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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-04 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD December 4, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present were: Stacey Hollinger, Glendora Waldrup, Boyce Byers, Bruce Ebert and alternate Carroll Scott. Board Members absent were: Carl Miller and alternate Mike Daniel Staff members present were: Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green, Superintendent of Recreation Suzanne Hendrickson and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present were: Bill Byers, Mrs. Carroll Scott, Alex Horton, Thomas and Tracey Hall (regarding Trails), John Bushong, Randy Goodrum and Randy Newton (regarding skate/bike park), Terry Kesterson with EGSA and Doug McGrady with BESA. INVOCATION Stacey Hollinger gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the November 6, 2000 regular meeting. Boyce Byers made the motion to approve the minutes with the correction made to the spelling of Gary Terry's name on page 1 in the visitors section and was seconded by Carroll"Scotty" Scott. The vote was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Member's Reports Mr. Ebert said at South Euless Park the bridge had been painted. At Heritage Park he said the park looked good except for the bird droppings which were still on the front porch area. He said the area around the new water tower is a mess from all the construction. Mrs. Byers said Westpark looks great with the new fencing and new painted bleachers. At Wilshire Park the street looks good but the big hole is still unfinished. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 December 4, 2000 Mr. Hollinger said Midway Park is in good shape and he had no report for Blessing Branch Park Mrs. Waldrup said she had no report for J. A. Carr or Kiddy Carr parks. Mr. Scott said he had no reports for Bob Eden or Trailwood parks. Mrs. Waldrup said everything looks well at Trailwood Park. Chairman Owens said there was a good attendance of people at the recent Stars practice. He did say there were lots of kids who attended during the week day event. At the Christmas Parade and Tree lighting there was also a good attendance even though it was very cold. There were also a large number of great looking floats in the parade this year. II. Volunteer of the Month Chairman Owens presented Barbara Hurley with a plaque for the December Volunteer of the Month. He said Barbara has worked closely with Program Recreation Specialist Heidi Hulin and the preschool program for the last three years as well as other volunteer assignments. Mrs. Hurley thanked the Board for the plaque and said that Heidi has been a delight to work with. NEW BUSINESS III. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Ebert said Arborist Ralph Klein has been pruning all the trees around the city hall complex, at Bob Eden and McCormick parks, as well as trees along the medians of Highway 10. Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green also said a dangerous dead tree was removed from the golf course and they helped two citizens remove some dangerous trees. IV. Citizens Support Group Discussion a. Skateboard Youth John Bushong, Randy Goodrum and Randy Newton were present and had about 60 signed petitions requesting a skateboard park facility. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 December 4,2000 b. Trails—Alex Horton Mr. Alex Horton, 806 Middlecreek Drive, Euless was present with a support group and they would like to work with the Board and staff on the proposed Trails System. He said he and others are avid bicyclists who are hoping to see the trails program expanded. He introduced Tom and Tracey Hall, Cathy Grave and Barney Smitz who are willing to help with promoting the trail project for families in the community. Mr. Ebert said he appreciated Mr. Horton and his group for being present and supporting the trails system program. Mr. Herold said the proposed trail would be twelve feet wide with a two-foot concrete shoulder along the sides and also said the trails system is part of the Ice-T program. Chairman Owens said the Board always wants citizen input for a better city and thanked Mr. Horton and his supporters for being at the meeting. V. Athletic Associations a. EGSA(Euless girls Softball Association) Mr. Terry Kesterson, Vice-Commissioner of EGSA, 532 Blair Meadow Drive, Grapevine, was present with some of the officers. He handed out information to the Board regarding the new officers, budget information and registration fees for the different age groups. He was given a draft copy of the new Facility Usage Agreement for EGSA for the next year and was asked to make any changes to the draft and return to Suzanne Hendrickson as soon as possible. Mr. Ebert inquired as to background checks for coaches. Mr. Kesterson said many of their coaches are parents who volunteer their time but he said everyone (even parents) gets a background check. b. BESA (Bedford Euless Soccer Association) Mr. Doug McGrady, 2960 Woodbridge Lane, Bedford, was present for BESA. He handed out information to the Board regarding the new officers, budget information and registration fees for the different age groups. Mr. McGrady was also given a draft copy of the new Facility Usage Agreement for BESA for the next year and was asked to make any changes to the draft and return to Suzanne Hendrickson as soon as possible. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 December 4, 2000 Mr. Ebert inquired as to background checks for coaches. Mr. McGrady said a background check is done on all coaches, assistant coaches and anyone else who would be associated with the kids. VI. Discussion of Sports Association Agreements Mr. Herold informed the Board of the Field Use Agreement draft and stated that he and Mr. Ebert had met recently to address legal concerns of the original draft. He said all the Board Members had been given a copy of the revised draft to address any concerns, which they might have. VII. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Rick Herold, Director of Parks and Community Services Mr. Herold said the Parade of Lights was again a success and there were many beautiful floats this year in the parade. The Christmas Tree Lighting had a very good attendance and there was performing groups, holiday music and concessions as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Mr. Herold reminded everyone of the upcoming December activities. The Heritage Park Christmas Celebration scheduled for Saturday, December 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. IceFest 2000 scheduled for Saturday, December 16th from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Dr. Pepper Star Center. Also the Trout Fishing in America New Year's Eve Party at the Texas Star Conference Centre with the kids show at 2:00 p.m. and the adults show at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Herold also mentioned that the Director of Administration Tom Cox was leaving to go to the City of Grand Prairie as the Deputy City Manager. VIII. Other New Business Chairman Owens stated the election of officers would be held in January and reminded the Board Members to take their poinsettia's home with them tonight. IX. Input from City Council Members and Visitors There was no input from the audience. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 December 4, 2000 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct,the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. joy- '1z6/14igir Chairman Attest