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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-05 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD FEBRUARY 5, 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, February 5, 1996 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Leon Hogg. Other board members present were: Stacy Hollinger, Richard McNeese, Eric Owens, Jerry Robinson, Glendora Waldrup and Alternate Carl Miller. Staff members present were: Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Parks & Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green and Parks & Leisure Services Secretary Anicia Wiltshire. Visitors Present were: Frank Riley of Euless Girls Softball Association, Gregg Garcia and Mike Mathews of Bedford-Euless Soccer Association, Mike Daniel of Euless Athletic Association and Billy F. Owens of the Planning & Zoning Commission. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Mr. Owens. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Hogg entertained a motion on the minutes from the January 8, 1996 regular meeting. Mr. Owens motioned that the minutes be approved, Mr. McNeese seconded the motion and the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Hogg handed out the new park assignments and asked for any reports from old assignments. Mr. McNeese, Chairman Hogg and Mr. Owens all stated that they had no report. Mr. Robinson stated that Midway Park looked good and that there were a lot of walkers using the indoor track at the recreation center. Mr. Hollinger stated that Bob Eden Park looked good, but that staff might want to check for damage to the signage since there had been children sledding in the area during the recent snow. NEW BUSINESS I. PARRS REPORT Mr. Herold reported the following: PALS Board Mtg. 020596 page 2 Damaged was sustained on two of the greens at the golf course. There will be additional security posted on the course on weekends. Funding for new playground equipment has been acquired and it must be decided where playground will go. Staff recommends Trailwood. New windscreen has been ordered to repair damage to the tennis courts due to high winds. Five people have been interviewed for the golf course superintendent position and three more will be interviewed this coming week. Mr. Herold then described current work being done on the athletic complex and stated that staff is trying to expedite a state contract so a bid can be made on the next phases. He reported that money has been allotted for signage but the actual appropriation of this money has not been discussed. Dr. Pepper is still asking to do the score boards and Gilbert of Texas has donated 100,000 pavers which cost approximately $.70 each. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported the following: The senior citizens bake sale brought in about $400.00. This money will help offset the costs of some of their trips. Arbor Daze tickets will be in the water bills the first part of April. Tim Rolen is recruiting life guards and has set up Red Cross Lifesaving classes at the high school. There has been a problem with the availability and cost of the Red Cross Course. However, the City's insurance is now accepting certification from YMCA and Ellison. William Rumuly met with members of the police department to work on a Youth at Risk Day Camp. Jerry Poteet is looking for a track coach. Ann Hajek is working on Arbor Daze marketing in the Star Telegram. She is advertising the poster contest in the UNT and UTA papers, Trinity High and local papers. The main rule for the contest is this: it has to have trees, The City of Euless and a '50's theme contained in it's artwork. Mr. Herold added that on Saturday, March 2, the Arbor Daze Kick-Off will be in the theme of a '50's party. He went on to describe donations and plans. Mr. Herold then pointed out the survey done on racquet ball fees and stated that there had been some complaints that the fee was too high. Chairman Hogg stated that this issue and the subject of the gym floor will be added to the next agenda. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Mr. McNeese reported the following: The City has not received notification of Tree City USA certification, but it is expected soon. The "Tree Planting" is scheduled for this Saturday, February PALS Board Mtg. 020596 page 3 10. Staff and volunteers will be assisting citizens who want trees planted. There will be pizza at the Midway Rec Center at noon. To date the 1996 Tree cost to the City comes to $6,950.00. IV. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Hogg stated that staff recommends Trailwood Park get the new playground equipment due to the condition of the equipment presently there. After discussion centered on the different problems in each park and why Trailwood would be ideal, Chairman Hogg entertained a motion on this business. Mr. McNeese made a motion to accept staff's recommendations on both the purchase of playground equipment and the placement of said purchase. Mrs. Waldrup seconded the motion and the motion carried. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no council members present. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS Mr. Garcia stated that there were 60 teams coming from the DFW area, some as far away as Longview and Waco, to participate in the 4X4 Soccer Tournament. It will be held at the Bear Creek Parks on February 17 & 18. He wished to thank the Board for their support and asked what he needed to do about making Bear Creek a one way road. Chairman Hogg suggested he get with the police department. Mr. Owens thanked the members for their help to the Planning and Zoning Commission and stated staff has been helpful and very instrumental in the process of acquiring and the placing of new equipment on gated communities. He also brought up a problem with the condition of the memorial at Bob Eden Park. He stated that he felt it was substandard and asked if there were long range plans to upgrade the park's entryway. Chairman Hogg stated the memorial would be looked at. Mr. Daniel stated that it was helpful having the staff open the rec center at 9: 30 a.m. for Saturday's events. Mr. Riley thanked the staff for registration space. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hogg gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. . Chairman / At est i