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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-02 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD OCTOBER 2, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:12 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Leon Hogg. Other board members present were Eric Owens, Stephen O'Brien, Richard McNeese, Jerry Robinson, Lynne Moffatt, Chuck Behrns and Stacey Hollinger. The following staff members were present: Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Urban Forester Keith Martin and Parks and Leisure Services Secretary Anicia Wiltshire. The following visitors were present: Councilman Charlie Miller, Austin E. Sizemore of Wilshire Elementary, Frank Riley of Euless Girls Softball Association and Mike Reeves of Bedford Euless Soccer Association. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Stephen O'Brien. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Hogg entertained a motion on the minutes from the September 11, 1995 regular meeting. Mr. McNeese motioned that the minutes be approved, Mr. O'Brien seconded the motion and the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS I. BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Hollinger reported that Bob Eden looked good and that it looked like it had recently been mowed. He stated that Lakewood also looked good and that the tennis court wind netting was back in place. Mr. Robinson reported that Blessing Branch still had no grass, but that Midway looked good. Mr. Owens reported that J.A. Carr and Kiddie Carr parks were wet but looked good. He commented on the new signs posting the parks' hours. Mr. McNeese reported that McCormick and Bear Creek Parks looked fine. Mrs. Moffatt reported that both Wilshire and Westpark Parks looked fine. She commended Keith Martin on the pruning of trees PALS Board Mtg. 100295 page 2 in South Euless, that it makes the area look much better. Mr. O'Brien stated he had no report. Chairman Hogg stated he had no report due to no special events taking place but did state that this year's Ultra Golf would be held in conjunction with the Euless Lions Club. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported that Tree City U.S.A. expenditures was $61 ,480.25 up to October. She stated that the Tree City U.S.A Tour is scheduled for October 20. She also stated that the Ground Breaking for the Athletic Complex and Golf Course will be November 4, 11 a.m. and will be held at the driving range. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported that Midway Park Recreation units came to 3056 . On Thursday, October 19th the Board will host a dinner at North Main Barbecue for the Parks and Leisure Services Staff. It will begin at 7 p.m. Mr. O'Brien asked about the Christmas Parade. Mrs. Wakeley responded that the Parade is to be held on December 2nd, same route, but that there will be no vendors this year. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Mr. McNeese reported that the 1+1=2 total is now at 29,925 and that year to date expenditures come to $61 ,480.25. He explained that a certain amount of money spent is one of the qualifiers for recertification as a Tree City U.S.A. and that non-budgeted dollars had to be shown. If recertified, it will be the 10th year that Euless is named Tree City U.S.A. Keith Martin gave a description of the upcoming Tree City Tour which included times, planned activities and scheduled speakers. IV. OTHER NEW BUSINESS USE OF WESTPARK FIELDS - Mike Reeves of Bedford Euless Soccer Association handed out an introduction sheet and took the floor to request Westpark and Bob Eden Parks for lighted practice fields for their competitive soccer team, Texas Thunder. He requested both fields to rotate use so as to avoid overuse of the fields. He went on to explain the present difficulties in finding practice fields because of the schools restricting outside organizations from using their fields and the factor of PALS Board Mtg. 100295 page 3 daylight savings time shortening available hours of use on unlighted fields. Chairman Hogg opened discussion to the Board. He also stated that Bob Eden was to be renovated sometime this season. Age of the participants was discussed. Mr. McNeese asked for confirmation of the practice times. Mr. Owens and Mr. O'Brien asked for further clarification of where they play and where they practice now. Mr. McNeese reiterated and made a motion of Chairman Hogg's suggestion that the board approve the request on the conditions that all is approved by staff and that other sports organizations already using said fields work with BESA on scheduling so that there are no conflicts. Mr O'Brien seconded the motion and the motion carried. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Miller stated that it was evident that we need the Athletic Complex and that listening to Frank and Mike, noting the friendliness and cooperation, he felt that there would be no problems as far as sharing the fields and coming up with a workable solution. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS Frank Riley stated that they were halfway through their fall instructional softball league. He described the positive reactions of the girls and complimented Johnnie Green and his crew for a great job on the fields when it rained last. Keith Martin described what he believed was a need for a tree preservation ordinance. He passed out copies of ordinances from other cities that were already in effect and described the different levels of ordinances available. Chairman Hogg recommended pursuing this subject and ask that Keith work on and present a draft as soon as possible so that suggestions can be made by the Parks and Leisure Services Board and then the Council , so as to approve and pass an ordinance of this type. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hogg gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 23 p.m. /44( e --474000' Chairman / Attest