HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-03 Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
August 3, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on
Monday, August 3, 2015, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Eric
Owens. Other board members present: Randy Jones, Tiffany Smith, Steve Doty, Roger Sickler,
Salman Bhojani. Members absent: John Raab, and Jason Reyes.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Manager
Terry Boaz, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, Graphic Artist Jeff Towne and
Administrative Secretary Jordan Peterson.
Visitors present: Loretta Doty, Rocio Becerra, Michael Eftimie and Council Member Jeremy
Tompkins.
INVOCATION
Randy Jones gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 5,
2015 regular meeting. Mr. Sickler made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was
seconded by Mr. Jones. The vote was unanimous.
I. Board Member Reports
a. Steve Doty— Heritage Park & S. Euless— No items to report.
b. Randy Jones— Preserve & McCormick Park— Missing irrigation cover at Preserve.
c. John Raab —West Park & Wilshire— Not Present.
d. Tiffany Smith —Villages of Bear Creek & Reflection — No items to report.
e. Roger Sickler- Kiddie Carr &J.A. Carr— Carr Park creek needs clearing.
f. Jason Reyes— Midway Park & Blessing Branch - Not Present.
g. Salman Bhojani — Bob Eden Park & Trailwood — No items to report.
h. Chairman Owens— Parks at Texas Star— No items to report.
i. Chairman Owens reported on the following Special Events:
• June 13 - Movie in the Park — Lego Movie at Leon Hogg Amphitheater—60 people
• June 27 — Concert in the Park — Mike Brown & Verlon Thompson at Leon Hogg
Amphitheater— 75 people
• July 18— Movie in the Park— Frozen at Leon Hogg Amphitheatre — 100 people
• July 31 —Concert in the Park— Havana NRG at Leon Hogg Amp. — 175 people
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Upcoming Events
• August 21—Concert in the Park— Bri Bagwell & The Washer 7 PM at TX Star Golf Course
• September 13 — Concert in the Park — Graceland Ninjas & Fruitcake Superbeing 7 PM at
TX Star Golf Course
• September 20—TX Junior Anglers at Wilshire Pond 9 am — 12 pm
II. Volunteer of the Month
a. Chairman Owens announced the July 2015 Volunteer of the Month award goes to
Rocio Becerra. Ms. Becerra is a huge at our special events. She has been volunteering
for over two years with different events. Recently, Ms. Becerra was instrumental in
organizing the Out of School Bash. She provided leadership to the other volunteers and
gave our staff a chance to attend to other things. Ms. Becerra accepted and thanked
the board for the award.
b. Chairman Owens also recognized Kayla Holsomback as the August 2015 volunteer of
the month. Ms. Holsomback has ensured that her company Texas Roadhouse is an
involved participant in the cities special events. Ms. Holsomback wasn't able to attend
the meeting, her award will be delivered to her.
III. Beautification Award of the Month
a. Chairman Owens announced that the July 2015 Residential Beautification Award of the
Month goes to Judy Timmersman at 1010 Crane Drive. This landscape has a variety of
specimen plants that are drought tolerant. Including, Burford Holly, Liriope Grass,
Annual Begonia, and a Mulberry tree. The aged trees provide shade and a natural look
for overall quality. Ms. Timmerman's award will be delivered to her.
b. Chairman Owens announced the July 2015 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification
Award of the Month goes to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 303 Cullum
Drive. The wide variety of different plant material compliments this building perfectly.
The landscape offers plant species including Vitex tree, Spiral Point Juniper, Texas Sage,
Knock Out Roses, Rose of Sharon, and many other native plants. Mr. Mike Eftimie was
present to accept the award.
c. The August 2015 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Mary Gilpin at
1104 DeeDee Creek. This landscape has Annual Begonia, Knockout Roses, Rosemary,
and an array of hanging baskets. It is obvious Ms. Gilpin spends a good amount of time
ensuring her yard is in great condition. Ms. Gilpin's award will be delivered to her.
d. The August 2015 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month
goes to Legend Health & Rehabilitation at 900 Westpark Way. This landscape displays a
well-manicured lawn, and complimented with an assortment of plants. It offers a
showing of Roses, Yaupon Hollies, Crape Myrtle, and large Cedar Elm trees. The award
will be delivered to Legend Health & Rehabilitation.
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IV. Business of the Tree Board
Tree Board Chairman Tiffany Smith reported the following for July & August:
a. Total man hours for June 1-30 =402 hours
• 156.00 Horticulture
• 158.00 Forestry
• 84.00 Greenhouse
• 00.00 Special Projects
• 4.50 Training
• Cut fallen tree off of trail at Villages of Bear Creek.
• Removed several fallen trees at J. A. Carr Park and Trailw000d Park.
➢ Cleared storm damage in Parks.
➢ Sprayed for Bag worms on Bear Creek Parkway.
➢ Worked with HEB Summer youth work program at Pauline St. greenhouse.
b. Total man hours for July 1-31 = 475 hours
• 217.00 Horticulture
• 172.00 Forestry
• 62.00 Greenhouse
• 7.00 Special Projects
• 17.50 Training
➢ Removed dead Mesquite tree and trimmed dead limbs over trail at Midway Park.
➢ Trimmed tree limbs at West Park entrance.
➢ Removed two dead Pines at The Parks at Texas Star.
➢ Cleared drainage alleyway off of Milam Dr.
➢ Removed trees at the intersection of Hwy 10 and Ector Dr.
➢ Removed dead Ash tree at Heritage Park.
V. Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Staff Report—Jeff Towne, Graphic Artist
• Overview of history with the city and current job duties.
b. Recreation Report—Suzanne Hendrickson
• Wilshire pool closes August 19. Summer Camp will finish on August 14.
• The new fall Playbook has been delivered.
• Recreation Department is upgrading software the week of August 24.
c. Community Services Report— Ray McDonald
• Julia Waekely's induction into the Walk of Champions was August 1.
• Green Ribbon Project bid has been awarded — project should start early fall.
• Working on Glade Parks funding agreement with TXDOT.
Chairman Owens thanked them for their reports.
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VI. Other New Business
September meeting will be Monday, September 14, 2015 due to Labor Day.
VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
No input from City Council or visitors.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:0. •rn.
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