HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-02Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
June, 02,2025
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 6:00 PM. On
Monday, June,02, 2025, in the Pre-Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman
Jones. Other Board Members present: John Raab, Steve Doty, Roger Sickler, and Laird Leavoy.
Members absent: Magen Brown and Gabriel Rosas.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn, Assistant Parks
and Community Service Director Elizabeth Maddox, Aquatics/Senior Superintendent Richard
Sharnsky, Recreation Superintendent Alex Harvey and Administrative SecretaryJodie Dunn.
Visitors present: Brenda Dyer
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the May 05,
2025 regular meeting. Roger Sickler made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and
was seconded by Steve Doty. The vote was unanimous.
l. Board Member Reports
a. Magen Brown -J.A. Carr & Kiddie Carr: Not present.
b. Steve Doty - Bob Eden & Trailwood: No items to report.
c. John Raab - Preserve & McCormick: No items to report.
d. Roger Sickler - VOBC & Reflection: No items to report.
e. Gabriel Rosas - West Park & Wilshire: Not present.
f. Laird Leavoy - Midway & Blessing Branch: No items to report
g. Gabriel Rosas - Heritage & South Euless: Not present.
h. Chairman Jones - Parks at Texas Star: No items to report.
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Roger Sickler gave the invocation.
ll. Business of the Tree Board
Tree Board Chairman Roger Sickler reported the following for May 2025:
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Horticu lture
Forestry
Greenhouse
Special Projects
Training
Trimmed branches low and over hanging trail
Removed dead branches from American Elm on Highland
Raised up Bradford Pear and Live Oaks at PATS South entrance
Removed decayed and dead Hackberry's on Main Street Greenbelt
Removed storm debris throughout parks
III. Parks and Communitv Services Reports
a Recreation Report - Alex Harvev
a Art in the Park - Saturday, June 7th,2025. Event will be from Bam-l"Oam at Wilshire
Park.
Canines and Coffee - Saturday, June 28th, 2025. Event will be from 7:30am-
9:30am at the Bear Creek Dog Park.
Bridging Generations - Saturday, July L2th,2025. Event will be from 10:00am-
11":30am at the Euless Family Life Center.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Event will be held from
8:00am-4:00pm at various locations.
Euless Splash Down - Saturday, July 26th,2025. Event will be held from 9:30am-
11:30am at the Euless Family Life Center.
Rubber Duck Regatta - Saturday, August 2"d,2025. Event will be held from
1L:00am-12:00pm at the Euless Family Life Aquatic Park.
Nerf Wars - August 8th,2025. Event will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Euless
Family Life Center.
The Parks and Community Services department participated in the HEB Reads
event that the Library also participates in. The staff handed out Sandy Candy to the
participants and talked to about 1000-1500 people.
The Summer Camp Staff has been doing training, making schedules and planning
projects. They have also trained on CPR and First Aid.
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d.Aquatics & Senior Center Re oo rt - Rich Sharnskv
a The Aquatic Staff has been in full training for the summer days at the Aquatic Park.
They have had orientation, Lifeguard Classes and have also collaborated with the
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Euless Fire Department for training. They also do scenario training with the Fire
Department.
o Employee Family Fun Day was held on May 23'd from 3pm-7pm. This is time for
employees to bring family members to enjoy the Aquatic Park but also a first day of
training for the Lifeguards with the park being open to others.
o The Euless Family Life Aquatic Park will open on May 24th.
o World's Largest Swim Lessons will be held on June 26,2025.
o The Senior Center held a Mother's Day Tea and Fashion Show on May 09, 2025
starting at 10:00am. A few of our very own employees participated in the fashion
show as well.
o The Senior Center held a meet our Sr. Artists event on May 75,205 from 5:00pm-
6:00pm. This was a way to meet and celebrate the talented members (artists),
snack and chat about their talented work.
o The Senior Center started their Guess That? Summer Lunch events. The first Guess
That? Lunch took place on May 22, 2025 at 1-2:00pm. The First event was Guess
that Taco where tacos from 6 different locations were purchased and the
participates had to guess where they came from.
o The Senior Center Father's Day lunch will be held on June 13, 2025 starting at
12:00pm.
o The Senior Center will also be hosting a Summer Western Dance on June 26,2025
starting at 5:00pm. Put on those boots and boogie down for a dinner and dance.
E. Directors Report - Duane Strawn
o Re-Appointment Applications will be distributed to members whose terms are set
to expire in2025. lf you are interested in continuingto serve, please complete and
sign the reappointment application and turn in no later than July LLth,2025.
o The PATS South restroom will be going out to bid soon.
o PATS North split rail and landscape is complete.
o Wilshire Park will be getting shade soon with PATS South and Midway Park to
follow.
o A reminder that there will be no meeting in July.
Chairman Jones thanked the staff for their reports.
IV. Other New Business
No new items to report
V. lnput from Citv Council Members and Visitors
No items to report
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jones gave the benediction
was adjourned at 6:27pm.
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
Cha rman A
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