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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-03 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD March 3, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Richard McNeese. Other Board Members present were: Glendora Waldrup, Jerry Robinson, Stacey Hollinger, Bruce Ebert, alternates Boyce Byers and Carl Miller. Eric Owens was absent. Staff members present were: Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present were: Council Member Leon Hogg and James Taylor, President of the Euless Girls Softball Association(EGSA). INVOCATION The invocation was given by Boyce Byers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman McNeese asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the February 3, 1997 regular meeting. Chairman McNeese advised the Board there was a correction to Page 4, Item V, last sentence in the first paragraph, which should have read "...and the City will receive the tag revenue ....". Jerry Robinson made the motion to approve the minutes as corrected and was seconded by Carl Miller. The vote was unanimous. AWARDS PRESENTATION There were no awards presented this month. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Members Reports Mr. Miller stated he was on active duty and did not have the opportunity to inspect McCormick Park or Villages of Bear Creek. Mrs. Waldrup stated J.A. Carr Park was in good shape, has been frequented by many senior citizens out walking. She mentioned that the gazebo looked good and the roses had been pruned Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 March 3, 1997 in the park. Mrs. Waldrup stated she did not go to Kiddie Carr Park. Mrs. Byers said with all the rains there had been an area washed out near the entrance to Bob Eden Park. At Trailwood Park she found two green posts with no signs on them and there was a wood sign which needed attention. Mr. Robinson reported much progress had been made at the athletic complex. He said it looked like all the concrete had been poured and the plumbing was being installed. He said the amphitheater and pavilion building were starting to take shape and more recognizable. He asked if the city had taken possession of the 27 acres nearby? Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green advised the Board that the city had bought the adjoining property. Mr. Hollinger stated he was not able to inspect South Euless or Ruth Millican parks. Mr. Ebert said he was not sure which were his assigned parks. Chairman McNeese said Midway and Blessing Branch parks had been assigned to Mr. Ebert. Mr. McNeese reported the Arbor Daze Silent Auction was a success and lots of fun and he hoped everyone would attend next year if they weren't able to attend this year. NEW BUSINESS I. Parks Report There was no report due to Mr. Herold being out of town. II. Leisure Services Report Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager, stated the Arbor Daze Silent Auction was a great success and they raised a little over $19,000.00 compared to last years total of$12,000.00. There were more than 300 registered guests for the auction this year. Home Depot was a major sponsor and donated many nice gifts for the auction. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 March 3, 1997 The re-grand opening of Softball World was held on Sunday, February 23rd, and the concession area took in about $2,500.00. Mrs. Wakeley stated she would be attending a Keep America Beautiful meeting on Tuesday, March 4, in North Richland Hills and would report to the Board next month on the meeting. Carolyn Park and Helen Lightbody were also planning to attend the meeting with her. The new addition of the Leisure Times with new programs, the athletic complex and golf course would be out soon. Mrs. Wakeley stated the Arbor Daze gala dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 17th. Mr. Robinson inquired if Mrs. Wakeley has met with the sports association yet? She stated she is scheduled to meet with the association this month. Mr. Miller mentioned he recently called the city and was not able to talk with a live person and asked that someone please check into this. Most citizens would rather talk with a person instead of leaving a message. Mrs. Wakeley said she would check into the matter. Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green stated the new golf course will open in late May with the dinning room opening a little later. Mr. Hollinger asked how the course was holding up due to the recent rains? Mr. Green said the course and greens are holding up but have had a problem with one of the dams and the creek banks have also been a problem. III. Business of the Tree Board Chairman McNeese stated that to date 42,137 trees have been planted. He further stated he would have a schedule next month for the Board Members when they work the Tree Booth during Arbor Daze. Mr. Miller mentioned that one of his students parents have some property outside the city which has many trees on it and the city is welcome to come out and get any of the trees which they might want for free. IV. Other New Business Chairman McNeese stated there was not any new business for discussion. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 March 3, 1991 V. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Council Member Leon Hogg stated he had nothing to report. Mr. James Taylor, President of the Euless Girls Softball Association(EGSA), was present requesting permission for use of the fields in order for the teams to practice. He said they had 375 girls (10 teams) registered at the present time. Mrs. Wakeley said she has not met with the Mid-Cities Youth Activity Counsel (MCYAC) yet but will next week and she will see what can be done. She stated that presently there are not enough practice fields in town. Chairman McNeese suggested that since Mrs. Wakeley has not met with MCYAC, that Mr. Taylor coordinate with the staff for finding vacant property for their practices. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. el-‘12/7)1-(7/-"4-k--- airman Attest