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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-06 Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board August 6,2007 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:07 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present: Carroll Scott, Boyce Byers, Randy Jones, and alternates Sonja Adams and Everett Hartzler. Members absent: Stacey Hollinger, John Raab and alternate John Elder. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz, Parks Manager Johnnie Green and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present: Billy Owens, Bill Byers, Alex Horton, Council Member Leon Hogg, James and Pat Fultz, Robert, Teresia and Russell Foreman, Colton Sisson, Kenzie, Lisa and Konoau Kautai, Pat and Amy McClure, David Brown, Val Zuniga and Nick and Martina Rodriquez. INVOCATION Randy Jones gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the May 7, 2007 regular meeting. Randy Jones made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by Carroll Scott. The vote was unanimous. I. Board Member's Reports Boyce Byers mentioned some of the Special Events held during the summer: • The Out of School Bash was held on May 24th at Midway Recreation Center with lots of kids in attendance. • The U.T. Arlington Jazz Concert was held on June 15th at the Villages of Bear Creek Park and there were lots of families in attendance. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 August 6,2007 • Movies in the Park showing "Happy Feet" was held on July 20th at the Villages of Bear Creek Park Amphitheater. The Fort Worth Zoo also brought out some penguins for the kids to see before the movie started. Upcoming Events: • Saturday, August 18th—Junior Anglers Day—9:00 a.m. to Noon—Wilshire Park pond • August 20th—26th—R&R Flights at DFW Airport • Saturday, September 15th — Bicycle Rodeo & Safety Fair - 9:00 a.m. to Noon — Parks at Texas Star • Friday, October 19th—Stars Over Euless - 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. —Bob Eden Park • Wednesday, October 31st — The Halloween Thing — 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Midway Recreation Center Carroll Scott said he recently walked both Preserve at McCormick and McCormick parks and they were in good shape. He noticed that duck weed is growing in the ponds at the Preserve at McCormick Park. He mentioned the construction is coming along at McCormick Park. Ray said that we have hired a contractor and they sprayed the duck weed last week. Sonja Adams said she did not have a report for Bob Eden and Trailwood parks. Randy Jones said West Park looks good but one of the speed bumps is broken and Wilshire Park is also in good condition. Everett Hartzler said Reflection Park looks great. The playground and soccer fields are staying busy at the Villages of Bear Creek Park. John Raab e-mailed his report and said both J.A. Carr and Kiddy Carr parks were clean and in good shape. Chairman Owens said Midway Park looks good. He had no report for Blessing Branch Park. II. Volunteer of the Month Chairman Owens said the June 2007 Volunteer of the Month Courtney Martin was not able to be here tonight and her plaque will be delivered to her. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 August 6, 2007 Chairman Owens presented a plaque to Teresia Foreman for the July 2007 Volunteer of the Month. She has not only volunteered herself, but she has beseeched help from her family and also church members that helped with the following events: • Organized over 40 volunteers to help with 2005 Arbor Daze • Organized over 30 volunteers to help with the 2006 Texas Trash Off • Organized volunteers to help with the 2006 Halloween event • Organized volunteers to help with the 2006 Holidaze KidZone • Organized church members to participate in the 2006 Christmas Parade of Lights • Organized volunteers to help with the 2007 Arbor Daze Festival Mrs. Foreman thanked the Board Members and said she enjoys volunteering and plans to do even more for the department. Chairman Owens presented a plaque to Nick and Martina Rodriquez for the August 2007 Volunteers of the Month. They have recently joined our program and they have already made a positive impact in our city. They have worked the following events: • 2007 Easter Egg Hunt • 2007 Texas Trash Off • 2007 Arbor Daze Festival • Concert in the Park • Movies in the Park • They plan to help with our annual Stars Over Euless event in October Mr. and Mrs. Rodriquez thanked the Board Members for their award. III. Beautification Award of the Month Chairman Owens mentioned that each year from May through October we do a residential and business/civic/governmental Yard of the Month award. He said the June 2007 residential Beautification Award goes to James and Pat Fultz at 1905 Marlene. Their yard has a beautiful landscape with great use of shrubs and bedding plants. The lawn is well maintained and catches your attention as you drive by. One look and you know the owners take pride in their yard. Mr. and Mrs. Fultz thanked the Board Members for their award. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 August 6, 2007 Chairman Owens said the June 2007 business/civic/governmental Beautification Award goes to Miller Muffler and Radiator at 301 W. Euless Blvd. He said this is a great industrial landscape that is attractive and well maintained and catches your attention as your drive by. Chairman Owens said their plaque would be delivered to them since they were not here tonight. Chairman Owens said the July 2007 residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Pat and Amy McClure at 702 International. This yard is beautifully landscaped with a great selection of shrubs and bedding plants. The lawn is lush and dark green and well maintained. Mr. and Mrs. McClure thanked the Board for their plaque. Chairman Owens said the July 2007 business/civic/governmental Beautification Award goes to Kwik Kar Lube and Tune at 103 E. Harwood Road. This property is attractive and well maintained and catches your attention as your drive by. It is efforts like yours that make our city a great place to work and live. Thank you for contributing to the beautification of our city. John Giacometto with Kwik Kar Lube and Tune was present to accept his award and said they are glad to be a part of Euless and said his wife is the one who does most of the landscape work. Chairman Owens said the August 2007 residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Val Zuniga at 501 Aransas Drive. This yard is beautifully landscaped with a great selection of shrubs and bedding plants. The owner has added a pavestone retaining wall as well as a white vinyl fence to show off their well manicured yard. This beautiful landscape catches your attention as you drive by. Mr. Zuniga thanked the Board and said his wife is the one behind him that makes sure everything gets done. Chairman Owens said the August business/civic/governmental Beautification Award goes to Taco Bell/Pizza Hut at 100 E. Euless Blvd. This is a great industrial landscape with lots of shrubs and plants. Plants and shrubs have even been added along the drive through area. This property is attractive and well maintained. It is efforts like yours that make our city a great place to work and live. Thank you for contributing to the beautification of our city. Chairman Owens said their plaque would be delivered to them since they were not present tonight. IV. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Vice Chairman Carroll Scott read the reports for June, July and August. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 August 6,2007 V. Parks and Community Services Reports Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald thanked all the volunteers for helping with our events and also for the Beautification Award recipients tonight for all their hard work in making our community a more beautiful place to live. He also mentioned that our Special Events Supervisor Michael Davenport returned from the Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA) conference and the City of Euless Parks and Community Services Department won six(6)awards. • Best Original Newsletter—Euless Today(Arbor Daze edition) • Best Cover Design—Euless Today(Arbor Daze edition) • Best volunteer Program—Arbor Daze • Best Environmental Program—Arbor Daze Tree Giveaway • Best Education Award—Stars Over Euless • Best Children's Program—Bicycle Rodeo a. Discussion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan—Ray McDonald Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald gave an update on the progress of updating the Master Plan. He mentioned that with input from the Board he hoped to bring forth the needs assessment and recommendations at the next meeting. He expressed that this document is critical to the future planning and development of our parks and recreation system and that he hopes the members of the Board will support and contribute to the document as we work towards a formal recommendation and then an adoption of the plan. Chairman Owens thanked Ray for his report and asked the Board Members to send in their priority lists to Ray by Friday,August 10t. VI. Other New Business Chairman Owens reminded the Board that our next meeting will be on September 10t due to the Labor Day holiday. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 6 August 6,2007 VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Council Member Leon Hogg mentioned Council just got back from the budget work session and they accomplished a lot of work. He also commented on the Master Plan and how very important this plan is and we do need to keep it updated for continued projects and growth in the city. Billy Owens with A.A.R.P. said the churches recently held a canned food drive and all cans collected went to the area food bank. They also did a school drive for Oakwood Terrace teachers to collect supplies for students. Teresia Foreman said there is a need for parks and playgrounds for disadvantaged kids. She said Euless has at least three school buses of disadvantaged students so we are in dire need for these kids to have recreational facilities close to them instead of having to go to other cities. Mrs. Foreman also mentioned that our schools are in need of school supplies and if anyone would like to donate supplies they can be taken to Schools Closet, which is located by Central Junior High. Alex Horton mentioned that we all need to support Ray and the Parks and Community Services Department with all the events they do in our community. Chairman Owens said he appreciated everyone being here tonight and thanked Ray and his department for everything they do. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Chairman Attest