place on West Midway Drive II. Beautification Award of the Month a. Chairman Jones announced the July, 2021 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Todd & Melinda Jach at 223 Canterbury Street. The landscape is well maintained and has lots of curb appeal. On this property there are many plant species that do well here in North East Texas such as Mondo Grass, Sun Shine Ligustrum, Dwarf yaupon holly, Begonias and Red Petunias to add a pop of color. b. Chairman Jones announced the July, 2021 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to The Enclave at Bear Creek Apartments at 855 E. Ash Lane. This property has many different varieties of plants throughout its landscape and is full of color. The species of plants are spiral point Juniper, Sweet Potato vine, Tropical hibiscus Burford holly and large cedar elm trees. c. Chairman Jones announced the August, 2021 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Todd & Jay Raniga-Jewett of 107 Millican Drive. This landscape is very low maintenance and drought tolerant with many plant species such as Sunshine Ligustrum, Maiden Grass, Hardy Hibiscus, Lantana with plush Bermuda grass. d. Chairman Jones announced the August, 2021 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to Miller Sierra Contractors at 1760 South Pipeline. This business is well maintained and manicured with lots of drought tolerant plants to offer. On this property there's large Bald Cypress trees, Little Gem Magnolia, Sunshine Ligustrum Purple Leaf plum and dwarf Japanese yew with fresh mulch. e. Chairman Jones announced the September, 2021 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Josh Dickerson of 506 Emerson. This landscape is very clean and lots of curb appeal. The property is full of well-maintained plant species such as coleus, Japanese Maple trees, variegated privet, boxwood shrubs, periwinkle plants and large Red Oak Trees surrounded by plush St. Augustine grass. f. Chairman Jones announced the September, 2021 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to Cindy's Salon Studio at 3001 North Main Street. This business is low maintenance and very drought tolerant. On this property there are large trees through out and few plants such as Pampas grass, Cana, Burford holly and Agave Cactus just to name a few. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 III. Business of the Tree Board Chairman Jones reported the following for June,July and August: a. Total man hours for June 1st—June 30th—Total = 722 • 477 Horticulture • 204 Forestry • 27 Greenhouse • 14 Special Projects • 0 Training ➢ Trimmed trees along Harwood, Mid Cities, Main and Fuller Wiser sidewalks ➢ Trimmed trees at J.A. Car Park ➢ Trimmed trees McCormick West ➢ Trimmed tress at Leon Hogg Amphitheater parking lot ➢ Planted White Ash on Ash Ln. median b. Total man hours for July 1st—July 31'—Total = 752 • 477 Horticulture • 251 Forestry • 24 Greenhouse • 0 Special Projects • 0 Training ➢ Trimmed trees at Midway Park ➢ Removed dead tree at West Park ➢ Trimmed trees at Wilshire Park ➢ Trimmed trees along VOBC trail and around The Bear's Den Pavilion ➢ Trimmed trees at PD ➢ Trimmed trees at Hwy 10 medians c. Total man hours for August 1st—August 31' —Total = 646 • 175 Horticulture • 356 Forestry • 27 Greenhouse • 0 Special Projects • 88 Training ➢ Trimmed trees at Historic Tree Grove, Wilshire Park, and along VOBC trail ➢ Raised trees at The Preserve ➢ Removed dead tree at Westpark ➢ Storm cleanup and trimming throughout Euless from August 1st storm ➢ Randy, Johnny and Chandler attended Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course - Carson attended Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 IV. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Staff Report— • Elizabeth Johnson reported on the Walk the Chalk Event that was held on September 10, 2021. • Elizabeth Johnson presented the Special Events report. Upcoming events include, Tee-Rific Scavenger Hunt, Trunk or Treat, Fall Scavenger Hunt and Parade of Lights. • Elizabeth Johnson gave a recap on Summer Camp and the end of season at the Aquatic Park. b. Community Services Report— Ray McDonald • Ray McDonald gave the Parks Report. • Ray McDonald informed the board that the Wilshire Funding is available and that the city entered a contract with GSBS starting FY22 (October 01, 2021). • Ray McDonald addressed the staffing issues of the Aquatic Park and the Parks Department. Chairman Jones thanked the staff for their reports. V. Other New Business • No new business VI. Input from City Council Members and Visitors • No input to report ADJOURNMENT Chairman Jones gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Chairman Att st Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4