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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-03 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD JUNE 03, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:00 PM, Monday, June 03, 1991, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Hogg. Other members present were Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien, Mrs. Helen Lightbody, Messrs. Bill Tarin, Jerry Robinson, Stephen O'Brien, and Charles Miller (alternate). Also present were Rick Herold, Director of Community Services; Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Mike Daniels was present. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Stephen O'Brien. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 06, 1991 were approved with the following changes: include the new park assignments and correct spelling errors on the visitors names. AWARDS PRESENTATION Mrs. Helen Lightbody was presented with the Volunteer of the Month Award for many years of volunteer work. OLD BUSINESS Charlie Miller said that Blessing Branch and Midway Park look fine. Bonnie O'Brien did not have a report. Jerry Robinson said that everything looks great at J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park and Oakwood Terrace. He asked about the pavilion at Kiddie Carr Park. Rick Herold said that eventually it will be torn down. Jerry asked if we would be getting rid of the see-saws at Oakwood Terrace. Rick said not immediately. Maintenance is watched closely on the see-saws. Leon Hogg reported that he is glad to have the new lights at Westpark. The Ultra Golf Classic had 500 volunteer hours. The HEB Fest had 28 volunteer hours. Stephen O'Brien reported that home plate at Bear Creek is about six inches below the level of the playing field. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes • June 03, 1991 Page 2 Helen reported that there is not much activity at Ruth Millican Center. She asked if the adjoining park is maintained by the city. Leon said yes it is. Bill Tarin reported that Van Reit and Del Norte look good. NEW BUSINESS I. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Julia Wakeley reported that building use outside of normal use for Midway Recreation Center for the month of May was as follows: the meeting rooms had 4 rentals, 2 city usage, 11 sports association usage, and 5 TOPS meetings; the gymnasium had 2 senior's dances, 1 square dance, and 1 rental. Ruth Millican Center had 1 senior dance and 17 city meetings. Simmons center had 2 city meetings. J.A. Carr Gazebo was used 6 times. Bear Creek Pavilion was used 13 times. McCormick Gazebo was used 1 time. Recreation Units for the month of May were as follows: Simmons, 685; RMC, 952; Gymnasium, 2,856; Racquetball, 472; Walking Trail, 857; Midway (Total) 5,617. Julia reported that there were 152 golfers in the Ultra Golf Classic. The 10k has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 8. Julia said she had a wonderful time on her trip. II. PARKS REPORT Rick Herold commended Julia on her trip. Rick said that this is a very busy time of year for the Parks and Leisure Services Department. He encouraged the board to please report anything out of the normal to the department. He reported that the contracts on the Villages of Bear Creek should be ready any day. Nick Mitchell has received his A.A. degree in Horticulture from Tarrant County Junior College. Rick reported that the department had turned in its budget requests. It is a streamlined budget. Computer equipment for the control booth was requested. The City Council will receive the budget following the City Manager's recommendations. Rick said that staff would like to do a thorough examination of our athletic programs. He asked the board if they would authorize staff to request extensive data from the various athletic organizations. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes June 03, 1991 Page 3 A discussion was held on facilities throughout the Hurst-Euless-Bedford area, including school district facilities. Board members expressed that they would like to see these groups working closer on facility use. Leon asked the board if they would be interested in inviting the Hurst and Bedford Park Boards to a joint meeting. Board members said that they would be interested in this. Rick congratulated Julia and her staff on the smooth transition while Julia was out of town. Rick reported that there will be a lot of changes in Leisure Faire next year. He said it would be a three day event on the last weekend of April to coincide with Arbor Day. This should allow the event a lot of media coverage. The event will be moved to the City Hall complex. He would like to have a Business Expo in place of the Lawn and Garden Show. He said a letter has been written to Senator Phil Gramm asking him to come and help kick off the event with a speech and assist in the ground breaking for the Historic Forest. Rick explained that the Historic Forest will be made of seedlings which have been propagated from trees from the homes and estates of famous Americans. He would also like to start a Texas Historic Forest. A letter has been written to Nolan Ryan asking if he would be willing to send a few seeds or acorns from a tree on his ranch in Alvin. Bonnie O'Brien made a motion to authorize staff to request data from the various sports organization for their report. Bill Tarin seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. Jerry Robinson mentioned the problem of the sand pit getting too hot at Midway Pool. He asked if it would be possible to get some type of awning put up. Rick said he would ask Jerry and Johnny what they could come up with. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD 4,950 trees have been given away to date. Expenditures for Tree City U.S.A. validation to date are $44,500.58. Leon reported that he and Rick handed out booklets to the City Council updating the 1 + 1 = 2 program. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT None. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None. VI. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes June 03, 1991 Page 4 INPUT FROM VISITORS Mike Daniels said that the Euless Athletic Association is affiliated with Texas Teenage Baseball. EAA has been awarded two regional tournaments and one state tournament. VII. FURTHER BUSINESS Charlie Miller said that 3 or 4 area Lion's Clubs have talked about sponsoring the National Rib Cook Off . He asked if staff or board would mind if the Lion's Club took it on. Leon said the board would not mind. Rick said that the city has definitely decided not to take on the project. Leon suggested that the board consider Mary Smith for Volunteer of the Month. Jerry made a motion that Mary Smith receive the Volunteer of the Month Award. Bill seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. C%);H__e_ra,A,_,_.2 A Chairman ` 411011111 e./1/ est 0( AGENDA Parks and Recreation Board Council Chambers Municipal Building May 06, 1991 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION, Charles Miller APPROVAL OF MINUTES, April 01, 1991 AWARDS PRESENTATION OLD BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS REPORT OBJECTIVE UPDATE AREA AND FACILITY SPECIAL EVENTS NEW BUSINESS C I. PARKS REPORT, Rick Herold II. RECREATION REPORT, Julia Wakeley III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS BENEDICTION, Leon Hogg If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact the Park and Leisure Services Staff. "Euless--We're Building a Beautiful Tomorrow"