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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-02 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD December 2, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2 , 1996 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Richard McNeese. Other board members present were: Eric Owens, Glendora Waldrup, Bruce Ebert and alternates Carl Miller and Boyce Byers. Staff members present were: Community Services Director Rick Herold, Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green, Assistant City Engineer Andrea Baxter, Leisure Services Coordinator Jerry Poteet and Parks and Leisure Services Secretary Anicia Wiltshire. Visitor present was Peggy Poteet. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Glendora Waldrup. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman McNeese entertained a motion on the minutes from the November 4 , 1996 regular meeting. Mr. Ebert motioned that the minutes be approved as written, Mrs. Waldrup seconded the motion and the motion carried. AWARDS PRESENTATION Chairman McNeese presented the "Raving Fan Employee" of the month to Jerry Poteet. Mr. Herold stated that the award is in recognition for an employee's outstanding performance on the job and thanked Mr. Poteet for his dedication, hard work and enthusiasm. OLD BUSINESS I. Board Members Reports Mrs. Waldrup reported the following: Midway Park looked fine but the building had some graffiti painted on it. Blessing Branch looked really good. Mr. Ebert stated he had no report. Mr. Owens reported that JA Carr and Kiddie Carr parks looked fine. Mr. Miller reported the following: There was a tire on the trail at Ruth Millican and the "No Bikes On Trail" sign had graffiti on it. The Fuller House had a lot of construction trash around it. Mr. Green stated that they were getting prepared to modify the trail. Mrs. Waldrup reported that Trailwood Park had construction PALS Board Mtg. 120296 page 2 going on every day. Mr. Green stated that the park reopened today even though minor details still needed to be completed. Chairman McNeese stated that he had no report on the Athletic Complex but that the Senior Citizens' Thanksgiving lunch had 135 people in attendance and that North Main Barbecue had donated catering services and food. II. Discussion on 1/2 Penny Expenditure Priorities and Capital Expenditures Mr. Herold explained the first page of the priorities listing handed out at last month's meeting. He stated that Council was asking for recommendations from the Parks Board and that the 1/2 Penny Committee wanted more of an approval process. Mr. Miller raised a question about the tennis courts at South Euless. He stated that the bid was low and wanted information on the conceptual plan for South Euless. There was discussion on this and the feasibility of a walking/jogging trail being built at South Euless Park. Also discussed was the feasibility of designing the trail to connect with the new subdivision. Chairman McNeese asked for clarification on the installation and location of the basketball court at South Euless. Mr. Green stated that it would be on a slab directly behind the tennis court. Chairman McNeese asked about the marquee signs and the progress on all parks signs. Mr. Herold stated that a report would be prepared for next month's meeting. Mrs. Waldrup had questions concerning the confusion over the names of the parks and Mrs. Byers asked about the process on naming areas and buildings that had not yet received names. There was discussion on these topics and also on the "Adopt A Sign" program. There was discussion on the Executive Golf Course and the Aquatics plans. Chairman McNeese entertained a motion from the Board on the Priorities Listing. Mr. Miller motioned that the Board support recommendations made by Staff. Mr. Owens seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Mr. Herold introduced Andrea Baxter who is the Projects Coordinator over the Parks at Texas Star Golf Course. Ms. Baxter presented and detailed the ground layouts of the athletic complex and golf course. She explained location and building materials of the maintenance shop, the golf course itself, the executive club house, and all athletic complex facilities. She described completed work and the status of construction. She also PALS Board Mtg. 120296 page 3 discussed the fencing, turfing and the 1930's design of the ball fields. There was discussion on the club house plans and expected completion date. Memberships will be accepted starting January 1 , 1997 . II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported that the Thanksgiving luncheon for the senior citizens saw a record high in attendance and that the event might have to be relocated next year. She thanked North Main Barbecue for their repeated support. She stated that the Christmas luncheon will be next Thursday and that on Saturday December 7, the first Senior Christmas Ball will be held at the Midway Rec Center. She stated that Dave Alexander's Big Band will play and that it will be a formal dance. Mrs. Wakeley stated that the Christmas Parade of Lights will be December 14 and that at least fifty entries have been accepted so far. There was discussion on the Parade. Mrs. Wakeley read the following from a report by Ann Hajek: Concessions at Softball World were taken over in May. The stand has a new identity: Rooster Jack's Snack Shack - Food with an attitude. The stand has new equipment. All personnel are employed with the City and are registered with TABC. The atmosphere is good. $235,000 in profit was made at Softball World from tournaments and concessions. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Chairman McNeese stated that he had no update on the Tree Report but it was again time to submit an application for Tree City recertification. He stated that this would be the eleventh year that the City has applied as a Tree City USA. IV. OTHER NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Waldrup asked for park name clarification. There was discussion on Trailwood and Little Bear Creek Park. It was determined that Little Bear Creek Park is no longer the name of the park located in the area of Trailwood and Bob Eden. The park's name is Trailwood Park and Chairman McNeese stated that signage will help dissolve this problem. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND VISITORS There were no council members present and no comments from the visitor was made. Chairman McNeese briefly discussed the procedures to be followed for seating an alternate member on the Board when regular members are absent or arrive late to a meeting. The PALS Board Mtg. 120296 page 4 procedure is outlined in the Boards and Commission Handbook. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m. . 212L4/,--- Ch irman Attest