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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-05 - PALSRetular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board January 05, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 6:00 PM. On Monday, January 05, 2026, in the Pre-Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Jones. Other Board Members present: John Raab, Steve Doty, Roger Sickler, Brenda Dyer, Genesis Reza and Gabriel Rosas. Members absent: Barbara Kayster. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn, Aquatics/Senior Superintendent Richard Sharnsky, Recreation Superintendent Alex Harvey, Parks Manager Randy Leach, PATS General Manager Chris Thames and Administrative Assistant Jodie Dunn. Visitors present: Loretta Doty INVOCATION Roger Sickler gave the invocation APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the December 07,2025 regular meeting. Steve Doty made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded byJohn Raab. The vote was unanimous. l. Election of Officers Chairman Jones advised that the current Park Board Officers are: Chairman - Randy Jones, Vice Chairman - John Raab and Secretary - Steve Doty. The current Tree Board Officers are: Chairman - Roger Sickler and Vice Chairman - Vacant John Raab made a motion to nominate Randy Jones for Chairman of the Park Board. The motion was seconded by Roger Sickler. There were no other nominations and the vote to approve was unanimous. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 1 Chairman Jones stated that each officer will be elected by nomination and then vote ofthe Park Board. He opened the floor for nominations. Steve Doty made a motion to nominate John Raab for Vice Chairman. The motion was seconded by Roger Sickler. There were no other nominations and the vote to approve was unanimous. Roger Sickler made a motion to nominate Steve Doty for Secretary. The motion was seconded by Brenda Dyer. There were no other nominations and the vote to approve was unanimous. John Raab made a motion to nominate Roger Sickler for Chairman of the Tree Board. The motion was seconded by Randy Jones. There were no other nominations and the vote to approve was unanimous. Gabriel Rosas made the nominate himself as Vice Chairman of the Tree Board. The motion was seconded by John Raab. There were no other nominations and the vote to approve was unanimous. The new 2026 Park Board Officers are: Chairman - Rand y Jones, Vice Chairman - John Raab and Secretary-Steve Doty. The new 2026 Tree Board Officers are: Chairman - Roger Sickler and Vice Chairman - Gabriel Rosas. ll. Board Member Reports a. John Raab -J.A. Carr & Kiddie Carr: No items to repot. b. Brenda Dyer - Bob Eden & Trailwood: No items to report. c. Steve Doty- Preserve & McCormick: No items to report. d. Barbara Kayster - VOBC & Reflection: Not present e. Roger Sickler - West Park & Wilshire: No items to report. f. Gabriel Rosas-Midway & Blessing Branch: No itemsto report g. Genesis Reza - Heritage & South Euless: No items to report. h. Chairman Jones - Parks at Texas Star: No items to report. lll. Business of the Tree Board a. Total man hours for Decembe r 1tt - 31st = 359 Horticulture Forestry Greenhouse Special Projects Training a a a a o L67 100 78 24 0 Parks and Leisure Services Board Page2 Tree Board Chairman Roger Sickler reported the following for December 1st - 31st 2025: F Removed 2 trees at J.A. Carr Park L Removed downed branches from Trailwood F Trimmed trees around volleyball shade cover at Bob Eden lV. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Recreation Report - Alex Harvev o Holiday in the Park was held on November 15,2025 from 4:30PM - 7:30PM at Glade Parks. This was the 2nd year we have held this event and again was a great hit. We had a photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, train rides, an lce slide, bounce houses, a reindeer and ended the night with a Drone Show. r The 31't year of The Parade of Lights took place on December 6, 2025 starting at 6:30PM. The Parade route went from Trinity High School parking lot to the Euless Family Life Center Aquatic Park. There were 60 applications to be a participate in the parade. o Heritage Park Christmas Celebration was held on December 13, 2O25 from 11:00AM - 3:00PM at Heritage Park. There were members of the Historical Preservation Committee on sign to give tours of the Museum, Fuller House, McCormick Barn as well as choirs, church groups, Santa and Mrs. Clause, Reindeer food and even a blacksmith. Swim with Santa was held on December 72,2025 in the natatorium at the Euless Family Life Center. The event sold out. There was a hot chocolate bar and even a snow machine. The pool in the Natatorium was drained. lt has since gotten re-plastered and new race way tile has been placed. The Aquatic Park is in the process ofgetting a new cool deck. The old cool deck has been taken up and they will lay new plaster. The pool is also getting new LED lights. The Senior Center partnered with 6 Stones and were able to raise 5603.00 by selling raffle tickets for wreaths, and quilted bags. A few events going on at the Senior Center were Mystery Lunch, a lunch made by Chef Bob, and a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo. A Park check list was handed out to each member. Duane stated that he would like each member to use this check list every month when walking their assigned parks. A calendar of events was passed out. Hopefully with having dates ahead of time this will allow members to be active in different upcoming events. a a a a a a Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 b. Aquatics & Senior Center Report - Rich Sharnskv c. Directors Report - Duane Strawn V. Other New B ustness a No new business to report. Vl. lnput from Citv Council Members and Visitors No input to report.a ADJOURNMENT Chairman Jones gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36PM. Chai an A est Parks and Leisure Seryices Board Page 4 Chairman Jones thanked the staff for their reports.