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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-02 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD March 2, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 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 and alternate Carl Miller. Members absent were Eric Owens, Stacey Hollinger and alternate Boyce Byers. Staff members present were: Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present were: Mr. Sadhu Shori with the H-E-B Sports Hall of Fame and Council Member Leon Hogg. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Glendora Waldrup. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman McNeese asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the February 2, 1998 regular meeting. There being no changes Glendora Waldrup made the motion to approve the minutes as written and was seconded by Jerry Robinson. The vote was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Members' Reports Mr. Ebert stated he had no report this evening. Mrs. Waldrup reported that J. A. Can Park looked good, the rose bed had recently been tended, a new volleyball net had been installed, sand poured and everything looked clean. She said she recently spoke with Senior Citizen Coordinator Diane Eggers about getting some senior citizens who would like to volunteer their time to care and tend to the rose garden. Mrs. Waldrup stated Kiddy Carr Park looked fine. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 March 2, 1998 Mr. Miller said McCormick Park looked good and the grass had recently been mowed but there was a broken post on the gazebo. He further mentioned Villages of Bear Creek also looked good but he noticed the City had lost another big tree in the park. Mr. Robinson mentioned the batting cages at The Parks at Texas Star had been very busy and the Athletic Complex is really looking good. He also inquired as to if the overflow parking lot would be completed by the opening date of March 28th. Jolwue Green, Parks Superintendent, stated the lot is being scraped and should be ready for the opening. Mr. 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 due to attending the Tree City U.S.A. National Conference in Nebraska. II. Parks Report Johnnie Green, Parks Superintendent, said the rye grass seed which had been planted is looking good and growing very fast. He said they have almost completed the tree plantings and the Athletic Complex lights are in the process of being changed out with the new bulbs. They will also have the overflow parking lot completed soon. Practice has also started this past weekend at the Villages of Bear Creek Park. III. Leisure Services Report Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager, handed out applications for the Ultra Classic Golf Tournament scheduled for March 20th as well as the Arbor Daze Live& Silent Auction invitations for March 14th. She also mentioned the Lu Mitchell show February 21st was good but the attendance was low. The valentine event which Heidi Hulin held on February 13th was a great success. Tim O'Connell's "Friday Night at The Rec"held on February 21st had a very good turnout. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 March 2, 1998 IV. Business of the Tree Board Jerry Robinson, Chairman of the Tree Board, stated that to date 53,355 trees have been planted in the 1 + 1 =2 program. He further mentioned the Parks Department had planted 3,000 red oak acorns at the greenhouse for next years Arbor Daze tree giveaway. Mr. Robinson also stated the Tree Conservation Ordinance is still being reviewed by the Development Department staff and City Planner Carol Griffith hopes to have the revised draft for the Board's review in April. V. Other New Business (a) Mr. Sadhu Shori with the H-E-B Sports Hall of Fame at Pennington Field was present in order to invite the Board to the Inductee Banquet on April 4th at the Hurst Recreation Center. At that time they will induct Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley as the first woman into the Sports Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize people who have been involved in and made contributions to the community. Mr. Short passed out information for ordering tickets to the banquet on April 4th at 6:30 p.m. and invited everyone to attend this very prestigious event. Chairman McNeese advised the Board Members of the new 1998 park assignments. The new assignments are as follows: Jerry Robinson(Bob Eden and Trailwood Parks); Boyce Byers (South Euless and Ruth Millican Parks); Eric Owens (McCormick and Villages of Bear Creek Parks); Carl Miller(J.A. Carr [Simmons] and Kiddy Carr Parks); Glendora Waldrup(Westpark ad Wilshire Parks); Chairman McNeese (Midway and Blessing Branch Parks); Bruce Ebert (Special Events) and Stacey Hollinger(Athletic Complex). VI. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Councilman Hogg mentioned the City hopes to start on Phase II of the Athletic Complex in the near future. Additional lighting has been added around the Midway Park area. We will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Arbor Daze next month. Councilman Hogg further mentioned the City is also still working on the vacant Western Hills property on W. Euless Boulevard which in the near future will be torn down and a new facility built to house the Police Station and Municipal Court offices. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 March 2, 1998 ADJOURNMENT Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. airman ttest