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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-06 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MAY 06, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. , Monday, May 06, 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. Jerry Robinson, Richard McNeese, 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 Visitors present included Mrs. Jan Hogg, Mrs. Janene Boyle, Mrs. Avona Cardona, and Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Hogg. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Charles Miller. MINIMS The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 01, 1991 were approved as written. AWARDS PRESENTATION Richard McNeese presented Jan Hogg with the Volunteer of the Month award for all of her hard work throughout the years. OLD BUSINESS Stephen O'Brien reported that his areas are Bear Creek and Lakewood. He asked if there will ever be a foot bridge across the low lying spot at Bear Creek. Rick said he would look into it. He also reported that it looks like there are some new trees at Bear Creek. In addition, he said, his children thoroughly enjoy Lakewood park. Helen Lightbody reported that Westpark has been very busy. The new paved area looks good. Jerry Robinson said that he enjoyed Leisure Faire despite the rain. Leon Hogg said that Midway Park is well used. Volunteer hours for Leisure Faire total 1,316. Richard said that his areas are J.A. Carr Park and Oakwood Terrace. He reported that J.A. Carr park is always busy. Simmons center held their grand opening April 25. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes May 06, 1991 Page 2 Bonnie O'Brien said that South Euless and Ruth Millican Center both look good. Charlie Miller reported that Villages of Bear Creek looks fine. A tree has blown over from the creek at McCormick Park and is almost on the path. Also a branch on another tree is growing quite low near the playground. Rick said he would look into it. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Rick Herold reported that fertilizer has been spread in all of the parks. He said that Fort Worth Star Telegram readers voted Euless City Hall the best landscaped area in Tarrant County. It will be in this Sunday's paper. He thanked the board for manning the Park and Tree Board booths at Leisure Faire. He said that over 50% of the Leisure Faire visitors were Euless residents but that some were from as far away as Louisiana, Illinois and South Carolina. Rick also reported that visitors to the faire heard about it from the following sources: Flyers, 33%; newspapers, 31%; word of mouth, 24%; other, 23%; radio, 16%; poster, 11%. Bids were opened for Villages of Bear Creek. They will be awarded at the next council meeting. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Julia Wakeley reported that Midway Recreation Center had the following building use for the month of April. Multi-Purpose Room: rentals, 9; city usage, 9; sports associations, 13; tax assistance, 2; T.O.P.S. , 4; job fair,l. Gymnasium: square dance, 1; senior's dance, 1; lawn and garden show, 3 days. Other use for Midway Recreation Center was as follows: racquetball, 396; track, 593; game & snack are, 393; gymnasium, 2,494. Leisure Faire had 10,000 units. Building use for Ruth Millican Center had the following uses: Square Dance, 3; City usage, 2; bridge, 9; seniors, 8. Ruth Millican Center had 772 recreation units. Bear Creek Pavilion was used 6 times. The gazebo at J.A. Carr park was used 5 times. Simmons center had 60 recreation units. Bonnie O'Brien said that the seniors all are very appreciative of the renovation at Simmons Center. Julia said that proceeds from the 1990 Ultra went toward buying the new piano for the seniors. Leisure Times will be mailed out later this month. Class registration will 'Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes May 06, 1991 Page 3 run from May 20 through June 1. The Spice of Life band performed 5 times in April. Eighty-two adult softball teams have registered for the 1991 Spring season. Euless Girls Softball registered 21 teams. This gives Euless 103 T.A.A.F. registered softball teams, the first time Euless has registered over 100 softball teams. The 10k has been rescheduled for June 8. Upcoming summer activities include the N.C.A.A. Sanctioned Women's Summer Basketball League, which will play Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning June 17. Also, the H.E.B. Youth Track Team will meet Monday through Friday at Central Jr. High beginning June 3. Swimming pools will open Saturday, June 1 with "Splash Day" and free admission for the day. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Richard McNeese said that the year-to-date expenditures for Tree City USA will be updated next month. He also reported that almost 4,000 trees have been given to area residents through the 1 + 1 = 2 program. Richard pointed out the first edition of "Tree Talk", the newsletter for 1 + 1 = 2 members. Richard showed the board the proclamation from City Council recognizing Arbor Day. Leon mentioned to Richard that we need volunteer for the booth at HEB Festival. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT None. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL None. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes May 06, 1991 Page 4 Mr. Kendall Hogg inquired about the lights at the South Euless tennis courts. Rick said those are no longer being maintained. VII. FURTHER BUSINESS A discussion was held on the new indoor soccer arena. Comments were made that Euless has many excellent recreation opportunities. Jerry Robinson said he had heard a lot of good comments on the new city limit signs. Parks were reassigned as follows: Leon Hogg: Westpark and Wilshire Helen Lightbody: South Euless and Ruth Millican Center Bonnie O'Brien: Special Events Jerry Robinson: JA Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park, Oakwood Terrace Richard McNeese: Van Riet and Del Norte Bill Tarin: Bear Creek and Lakewood Stephen O'Brien: McCormick and Villages of Bear Creek Charlie Miller: Midway Park and Blessing Branch ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. /A: rChairman test