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REGULAR MEETING
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
DECEMBER 03, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at
7:00 P.M. , Monday, December 03, 1990, in the Multi-Purpose room of the Midway
Recreation Center by Chairman Hogg. Other members present were Mrs. Helen
Lightbody,`Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien (alternate), Messrs. Richard McNeese, Marland
Ernest,- and Bill Tarin-(alternate).
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. Richard McNeese.
VISITORS
Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen O'Brien,
Mrs. Jan Hogg, Mrs. Alice Ernest, Mr. Jack O'Brien, and Mr. Pete Wakeley.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting dated November 05, 1990 were approved as
written.
OLD BUSINESS
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BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS
Mrs. Helen Lightbody reported that there had been lots of activity at Midway
Recreation Center.
Mr. Marland Ernest did not have a report.
Mr. Bill Tarin reported that his areas are J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park
and Oakwood Terrace, which looks fine.
Mr. Richard McNeese reported that the Senior Citizens Dinner and the Boards
and Commissions Dinner were the two most recent special events.
Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien reported that she has not been by Westpark or Wilshire
Park.
Mr. Leon Hogg reported that McCormick park is looking good. He reported that
Club Ritz had 64 volunteer hours; BEE Committee has 327 hours; the Ultra had
275 hours. The year-to-date total is 4,034 1/2 hours for a savings (at $5.00
per hour) of $20,172.50.
NEW BUSINESS
I.
LEISURE SERVICES REPORT
Julia Wakeley reported that attendance at Midway Recreation Center had been as
follows: Racquetball, 396; Gym, 2,211; Track, game & snack, 771; Weight room,
502. The total attendance was 3,880. Total attendance at Simmons Center was
628. Total attendance at Ruth Millican Center was 290.
The gym at Midway Recreation Center had 2 City usage and 1 rental. The
Multi-Purpose had 12 City usage, 3 Athletic Association usage and 2 voting
usage. Ruth Millican Center had 3 rentals, 1 special event, and 1 city usage.
Bear Creek Pavilion was reserved 4 times. There were no special use or
rentals at Simmons this month.
Julia reported that the Senior Citizen's Dinner was a great success and
thanked everyone for their help with it.
Julia introduced Woody Fazoo to the board. Woody is the new mascot for the
1 + 1 = 2 program.
Basketball has started with a 40% increase in registration.
II.
PARK'S REPORT
Mr. Rick Herold told the board that he had been to a simulation of airport
noise. If the new runway is built the Villages of Bear Creek Park will
receive 102 decibals and McCormick Park will receive 98 decibals.
Rick distributed the annual report and Leisure Faire '91 flyers.
He said that he had spoken to the Lawn and Garden Club and that they were very
receptive to the 1 + 1 = 2 program.
The new lights at Westpark will be bid later this week to be done in the
winter. New park grills are coming in. Also, the new exercise stations at
Bear Creek Park look great.
Rick thanked the board for being so supportive this year with various
programs and events. He mentioned that the fee structure for Midway
Recreation Center begun at the beginning of 1990 has been very successful. He
also said that if the airport issue continues the budget will be a key
concern. Many programs are paid for by user fees instead of by tax dollars.
Leon Hogg read a memo from the board to the Parks Department commending them
for the new city entrance signs.
III.
BUSINESS OF THE TREE BOARD
The Tree City report will be sent off in a few days. It has to be in Austin
by December 31.
Julia showed the board the 1 + 1 = 2 logo. She said that canvas bags had been
located for $3.00 each. 250 will be ordered.
Julia also said that she is waiting to hear back from Donna Hibbits. The
trees are ready to go to the schools.
Marland mentioned the importance of being careful to keep track of
expenditures next year since requirements are going up to $2.00 per capita.
Rick reminded the board of the Christmas Tree Recycling program. Texas
Utilities and City Garbage Service will help with the chipping.
IV.
FURTHER BUSINESS
Leon asked the staff about a date for the Appreciation Dinner. Julia and Rick
said that a Saturday in February will probably work well. They will have a
firm date for the January meeting.
Mr. Marland Ernest said that he had enjoyed his time on the board. Leon said
that the board had enjoyed working with Marland. Rick said that Marland had
always made a contribution. Rick was always impressed with his opinions.
Bonnie thanked Marland. Helen said that she appreciated Marland.
V.
BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT
None.
VI.
INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
VII.
INPUT FROM VISITORS
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
with a closing prayer by Marland Ernest.
Chairman
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