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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-30 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD June 30, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Richard McNeese. Other Board Members present were: Eric Owens, Jerry Robinson, Stacey Hollinger, Bruce Ebert, Glendora Waldrup, alternates Carl Miller and Boyce Byers. Staff members present were: Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green, Special Projects Coordinator Ray McDonald and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present were: Eric Wilhite with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., Arlington, Texas, Council Members Charlie Miller and Carl Tyson. 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 June 2, 1997 regular meeting. There being no changes Glendora Waldrup made the motion to approve the minutes as written and was seconded by Bruce Ebert. The vote was unanimous. AWARDS PRESENTATION Chairman McNeese stated there were no awards for presentation this month but asked the Board to possibly select some individuals for future awards. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Members Reports Mrs. Byers stated Bob Eden Park still needs some street repair work to be done in the park and Trailwood Park looks very good. Mr. Miller stated he had no report due to being on active duty this past month. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 June 30, 1997 Mr. Hollinger stated both South Euless and Ruth Millican looked good. Mr. Robinson said he would let staff report on the progress of the Athletic Complex. Mr. Owens stated Westpark looked good and there was lots of activity at the swimming pool and many picnickers at Wilshire park . Mr. Ebert stated Midway has had lots of usage and the pool needs a coat of paint. At Blessing Branch he mentioned the parking lot sign is weathered and the apartments are using the parking lot to park their vehicles. There is much underbrush as well as some illegal vegetation being grown. Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green advised Mr. Ebert that facility maintenance will handle the situation with the underbrush and vegetation being grown. Mr. Ebert further mentioned the Morrisdale Citizens Group has put in over 100 hours to clean up the vacant property(lot) on the east side of the addition which adjoins Pipeline Road. They have cleaned, trimmed trees, hauled off trash and the Morrisdale Homeowners would like the city to plant native plants and/or landscape the vacant property. Mr. Green stated they will study the plan, see what can be done to help maintain the lot and further mentioned there is no water source available for watering. Mrs. Waldrup stated J.A. Can Park has had much activity, the flower beds look great and the hazardous pipe in the ground had been removed. She also mentioned Kiddy Park looks good. Chairman McNeese said he had no report. NEW BUSINESS I. Parks Report Chairman McNeese introduced Eric Wilhite with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, from Arlington who is working with the City on the Athletic Complex- Phase H Park Grant Application which is due July 31st. Mr. Wilhite stated the primary objective is to continue with the Athletic Complex by adding two ball fields, three soccer fields, T-ball fields, a sports court, in-line hockey, horseshoe playing area, Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 June 30, 1997 sand volleyball areas,three basketball courts, concession areas, clubhouse/sports pro-shop, four new ball diamonds with covered bleachers, addition to the Walk of Champions and the expansion of the playground. Additional parking will be added with the Phase II addition. There will be an eight foot chain link fence around the perimeter of the complex. The City is applying for a $500,000 grant with our match being the value of donated land plus approximately $75,000 cash or in-kind services. Chairman McNeese asked if the Board was satisfied with the plans for Phase II of the Athletic Complex and were ready to make a recommendation to proceed with the Park Grant Application to the City Council. Mr. Owens made the recommendation to forward the revised plans to support the Park Grant Application for Phase II of the Athletic Complex as presented and was seconded by Mr. Hollinger. The vote was unanimous. II. Leisure Services Report Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager, advised the Board that Rick Herold would not be at the meeting due to not feeling well. She stated the swimming pools are all getting high usage with school being out. Mrs. Wakeley also mentioned the summer day camp program is going strong and has been a real success so far this summer. Attendance in the summer recreation classes has been very successful. There will be a Senior Citizen's dance on August 9th and the entertainment will be Leon Russell. The summer musical `Anything Goes' is scheduled to run for two weekends in August. The shows will be on Friday and Saturday, August 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th, at 8:15 p.m. at the Villages of Bear Creek Park outdoor amphitheater. Mrs. Wakeley advised the Board and audience the golf course will be closed for three days from July 1-3 for the staff to get moved into the golf shop and offices and will reopen on July 4th. The clubhouse should be open around the end of July. M. Business of the Tree Board Chairman McNeese stated there were no reports for discussion. Mrs. Wakeley informed the Board Keith Martin has taken another job and will be working in Southlake. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 June 30, 1997 IV. Other New Business Mr. Miller mentioned the Texas Rangers had sponsored a league and Johnnie Green's parks crew (during their lunch hour)prepared the field for the players to use. He wanted to thank and commend the Parks Department for jumping in and helping out on such short notice. Chairman McNeese praised the staff for all the hard work they do. V. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green advised the Board the Purchase Order had been submitted for the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Wilshire and South Euless. Councilman Tyson commented on how important the Parks and Leisure Services Board is to the City and noticed how the Board really took the time to determine the needs of the facilities for the expansion of Phase II of the athletic complex. Councilman Miller advised the Board on the hiring of David Witcher, the new Director of Economic Development and Marketing. Also the City Council has approved the formation of the Economic Educational Committee. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. <_ . / (', a. )..-e.4A.----- airm� Attest