HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-06 Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
October 6,2014
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 pm on
Monday, October 6, 2014, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Vice
Chairman John Raab. Other Board Members present: chairman Eric Owens, Tiffany Smith, Carl
Miller,Steve Doty, and Roger Sickler. Members absent: Randy Jones.
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, Tac Quay Sam, Crystal Gaikoski, John & BJ Prior, O.D. & Norma
Lively.
INVOCATION
Roger Sickler gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the
September 8, 2014 regular meeting. Mr. Raab made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented and was seconded by Mr. Miller. The vote was unanimous.
I. Board Member Reports
a. Steve Doty—Midway Park& Blessing Branch: No items to report.
b. Randy Jones—Bob Eden &Trailwood: Not present.
c. John Raab—Villages of Bear Creek& Reflection: No items to report.
d. Tiffany Smith—Kiddie Carr&J.A. Carr: No items to report.
e. Carl Miller—Heritage &S. Euless: No items to report.
f. Roger Sickler-West Park&Wilshire: No items to report.
g. Chairman Owens—Parks at Texas Star: No items to report.
h. Chairman Owens reported on the following Special Events:
• September 13—Fruitcake Superbeing &Graceland Ninjas at Tx Star—150 ppl
• September 20—Jr Anglers Fishing Event—150 people and over 50 fishes caught
• October 4—Stars Over Euless at Bob Eden Park
Upcoming
• October 31—Trunk or Treat at EFLAP Parking lot 5:30 pm—8:30 pm
• December 6—Christmas Parade of Lights on Midway 6:30 pm
• December 15—Heritage Park Christmas at 1-5 pm
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II. Volunteer of the Month
a. Chairman Owens announced the October 2014 Volunteer of the Month award goes to
Norma Lively. She not only volunteers her time but also her knowledge and history
with the City of Euless. Mrs. Lively serves as a docent during open house at the
museum and helps educate people on the history of Euless. She helps with inventory,
item displays, and special events at the museum. In addition to that, she also serves
on the Historical Preservation Committee. Mrs. Lively graciously accepted her award
and thanked the board.
III. Beautification Award of the Month
a. Chairman Owens announced the October 2014 Residential Beautification Award of the
Month goes to John & BJ Prior at 311 Park Meadow Drive. With the Dwarf Mexican
Petunia, Mandevilla plant, Nandina, Indian Hawthorn, and Vinca plants. They've also
incorporated Bald Cypress and Crape Myrtle to finish the overall look. John & BJ are
new to Euless, and thanked the board for their award.
b. Chairman Owens announced the October 2014 Business/Civic/Governmental
Beautification Award of the Month goes to Tall Timber Apartment at 501 Sycamore
Lane. With variety of plants including Nellie R. Stevens and Burford Holly, purple
Fountain Grass,Vinca, Coleus and Indian Hawthorn.They also have Crape Myrtles
throughout the property. Ms. Gaikoski the assistant manager accepted and thanked
the board on behalf of Tall Timbers Apartment.
IV. Business of the Tree Board
Tree Board Chairman Tiffany Smith reported the following for September 2014:
a. Total man hours for September=428
• 122.00 Horticulture
• 212.00 Forestry
• 91.00 Greenhouse
• 3.00 Special Projects
• 0.00 Training
o Trimmed trees at McCormick entrance.
o Removed limbs at Trailwood Park and Bob Eden.
o Trimmed trees and bushes at Fire Station #1
o Trimmed items at Pauline Greenhouse for new construction
o Removed stumps in various parks.
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V. Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Recreation Report—Suzanne Hendrickson
• Fall classes and indoor pool are staying consistent.
• Senior Center has added new instructors and seen an increase in participation.
• Facilities have also been consistently busy.
• Greek Orthodox Church festival begins Friday 10/10-Sunday 10/12.
b. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald
• New projects this fiscal year: Reported on upcoming projects approved for FY 2015.
• Projects from 2014: Reported on carry-over projects from FY 2014.
• Dr Pepper StarCenter update.
Chairman Owens thanked them for their reports.
VI. Other New Business
No new comments.
VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
No input from visitors.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:35 pm.
Chairman Attes
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