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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-04 Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board October 4,2010 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present: Carroll Scott, Jeremy Tompkins, John Raab, Alex Horton and alternate Darrel Knobloch. Members absent: Randy Jones. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz, Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present: Council Member Leon Hogg, Steve and Loretta Doty, Tom Goodson, Stella Hilburn (Dog Park) and Michelle Beatty(dog park). INVOCATION Chairman Eric Owens gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the September 13, 2010 regular meeting. Jeremy Tompkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by John Raab. The vote was unanimous. I. Board Member's Reports Carroll Scott said he last walked the Preserve at McCormick Park this past weekend. He noticed still some debris from the recent flood, a downed pedestrian/bike sign and a post in the historic tree area which needs to be replaced. The base of the gazebo at McCormick Park had some boards which need to be tightened. Alex Horton said Kiddie Carr and J. A. Can parks both looked great overall considering the water erosion from the recent flood. The trail erosion is in the process of being repaired. He also complimented the parks staff for the great job at the Villages of Bear Creek, Bob Eden, the Preserve at McCormick Park, J.A. & Kiddie Can parks in getting them back in shape. The trail Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 October 4,2010 work with the grading and replacing of the chat product looks really nice. Also an excellent job in getting the volleyball court in Bob Eden Park back in shape. John Raab said he inspected Bob Eden Park and the sand volleyball court looked good and the wood chips had been replaced in the playground area. He did notice a broken pylon over by the playground area and the water fountain closest to Main Street was not working. He said Trailwood Park looked good. Darrel Knobloch said he feels that West Park is used as a dumping ground towards the rear of the park. At Wilshire Park the pool had recently been resurfaced and all the picnic pads had dirt added beneath the tables. Jeremy Tompkins said Reflection Park looked good. He said the Villages of Bear Creek Park is almost back to normal and the dog park is now in great shape. There was a large limb down over by the playground and creek area. Jeremy mentioned the next Special Event is the Stars over Euless scheduled for Saturday, October 16th at Bob Eden Park. Chairman Owens said everything looks good at Blessing Branch Park. At Midway Park everything looks good and the playground is in good shape. The new senior center is still under construction and the recently opened fitness center is a great place to work out. Chairman Owens complimented the parks staff for all the hard work they have done in getting the parks back in shape from the recent flood. II. Volunteer of the Month Chairman Owens said the October 2010 Volunteer of the Month award goes to Steve and Loretta Doty. Over the last year or so, they have been teaching C.P.R. at the Euless Family Life Center. This has entailed going to pick up supplies, transporting the supplies, setting-up and conducting the event, and returning all supplies back to the storage area. They have devoted at least four or more hours a month and have done so out of the kindness of their hearts. Chairman Owens presented Steve and Loretta Doty with a plaque and thanked them for all their dedication and work with our department. Mr. Doty thanked the Board Members and said they are appreciative of the award. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 October 4,2010 III. Beautification Award of the Month Chairman Owens said the October 2010 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Tom and Donna Goodson at 200 Edinborough. This yard is beautifully landscaped with Rose of Sharon and Chrysanthemums. They have also planted Indian Hawthorns as well as dwarf Nandina's. This yard is green and well manicured and shows the owners take great pride in the work that has been done in the yard. Thank you for helping to beautify Euless. Chairman Owens presented Tom Goodson with the plaque and Mr. Goodson thanked the Board Members for the award. Chairman Owens said the October 2010 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to Jack in the Box at 3001 W. Euless Boulevard. They have planted an assortment of yellow Lantana, Liriope, Crepe Myrtles, Holly's and an assortment of Oak trees throughout the landscape. The property is well maintained and a great attraction to the surrounding businesses as well as to their customers. The property grounds are green, well manicured and are truly an asset to our community. It is efforts like yours that make Euless a great place to work and live. Thank you for contributing to the beautification of our city. Chairman Owens said the plaque would be delivered to their business since they were not able to attend the meeting tonight. IV. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott reported on the following for September 1St—30th: • there were 201.00 total man hours o 55.00 Horticulture o 16.00 Forestry o 130.00 Greenhouse o 0 Special Projects o 0 Training • Trimmed Pecan trees at Fire Station#1 • Removed tree limbs at Bob Eden, Villages of Bear Creek, Trailwood, McCormick and the Preserve at McCormick parks due to flood damage Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 October 4,2010 V. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Recreation Report—Michael Davenport Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport commented on the following: • He mentioned the new membership fees went into effect on Friday, October 1st for the Euless Family Life Center • We will be starting an after school program in the next few weeks and some of the building attendants will be overseeing the program. The program will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. • On October 11th a Fit Start Class for seniors will begin. Currently we have 45 seniors in the yoga class. • Empowering Seniors fair was held on Friday, October 1st at Campus West and there were lots of seniors in attendance • Diane has three trips for seniors scheduled this month: State Fair of Texas (October 6th), Fort Worth Botanical Garden (October 22nd) and Canton (October 29th) • Our next Special Event— Stars over Euless will be Saturday, October 16th at Bob Eden Park • Arbor Daze 2011 will be postponed due to Easter falling at the same time as the event. So staff will be sending letters out to long term vendors to let them know that we will resume Arbor Daze in 2012. • The Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 4th and Heritage Park Christmas will be held on December 11th b. Parks Report—Randy Smith Parks Manager Randy Smith was not present tonight. c. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald commented on the following: • Ray commended the parks staff for all their hard work with cleaning up the parks from the recent floods • He also commended Michael and his recreation staff for all the programs and innovative ideas they have came up with for the family life center. Staff is working to make positive experiences for everyone that comes to the center. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 October 4,2010 • Our new athletic coordinator is Mike McMacken who transferred from parks over to our recreation staff and he will be working with J.D. at the Parks at Texas Star. Mike will do an excellent job and everyone is excited to have him in our department. • October 1st is our new budget year and we will be back on schedule for regular mowing of all areas that are contracted out • Also new street lights were installed on Bear Creek Parkway within the last couple of weeks Chairman Owens thanked everyone for their great reports tonight. VI. Other New Business There was no new business for discussion. VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Euless resident, Stella Hilburn, 3808 Great Oak, came before the Board Members with 214 signatures for a Petition to Install Lighting at the Villages of Bear Creek Dog Park. She mentioned that the current hours are dawn to dusk and with the shorter hours most residents get home after the dog park is already closed. She asked if maybe some additional lighting could be installed within the dog park and be controlled by a timer that would stay on until maybe 9:00 p.m. She mentioned there are many visitors that come to the dog park from as far away as Fort Worth, Hurst, Bedford, Arlington, Keller, Colleyville and Grapevine. She said this is the nicest dog park in the metro area and the park gets lots of usage as well as making many new friends while visiting the park. Ray said he will explore the possibilities and options and see what we can come up with. Jeremy Tompkins said he would like to add some extra lights in the parking lot should we decide to add more lights in the dog park. Chairman Owens thanked Ms. Hilburn for the residents concern regarding additional lighting at the dog park and her signed petitions from the community. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 6 October 4, 2010 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Chairman • est