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Home My WebLink About1991-01-07 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD JANUARY 07, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:05 P.N. , Monday, January 07, 1991, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building by Chairman Hogg.- Other members present were Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien, Mrs. Helen Lightbody, Messrs. Richard McNeese; Jerry Robinson,` Charlie Miller `(alternate) , and Stephen O'Brien. Also present were Rick Herold, Director of Community Services; Julia Wakeley, Parks and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Jerry Robinson. VISITORS Visitors included Mr. Mike Daniels and Mr. Harland Ernest. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated December 03, 1990 were approved with the correction that Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Robinson were not present at the December 03 , 1990 meeting. AWARDS PRESENTATION Leon asked the board to think about some people for volunteer awards. OLD BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Helen Lightbody reported that Midway Center was very busy during the holidays. Jerry Robinson reported that his parks look good. He has heard a lot of comments from people that are enjoying Midway Recreation Center. Leon reported that McCormick Park is in good shape. Volunteer hours for the month of December total 550. There are still some hours to be turned in for 1990 so a total for the year is not available yet. Bonnie O'Brien reported that Wilshire is very quiet and there are a lot of dead limbs on the ground. She asked Rick about the possibility of refurbishing some of the signs. Rick said that would be possible. Richard McNeese did not have a report. MEN BUSINESS I. Park and Recreation Board Meeting January 07, 1991 Page 2 PARKS REPORT Rick said that the Capital Improvement Projects at Westpark will begin in the next few weeks. All of the parking lot will be totally resurfaced and restriped. On January 15 bids for lighting will be opened. He also reported that the new jogging trail is in at Bear Creek with a new eight station exercise circuit and new signage. The pile of limestone at Bear Creek is for the new track at Wilshire. The irrigation equipment will be out for bid this Friday. Bids on picnic tables and porta-potties are on the council agenda for January 08, 1991. Next year Midway Park will get new fencing. It will also receive new lighting on all fields except #2. The Christmas tree recycling was very successful . Over 3,000 trees were dropped off. Rick told the board that a woman was accosted at the Villages of Bear Creek Park. He thinks this is one of the reasons the park should not be lit. It would not be possible to sufficiently light the whole park and just a few lights would encourage people to use the park at night. Early curfews will be placed on the park and signage will be installed to that effect. Rick thanked Helen for participating in the Christmas Tree Contest judging. Rick pointed out the opportunity for corporate sponsors for Leisure Faire. KLIF will be broadcasting live Saturday and doing cutaways on Sunday. There will also be extensive advertising on KLIF before the event. The parks department is nearing a full year of no time lost due to injuries. Recreation Revenue is up almost 72% for 1990 over 1989. Jerry asked why Whataburger had dropped their sponsorship of Leisure Faire. Charlie Miller said that the home office said that they want to stay with high visibility, T.V. type packages. Julia said that we are checking out other corporate sponsors. II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT Julia Wakeley reported building usage for the month of December as follows: Midway Recreation Center, Multi-purpose room had 2 rentals, 1 usage by athletic asso- ciations, 1 city usage; the gym had 1 rental and 3 city usages. Simmons had 2 rentals and the Seniors Christmas Dinner. Ruth Millican Center had 2 rentals and 1 other usage. Attendance for Midway Recreation Center: Gym, 2,892; Racquetball, 378; Track, 433 ; Weight Room, 412; Other, 513 ; Total, 4,628 . Thirty adult basketball teams are registered. They are playing at Euless Jr. High and Midway Recreation Center. Winners will advance to the T.A.A. F. Regional tournament in February. Registration will begin this week for winter volleyball. Leisure Times went out last week. Class start January 14. There are many new youth and adult classes available. Park and Recreation Board Meeting January 07, 1991 Page 3 The seniors are getting ready to do a new cookbook. Last month they went on two shopping trips, a Christmas light tour, played bingo and saw a movie at Midway Recreation Center. The Spice of Life Band performed two times during December. They have three engagements planned for January . All members were awarded a proclamation from the Mayor and City Council at the Christmas Luncheon. Julia thanked the staff for cooking for the Employees Christmas luncheon. Leisure Faire '91 continues to grow. "Trout Fishing In America" will be playing Saturday and "Asleep at the Wheel" will be playing Sunday. The antique cars will be back. Discussion is being held on having a three-on-three basketball event. Jerry Robinson asked when the sports association meeting will be held. Rick said it will be held soon. III. BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD Richard said that the application for recertification for Tree City has been turned in. The expenses for 1990 totalled $87,305.00. Rick said we should hear something in February . Trees for the 1 + 1 = 2 program were given to schools today. This will continue throughout the week. Rick said the Mid-Cities News came to the schools today and it went great. Bags have been found that exemplify the whole recycling idea. The bags themselves are recyclable and they are printed with recycled ink. They are $2 . 25 each and will hold up to 100 lbs. Bonnie O'Brien reported an obstruction at Norma and Hwy. 10. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT Helen said the BEE Commitee has had quite a few changes. She thanked Rick and the park board for their help with the Christmas decorations. V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL BERBERS None. VI. FURTHER BUSINESS Leon asked the board to think about when they can work at Leisure Faire in the Park Board Booth. He asked if the board would like to meet periodically with some of the people involved in Leisure Faire '91. This will be discussed more at the next meeting. Park and Recreation Board Meeting January 07, 1991 Page 4 Discussion was held on the Appreciation Banquet. Rick and Julia agreed on February 9. The board then discussed awards to be given. Jerry and Richard volunteered to be representatives from the Park Board for the committee to decide award recipients. The committee will consist of Rick, Julia, Jerry, Richard, Jerry Crane and Peter Krause. Richard made a motion that we use the six categories: Sports Association Of The Year; Instructor Of The Year; Volunteer Of The Year; "Spirit" Award; Community Organization of the Year; "Betsy Bloxom" Appreciation Award. Jerry seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. VII. INPUT FROI VISITORS Harland Ernest said that Euless will be entering the Governor's Community Acheivement Award this year. Part of the Beautification Section is about tree planting programs. Harland asked if the Tree Board would consider BEE as a participant in 1 + 1 = 2. Rick said that everything they have had printed lists 4 administrators of the program and one of those is the BEE Committee. VIII. REISSICIIEIT OF PARKS The new park assignments will be as follows: Leon Hogg, Midway Park and Blessing Branch; Helen Lightbody, Westpark and Wilshire; Bonnie O'Brien, South Euless and Ruth Hillican Center; Jerry Robinson, Special Events; Richard McNeese, J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park, and Oakwood Terrace; Bill Tarin, Van Riet and Del Norte; Stephen O'Brien, Bear Creek and Lakewood; Charlie Miller, McCormick and Villages of Bear Creek. II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following officers were elected for the Park and Recreation Board: Leon Hogg, Chairman; Richard McNeese, Vice-Chairman; Jerry Robinson, Secretary. The following officers were elected for the Tree Board: Richard McNeese, Chairman; Helen Lightbody, Vice-Chairman. ADJOORIREIT. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :50 PM with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. 14 ):4;r7-e - Chan 41116r / Q--,y),,14.4; t