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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-04 (--) / REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 04, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:01 P.M. , Monday, February 04, 1991, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Hogg. 'Other members present were Mrs. Helen Lightbody Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien;" Messrs. Bill Tarin; Richard McNeese; Jerry Robinson, Charles Miller (alternate), and Stephen O'Brien`-(alternate). Also present were Julia Wakeley, Park and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Visitors present were Jay Heilman, Dee Heilman, and Mark Nowlin. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Helen Lightbody. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated January 07, 1991 were approved as written. AWARDS PRESENTATION Leon Hogg asked the board if they had come up with any suggestions for a volunteer of the month. Jerry Robinson responded that he would like Marland Ernest considered in the future for the time he spent on the board. OLD BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Bonnie O'Brien said that her parks, Ruth Millican Center and South Euless, looked fine. She said she would like to inquire of Rick if there are any plans to paint the trim at Ruth Millican Center. She also expressed that she wished all the parks had signs like J.A. Carr Park. Bill Tarin said his parks look fine. Richard McNeese said that J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park and Oakwood Terrace all look fine. He said that there is always a lot of activity at J.A. Carr Park. Leon Hogg said that his parks, Midway and Blessing Branch, both look good. He has not received the volunteer hours. Jerry Robinson said the meeting with the sports associations was good. He reminded everyone about the Appreciation Dinner Saturday. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes February 04, 1991 Page 2 Helen Lightbody said that her parks are Westpark and Wilshire. Westpark does not have much activity. She asked about the paving of the parking lot. Leon said the back lot should be paved by now. Charles Miller said that McCormick Park and the Villages of Bear Creek Park look fine. Stephen O'Brien said that Lakewood and Bear Creek are both in great shape. NEW BUSINESS I. RECREATION REPORT Julia Wakeley reported that attendance for the month of January was as follows: Gym, 4,747; Track, 849; Game & Snack, 548; Racquetball, 732; Weightroom, 835; Classes, 2,252; Airport Meeting, 400. the total attendance at Midway Recreation Center was 10,363. The high gym usage is due to basketball and volleyball leagues and practice. Simmons had attendance of 277. Rentals and Usage for Midway Recreation Center was as follows: Multi-Purpose Room - rentals, 3; sports associations, 8; city usage,4; task force, 1. Arts and Crafts room had one sports association meeting. The gym had 1 rental and 1 airport meeting. Simmons: rentals, 1; city usage, 2. Ruth Millican center: B.E.S.U.A. , 8; Square Dancers, 4. Julia said she was looking forward to the Appreciation Dinner. There will be entertainment provided by Mark Justice and The Law. Mark is a graduate of Trinity High School. The renovation of Simmons has been started. There are 292 participants enrolled in the first spring class session. The Little Ladies Tea Party is scheduled for February 15. The Senior's have a dance coming up March 16 at Ruth Millican Center. A live band will play and refreshments will be served. Winter flag football has started with 5 teams. Volleyball leagues start tonight with 37 teams registered Euless registered the most volleyball teams in T.A.A.F. Region 4. Softball registration will begin February 20. Julia pointed out some newspaper clippings on the 1 + 1 = 2 program. A discussion was held on the Mid-Cities Youth Activities Council (MC/YAC). Julia said that it was started two years ago out of a concern for low motor skills in area schools. Leighton Railsback was elected as committee chairman. Other members of the council include: Sadhu Shori, Strategic Plan • Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes February 04, 1991 Page 3 Chairman; Cathy Anderson, City of Hurst; Julia Wakeley, City of Euless, Glenda King, City of Bedford; and Hoot Smith, HEB-ISD. They have met with every youth group in the area. They would like to get a corporate sponsor and publish a yearly calendar with all youth sports activity dates marked (registration, season, etc. ) They would also in the future like to establish some sort of scholarship program. Leon said that the MC/YAC has come a long way. He feels a good job has been done. Julia said she would let the board know when meetings are held so they could attend if they want to. Julia said that Leisure Faire '91 is progressing nicely. Leon said that he is still looking for hours board members are willing to work the board booth. II. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Richard said that he has not received his numbers on the monthly update toward tree city. 1 + 1= 2 is getting a lot of positive publicity. He pointed out the new flyers for the 1 + 1 = 2 program and encouraged the board to talk about this program to their friends and neighbors. III. DISCUSSION ON VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE Leon asked the board to think of some volunteers to serve on a committee to promote volunteerism. The committee will work on steps that the strategic plan committee established. This will be discussed further at the March meeting. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT Dee Heilman reported that the Christmas tree recycling program was quite successful. 100 volunteer hours were reported. 6,620 cubic yards of mulch was produced out of approximately 3,500 trees. This saved 26,500 cubic yards in landfill space. March 9 will be Euless Clean Sweep. The Euless Trash Off has been moved back to June. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes February 04, 1991 Page 4 VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS Mark Nowlin requested the use of Westpark for his soccer team. He provided the board with a roster. Their games will be on Sunday afternoons and they will need approximately seven Sundays. Leon said the board would not act on this tonight. Staff would respond to this request. The board will be supportive of staff recommendation. Mark said they would be willing to share in field maintenance expenses. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 P.M. with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. r Chairman y Oaf est