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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-12 • REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal building by Chairman Leon Hogg. Other Board members present were Richard McNeese, Lynne Moffatt, Jerry Robinson, Eric Owens, Chuck Behrns, alternates, Dr. Stephen O'Brien, and Stacey Hollinger. Also present were Rick Herold-Community Services Director, Julia Wakeley-Parks and Leisure Services Manager and Phillis Mullin-Recording Secretary. VISITORS Richard Moore, Johnnie Green, Superintendent of Parks Department, and Ray McDonald were visitors. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Lynn Moffatt. At Chairman Hogg's request, Mr. Herold introduced Phillis Mullin as the new recording secretary. MINUTES Chairman Hogg entertained a motion on the minutes from the August 30, 1994 Work Session and the August 1, 1994 Regular meeting. Mr. Robinson motioned to approve the minutes with the following corrections to the August 30, 1994 Work Session: Under New Business, "future plans should be directed under the Parks and Leisure Services Board" be changed to "future plans should be under the direction of the Parks and Leisure Services Board." Also under New Business, "It was further recommend to use volunteers in these, and all activities" be changed to "It was further recommended to use volunteers for these, and all related activities". Mrs. Moffatt 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 West Park and Wilshire Park looked very good, especially since all the rain. Page Two Mr. McNeese stated that McCormick Park and Villages of Bear Creek Parks, looked good. Mr. Robinson commented that Blessing Branch looked good, however there were fire ants next to the play area and parking lot. Mr. Robinson expressed concern about the mortar on the wings at Midway Park Recreation Center. According to Mr. Owens, trees were pruned at Kiddie Carr Park. He was concerned that the gate was still opened after 5:00 PM. Although the grass was tall , both Kiddie Carr Park and J.A. Carr Park looked good. Mr. Behrns reported that the goals had all been removed from Van Riet Park, as well as the park sign. He reported that Oakwood was in fairly good shape and he looked forward to seeing the new playground equipment. New sand was distributed at Lakewood and looked good according to Mr. Hollinger. Bob Eden looked great. Home plate area was soft. Mr. O'Brien was not able to report on his parks. Mr. Green gave an update on the in-line skating course. The estimated cost is $21,000.00 without labor. This includes 179 yards of concrete, a 150' X 75' pad with bleachers on one side. NEW BUSINESS I. & II. PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Mr. Herold updated the board regarding land acquisition on the future golf course and athletic fields. Mrs. Wakeley announced that Peter Krause, Parks and Leisure Services employee, interviewed with the City of Burleson and made the top 8 out of 100 applicants. Mrs. Wakeley reported on the August building and pool attendance based on revenue. August 1994 revenue at Midway pool was $1,559, 1993 was $1,980. South Euless 1994 was $465, 1993 was $459. Wilshire 1994 was $673, 1993 was $482. Total August attendance based on revenue, including all buildings, special events and adult activities was $2,632. A flyer explaining the up-coming Murder Mystery at the Ruth Millcan Center was passed out. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Mr. McNeese commented on the placement of the 1 + 1 = 2 signs and reported the August totals of 17,795. Mr. McNeese will have an update of the numbers for Tree City U.S.A. at the October meeting. • Page Three Iv. OTHER NEW BUSINESS Mr. Herold reported that Oakwood Terrace moved up to Phase I. The $ amount of proposed equipment will be left up to recommendation of the board. Mr. Green said there is a phone now in service at the Bear's Den at Villages of Bear Creek Park. There was a discussion about the Christmas Parade of Lights and the route the parade would take. Mr. Herold commented that Mr. and Mrs. Moore worked very hard on the flyer which was presented to the board. Dr. O'Brien made a motion that the board accept the Christmas Parade of lights as recommended by staff. Mr. McNeese seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hogg gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. AK C"-f-:-0--( .. ---- Leon Hogg, Chairman FAO, Attest