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Home My WebLink About1993-07-19 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD JULY 19, 1993 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Leisure Services board was called to order at 7:02 PM, Monday, July 19, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal building by Chairman Hogg. Other members present were Mrs. Lynne Moffatt, Messrs. Eric Owens, Jerry Robinson, Richard McNeese, and Chuck Behrns. Also present were Rick Herold, Community Services Director; Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Visitors included Councilman Charlie Miller, and staff interns, Keith Wilkerson and Mike Secoy. - INVOCATION The invocation was given by Richard McNeese. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting dated June 7 1993, were approved as written. AWARD PRESENTATION There was no award presentation but Leon Hogg asked members if they had any nominations for awards. Rick Herold said that he thought John Ledbetter and Rick Maldonado of the Parks Department deserved Appreciation Awards for their hard work this summer. Jerry Robinson made a motion to give John Ledbetter and Rick Maldonado Appreciation Awards at the August meeting. Richard McNeese seconded the motion. The montion was approved unanimously. Leon asked the board members to dress for pictures to be taken at the next meeting. GUEST SPEAKERS • Julia Wakeley introduced Mike Secoy and Keith Wilkerson. Mike is an intern working as Assistant Pool Manager and Keith is and intern working as Recreation Management Assistant. Keith and Mike each gave a presentation on the areas they are working in this summer and discussed the future of Leisure Services in these areas. OLD BUSINESS I. BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Chuck Behrns said that his areas, Blessing Branch and Midway, both look good, considering the weather. Richard McNeese reported that the Ultra Golf Classic and Oklahoma had taken place since the last meeting. He deferred to Rick and Julia for details. Lynne Moffatt said the Villages of Bear Creek and McCormick Parks look fine. Jerry Robinson said that his areas are J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park, and Oakwood Terrace. He said that the Simmons Center needs to be painted but otherwise the parks look good. Rick said the painting should be done soon. It has been funded out of Community Betterment Funds. Eric Owens reported that Westpark looks good. He pointed out the survey for Wilshire Park to the board. Leon said that lots of kids have been using the new playground at RMC. Rick asked the board to consider giving TCI Cable an award for the funds they gave us for the playground. Jerry made a motion to recognize TCI Cable for their contribution for the Handicap playground at RMC. Lynne seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Eric asked if the bike rack had been installed at Villages of Bear Creek. Rick said he would check on this. Jerry said he participated in the Ultra and really enjoyed it. He said the C Oklahoma production was very nice. Leon pointed out the reports on revenue generated by Oklahoma, the Ultra and Arbor Daze. Net revenue was as follows on the three events: Arbor Daze, $316.86; Ultra, $1,129.60; Oklahoma, $960.00. II. DISCUSSION OF THE OLD IRON BRIDGE Julia reported that there have been very few changes on this matter since the last meeting. Diana Crawford will be contacting PEAK soon. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Rick said that irrigation equipment for City Hall (183 side) has been purchased and should be installed this winter. Repair work is being planned for irrigation at Bob Eden, Westpark, part of Midway Park, and several medians. CMA, management company for Villages of Bear Creek Park, will be meeting July 20 on developments along Mid-Cities Blvd. from Hwy 360 to Fuller Wiser. An Centrance sign, landscaping and additional street lighting are being They will be responsible for all the maintenance. However, the may op osed construction assistance on the project. Included in this proposal are brick signs at Bear Creek Blvd directing people to the Villages of Bear Creek Park. Rick asked Charlie Miller if the half-penny committee has been named. Councilman Miller said they will probably be named by August. Rick said that staff will soon have some projects for the board to consider for recommendation to council. The library consultant will be here next week to discuss the needs analysis he has completed. Rick thanked staff for their workat the Ultra and Oklahoma. Rick said we have been asked to speak at a tree conference in Houston in October on Arbor Daze. Rick said 93-94 budgets are being reveiwed by the City Manager. City Council will have their budget retreat in August. Parks has requested a field tech position be re-funded. Leisure Services has requested benefits for their Secretary and Senior Coordinator. II. C LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Building use for the month of June was as follows: Midway Recreation Center meeting rooms: sports associations, 6; city, 2; rentals, 1; gym, Ruth Millican Center: sr. dances, 4; rentals, 2; bridge, 9; writers, 5; sports associations, 1; city, 1. Simmons Center: rental, 4; other, 4. Villages of Bear Creek Pavilions, 33. Bob Eden Pavilion, 9. Simmons Gazebo, 1. McCormick Gazebo, 1. Recreation units for the month of June were as follows: racquetball, 134; gym, 4,617; track, 423; game & snack, 3,256; weightroom, 456. Midway, 8,886, RMC, 1,260, Simmons, 884. Julia Wakeley reported that the seniors have received a $2,000 grant for their assistance in locating abandoned well heads. Julia discussed the Ultra Golf Classic and the production of Oklahoma. Julia told the board that we will have three sets of triplets in our next waterbabies class. III. DISCUSSION OF WILSHIRE SURVEY The board looked over the proposed survey. Julia explained that the survey will be sent to homes from Hwy 183 to Hwy 10 and Westpark to Hwy 157. South Euless pool will be added to the facilities list on uesti n additional question asking, on areas checked, explain your use".asEriclmadeaa motion that the survey be sent to Wilshire residents. Richard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. 1 TREE BOARD REPORT Year-to-date expenditures equal $49,350.80. Richard reported that Jimmy Beck has requested $1,500 in funding from the Community Betterment Fund for the purchase of Red Oak trees. Lynne made a motion that the board approve this funding. Leon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Richard reported that Jimmy Beck has also proposed that only one type of tree be given out each year at Arbor Daze. The board briefly discussed this and decided to think about it until the next meeting. A grant request has been submitted to the Texas Forest Service for funding for a person who would coordinate all of the "1+1=2" programs. We should hear back on this by the end of August. Rick reported that at the next meeting the city may ask the board to consider some changes in the tree ordinance. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Charlie Miller said that he enjoyed Keith and Mike's presentations. He said he enjoyed the Oklahoma production and wondered if there would be some interest in the future for a dinner theater. Councilman Miller said that sales tax money is coming in and the committee should be named by August. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS Keith said he is enjoying his internship with the city. OTHER BUSINESS VII. Rick pointed out information in the boards' packets on the All-Ways Plan. Lynne said the pools have looked good when she has visited them. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 8:34 with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. e Chairman Attest