HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-06Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
February, 06, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:01 PM. On
Monday, February, 06, 2023, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman
Jones. Other Board Members present: Steve Doty, Roger Sickler, Jason Reyes and Isha Sharma.
Members absent: John Raab, Kay Seger and Magen Brown.
Staff members present: Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes, Recreation Manager Elizabeth
Johnson, Parks Manager Daniel Dearborn, Parks Superintendent Ryan Turner and Administrative
Secretary Jodie Dunn.
Visitors present: Dee Leary, Joe Robinson and David McCann.
INVOCATION
Roger Sickler gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the January
09, 2023 regular meeting. Steve Doty made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and
was seconded by Roger Sickler. The vote was unanimous.
I. Board Member Reports
a. Magen Brown — Preserve & McCormick: Not present.
b. Steve Doty — West Park & Wilshire: No items to report.
c. John Raab — VOBC & Reflection: Not present.
d. Roger Sickler — Bob Eden & Trailwood: No items to report.
e. Jason Reyes — Midway & Blessing Branch: No items to report.
f. Kay Seger —J.A. Carr & Kiddy Carr: Not present.
g. Isha Sharma — Heritage & S. Euless: 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 January 1st — 311t, 2023:
a. Total man hours for January 1st — 311t = 471
• 203 Horticulture
• 39 Forestry
• 119 Greenhouse
• 78 Special Projects
• 32 Training
➢ Christmas Tree Recycling Event
➢ Removed dead tree from J.A. Carr Park Entrance
➢ Sprayed Pre -Emergent at City Facilities, Parks, ROWs and Medians
➢ Trimmed Live Oak at City Hall
➢ Removed Hackberry Tree at the Myers Lot
➢ Worked on Acorns at the greenhouse
➢ Trimmed back plants at Senior Center, Aquatic Park, Main St. and Green
Belt
➢ Replaced flowers at City Hall
➢ Removed dead pecan tree at The Preserve
III. Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Recreation Report —Alex Harvey
• Daddy Daughter Dinner was held on February 03, 2023 at the Texas Star
Conference Centre. There were 120 people in attendance who let loose on the
dance floor. Everyone loved the DJ and thought the DJ was very interactive.
• The Euless Family Life Center held a Zumba-thon on January 14, 2023 where 75
people attended. Two of our very own Zumba instructors helped out with the
event.
• The Spring Scavenger Hunt will take place on March 18, 2023 at 8:00 am. And will
take place throughout the Parks/Facilities trails.
• Kites over Euless will take place on April 15, 2023 at Villages of Bear Creek. The city
will provide trash bags and there will also be free kites while supplies last.
b. Parks Report — Daniel Dearborn
• McCormick Park playground install is now complete.
• The concrete pour at Blessing Branch is complete. Trash cans, picnic tables, grills
and a bike repair station are all coming soon.
• Wilshire Park is currently under renovation. The park is in the process of
demolition and prepping for dirt work.
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• The new marquis signs have been received and will be installed once the electrical
issues have been addressed.
• A handicap ramp will be added at the new Pickleball Courts and lighting will be
added soon.
c. Community Services Report —Wes Rhodes
• Wes Rhodes will be the point of contact until the Parks & Community Service
director has been hired.
Chairman Jones thanked the staff for their reports.
IIII. Other New Business
No new items to report.
V. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
David McCann requested new tennis courts or a new tennis facility be discussed for the City of
Euless. David let the board know there are a lack of tennis courts in the Euless area and that
citizens have to visit a neighboring city to attend a tennis facility.
Joe Robinson gave his thanks to the city for the Parks and trail system. Mr. Robinson would love
to see more basketball hoops throughout the city as well as more soccer fields.
Dee Leary addressed the Park Board and stated that she will be getting ready to retire and wants
to donate her services to departments in the city.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jones gave the benediction.
was adjourned at 7:52 PM.
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Chairman
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
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