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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-12 REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD JULY 12, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal building by Chairman Leon Hogg. Other board members present were Jerry Robinson, Eric Owens, Richard McNeese and Stacy Hollinger. Also present were staff members: Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green, Assistant City Engineer Andrea Baxter and Parks and Leisure Services Secretary Anicia Wiltshire. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Jerry Robinson. AWARD PRESENTATION & GUEST SPEAKER No awards were given and there was no guest speaker. OLD BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Because of time restrictions, no board member reports were given and the agenda was rearranged as follows: NEW BUSINESS IV. OTHER NEW BUSINESS Andrea Baxter described and handed out map plans for a proposed pond and park development in the Hidden Valley area on acreage that was to be donated to the city. She inquired if the board was interested in dedication of the park and if the acquisition of the land fit into the Park Master Plan. I. PARKS REPORT B. Approval of Park Grant Application Rick Herold handed out copies of the proposed Park Grant Application and stated that the Council approved copy will be hand carried to the Texas Park and Wildlife Department in Austin on July 28, the deadline being July 30. He explained the division and contents of the application. PALS Board Meeting 071295 page 2 He described Stick City's proposal to guarantee $200,000 .00 worth of advertising in exchange for contracting continual use of batting and training facilities. The summary of the application listed monies that would be allotted to each project. Mr. McNeese pointed out that there might be conflict on the amount allotted for the Mossier Valley dedication. The balance of monies allotted for each project was worked on and changed for a more accurate estimate. Chairman Hogg entertained motions on the approval of the application. Mr. Robinson motioned that the draft of the Park Grant application be approved as changed and be submitted to the City Council. Mr. Owens seconded the motion and the motion carried. A. Parks Master Plan Mr. Herold explained compilation, revisions, updates and land acquisitions of the Parks Master Plan. He went through the pages noting needed corrections or changes. Mr. McNeese expressed concern on whether the final 20 acres was or was not acquired for the Athletic Complex. Mr. Robinson asked about an alternate plan in case the acreage was not obtained. Mr. Herold stated that it would be known, within 90 days, the situation with those 20 acres. Chairman Hogg suggested a formal meeting with the sport associations, after the approval of Phase I by the City Council, to keep them updated on the progress of the Athletic Complex. Chairman Hogg entertained motions on the Parks Master Plan. Mr. Owens motioned to approve the Parks Master Plan. Mr. McNeese seconded the motion and the motion carried. PARKS REPORT (continued) Johnnie Green reported that two Boy Scouts were doing Eagle Scout projects at the Parks Department. Mr. Herold stated that the tree related grant, year 3, will be worked so that it can be submitted. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT The Leisure Services report was not given. PALS Board Meeting 071295 page 3 III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD The Business of the Tree Board report was not given. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no Council members present. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS There were no visitors present. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hogg gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 6 .4:42110L1 40°' Chairman Attest