HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-03 REGULAR MEETING
PARK AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD
MAY 03, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Park and Leisure Services Board was called to order
at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 03, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Euless
Municipal building by Chairman Hogg. Other members present were Mrs. Lynne
Moffatt, Messrs. Chuck Behrns, Richard McNeese, Stephen O'Brien, Jerry
Robinson, and Charlie Miller.
Also present were Rick Herold, Community Service Director; Julia Wakeley,
Parks and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary.
VISITORS
None.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Chuck Behrns.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting dated April 05, 1993, were approved as written.
AWARD PRESENTATION
Leon asked if anyone knew someone to nominate. Jerry Robinson suggested
the Boy Scouts that helped with Arbor Daze. The board decided to give each
scout a certificate.
OLD BUSINESS
I.
BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS
Chuck Behrns reported that his parks are Blessing Branch and Midway. The
ballfields have been busy at Midway. He inquired about a large pothole being
repaired. Rick said it would be looked into. Jerry asked if the lot where
the Christmas tree lot is held will be paved. Rick said there are not any
immediate plans for this. Chuck said that Blessing Branch looks good although
it did not have much activity.
Eric Owens said that his two parks are Wilshire and Westpark. He expressed
concern over the drainage problems at Wilshire. He suggested sending this
problem to the City Engineer. Leon said this could be put on the June agenda.
Leon said that years ago homes were flooding in that area so the drainage
system was designed to drain into the park instead of into the homes.
Jerry Robinson said that his areas are J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park, and
Oakwood Terrace. He said that J.A. Carr park gets a lot of use from walkers
and joggers. Kiddie Carr Park is not heavily used. Oakwood Terrace receives
a lot of use from neighborhood children.
Leon said he heard a lot of good comments at Arbor Daze about our parks.
Lynne said McCormick park looks good but there is little activity there. She
has been asked about the lack of grass on the soccer fields at Villages of
Bear Creek. She is still concerned about drainage in both parks. Rick said
the fields were overseeded with winter rye that has died out now. They will
be overseeded with Bermuda soon so they will be green all year long.
Richard said that the Easter Egg Hunt and Arbor Daze were held during April .
He said that Arbor Daze really provoked a sense of satisfaction and pride.
Stephen O'Brien reported that his parks, Van Riet and Del Norte, look fine.
II.
DISCUSSION OF OLD IRON BRIDGE
Julia reported that Historical Preservation Committee decided that since the
6th graders could not participate in the Spring the Committee would rather wait
and have the celebration in the Fall and include the 6th graders. Rick said
the signs are in and they look good.
NEW BUSINESS
I.
PARKS REPORT
Rick reported that the Council met concerning land acquisition and was
favorable toward continuing to look at tracts of land. A local broker is
trying to get more information to the City Manager about this.
Rick said there is a meeting Thursday to get our trail system on the Council
of Governments' plans to be eligible for ISTEA funds. Our entire corridor
should be very easy to get funding for. Staff will keep board up-to-date on
this.
Rick said that we continue to learn new ideas for Arbor Daze. He related a
few stories about Arbor Daze. Lynne said South Euless PTA was very pleased
with how their two booths did. Leon asked if staff would give the board a tally of the
sample of some of the comments.
The Ultra Golf Tournament has been moved to June 19.
Leon asked when Kelli Dickerson is leaving. Julia said she is going from
Leisure Services to Finance next week and will be there until August. Leon
said he would like to write a letter of recommendation to her from the board.
II.
LEISURE SERVICES REPORT
Building use for the month of April was as follows: Midway Recreation Center
meeting rooms: sports associations, 15; city, 3; rentals, 2; gym, 2; other,
15 (absentee voting) . Ruth Millican Center: sr. dances, 4; rental, 4;
bridge, 9; writers, 4. Simmons Center: rental, 2; city, 1. Villages of Bear
Creek Pavilion, 6. Bob Eden Pavilion, 6. Simmons Gazebo, 4.
Recreation units for the month of April were as follows: racquetball, 216;
gym, 2,848; track, 547; game & snack, 553; weightroom, 457.
The Easter Egg Hunt was held on April 10. Over 300 children attended. Summer
program preparations are under way. Registration for Session I will be May 26
through June 5. Midway and South Euless pools will once again be the site of
the PALS Learn to Swim program.
III.
BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD
Richard said that age was an issue as far as not giving away trees to people
under 21. He said he feels like a sign is needed for next year stating the
age limit. He said he liked the way the trees were distributed this year.
Richard thanked Leon and Jan for all of the hours they volunteered. He said
he heard a lot of positive comments.
IV.
INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL
None.
V.
INPUT FROM VISITORS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM
with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg.
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