HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-05 Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
January 5,2015
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. on
Monday, January 5, 2015 in the Pre-Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Vice
Chairman John Raab. Other Board Members present: Randy Jones, Steve Doty, Salman Bhojani,
Jason Reyes. Members absent: Eric Owens,Tiffany Smith, and Roger Sickler.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks
Superintendent Terry Boaz, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, Senior Center Supervisor
Diane Eggers and Administrative Secretary Jordan Peterson.
Visitors present: Loretta Doty and David Banning.
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
December 1st 2014 regular meeting. Mr. Jones made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented and was seconded by Mr. Doty. The vote was unanimous.
1. Board Member Reports
a. Steve Doty—Midway Park& Blessing Branch: No items to report.
b. Randy Jones—Bob Eden &Trailwood: No items to report.
c. John Raab—Villages of Bear Creek& Reflection: No items to report.
d. Tiffany Smith—Kiddie Carr&J.A. Carr: Not present.
e. Roger Sickler-West Park&Wilshire: Not present.
f. Chairman Owens—Parks at Texas Star: Not present.
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11. Volunteer of the Month
a. Vice Chairman Raab announced the January 2015 Volunteer of the Month award goes
to David Banning with Potbelly's Sandwiches. As a new business in Euless, Mr. Banning
immediately wanted to be a part of the volunteer team with the city. They instantly
participated in the City's Halloween event and Heritage Park Christmas. Mr. Banning
and his team are huge supporters of the city, and we are very glad to have them in
Euless. Mr. Banning accepted his award and thanked the board.
IV. Business of the Tree Board
Randy Jones reported the following for December:
a. Total man hours for December 1-31 =719
• 321.00 Horticulture
• 132.00 Forestry
• 90.00 Greenhouse
• 112.00 Special Projects
• 64.00 Training
• Planted four willow trees at the Preserve.
• Planted 10 trees at Midway Park including Cedar, Red Oak, Live Oak, Burr Oak, & Pecan.
• Planted five Sycamore trees at Bob Eden Park.
• Trimmed trees in parks and along trails
• Removed fallen limbs due to high winds throughout park system.
V. Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Staff Report—Diane Eggers
• Discussed her background with the city and the success of the Senior Center.
b. Recreation Report—Suzanne Hendrickson
• New gym floor is complete and new treadmills and dumbbells.
• Special Event Report:
• December 6—Christmas Parade of lights—Very successful turnout
• December 13—Heritage Park Christmas—750 people
• January 3—FLC Open House &Tree Recycling—successful
Upcoming
• February 13—Senior Center Valentine Party @ 12 pm in the Senior Center
• February 13- Daddy/Daughter Dance @ 6:30 pm in the Senior Center
• February 14—Mother/Son Brunch @ 10:30 am in the Senior Center
• February 14—Historical Mural Unveiling @ 1:30 pm at Ruth Millican Center
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c. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald
• Explained Master Plan to new Park Board members.
• Discussed demolition of South Euless pool.
• Discussed park safety checks and park reports.
Vice Chairman Raab thanked the staff for their reports.
VI. Other New Business
Discussed Election of Officers to be moved to next meeting as there was not enough regular
members present.
VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
No input or comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Jones gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Chairman A estT
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