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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-06 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD JULY 06, 1992 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 PM, Monday, July 06, 1992, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal building by Chairman Hogg. Other members present were Messrs. Charlie Miller, Richard McNeese, Stephen O'Brien, and Eric Owens. Also present were Rick Herold, Community Services Director; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Mike Daniel was the only visitor. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Stephen O'Brien. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting dated June 01, 1992 were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS Charlie Miller reported that everything looks fine at Wilshire and Westpark. He commented that his recent visit to Westpark was the first time in several months that there was not a ball game on the field. Stephen O'Brien said that Blessing Branch looks fine and that Midway Park is staying busy. Richard McNeese reported that his parks are Lakewood and Bob Eden Park. He said they both look good although there was a lot of trash after July 4 at Bob Eden Park. Leon Hogg told the board that the Ruth Millian trail has more and more activity. Eric Owens reported that Villages of Bear Creek Park is coming along very well. There is still a lot of construction going on. He commented that the new signs along the trail are nice. He also reported that McCormick park looks nice. There is a lot of grass growing in the cracks of the sidewalk. Eric also said that the lights in the parking lot at Bob Eden Park are out. Rick said this has already been reported to Texas Utilities. NEW BUSINESS I. DISCUSSION OF OLD BRICK HOUSE ON MAIN AND HWY 10 Parks employees have now logged 720 consecutive days without any loss time due to injury. The America The Beautiful Grant deadline is coming up August 1. The lights are almost complete at Midway. Field improvements will be done after work has been completed at Villages of Bear Creek. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Building use for the month of June was as follows: Midway Recreation Center meeting rooms: sports associations, 6; city, 5; rentals, 2; gym, 1. Ruth Millican Center: sr. dances, 4; city, 14; rentals, 3; bridge, 4; writer's workshop, 4. Simmons Center: rentals, 4; city, 2. Bob Eden pavilion, 5. Recreation units for the month of June were as follows: racquetball, 273; gym, 4,421; track, 532; game & snack, 2,669; weightroom, 611; Simmons, 809; RMC, 898. Swimming Pool attendance was as follows: Midway, 5,289; South Euless, 2,306; Wilshire, 1,453; for a total of 9,048. Rick Herold told the board that Midway Center Supervisor, Susan Baxter-Harwell has left the department to take the Parks and Recreation Director position in Port Lavaca, TX. He said the department will miss her. Rick explained that Ann Hajek will take the Center Supervisor job in addition to the position she already holds. Tim Rolen will be moved from Senior Citizen Coordinator to one of two Assistant Center Supervisors. Diane Eggers, volunteer coordinator, will take over the Senior Citizens Program. The N.C.A.A. sanctioned summer basketball league began June 15 with 21 teams and 250 participants. The league championship will be held August 13. The Euless Athletic Association invitational tournament will be held the week of July 20 and the Texas Teenage Baseball Tournament will be held the week of July 27. Rick said the pools are going well. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Richard pointed out the July edition of Tree Talk. Due to staff vacations, the Tree City USA figures are unavailable. They will be reported at the meeting next month. Rick said lightening hit the McLean tree and most of the tree had to be taken down. Leon told the board that the council has asked the Park Board to check on this building and look at the possibility of moving it to a park. This house was Homer Fuller's home, built in 1933, and was the first brick home in Euless. Leon asked the board to be thinking about the possibilities of use for this structure. II. DISCUSSION OF THE OLD IRON BRIDGE Leon told the board that it had been intended to have some sort of celebration when the bridge was 100 years old, two years ago. Since this was not done, he would like to have some sort of event for the bridge soon. He asked the board to think along the line of what to do for a celebration. Information is currently being obtained to find out how much it will cost to duplicate the original sign. III. DISCUSSION OF REPAIR TO EXTERIOR OF RECREATION BUILDING Leon said he would like the board to make a recommendation to repair the exterior of the recreation building. The building has many dents in the walls from baseballs and softballs. The treatment that is currently being looked at has been done on two of the pool building walls and they do not dent anymore. The treatment consists of a wire mesh and 1/8" acrylic material. Charlie Miller suggested a lathe process also be looked into. Charlie Miller made a motion to recommend to the council the board's support of the total repair of the exterior of the recreation building. Richard McNeese seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. DISCUSSION OF TEXAS RANGERS GRANT POSSIBILITY A discussion was held concerning the youth baseball parks the Texas Rangers want to build in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. Rick said that the contact he spoke with said that they are sending a packet to every city in Dallas and Tarrant counties. Rick said they sound unsure of exactly how the program will be structured. Leon asked the board if they would like to pursue this possibility. Richard McNeese made a motion that the board give their support to staff's pursuit of information on this grant. Eric Owens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Villages of Bear Creek Park will be completed by August 29, the day the grand opening is scheduled. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT Leon asked the board their opinion of discontinuing the monthly BEE meetings and have them give their input at the Park Board meetings. Eric said he thought the board should encourage BEE to come to the Park Board meeting. Richard said that he agreed with the idea to discontinue the BEE meetings since involvement has dropped. Eric Owens made a motion that regular BEE meetings be discontinued and have their input during their place on the agenda of the Park Board meetings. Richard McNeese seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS Mike Daniel said that Euless Athletic Association is having their elections this month. He asked about the master plan meeting. Rick said he will be bringing things to the meeting on August 3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. Chairman i!JJd eit ice•. OF