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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-03 REGULAR MEETING PARK AID LEISURE SERVICES BOARD AUGUST 03, 1992 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7 :02 PM, Monday, August 03, 1992 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal building by Chairman Hogg. Other members present were Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien, Messrs. Richard McNeese, Jerry Robinson, Eric Owens, and Charlie Miller. Also present were Rick Herold, Community Services Director; Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Visitors present included Mrs. Irene Rosecrans, Mr. and Mrs. Miles and Susan Pritchard, and Mike Daniel. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Richard McNeese. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting dated July 06, 1992 were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS I. BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Bonnie O'Brien reported that her parks are J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park, and Oakwood Terrace. There have been a lot of people using J.A. Carr Park. Everything looks good. Jerry Robinson reported that Del Norte looks good. Leon Hogg reported that his parks, South Euless and Ruth Millican Center, look as well as can be expected with all of the rain. Richard said that his parks, Lakewood and Bob Eden Park, look fine. There has been a lot of activity at Bob Eden Park. Eric Owens said that his parks are McCormick and Villages of Bear Creek. He reported that Villages of Bear Creek is coming along fine. Richard asked about field #3 lighting. Rick said it will be done before next season. Leon distributed a reassignment of parks. The new assignments are: Leon Hogg - J.A. Carr, Kiddie Carr, Oakwood Terrace; Bonnie O'Brien - Van Riet, Del Norte; Jerry Robinson - Bob Eden, Lakewood; Richard McNeese - Midway, Blessing Branch; Stephen O'Brien - Westpark, Wilshire, Special Events; Charlie Miller - McCormick, Villages of Bear Creek; Eric Owens - South Euless, Ruth Millican. Charlie Miller reported that Wilshire is in good shape. He mentioned that some patching is needed near the far end of the Westpark parking lot. II. OLD IRON BRIDGE Leon asked Rick and Julia to look at their schedules and bring back a possible time and some ideas for the Old Iron Bridge celebration. III. DISCUSSION OF SURVEI Leon said an analysis of parks and recreation will be done on 10% of dwellings. This survey will be on park system improvements throughout the entire parks system. A discussion was held on whether or not to include a question concerning funding in the survey or to delete this question. Charlie Miller made a motion to do a survey based on measuring the needs of the population. Bonnie O'Brien seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. DISCUSSION OF OLD BRICK NOUSE ON NAIN AID NWT 10 Leon said that the Pastor and Sponsoring Pastor of Saebit Baptist Church have come back to the board with a proposal. They would like the board's assistance in getting the house habitable and they in turn will dedicate the land surrounding the house back to the city. The house would be eligible for a historical marker in 40 years, rather than 50 years if the house were moved . As this progresses the board will discuss it further. V. REPAIR TO EXTERIOR OF RECREATION BUILDING Jerry Robinson made a motion for the board to prepare a letter to council urging repair to the exterior of the Midway Recreation Center. Richard McNeese seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS I. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Building use for the month of July was as follows: Midway Recreation Center meeting rooms : sports associations, 3; city, 1; rentals, 1; gym, 1. Ruth Millican Center: sr. dances, 4; city, 2; rentals, 2; bridge, 5; writer's workshop, 5 . Simmons Center: rentals, 2 . Simmons Gazebo: 1. Bob Eden pavilion, 7. Recreation units for the month of June were as follows: racquetball, 225; gym, 4 ,070; track, 589; game & snack, 2,323; weightroom, 422; Simmons, 839; RMC, 899. Swimming Pool attendance was as follows: Midway, 4,245; South Euless, 1,738; Wilshire, 1,156 ; for a total of 7,139. Julia Wakeley reported that Midway Madness continues to be a popular activity. This free program has been quite successful. The second session of classes has had good enrollment. The spring softball leagues have been completed. Registration for fall softball began last Monday and will continue through August. Fifty-five members of the track team qualified for the Games of Texas to be held in Corpus Christi , August 6 - 9. Summer enrollment for track was 110 . Seniors had participation of 227 for the month of July. The trip to Branson, Mo. had 35 seniors. Julia reported that plans for the Fall Music Festival are coming along well . She and Rick Herold met with an agent of Rainbow/Ticketnaster. The meeting went well. II. PARKS REPORT Rick Herold reported that the Villages of Bear Creek park construction will probably still continue through September. But, the state has allowed us to open the park on the August date. This grand opening will be held on August 29 . Beginning at 10 am, free trail tours will be given to the public. Rick asked the board if they would consider serving refreshments half-way through the tour. The ribbon cutting will be at 7:30 PM and at 8:00 PM Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing will play. Rick said that plans for the Fall Music Festival are proceeding nicely. Proceeds from this event will go to the 1 + 1 = 2 program. There should be some nice sponsoring entities for this event. Rick congratulated Euless Athletic Association, Euless Girls Softball Association, and Bedford-Euless Soccer Association for finishing their summer and spring seasons. Jimmy Beck and Nick Mitchell attended the state Xeriscape convention in El Paso. In conjunction with Texas A&M Extension Service, Euless will be hosting the first Xeriscape Now! seminar and product demonstration at the Midway Recreation Center this spring. Leon asked if we could tie in a Don't Bag It program with this. Rick said yes. Leon asked the board members to let him know if they want to help with refreshments at the Villages of Bear Creek grand opening Rick reported that Bedford-Euless Soccer Association has been billed for the spring season and has completed payment. Invoices for the entire season will be mailed to Euless Athletic Association and Euless Girls Softball • Association. III. BUSINESS OF TILE TREE BOARD Richard McNeese said that he was very impressed with the trail at Villages of Bear Creek park. Richard asked if Rick could get a list of the species of trees on the trails at the park. Rick said yes. Rick said a portion of the large pecan tree at McClains Paint and Body Shop was removed. Bonnie asked if a city park sign could be put up there so the public will not think that parks employees are working on private property . Bonnie made a motion that signage designate the area of the pecan tree as city park land. Charlie miller seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Leon made a motion that the Tree Board write a letter to the State Arbor Day Committee in support of the Texas State Arbor Day celebration being held in Euless in 1994. Bonnie O'Brien seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously . Richard reported that year-to-date expenditures for Tree City USA are $65,400.00. 3 ,984 trees have been planted in 1992. IV. ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Richard McNeese made a motion that the Park board write a letter to the State Arbor Day Committee in support of the Texas State Arbor Day celebration being held in Euless in 1994. Jerry Robinson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously . V. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT Rick said Diane is continuing with the Yard-of-the-Month program. Leon said he would like for Miller Muffler to be considered for the business Yard-of-the-Month. Irene Rosecrans said that she was anxious to get more members active in the BEE Committee . She said that she feels that there is still a lot of interest in beautification and wondered if meeting with the Park Board will help increase interest. A brief discussion was held on the need for sidewalks around the perimeter of the city hall complex. Bonnie O'Brien made a motion that the board recommend to council for the city to consider building a sidewalk around the city hall complex. Charlie Miller seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. VI. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL None. VII. IJPUT PION VISITOVS Mike Daniel said that Euless Athletic Association has had their elections and he will be commissioner for another year. He reported that information had been turned into the Texas Rangers grant program. Three of the associations teams will be going to the state tournament. He thanked the board for letting him sit in on the work session. ADJOU1IJEIT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8 : 41 PM with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. Ch rman • ,