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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-03 COPY REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD August 3, 1998 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 3, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Richard McNeese. Other Board Members present were: Bruce Ebert, Eric Owens, Stacey Hollinger and alternates Carl Miller and Boyce Byers. Members absent were Glendora Waldrup. Staff members present were: Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green, Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present were: Council Member Leon Hogg and Mike Daniel (Euless Athletic Association). INVOCATION The invocation was given by Stacey Hollinger. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman McNeese asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 1, 1998 regular meeting. There being no changes Bruce Ebert made the motion to approve the minutes as written and was seconded by Eric Owens. The vote was unanimous. Chairman McNeese advised the Board and audience that Jerry Robinson had resigned from the Board as a result of his retirement and relocation out of the city. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Members' Reports Mr. Hollinger stated everything looks good and the Athletic Complex is in very good shape. Mrs. Byers mentioned both South Euless and Ruth Millican parks look great. Mr. Owens stated both Villages of Bear Creek Park and McCormick Park looked good. Mr. Ebert stated he was not aware of any special events this past month. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 August 3, 1998 Mr. Miller stated both J.A. Can Park and Kiddy Can Park looked good. He did mention in the southwest corner of Kiddy Can Park that he noticed a broken park bench. Chairman McNeese stated the Midway Recreation Center has been very busy this past month but there has not been much activity seen at Midway Park due to the hot weather. He further mentioned there were about a half-dozen people using Blessing Branch Park for a picnic. NEW BUSINESS I. Community Services Report Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, was not at the meeting due to attending the Dixie Baseball pre-majors bidding in North Charleston, South Carolina. IL Leisure Services Report Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager, stated `The Star' brochure had been delivered the last week of July and there are many new and exciting programs. Sandra Renfro will hold a 4-week class starting August 31st called `Ladies Monday Night Football'. `A Country Christmas Carol' will be presented from November 30th through December 5th and the annual Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday, December 12. The summer musical `The Sound of Music' will be held on August 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th with gates opening at 7:00 p.m. and show starting at 8:15 p.m. Euless residents can attend free of charge on Thursday nights dress rehearsals. The Collegiate Players Tour (CPT) is scheduled to begin at the Golf Course at Texas Star on August 17th-20th. III. Parks Report Johnnie Green, Parks Superintendent, mentioned due to the hot temperatures the water usage for the City had almost doubled from June with 45,000 gallons to July with 80,000 gallons used. He also stated the City is starting to lose some trees throughout town and we are in desperate need of some rain. The golf course greens are being watered very sparingly with the rest of the course not being watered. The playground equipment at South Euless Park was completely destroyed by fire (vandals) and some trash cans were also set on fire at Midway Park. Graffiti has been found at different areas in the Villages of Bear Creek Park. At Softball World there was Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 August 3, 1998 a hit-and-run which wiped out about 75 to 80 feet of fencing along the rear side on South Pipeline Road. Mrs. Byers commented on how nice the new striped parking lot looks at Bob Eden Park. IV. Business of the Tree Board Eric Owens, Vice Chairman of the Tree Board, stated that to date 63,547 trees have been planted in the 1 + 1 = 2 program. He also stated a tree at the golf course (on the 14th green)which had split was braced and cables installed in order to help prolong the life of the tree. Also a Chinese Pistachio tree was planted adjacent to the disabled tree. V. Other New Business Chairman McNeese stated there was no new business to conduct. VI. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Councilman Hogg stated he had recently returned from the budget retreat and the City would have a balanced budget with no tax increase. The City Council had approved more fitness equipment for Midway Recreation Center and also a new pickup truck for the Parks Department as well as the Recreation Department. He mentioned the budget was pretty tight this year but City Council had approved increases for the employees again this year. Councilman Hogg also stated the owner/developer adjacent to the Wilshire Park area had been given the okay to start development of the hotel and office building (subject to the City's satisfaction). He said this proposed development is expected to be a very nice development once it is completed. Mike Daniel with the Euless Athletic Association mentioned the Regional Pony League tournaments were a great success with eight to twelve teams playing The winners were the eight and nine year olds who went on to the State playoffs in Katy, Texas. He also mentioned the Dixie Baseball Association is wanting to have their World Series at the Parks at Texas Star in 1999. Mr. Daniel said he is now the past president of EAA. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 August 3, 1998 ADJOURNMENT Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ai i` rma Attest