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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-03 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD JUNE 3, 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, June 3 , 1996 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Acting Chairman Richard McNeese. Other board members present were: Eric Owens, Glendora Waldrup, Jerry Robinson, Bruce Ebert and Carl Miller. Staff members present were: Julia Wakeley, Johnnie Green and Anicia Wiltshire. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Jerry Robinson. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Acting Chairman McNeese entertained a motion on the minutes from the May 6, 1996 regular meeting. Mr. Robinson motioned that the minutes be approved with changes, Mr. Ebert seconded the motion and the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS - Board Members' Reports Mr. Robinson stated that he had no report. Mr. Owens reported that the wooden fence at the back of JA Carr park looked like it was broken down and that the sign by the road has two fixtures with no lights in them. Mr. Green said that the fence was only there to keep cars out and that there was no electricity to the sign posts. Mr. Ebert reported that Westpark looked good, but that Wilshire needs help. He passed out pictures that he had taken of Wilshire. He stated that the dressing room looks bad and described several conditions of the facility in need of attention. There was discussion on past repairs of Wilshire and conditions of the South Euless Pool. There was also discussion on the use of Wilshire pool and the pool budget for this year. Acting Chairman McNeese asked that Mr. Green evaluate the condition of the pool facilities and requested that he make a report at the next meeting. Mr. Green explained that facility maintenance was the actual department in charge of the maintenance of the pool facilities. Mrs. Waldrup reported that Midway Park looked really good, that the young trees looked healthy and that the oak trees were well groomed. She reported that Blessing Branch Park had a broken picnic table and a broken seesaw, that the grounds needed mowing and that the area with the pipeline down the middle needed ■... work. She said that there was no visible name to the park and asked if the park could be made more functional. There was discussion of the park's history and use. There was also PALS Board Mtg. 060396 page 2 discussion of the area surrounding Blessing Branch and the possibility of trail development. Acting Chairman McNeese stated that he had no report on the Athletic Complex. He stated that the City Council had tabled their discussion on the $500,000 Grant Application for the indoor facilities. Mr. Miller reported on Ruth Millican Park and South Euless Park. He stated that he was impressed with staff. He stated that he and his wife reported graffiti on the sidewalk and that it was taken care of right away. He reported that the parks looked good even with the tree damage all over the city. He stated that lots of work needs to be done to the South Euless Pool and described lack of improvements on neighborhood parks. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported the following: The final approval of the Texas Park & Wildlife Grant was received. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported the following: She addressed the subject of building usage by the sports associations. The Summer Track Program had 45 participants. Thanks to Carl Miller, South Euless Elementary Gym was opened for the Summer Youth Program. Fred Katoa is working this program as well as Carlotta Owen, a certified teacher from Grand Prairie. 25 elementary kids from the South Euless area came through this day. The hours for the program are 9 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. and free swim passes are given to the children who are extra good. There was discussion of the benefits of this program. The City received its liquor license and Ann Hajeck opened Softball World Concessions Friday night. Sunday was a low play day but concessions made over $1,700.00. There was discussion on staffing and the process of overtaking the concessions and Softball World. Mr. Green described a newly acquired apparatus that acts like a sand blaster. Councilman Hogg stated that the City approved emergency funding to strengthen the creek at Bob Eden Field. Mrs. Wakeley reported that on Memorial Day the King and His Court brought in $1500.00 in concessions and tickets and that the City's portion ($900.00) was divided between Boys Baseball and Girls Softball as donations. Mr. Green reported that Disc Golf held at the beginning of the month was a huge success as well as the Blind Softball PALS Board Mtg. 060396 page 3 tournament held later in the month. Acting Chairman McNeese made clarification between new projects and existing needs. Use of the Priority Lists and Master Plans will help address needs. There was discussion on the 1/2 Cent Sales Tax allocation. There was discussion on budget break downs and allocation of funds for maintenance. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Chairman McNeese stated that he had no report. IV. OTHER NEW BUSINESS Acting Chairman McNeese addressed the need to officially elect a chairman. Votes were balloted and Richard McNeese was elected. Votes were balloted for Vice Chairman and Jerry Robinson was elected. The following Parks & Leisure Services Board positions are held: Chairman - Richard McNeese Vice-Chairman - Jerry Robinson Secretary - Eric Owens The following Tree Board positions are held: Chairman - Richard McNeese Vice-Chairman - Jerry Robinson V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND VISITORS Councilman Hogg stated that it was fun being on the other side and that he enjoys being on The Council. Mr. Green stated that he was going to Nebraska City, NE for the Tree City USA National Conference. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McNeese gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :45 p.m. . airm Attest