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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-13 s(k . REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD September 13, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present were: Boyce Byers, Glendora Waldrup, Carl Miller, Stacey Hollinger, Bruce Ebert and alternate Thomas Jenkins. Members absent were alternate Mike Daniel. Staff members present were: Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present were: Bill Byers, Jake Jacobson (Texas Star Soccer Club), Mike Matthews and Barbara Aton(Mid-Cities Tejanos Soccer Club) and Council Member Leon Hogg. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Boyce Byers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the August 9, 1999 regular meeting. Mrs. Waldrup asked that "the city consider issuing permits to all users of soccer fields so the police department would be able to enforce and/or police the fields since there has been problems with unauthorized uses of the fields from other neighboring cities"be added to Page 3, (c)B.E.S.A. There being no other corrections Mrs. Byers made the motion to approve the minutes with the noted addition and was seconded by Mrs. Waldrup. The vote was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Members' Reports Mr. Miller said both South Euless and Ruth Millican parks are well maintained. He said he noticed a large broken limb and was also wondering when the basketball goals would be installed. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 September 13, 1999 Mrs. Waldrup said the special events this past month were the Dixie Pre-Majors World Series and the Collegiate Players Tour (CPT) golf tournament which was held the second week of August. She also said there was an exercise facility which opened recently in Euless for the disabled citizens living in the mid-cities area. Mr. Hollinger said the Athletic Complex is in great shape. Mrs. Byers said she had no report this evening. Mr. Ebert said both J.A. Carr and Kiddy Can parks were mowed and trimmed and in good condition. He mentioned that Johnnie Green is doing a good job with the money the Parks Department was budgeted. The light standards are not working and the volleyball poles need painting on the volleyball court. He also noted the barricade is still down at Kiddy Carr park. He further said both J.A. Carr and Kiddy Carr parks are showing a lack of maintenance. Mr. Jenkins said his parks are Bob Eden and Trailwood. He said Bob Eden is a frequently used park. Mr. Owens stated his parks are Westpark and Wilshire. He said both parks look good and the new parking lot at Wilshire looks great. He did notice that not all the picnic tables were located on the pads and inquired if they would all be put on the cement pads. Mr. Owens made mention of a large bush and./or tree which was hanging over the fence at Westpark. NEW BUSINESS II. Parks Master Plan Chairman Owens gave a brief overview of the Parks Master Plan recommendations and said the Master Plan puts more focus on the five-year recommendations. He said a work session needs to be scheduled to meet with staff and the Board in order to share their ideas and comments for the Master Plan. The consensus of the Board was to schedule a work session on Monday, October 4th at 5:00 p.m. prior to the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 September 13, 1999 III. Consideration of park name change At the August meeting Mrs. Byers suggested a possible name change for the Ruth Millican Park area. She asked that the Ruth Millican building remain as is but change the rest of the area to possibly Heritage Park since the addition of the historic Fuller House has been moved to this site. Mr. Miller made the motion to name the area where the Fuller House is presently located to Heritage Park and was seconded by Mrs. Waldrup. The vote was unanimous. Chairman Owens said this would be a good name for the historical home and museum and recommended the name change be sent to City Council for consideration. IV. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Ebert said the list of hazardous trees with low hanging limbs which was reported by the Fire Department has now been completed. He said the list was extensive with 179 residences (some with multiple trees in the yards), three blocks of trees were pruned and also four apartment complexes were on the list. V. Leisure Services Report Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley passed out the new fall "Star"brochure to the Board and said registration for classes would begin on September 13t. She said the recreation staff had a very busy summer with the Dixie Pre-Majors World Series, the CPT (Collegiate Players Tour) golf tournament and the summer musical. She also mentioned there would be another musical in the fall "Harvey" at the Ruth Millican Center. Mrs. Wakeley said Mr. Herold was at Yosemite National Park and Mr. Green was out tonight due to a death in the family. Mrs. Wakeley said the next "Star"brochure coming out later in the fall will be a combination brochure with the Mayors newsletter and recreation information. VI. Parks Report Johnnie Green, Parks Superintendent, was absent tonight due to a death in the family. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 September 13, 1999 VII. Community Services Report Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, was out of town for tonights meeting. VIII. Other New Business Mr. Jake Jacobson with the Texas Stars Soccer Club was in attendance to renew their agreement for usage of the lighted fields at Bob Eden Park for soccer practice. They have used the fields for the last three years and are requesting use of the fields on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights from October through March 2000. Chairman Owens mentioned a softball league had been advertised in"The Star"brochure for Bob Eden Park and staff would need to wait and see if the the league made before committing to the soccer association for field usage. Chairman Owens asked Mr. Jacobson to get with staff and Suzanne Hendrickson regarding using the fields. Mrs. Barbara Aton and Mike Matthews with the Mid-Cities Tejanos Soccer Club were also in attendance requesting lighted practice fields for their teams. Mr. Matthews said last year they used the lighted fields at Westpark four nights a week. He said they would also work with both the city and Texas Stars Soccer Club for availability of fields. Mr. Matthews said the youth organizations do appreciate everything the city has done for them. He said he would also get with Suzanne Hendrickson regarding field availability. IX. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Mr. Hollinger asked if staff would follow-up on the smoking issue which was discussed recently regarding smoking at the Parks at Texas Star youth athletic fields. He inquired if the city would possibly prepare an ordinance which prohibits smoking at any of the areas where there are youth activities. Mrs. Wakeley said she would survey other surrounding cities regarding their policies on smoking at parks where youth are playing. Council Member Hogg mentioned the Parks and Recreation budget requests for the new year was approved by City Council. He also mentioned a new gas station will be built with 24 pumps out by the new proposed car rental facility. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 September 13, 1999 Mr. Bill Byers with the Historical Preservation Committee mentioned the committee is looking into moving the original Himes house and stated the proposed "Heritage Park" name change would be an appropriate name for this area located next to the Ruth Millican Center. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. t __ 42(:{::2__/ 7 / Chairman Attest ,