HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-04 REGULAR MEETING
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
DECEMBER 04, 1989
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:19
P.M. Monday, December 04, 1989, 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, and Ron Henson.
Also present were Tom Hart, City Manager; Rick Herold, Community Services
Director; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mrs. Helen Lightbody.
VISITORS
Visitors attending the meeting were Jan Hogg, Alice Ernest, Floy Robinson and
Larry Lightbody.
Mr. Tom Hart spoke to the board about the organizational changes that have taken
place within the Community Services Division.
SPEAKER
Mr. Bob Modlin presented a slide show and spoke on playground safety.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting dated November 06, 1989 were approved as
written.
OLD BUSINESS
TREE BOARD REPORT
The Tree Board report deadline is December 31, 1989. The report will be ready
by then.
NEW BUSINESS
I.
RECREATION REPORT
The Senior's Christmas Banquet will be held at Simmons Recreation Center,
December 14, 1989 at Noon. The Senior's Christmas tape will be on sale by then.
Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
December 04, 1989
Page 2
II.
PARKS REPORT
The Tree Sale was a success. 100 - 150 trees were sold and thus added to the
city's landscape.
Leon Hogg mentioned that he had spoken with councilmember Mary Lib Saleh. She
said that she had heard several nice comments on the Twelve Days Of Christmas
decorations.
III.
RECOMMENDATION ON NAMING OF MIDWAY PARK BALLFIELD #2
A discussion was held regarding the naming of Midway Park Ballfield #2. It has
been proposed that the field be named the John Chambers Field. There was some
concern over setting a precedent on naming various facilities after people.
Marland Ernest made a motion that the issue be tabled for now. The motion was
seconded by Ron Henson. The board voted to table the item until the next
meeting.
IV.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE NAME CHANGE OF PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
A discussion was held on a possible name change of the Parks and Recreation
Department to Parks and Leisure Services. Marland Ernest made a motion that
this change be recommended to the City Council. The motion was seconded by
Richard McNeese. The board voted unanimously to recommend the change to the
council.
V.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION ON FEE STRUCTURE
A discussion was held on the proposed fee structure set for Midway Recreation
Center. The fees have already been presented to the council for a first
reading. The council should decide on this matter at their next meeting.
Marland Ernest made a motion that the board give their recommendation on the fee
structure to the council. He included that the staff should look at the
non-resident fees versus the resident fees with consideration of raising the
non-resident fees. Richard McNeese seconded the motion. The board voted
unanimously to recommend the fee structure to the council.
VI.
REPORT ON RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL ON EFFECTS OF AIRPORT EXPANSION ON PARKS AND
RECREATION
A discussion was held on the recommendation to the council on effects of
airport expansion on Parks and Recreation. The preliminary report "Proposed
Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
December 04, 1989
Page 3
D/FW Airport Expansion: A Euless Parks Perspective" states why the department
is supporting the fight against the runway. Marland Ernest motioned that the
board endorse the report. Helen Lightbody seconded the motion. The board voted
unanimously to endorse the report.
VII.
FURTHER BUSINESS
Marland Ernest made a motion that Vercile Jordan be recognized as the Volunteer
of the Month in January for her work on the Twelve Days of Christmas project.
Helen Lightbody seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to recognize
Vercile in January.
VIII.
BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT
None.
IX.
INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
X.
INPUT FROM VISITORS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 P.M.
with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg.
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