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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-06 Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board December 6,2010 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2010, in the large Conference Room at the Parks Facility Building, located at 1997-C South Pipeline Road by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present: Carroll Scott, John Raab, Alex Horton, Randy Jones and alternate Darrel Knobloch. Members absent: Jeremy Tompkins. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Manager Randy Smith, Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz, Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport, and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present: Kim Raab and son Michael, and Travis Riffle. INVOCATION Chairman Owens gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the November 1, 2010 regular meeting. Alex Horton made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by Darrel Knobloch. The vote was unanimous. I. Board Member's Reports John Raab said both Bob Eden and Trailwood parks were clean and in good shape. Carroll Scott said the Preserve at McCormick Park water fountain is still running, the playground area was clean and he noticed some broken limbs along the trail. McCormick Park was in good condition and both parks overall were very clean. Randy Jones said he walked the Parks at Texas Star athletic complex today and everything was fine at this park. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 December 6,2010 Darrel Knobloch said Heritage Park had lots of activity on the day of his visit. At South Euless Park he noticed some branches which needed to be trimmed. Darrel also mentioned that West Park looked good and at Wilshire Park he noticed a water leak by the northwest corner of the swimming pool which needs to be checked out. Alex Horton said both Kiddie Carr and J. A. Can parks looked great. Chairman Owens said both Blessing Branch and Midway parks looked great. He said the new senior center building is really looking nice. Darrel Knobloch also reminded everyone of the Heritage Park Celebration this Saturday, December 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. H. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott reported on the following for November 1st—30th: • there were 676.00 total man hours o 113.00 Horticulture o 181.00 Forestry o 112.00 Greenhouse o 240.00 Special Projects o 30.00 Training • Tree related purchases - 25 • Removed a tree at the Parks at Texas Star due to storm damage • Removed tree limbs at city hall for generator placement • Trimmed trees at South Euless Park on the east side of the bridge • Trimmed trees on Mid-Cities Blvd. and Harwood Road • Planted 32 trees at the new Family Life Center • North Side— 4 Vitex, 4 Live Oaks, 4 Red Oaks, 2 Pecans and 2 little gem Magnolia trees • South Side - 1 Burr Oak, 4 sycamores, 2 Lace Bark Elms, 1 Pom Porn Holly and 3 Holly trees Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 December 6,2010 III. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Recreation Report—Michael Davenport Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport commented on the following: • The Christmas Parade of Lights was again a great success with 107 floats. He thanked Randy, Terry and the staff for the work they did on the Park Board float. • Heritage Park Christmas Celebration is December 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • The new senior center should open on December 20th. There will be a ribbon cutting on January 29, 2011. The city employee luncheon will be held at the senior center on December 17th • Ofa Faiva-Siale is the January 2011 Employee of the Month b. Parks Report—Randy Smith Parks Manager Randy Smith commented on the following for 2010: • Parks Department completed the Redi-Mix project • Cleared downed trees in all the parks from the snow storm • Did major clean-up from the spring flooding • Staff worked on the fields at the Parks at Texas Star back in the summer. They leveled the playing fields, removed all the old sod, added new sod and moved some irrigation lines. • Staff has been working at the Family Life Center • Prepared the Park Board float for the Christmas Parade • Dealt with the break-in at the parks maintenance building and replacing all the stolen tools • The parks staff is a great group to work with Alex Horton said the parks staff quickly responds to any problems and/or concerns at the parks and he is very appreciative of the work they do. c. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald commented on the following: • The new senior center should open this month and there will be a grand opening with a ribbon cutting on January 29, 2011 • Ray said he appreciates the Board Members and all the contributions they have made Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 December 6,2010 • He mentioned the Boards and Commission Dinner is scheduled for February 7, 2011, at Texas Star and this is a scheduled Park Board meeting night. We wanted to know if the Board Members want to move their meeting to the next week, February 14th or to cancel. The Board Members said they would cancel the February meeting due to attending the annual Boards and Commission Dinner. Alex Horton inquired if we could possibly have future board meetings at the new senior center. Ray said he would have to check on that. Darrel Knobloch inquired about additional lighting at the dog park. Ray stated he would need to get with city council regarding additional money for this request. Darrel Knobloch also inquired about the trails from Bob Eden Park going west to the proposed development site. Ray mentioned that there has been no further information on the development of the project and the city was notified that there is no funding available from the grant request for the connection. We will need to wait on the developer before we can proceed with the trails. Chairman Owens thanked everyone for their reports tonight. IV. Other New Business Chairman Owens reminded the Board Members that there will be no February meeting due to the Boards and Commission Dinner at Texas Star. Also the new senior center will open on January 29th. V. Input from City Council Members and Visitors There was no input from the audience. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 December 6,2010 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. airman Attest