HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-04 REGULAR MEETING
PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD
May 4, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on
Monday, May 4, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman
Richard McNeese. Other Board Members present were: Glendora Waldrup, Jerry Robinson,
Bruce Ebert, Eric Owens. Members absent were Stacey Hollinger, alternates Carl Miller and
Boyce Byers. Staff members present were: Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley and
Administrative Secretary Linda Lux.
Visitors present were: Mike Daniel with the Euless Athletic Association.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Eric Owens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman McNeese asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the April
6, 1998 regular meeting. There being no changes Jerry Robinson made the motion to approve the
minutes as written and was seconded by Glendora Waldrup. The vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
I. Board Members' Reports
Mrs. Waldrup stated she has not been able to check on Westpark Park due to all the street
construction. She also mentioned Wilshire Park pool looked bad and the grass needs mowing.
Mr. Ebert stated the parks should not have to suffer due to there not being enough staff and the
city needs to budget for additional priorities.
Mr. Ebert stated he was out of town for Arbor Daze but heard it was a great success as always.
Mr. Robinson mentioned Bob Eden Park looked nice. At Trailwood Park he noticed that mowing
was needed around the playground area but other than that the park looked good. Mr. Robinson
also mentioned some of the kids using the batting cages were not wearing helmets and this is a
liability issue and staff should be enforcing this rule.
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Mr. Owens reported Villages at Bear Creek Park looked good. At McCormick Park he noticed a
lamp post which was slightly leaning and also some fence had fallen down into the creek area. He
further stated he heard a report the rest rooms at the new athletic complex were not working
properly.
Chairman McNeese stated he had no report this evening.
NEW BUSINESS
I. Community Services Report
Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, was absent from the meeting.
H. Parks Report
Johnnie Green, Parks Superintendent, was absent from the meeting.
III. Leisure Services Report
Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager, stated Arbor Daze again was a great success
and the last show on Sunday night was rained out. All the nightly concerts were full and the
vendors did very well again this year. Mrs. Wakeley also mentioned a Park Board Work Session
has been scheduled for Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., on the University of
North Texas campus in Denton, Texas. A van will be provided for anyone needing transportation
which would leave from the City Hall parking lot at 8:00 a.m.
IV. Business of the Tree Board
Jerry Robinson, Chairman of the Tree Board, stated that to date 63,534 trees have been planted in
the 1 + 1 =2 program. He further mentioned the Parks Department had planted a red oak tree at
the Villages of Bear Creek Memorial site and also removed two hazardous trees at J. A. Can
Park. A total of 10,000 trees were given away at Arbor Daze and he thanked all the Board
Members for their help and hard work in the Tree Booth. He also mentioned next year the Board
would need some volunteers to help in the booth.
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V. Other New Business
Chairman McNeese stated there was no new business to conduct.
VI. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
Mike Daniel with the Euless Athletic Association mentioned there had been some vandalism at
Midway Park over the weekend. He said a trash can had been set on fire (close to the concession
stand) and the ice machine had been broken into. Mr. Daniel asked if the concession stand at The
Parks at Texas Star could possibly stay open until 9:00 p.m. since one of the ball fields is being
used at night.
Julia Wakeley advised Mr. Daniel she would contact the manager of The Parks and see what
could be worked out regarding the concession stand.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
C,airman Attest