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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-07 COPY REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD August 7,2000 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present were: Boyce Byers, Stacey Hollinger, alternates Carroll "Scotty" Scott and Mike Daniel. Board Members absent were: Bruce Ebert, Carl Miller and Glendora Waldrup. Staff members present were: Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Superintendent of Recreation Suzanne Hendrickson, Administrative Secretary Linda Lux and Park Maintenance Secretary Dolores Tijerina. Visitors present were: Council Member Leon Hogg, Kevin Smith, Jaye Martin, Jim Promey, Fred Violette and Leslie Bradley with EAA (Euless Athletic Association); Doyle and Audrey Brown, and Ed Lewis with the proposed ECBA (Euless Classic Baseball Association); and John Marston, President of BCBA(Bear Creek Baseball Association). INVOCATION The invocation was given by Stacey Hollinger. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 5, 2000 regular meeting. There being no changes Boyce Byers made the motion to approve the minutes as presented and was seconded by Mike Daniel. The vote was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Member's Reports Mr. Daniel said the Athletic Complex had plenty of activity during the Dixie World Series. He also stated the complex looked great, with the exception of the clocks not working and he noticed all the new development has been completed. Mr. Herold stated the motors to repair the clocks have been ordered but would take a while to receive since they are coming from Germany. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 August7, 2000 Mr. Hollinger said he had no report for Blessing Branch Park but had driven through Midway Park and it seemed to be in good shape. Mrs. Byers stated there are some dead trees in Westpark that she is sure would be taken care of after finishing up with the Dixie World Series aftermath. Mrs. Byers also stated that on her check of Wilshire Park all she could see were "feet and heads in the pool" and that the park looked nice and neat. Mr. Herold stated that he would see that Jimmy Beck, Parks Horticulture Foreman, received the report on the dead trees. Mr. Carroll Scott reported that due to a broken toe restricting his mobility and a death in the family, he has not made his inspections of Bob Eden Park and Trailwood Park. Mrs. Byers stated she had received a report of graffiti in Trailwood Park. Mr. Herold said our policy is to report it to the Police Department, who will then take pictures of the graffiti for identification and after this is done the graffiti can be removed. He also stated that the bridge installation at Kiddy Carr Park is scheduled for Friday, August 18, 2000. Chairman Owens reported that all the games he watched during the Dixie World Series were close and well played. He also stated that he was not able to attend "West Side Story" but had received good reports from those who had attended. Mr. Herold said Suzanne Hendrickson reported the cost of the production was $14,000 and it totally paid for itself. Mrs. Byers reported that Heritage Park is really coming along and that the cabin is really shaping up. II. Volunteer of the Month Mr. Herold presented the Park Board Members with a key holder on behalf of the Parks and Community Services staff as the Volunteers of the Month for all their hard working during the Dixie World Series. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 August 7,2000 NEW BUSINESS III. Business of the Tree Board Chairman Owens gave the report due to Tree Board Chairman Ebert being absent. Chairman Owens stated the following trees were planted: three (3) at the Dr. Pepper Stars Centre, ten (10) at Villages of Bear Creek Park, two (2) at the Texas Star Golf Course and three (3) on Holly Drive. He also read a letter from the Wilshire Neighborhood Association to Horticulturist Jimmy Beck thanking him on his Xeriscape landscaping presentation. Mr. Owens stated that Mr. Beck truly is an expert in his field and would gladly advise anyone on landscaping if asked. Mr. Herold said the McCormick Farms Association had asked Jimmy Beck for his assistance in landscaping the two medians along Holly Drive and Mack Drive going into that subdivision. He also stated that many of the association had taken the trouble to thank Jimmy and his staff on the wonderful job that was done. IV. Parks and Community Services Reports Mr. Herold reported that Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green will still be out recovering from knee surgery another month or longer. He mentioned the Dallas 2012 Olympics tentatively awarded women's softball to the City of Euless. He further stated the Dallas 2012 packets and submission to the United States Olympic Committee would be sent in December, 2000, for the finalists and the actual contracts with all the cities, universities and organizations that are venues will also be at that time. Mr. Herold stated in December, 2002 the United States Olympic Committee governing bodies will visit all the applicants in the following cities: Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cincinnati and Washington. Mr. Herold stated the news from Boaz, Alabama, which was received today from Ray McDonald is that the City of Euless was not selected as the Dixie World Series sight in 2001. The City of Euless will host the Dixie World Series in 2002 for the thirteen and fourteen year old players. He also stated the Texas Star Golf Course was listed in the August 6th Star Telegram's Sunday edition with two of the top eighteen holes in Tarrant County. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 August 7,2000 V. Other New Business Chairman Owens introduced John Marston, president of the Bear Creek Baseball Association (BCBA). Mr. Marston presented his petition to bring classic baseball to the City of Euless and to coordinate field usage with the Euless Athletic Association. Kevin Smith, Euless Athletic Association (EAA) Commissioner, stated that he and Mr. Marston had spoken just before tonights meeting began in reference to classic baseball and in coordinating field usage. He also said that if Mr. Marston had presented his petition to the Euless Athletic Association as he has to the Park Board then this meeting might not have been necessary. After hearing from John Marston and Kevin Smith, Board Members decided it was not in their jurisdiction to allow or not allow the formation of a new baseball association. They stated that decision would have to be left up to both the baseball associations. The Parks and Leisure Services departments would be involved in the use and scheduling of the baseball fields by the necessary associations. Mrs. Byers inquired if there were enough fields to accommodate everyone. Mr. Herold stated that we probably could obtain fields for everyone involved. He also stated staff was working on contracts for all the associations in order for everyone to know what is expected from the city as well as from the associations. Boyce Byers made the motion to form a sub-committee to assist the Euless Athletic Association (EAA) and the Bear Creek Baseball Association (BCBA) with their negotiations. The sub- committee would consist of Board Members Mike Daniel, Stacey Hollinger and Eric Owens. The motion was seconded by Carroll "Scotty" Scott and the vote was unanimous. VI. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Mr. Hollinger requested that a fence be placed around the new field being built at the Parks of Texas Star. Mr. Herold stated this is in the process of being completed. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 August 7,2000 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct,the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Chairman Attest IIMPF