HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-03Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
October 03, 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, October, 03, 2022, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman
Jones. Other Board Members present: Steve Doty, Kay Seger, John Raab, Roger Sickler and Jason
Reyes. Members absent: Isha Sharma and Magen Brown.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks
Superintendent Ryan Turner, Recreation Manager Elizabeth Johnson and Administrative Secretary
Jodie Dunn.
Visitors present: None
INVOCATION
Roger Sickler gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the
September 12, 2022 regular meeting. Roger Sickler made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented and was seconded by Steve Doty. The vote was unanimous.
1. Board Member Reports
a. Magen Brown Reflection & Villages of Bear Creek: Not present.
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: Not present.
h. Chairman Jones — Parks at Texas Star: No items to report.
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Business of the Tree Board
Tree Board Chairman Jason Reyes reported the following for September 15t — 30th 2022:
a. Total man hours for September 1st— 30th = 395
• 192 Horticulture
• 173 Forestry
• 20 Greenhouse
• 0 Special Projects
• 10 Training
➢ Trimmed trees at Fire Admin. and City Hall
➢ Stump grinded Bob Eden trees
➢ Stepped up trees at greenhouse
➢ Sprayed pre -emergent
➢ Fixed road to nowhere parking lot
➢ Removed downed tree at Kiddie Carr
➢ Potted plugs in the greenhouse
➢ Removed dead tree at Midway Park
➢ Power washed Bear's Den Pavilion and tables, picnic pad and tables at J.A. Carr
➢ Put out trail product at The Preserve
➢ Trimmed trees at Police and Courts
➢ Tree work at PATSN
Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Recreation Report— Elizabeth Johnson
• Elizabeth presented pictures to the Park Board of a few activities being held at the
Senior Center. The pictures included the members painting positive messages on
rocks to be distributed throughout Euless Parks when they take their monthly walks
through the parks. The rocks are painted on the first Friday of the month and the
walks take place on the 3rd Monday of the month.
• Elizabeth reported on the light replacement that took place at the Euless Family
Life Center. Elizabeth let the Park Board know that she has received praise from
the citizens who partake in racquetball and pickleball as the new lights help them
with their sport.
• Elizabeth gave an overview of the programs that Alex Harvey is scheduling at the
Simmons Center. The line dance program has really taken off as well as the
tumbling program.
• Elizabeth let the board know of the Special Events coming up, including, Trunk or
Treat on October 22, 2022 from 4pm-6pm and Float N' Flicks + Pumpkin Splash that
will take place on October 14, 2022 at 5:30pm. Hotel Transylvania will be the
movie played at this event.
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b. Parks Report — Ryan Turner
• Ryan presented a picture to the Park Board of the plugs that come from seeds that
have been planted. The employees work tirelessly one seed at a time putting them in
planters. There are about 3,000-4,000 planters some including cabbage and pansies in
different colors.
• Ryan gave an overview of the turf on the athletic fields. The turf is old and is falling
apart but has now been replaced. This work is complex and takes several
employees, several days working in the heat to complete.
• The Parks department took down 6 trees at PATSN new office site. All of the Park
crews came together on this project.
c. Director Report — Ray McDonald
• Ray McDonald gave the Park Board and update on the FY'23 Projects.
o Wilshire Park — Construction meeting scheduled for 10/17/2022.
o PATS — North Entrance — Purchase Order has been turned in.
o Pickleball Courts — Project has been approved by Council and the purchase
order has been turned in. The pickleball courts are looking to be completed
in 5 to 7 weeks.
o Senior Center —The sound center replacement is on the City Council Agenda
for 10/13/2022. The kitchen equipment purchase order has been placed.
o McCormick Playground —Should be installed in December.
o PATS South Scoreboards — Scoreboards have been ordered.
o Weight Equipment — Project has been approved and product is in order.
o Senior Center Patio Fencing — Project started today and furniture will be
ordered.
o Marquee Signs at VOBC and Midway — The Purchase order has been turned
in and the product will be shipped to the Parks department. The signs will
be installed by the Parks department.
Chairman Jones thanked the staff for their reports.
1111. Other New Business
• No new items to report.
V. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
• No City Council Members or Visitors present.
ADJOURNMENT
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Chairman Jones gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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