HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-04 Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
August 4,2014
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on
Monday, August 4, 2014, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Eric
Owens. Other board members present: Tiffany Smith, Steve Doty, and Roger Sickler. Members
absent:John Raab, Randy Jones, and Carl Miller.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks
Superintendent Terry Boaz, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, and Administrative
Secretary Jordan Peterson.
Visitors present: Loretta Doty, Iris Elliot & family, Kristen Cayey, Mr. Ray & Lucy Bennett, and
Frances Allen.
INVOCATION
Chairman Owens gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 2,
2014 regular meeting. Mr. Doty made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was
seconded by Ms. Smith. The vote was unanimous.
I. Board Member Reports
a. Steve Doty—Midway Park& Blessing Branch—No items to report.
b. Randy Jones—Bob Eden Park&Trailwood—Not present.
c. John Raab—Villages of Bear Creek& Reflection—Not Present.
d. Tiffany Smith—Kiddie Carr Park&J.A. Carr Park—No items to report.
e. Carl Miller—Heritage&S. Euless Park- Not present.
f. Roger Sickler-West Park&Wilshire—Parking lot light out at West Park.
g. Chairman Owens—Parks at Texas Star—No items to report.
h. Chairman Owens reported on the following Special Events:
• June 14- Movie in the Park—Up! at Leon Hogg Amphitheater—150 people
• June 19—Concert in the Park—Acoustic Shade at Leon Hogg Amphitheater—35 people
• July 19—Movie at the Aquatic Park—Despicable Me 2—150 people
Upcoming Events
• August 21—Concert in the Park—Bri Bagwell &The Washer 7 PM at TX Star Golf Course
• September 13 — Concert in the Park— Graceland Ninjas & Fruitcake Superbeing 7 PM at
TX Star Golf Course
• September 20—TX Junior Anglers at Wilshire Pond 9 am—12 pm
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II. Volunteer of the Month
a. Chairman Owens announced the July 2014 Volunteer of the Month award goes to Iris
Elliot. Ms. Elliot is a huge help to our Euless museum and is an active member in the
historical preservation committee. She helps with special tours, special projects,
attends meetings regularly and tracks visitors at museum. Ms. Elliot has been
instrumental in recording artifacts and items in the museum in order to keep up with
inventory and an updated list. Ms. Elliot accepted and thanked the board for the
award.
b. Chairman Owens also recognized Kristen Cayey as the August 2014 volunteer of the
month. Ms. Cayey is always willing to help with various special events for the city. She
has helped with Heritage Park Christmas, Movies in the Park, and many others. She is
dependable and always happy to give back to her community. Ms. Cayey thanked the
board for the award.
Ill. Beautification Award of the Month
a. Chairman Owens announced that the July 2014 Residential Beautification Award of the
Month goes to Jaqueline Szymczack at 413 Anice Lane. This yard has multiple shrubs
including the Nandina, Texas Sage, and Burford Holly. In addition other plants include:
Fringe flower, Knockout roses, Indian Hawthorne, and Wandering Jew plant. Ms.
Szymczack was not present to accept the award.
b. Chairman Owens announced the July 2014 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification
Award of the Month goes to Village Green of Bear Creek at 1800 Fuller-Wiser.
Complete with Marigold plants, colorful Vinca plants, Salvia blue queen shrub, and a
Spiral Point Juniper shrub. They also have a bloomed Crape Myrtle combined with the
Liriope grass.Village Green of Bear Creek was not present to accept the award.
c. The August 2014 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Mr. Ray and
Lucy Bennett of 207 Valley Ct. With multiple flower beds encompassing Lantanas,
Knockout Roses, Dwarf Nandinas, Japenese Yew and Bronze Leaf Begonia. Not only
flower beds, but also a very large Live Oak tree, and Crape Myrtle. Mr. & Mrs. Bennett
thanked the board for the award.
d. The August 2014 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month
goes to Super Value at 720 N. Industrial Blvd. The many shrubs Dwarf Nandina and
Burford Holly are always neatly clipped. The colorful addition of Boston fern and
Bronze Leaf Begonia's combined with some Liriope Grass and a few Crape Myrtle. Ms.
Frances Allen thanked the board for the award.
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IV. Business of the Tree Board
Tree Board Chairman Tiffany Smith reported the following for July&August:
a. Total man hours for June 1-30=687 hours
• 375.00 Horticulture
• 164.00 Forestry
• 148.00 Greenhouse
• 00.00 Special Projects
• 00.00 Training
➢ Trimmed trees at Blessing Branch Park.
➢ Trimmed trees at Park at Texas Star.
➢ Cleared storm damage in Parks.
➢ Assisted Public Works on tree work around the city.
➢ Planted a Bald Cypress at Wilshire Park.
b. Total man hours for July 1-31 =582 hours
• 249.00 Horticulture
• 245.00 Forestry
• 72.00 Greenhouse
• 00.00 Special Projects
• 16.00 Training
➢ Removed trees at Heritage Park for parking lot construction.
➢ Removed Bradford Pear tree at Midway Park.
➢ Trimmed along Fuller-Wiser sidewalks and Main St. Bridge.
➢ Trimmed trees at Preserve, West Park Way Drive & Marlene Drive.
V. Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Recreation Report—Suzanne Hendrickson
• Recreation memberships are still steadily increasing.
• Aquatic numbers are steady, and looking at adding additional swim lesson classes.
• Parks Department will celebrate Arbor Daze on November 7th at the green house.
b. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald
• South Euless Pool is closed until further notice.
• Glade Park Trail Application pictures and update.
• TxDot Green Ribbon Grant application—one funded.
Chairman Owens thanked them for their reports.
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VII. Other New Business
September meeting will be Monday, September 8, 2014 due to Labor Day.
VIII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
No input from City Council or visitors.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:57 pm.
Chairman Attest
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