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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-06 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD JANUARY 06, 1992 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:40 PM, Monday, January 06, 1992, in the Multi-Purpose Room of Midway Recreation Center by Chairman Hogg." Other members present were Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien, - Messrs. Charles Miller, ` Richard McNeese, -Jerry Robinson, Stephen O'Brien -and Eric Owens` (alternate). Also present were Rick Herold, Community Services Director; Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Visitors included Mrs. Leon Hogg, Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Richard McNeese, Mrs. Jerry Robinson, Jack O'Brien and George Franks. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Stephen O'Brien. MINUTES The minutes of the work session dated November 18, 1991 were approved as written. The minutes of the regular meeting dated December 02, 1991, were approved with the change that the $4.00 non-resident fee in the sports associations fees was not an option. OLD BUSINESS Jerry Robinson said that his areas are J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park, and Oakwood Terrace. He said that there was not any flood debris in these areas although there is a lot of debris at Bear Creek Park. Leon Hogg said that the Parks Department had done a good job of getting the Villages of Bear Creek Park cleaned up. Richard McNeese said that Van Reit and Del Norte both had lots of water but they look fine. Leon Hogg reported that Westpark and Wilshire looked fine before the rain but he hasn't been back by since the rain. Bonnie O'Brien said the only special event was the Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner. She was unable to attend. Stephen O'Brien reported that McCormick Park and Villages of Bear Creek look fine other than the high water. Charlie Miller said that Midway Park and Blessing Branch are both in good shape. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Rick Herold gave an update on the Small Business Administration's grant that we received. There have been a few problems with it. First, the SBA has stated that the trees must be planted by contractors. Labor was included in our part of the matching for the grant. Also, with all of the rain, Hwy. 360, where the trees were to be planted, is behind schedule. As the schedule looks now, planting would need to be done in approximately June which would pose a problem for watering. A few alternatives may be available. Rick will ask if the grant may be re-structured, changing our matching funds from tree planting to care of the trees for three years. He will also check to see if the trees can be planted in the Villages of Bear Creek. He said he would keep the board updated as the situation changes. Rick reminded the board that the annual meeting with the sports associations is usually held in February. Leon suggested it be scheduled for February 10. Rick also reminded the board of some upcoming events: February 1 & 2 - Card Mania February 18 - Business Expo put on by the City Manager's Office February 21 - Appreciation Dinner April 11 - Grand Opening of the Villages of Bear Creek Ampitheater Rick thanked Bonnie, Leon and Charlie for helping with the Christmas Tree Recycling. Over 5,000 trees were chipped. Rick said he would also like to thank City Garbage Service, Texas Utilities, the Lion's Club, and Mike Simms of Simms Grass Co. The amphitheater at the Villages of Bear Creek stood the flood well. It worked just as it was designed to. The softball field suffered a lot of erosion problems during the flood. Rick said he has been meeting with some homeowners in the Westpark area. They are trying to work out some thing to buffer the noise and activity at the park. They would like to plant a buffer of red cedars. Also, guard posts will be put up to prevent parking along the fences because people ignore the No Parking signs. George Franks asked if a fence or something would help with the general appearance of the park. He also inquired about plans for the front area of the park. Leon said that plans to widen Westpark Way have been discussed. The parks department will have to wait for more on this project before anything can be done to the front of the park. Rick showed the board a promotional videotape for Arbor Daze. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Building use for the month of December was as follows: Midway Recreation Center Meeting Rooms: sports associations, 4; city usage, 3; rental, 3. The gymnasium was used four times: square dance and three city banquets. Ruth Millican Center: Senior Dances, 4; City Usage, 3; Rentals, 7. Simmons Center had one rental. Bear Creek Pavilion was reserved once. Recreation units for the month of December were as follows: racquetball, 367; gymnasium, 2,632; track, 485; game & snack area, 384; weightroom, 606, SIM 540; RMC 500. Basketball league play will continue through mid-February. Registration for winter flag football and adult volleyball has begun. Registration for Spring Session I is underway. Midway Morning Fitness is a new program that will run from 6 AM - 8 AM weekday mornings. Another new program is the Total Rec which allows participants to choose different types of aerobic classes over just one. Also, the DFW Writer's Guild will be holding a creative writing workshop. 100% of their proceeds is donated back to the Recreation Department. Julia asked the board members to please let her know if they wanted to help with Arbor Daze. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Richard pointed out a copy of the Tree City Application. Expenditures for 1991 totaled $93,724.00. Richard also pointed out a copy of the application for the Tree City Growth Award. Rick pointed out that Leisure Services and Parks Department have both been working together on the 1 + 1 = 2 program. Rick asked the Tree Board to approve expenditures of $250.00 for devices for collection of funds. Bonnie O'Brien made a motion that $250.00 be approved for purchase of devices to collect funds. Leon Hogg seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT Leon said BEE had a good meeting last time. They have had a nice brochure printed. Rick passed samples out. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS George Franks said that the Euless parks are all very nice. One of the first things he noticed when he moved to Euless was the city hall complex. He noted that the parks are always clean and well kept. VII. ASSIGNMENT OF PARKS Leon Hogg South Euless, Ruth Millican Center Bonnie O'Brien J.A.Carr, Kiddie Carr, Oakwood Terrace Jerry Robinson Van Riet, Del Norte Richard McNeese Bear Creek, Lakewood Stephen O'Brien Midway, Blessing Branch Charlie Miller Westpark, Wilshire, Special Events Eric Owens McCormick, Villages of Bear Creek, Liason to BEE Committee VIII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Election of officers for 1992 were held. The officers are as follows: Park and Leisure Services Board Chairman Leon Hogg Vice Chairman Richard McNeese Secretary Jerry Robinson Tree Board Chairman Richard McNeese Vice Chairman Charles Miller ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:01 PM with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. Chairman it '