HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-02 Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
May 2, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday, May 2, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Randy
Jones. Other Board Members present: John Raab, Tiffany Smith, Steve Doty, Roger Sickler, Jason
Reyes, Salman Bhojani, and Mohib Nawab. Members absent: none.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Manager
Terry Boaz, Senior Center Supervisor Diane Egger, Senior Center Coordinator Renee Frizzell and
Administrative Secretary Jordan Peterson.
Visitors present: Loretta Doty and Susan Marvel
INVOCATION
Roger Sickler gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the April 4,
2016 regular meeting. Mr. Sickler made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was
seconded by Mr. Reyes. The vote was unanimous.
I. Board Member Reports
a. Jason Reyes— Kiddie Carr Park &J.A. Carr Park: No items to report.
b. Salman Bhojani— Heritage & S. Euless Park: Sand piles in parking lots.
c. Tiffany Smith — Midway Park & Blessing Branch: No items to report.
d. Roger Sickler— Bob Eden &Trailwood Park: No items to report.
e. John Raab- Preserve & McCormick: No items to report.
f. Chairman Jones—Parks at Texas Star: No items to report.
g. Mohib Nawab—Villages of Bear Creek & Reflection: No items to report.
h. Steve Doty—West Park & Wilshire: No items to report.
i. Chairman Jones reported on the following special events:
• Arbor Daze, April 23— Family Life Center 10 am —9 pm
• HEB Summer Read Kickoff Party—April 30 at Pennington Field 10 am— 12 pm
Upcoming
• EFLC Open House, May 6— Family Life Center 5:30 am —8 pm
• Masterwork Concert,June 10—The Bad Monkeys 7pm at Texas Star Golf Course
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II. Volunteer of the Month
a. Chairman Jones announced the May 2016 Volunteer of the Month award goes to the Ali
family. Mrs. Ali and her two sons are a big help when it comes to the city events. They
always ask to help with anything they can, and show up as requested at each event. They
always stay after the event and help clean up, without being asked. We are very thankful
to have them as a part of our volunteer group. The Ali family was not present, her award
will be delivered to her.
III. Beautification Award
a. Chairman Jones announced the May 2016 Residential Yard of the Month is Mr. Eric
Osterloh. With much time and effort put forth by the owner, the lawn is always kept green
and trimmed. The flower bed and trees are well maintained and groomed. The large
flowerbed include plants such as Salvia, Dwarf Youpon Hollies, Texas Sage, Zinnia and
Knockout Roses. The large Red Oak tree in the front yard adds shade and an extra element
to the yard. Mr. Osterloh was not present, his award will be delivered to him.
b. Chairman Jones announced the May 2016 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification
award winner is the ACME Brick. Acme's lawn is always green and well kept. To accent the
property, there are Cedar Elms surrounding the building in various locations and flower
beds with many different types of flowers. They include Burford Hollies, Spiria, Red Yucca,
Snapdragon Abelia, and Indian Hawthorn, just to name a few. Ms. Susan Marvel was
present to accept the award, and thanked the board.
IV. Business of the Tree Board
Ms. Smith reported the following for April:
a. Total man hours for April 1-30 = 657
• 376.00 Horticulture
• 100.00 Forestry
• 61.00 Greenhouse
• 120.00 Special Projects
• 0.00 Training
• We gave away 1,020 trees at Arbor Daze Free Tree giveaway.
• Removed debris at Trailwood Park after Bear Creek clean out.
• Trimmed trees at Midway Park for Arbor Daze.
• Removed tree limbs due to storm damage in parks.
• Fertilized new trees that were planted.
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V. Parks and Community Services Reports
a. Staff Report—Diane Eggers/Renee Frizzell
• Presented overview of Senior Center facility and operation.
b. Community Services Report— Ray McDonald
• Summer camp update.
• Opening bid date for TX Star 60/90 field is May 3.
• Update on ADA ramp installed at South Euless Park.
• Tree City USA award —30 yrs and Growth Award 25 yrs.
Chairman Jones thanked the staff for their reports.
VI. Other New Business
No new business.
VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
No input from City Council Members or visitors.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jones gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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