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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-01 Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board December 1,2008 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, in the Large Conference Room at the Parks Facility Building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present: Carroll Scott, John Elder, Randy Jones, John Raab, Everett Hartzler and alternates Alex Horton and Jeremy Tompkins. There were no members absent. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz, Parks Manager Randy Smith, Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present: Danee' Owens, Kim and Michael Raab, Jenni Elder and Johnson Obamehinti. 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 November 3, 2008 regular meeting. John Elder made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by Carroll Scott. The vote was unanimous. I. Board Member's Reports Carroll Scott said Blessing Branch Park was clean. Midway Park is always clean and the ball fields were in good shape. Jeremy Tompkins said the retaining wall in Wilshire Park looks good and the ball fields look nice at West Park. John Elder said both Trailwood and Bob Eden parks look good. • Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 December 1,2008 John Raab said both McCormick Park and the Preserve at McCormick Park were in good shape and clean. Alex Horton said Reflection Park was clean. At the Villages of Bear Creek Park all trash cans had clean liners in them and the restrooms were all in good shape. The dog park had lots of residents and pets in the park. Randy Jones said both South Euless and Heritage parks were clean and looked good. Everett Hartzler said both J. A. Carr and Kiddie Carr parks looked good and the shrubs had recently been trimmed. Chairman Owens said the Parks at Texas Star Athletic Complex as usual looks good. Chairman Owens also mentioned the next upcoming events: • Holidaze KidZone — Saturday, December 6th from 3:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. at Midway Recreation Center • Christmas Parade of Lights — Saturday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Midway Recreation Center • Heritage Park Christmas Celebration— Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. at Heritage Park • IceFest 2008 — Saturday, December 20th from 1:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. at the Dr Pepper StarCenter II. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott reported on the following for October 23rd—November 21st: • there were 957.00 man hours o 485.00—Horticulture o 187.00—Forestry o 0 —Storm Damage o 125.00 - Greenhouse o 160.00 - Special Project o 0 - Water Truck • Horticulture hours were spent planting the fall color change, doing maintenance on city facilities and pulling weeds throughout the city. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 December 1,2008 • Forestry hours were spent pruning Heritage Park and cleaning up debris. • Greenhouse hours were spent watering plants; propagating plants and general clean up of both greenhouses. • We spent approximately 160 hours putting up the Christmas tree and Christmas decorations throughout city facilities. III. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Recreation Report—Michael Davenport Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport mentioned the following: • He said Heidi is doing a great job at Midway Recreation Center. • FYI — the courts at Midway Recreation Center will be closed for resurfacing during the holiday. • The Photo Exhibition event was a great success and the Historical Preservation Committee had about 150 attendees while they were open for tours. • The Christmas Parade of Lights is Saturday night and there are over 100 floats entered. • Heritage Park Christmas Celebration has 5 to 6 school choirs. • On February 13t we will be doing a Princess Party at Midway Recreation Center. • In March we will do a new event `Story Walk' at Bob Eden Park. • The senior program is also doing well. b. Parks Report—Randy Smith Parks Manager Randy Smith updated the Board Members on the following: • Park guys are busy putting up the Christmas tree and also putting up decorations at city facilities. • New water reclamation barrels have been placed in the front flower bed at the parks maintenance facility and the bed has been landscaped by Troy and his crew. We plan on doing future water reclamation projects at the facility. He said 1500 gallons of water will last about three weeks. • Troy and his crew have also installed a drip irrigation system. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 December 1,2008 c. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald mentioned the following: • In the November 7th newspaper there was an article naming Euless as the Best Place to Raise Kids. He said all departments play a special role in making Euless the city that it is and there are lots of special events and opportunities for kids to get involved. • He mentioned that our staff deserves lots of credit for all the hours and work they do for the community. • Recommended changes to the Master Plan for the new Midway Life Center were approved by the Council and the necessary paperwork has been sent to Austin with our grant application. • He thanked the Board Members for all their service on this board and said this has been a great year with the adoption of the new Master Plan. • He thanked Everett Hartzler for his service on the Park Board. • He also welcomed new Board Member Johnson Obamehinti. • Ray wished all the Board Members a Safe and Happy Holiday. Chairman Owens expressed his and the Board Members appreciation to Ray and his staff for everything they do for our community and mentioned that we have a great partnership with all our volunteers and staff. IV. Other New Business Chairman Owens thanked Everett for all his work on the Park Board and welcomed new member Johnson to the Park Board. He said he hopes everyone has a great Holiday and spends time with their families. V. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Mr. Johnson Obamehinti said he is looking forward to working with the Board Members. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 December 1,2008 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. airman e