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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-09 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD September 9, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 1996 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Richard McNeese. Other board members present were: Glendora Waldrup, Jerry Robinson, Stacey Hollinger, and Carl Miller. Staff members present were: Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green and Parks and Leisure Services Secretary Anicia Wiltshire. Visitors present were Councilman Leon Hogg, Randy Marsh of the K.E.Y.S. Learning Center and Diana Crawford of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Stacey Hollinger. AWARDS PRESENTATION The Board presented Randy Marsh a plaque in appreciation for his efforts with the Parks Department student work program. Mr. Marsh described the program and the participants and stated that everyone seemed to have benefited. He presented a plaque to the City of Euless in appreciation for giving the children this opportunity. Chairman McNeese stated that he had heard nothing but positive remarks about the youth involved and the program. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman McNeese entertained a motion on the minutes from the July 1 , 1996 regular meeting. Mr. Robinson motioned that the minutes be approved as written, Mr. Miller seconded the motion and the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS - Board Members Reports Mr. Hollinger reported that Bob Eden and Trailwood parks appeared well kept even with all the rain. Mr. Robinson reported that Little Bear Creek and McCormick parks both looked good and that the sports fields looked well kept considering the rain. Mr. Miller stated that Ruth Millican and South Euless parks looked very clean. He notice erosion at the trail at Ruth Millican. He asked for an updated copy of the list of renovation priorities in reference to the tennis courts. Mr. Green stated that they had the Trailwood playground and that they were waiting for a bid on installation. Mrs. Waldrup stated that she heard students from the PALS Board Mtg. 090996 page 2 American Airlines Flight Training Center compliment the City of Euless on its beautiful parks. She reported that Blessing Branch had a broken seesaw, Midway park looked good but that the tennis court net needed repair. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Green to report on the Athletic Complex. Mr. Green stated that contractors were tapping into water and drainage lines and roughing in the concession area. He also stated that at the golf course, sod was being set in and that greens were seeded a week ago. There was discussion on the conditions of the golf course greens. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Mr. Green reported EAA was only using two fields for instructional league and that EGSA was using Westpark fields for the same. He also stated that with all of the rain and the ozone days, parks staff was about two weeks behind schedule. He stated that work was being done to find a suitable place for inline skating. Mrs. Wakeley stated that part of the problem was that a trailer was needed to move the equipment. There was discussion on inline skating and soccer league possibilities. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported the following: In reference to summer recreation, at least one pool was open for 76 days with 4 rain out days. The South Euless and Wilshire pools closed August 11 due to most of the lifeguards preparing for or returning to school. Tim Rolen did a fantastic job having no major injuries, with over 250 swimmers in classes and water aerobics. There were 54 participants in track, 15 of them advanced to state and there were 32 teams in attendance at the Regional Track Meet. The senior citizens were busy this summer attending a Texas Rangers ball game, visiting the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens and the Fort Worth Stockyards. They also hosted a health fair and a 4th of July barbecue. 33 seniors participated in the defensive driving course sponsored by AARP, 21 in a pool tournament and 27 in water aerobics. There was an increase over last year in attendance at the Midway Recreation Center: 1996 1995 June 555 497 July 677 492 August 480 446 Special events for last month included "Hello, Dolly! " which, in four days, saw over 1000 people in attendance. Tim PALS Board Mtg. 090996 page 3 Rolen had a 4th of July Watermelon Day at all of the pools. There were three summer camps and Midway Morning Madness had over 150 kids participate. The South Euless Youth Program averaged about 130 to 140 kids a week. There was discussion on the success of the program and the possibility of a similar program in the winter and at other schools. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Chairman McNeese reported the 1+1=2 total comes to 41,893 and that 2000 more Red Oaks have been potted for Arbor Daze. IV. OTHER NEW BUSINESS A. Westpark Field Usage No representatives were present for this item. B. Discussion on Fuller House Ms. Crawford gave a description and history of the Fuller House. She stated that it is located in Ruth Millican Park and that approval was needed for the placement of the wrought iron fencing that the Euless Historical Preservation Committee (EHPC) wanted to put around the house. She described the placement and changes that might need to be made to the present lay out of the track. There was discussion on possible problems and questions. Chairman McNeese entertained a motion on this issue. Mr. Robinson made the motion that the EHPC consult with Johnnie Green on a plan that will work to satisfy the best interests of both the park and EHPC. Mrs. Waldrup seconded the motion and the motion passed. Mrs. Waldrup asked to set a time and date for a tour of the Golf Course. It was tentatively set for Monday, September 16 at 5 p.m. . V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND VISITORS Councilman Hogg stated that he took a tour of the Golf Course with his family and that the first five greens are green. He said that by the time of the Board's tour the conditions will be even better. He also stated that Jon Snider was out there on Sunday with crews working and he described positive progression. Councilman Hogg reported that the Parks and Pool Budgets were approved on all top priority requests and that the City was able to balance the budget and lower taxes. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no PALS Board Mtg. 090996 page 4 further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 35 p.m. . airma ( —;‘i-tes