HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-01Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
August 01, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m.. On
Monday, August, 01, 2022, in the Pre Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by
Chairman Jones. Other Board Members present: Magen Brown, Steve Doty, John Raab, Jason
Reyes, Roger Sickler, Kay Seger, Isha Sharma.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Recreation
Superintendent Elizabeth Johnson, Parks Manager Daniel Dearborn and Administrative Secretary
Jodie Dunn.
Visitors present: Council Member Jeremy Tompkins
INVOCATION
Roger Sickler gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 06,
2022 regular meeting. Roger Sickler made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and
was seconded by John Raab. The vote was unanimous.
I. Board Member Reports
a. Magen Brown — Reflection & Villages of Bear Creek: No items to report.
b. Steve Doty — Heritage & S. Euless: No items to report.
c. John Raab — Preserve & McCormick: No items to report.
d. Roger Sickler — J.A. Carr & Kiddy Carr: No items to report.
e. Jason Reyes — Bob Eden & Trailwood: No items to report.
f. Kay Seger — Midway & Blessing Branch: No items to report.
g. Isha Sharma —West Park & Wilshire: No items to report.
h. Chairman Jones — Parks at Texas Star: No items to report.
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II. Business of the Tree Board
Tree Board Chairman Jason Reyes reported the following for June 1st — 30th, 2022:
a. Total man hours June 1st — 30th. 2022 = 423
➢
230
Horticulture
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148
Forestry
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21
Greenhouse
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0
Special Projects
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24
Training
➢ Added playground mulch to Midway Park, VOBC, and The Preserve playgrounds
➢ Removed dead tree at City Hall
➢ Spray for weeds on Greenbelt Trail, Trojan Trail concrete medians, PD and
Pipeline
➢ Power washed tables/pavilions at VOVC, Midway Park, and J.A. Carr Park
➢ Trimmed bushes around Fire Station #3
➢ Trimmed back Midway Park ditch
➢ Trimmed trees inside dog park, cut down dead tree
➢ Trimmed shrubs at Animal Control
➢ Added red mulch to Simmons, DQ Corner, Mid -Cities
➢ Replaced broken boards at South Euless bridge
➢ Trimmed all 42 trees pm Bear Creel Pkwy median between 183 and Harwood
➢ Stump grinded at West McCormick, City Hall, and J.A. Carr Park
➢ Dirt work around Bob Eden playground and tennis courts
➢ Installed Sod around Bob Eden playground
➢ Added trail product to VOBC trails
➢ Trimmed trees along trail from Main St. to Heritage
b. Total man hours for July 1st— 31st = 327
• 181
Horticulture
• 131
Forestry
• 15
Greenhouse
• 0
Special Projects
• 0
Training
• Tree work at J.A. Carr park
• Installed new slide at VOBC
• Trimmed suckers on Hwy 10, Mid Cities medians
• Put out trail product at Heritage Park
• Stump grinded at Main St. gazebo
• Trimmed trees along trail at The Preserve and McCormick
• Added playground surfacing to McCormick Park playground
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• Trimmed and cleaned up Main St. Medians
• Trimmed trees at Bob Eden, road to nowhere
• Installed new shade shelter at Bob Eden and Midway
Ill. Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Recreation Report — Elizabeth Johnson
• Elizabeth Johnson recognized Shelli Walsh to the Park Board for earning Employee
of the Month. Many members of the Senior Center supported Shelli at the City
Council meeting that was held on June 28, 2022.
• Elizabeth Johnson reported on the July 4th celebration that was held in the Senior
Center ballroom and on the patio. 75 Seniors were in attendance and had lunch
and line dancing.
• Elizabeth Johnson informed the Board of the June Father's Day car show where
about 100 Seniors viewed cars and had lunch.
• Elizabeth Johnson reported that June 2"d the Seniors took a Field trip to have
brunch and watch the Texas Rangers play Tampa Bay.
• Elizabeth Johnson reported that August 7th would be the last week that the Aquatic
Park would be open during the week. As of the morning of August 1st 41,768
patrons had attended the Aquatic Park.
b. Parks Report — Daniel Dearborn
• Daniel Dearborn reported on the vandalism that occurred at VOBC. Several areas
at the park were vandalized and the Parks Department was able to remove the
paint the next day.
• Daniel Dearborn reported on the new sod that was placed at Bob Eden.
• Daniel Dearborn reported on the shade shelters that were placed at Midway Park
as well as the shade area that was installed near the volleyball courts at Bob Eden
Park.
c. Community Service Report — Ray McDonald
• Ray McDonald reported on adopting the budget for FY2023 pending approval.
• Ray McDonald gave an overview on the projects that are set to take place starting
in October with the new fiscal year.
Chairman Jones thanked the staff for their reports.
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IIII. Other New Business
No new business to report.
V. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins stated that he was thankful that the board raises a voice to let
Ray McDonald know what the community needs.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jones gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Chairman
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