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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-05 v cr REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MARCH 05, 1990 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:05 P.M. , Monday, March 05, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Hogg. Other members present were Mrs. Helen Lightbody,- Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien` (alternate), Messrs. Richard McNeese, Jerry Robinson, Marland Ernest, Ron Henson; and Bill Tarin (alternate). Also present were Rick Herold, Community Services Director; Julia Wakeley, Park and Leisure Services Manager; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Bill Tarin. VISITORS Visitors present were Marge Crow and Jan Hogg. MIMES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 05, 1990 were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Marland Ernest reported that Del Norte and Van Riet look very good. Mr. Ron Henson said that J.A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park and Oakwood Terrace all look good. There was some debris in the creek from the recent rains. Mr. Richard McNeese said that South Euless and Ruth Millican Center were both extremely clean with a little more activity with the warmer weather. Leon reported that his parks, Bear Creek and Lakewood, look good. He inquired about plans for Bear Creek. Rick said that there are plans to irrigate the open area. Also, the trail should be repaired soon. Highway 10 had 44 volunteer hours for the month of February. The BEE Committee had 146 hours. This brings the year-to-date total to 316 hours for a savings (at $5.00 per hour) of $1,580.00. Mr. Jerry Robinson reported that Westpark had some soccer activity. Mrs. Helen Lightbody reported that McCormick Park and the Villages of Bear Creek did not have much activity. She inquired about the grant. Rick said he is just waiting for one more signature from Sunbelt. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes March 05, 1990 Page 2 Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien reported that Midway is very busy. She suggested changing the sign at J.A. Carr Park. Mr. Bill Tarin did not have a report. TREE BOARD Richard McNeese reported that the Year-to-Date expenditures total $10,243.00. Euless will receive the honor of Tree City U.S.A. for the fourth year. Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien said that she felt the board should act, one way or another, on the recommendation of renaming Midway Field #2 after John Chambers. It was discussed to take the donated funds and use them for improvement for the field. A plaque would then be erected in the Recreation Center telling what was done to the field in John Chambers' memory. For future situations like this a minimum amount would be set to receive a plaque in the building. Rick and Julia will try to come up with a viable program to be presented at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS I. PARKS REPORT Rick asked the board to hand out flyers on the Leisure Faire '90 to anyone they can think of. The event is coming together now with an antique car show, flea market, local nursery participation, a six-hour live broadcast on KLIF, and much more. Also, bedding plants and flowers will be for sale and there will be cooking demonstrations. The City Council is considering a bond issue, mostly for repair of the infra-structure. Rick put a report in on park needs since we have park infra-structure problems, i.e. parking lots, water fountains, irrigation, etc. . . . II. LEISURE SERVICES REPORT We have a new lion for the 10k this year and a new certified course for the race. Lion's Club has sent a letter to businesses asking for donations. The Appreciation Dinner was a tremendous success and a lot of fun. Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. Midway Recreation Center had 8,798 recreational units; Simmons had 402. Rentals and other usage for Midway Park Recreation Center were: 21 in-house usage; 8 sports associations meetings; 4 rentals, and 4 AARP Tax Service meetings. There were 10 rentals and other usage for Ruth Millican Center and 6 rentals and other usage for Simmons Center. 245 memberships were sold in February. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes March 05, 1990 Page 3 III. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT Mrs. Marge Crow reported that this year gift certificates to area nurserys will be awarded to Yard-of-the-Month winners. The committee will be giving away the plastic "Keep Texas Beautiful" bags at the Lawn and Garden Show. The Trash Off will be held April 6 and April 7. Marland Ernest is now Chairman of the Business Beautification Award. A brochure will be coming out explaining the Recycling Center to clear up some confusion that has arisen. The beds on Highway 10 may have to be moved due to the construction. IV. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None. V. INPUT FROM VISITORS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. 7e-i9Chaff ttest