HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-10 REGULAR MEETING
PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD
OCTOBER 10, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order
at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 1994, at the City of Euless Greenhouse at 800
Pauline by Chairman Leon Hogg. Other Board members present were Richard McNeese,
Lynne Moffatt, Jerry Robinson, and Chuck Behrns. Eric Owens, Stacey Hollinger
and Dr. Stephen O'Brien were absent.
Also present were Rick Herold-Community Services Director, Julia Wakeley-Parks
and Leisure Services Manager and Linda Lux recording secretary.
VISITORS
Councilman Todd Smith and Councilman Charlie Miller were visitors.
DEDICATION
Presentation was made to Sandi Mitchell and members of the Mitchell family.
ADJOURNMENT TO CITY HALL
The presentation ceremony was adjourned to City Hall at 7:00 where the remainder
of the meeting began at 7:16 P.M.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Chuck Behrns.
MINUTES
Chairman Hogg entertained a motion on the minutes from the September 12, 1994
Regular meeting. Mrs. Moffatt motioned to approve the minutes with the following
correction, change the spelling of Lynn Moffatt's name to Lynne. Mr. McNeese
seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
AWARD PRESENTATION
There was no award presentation.
GUEST SPEAKERS
There was not a guest speaker.
OLD BUSINESS
I.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mrs. Moffatt reported that sections of boards were missing from the fence at
West Park. Also could we raise the bar-b-que grills at West Park. The middle
swing was missing from Wilshire Park.
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Mr. McNeese stated that Villages of Bear Creek Parks looked good, however, he was
not able to look at McCormick Park.
Mr. Robinson reported that Blessing Branch and Midway Parks looked good.
Mr. Behrns reported that Oakwood Park and Reflections Parks looked good.
NEW BUSINESS
I. & II.
PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES REPORT
Rick Herold thanked the Parks Board for meeting one week later than the normal
schedule. Mr. Herold also thanked Linda Lux for substituting as recording
secretary.
Mr. Herold did not have any news on the sports complex. He is working with Mr.
Hart and Mr. Hennig on it and hopefully he and Mrs. Wakeley will have an update
very soon.
Mr. Herold reported that the school playground incident was a sad situation. The
city does regular bi-weekly inspections. In addition, the Park Board inspects
the equipment. Equipment is immediately removed if not safe. Sand is not
recommended by OSHA as a preferred surface for playgrounds. All playgrounds
recommended will have concrete borders and either pea gravel or recycled
materials that will not pack down like sand. Shredded bark chips is best for
falls, second is pea-gravel and then shredded tires or rubber.
Mr. Robinson expressed a need for some renovation at Trailwood Park. Mr. Herold
explained that Trailwood is on the list for improvements.
Van Reit was taken off of the parks list due to violations and high weeds.
Mrs. Wakeley reported that the International Convention was good and rewarding.
Peter Krause is attending his first Park Board Meeting in Burleson tonight. Ray
McDonald has joined us and has some great marketing ideas. Jerry Poteet got
married Saturday night.
5 tables have been sold for the Murder Mystery Dinner. We will report later on
the Christmas Festival on Dec. 2-4.
Mr. Herold commented that Mr. Jim's Pizza and the City of Euless Parks and
Leisure Services Department has come to a nice agreement to market a recreation
event of the month and every pizza bought from Mr. Jim's will have taped on it
a Parks and Leisure Services program. The Music Shop will start again in
November.
III.
BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD
Mr. McNeese reported that 17,795 trees were planted to date. Hopefully with the
two new signs we' ll receive more calls to keep a better count on trees. The main
highlight of the month relates to the transplanting of our historical tree
collection into larger containers to hopefully facilitate more growth. Some of
the trees will be planted at the new library location. This will be the 9th year
to submit application for Tree City U.S.A re-certification. Last year our in-
house service budget was about $89,000.00. Year to date for re-certification is
$83,431.00. To actually be re-certified with all the things we've accomplished
we will have to exceed that $89,000.00.
IV.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Hogg discussed playground equipment for phase 1, half penny money, at Oakwood
Terrace. Mr. Herold explained the packet inserts that Mr. Green provided on
three of the more reputable companies in the playground industry.
Only $100,000 of half penney money has been allotted to projects this budget
year. All parks will have handicap ramps.
Mr. Herold discussed the Daze of Christmas activities. The Christmas Parade of
Lights will start at 6:00 P.M. on Dec. 2, 1994 in the Food Lion parking lot.
There will be a Mayor's trophy, Council 's trophy, Park Board trophy, and a Grand
Marshall 's trophy to be awarded by the Channel 11 anchors.
The Parks and Leisure Services Board will be responsible for the Arbor Daze '95
Posters.
INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Miller acknowledged "Bo" Bass for making a nice presentation to the
City Council regarding inventory of trees.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Hogg gave the benediction.
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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