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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-06 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD NOVEMBER 06, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:04 P.M. Monday, November 06, 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 Rick Herold, Park Director, Julia Wakeley, Recreation Director; Jay Heilman, Director of Community Services; and Ann Hajek, Recording Secretary. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Jerry Robinson. VISITORS Visitors attending the meeting were Tom Hart, City Manager; Councilmember Mary Lib Saleh; Marge Crow; Jan Hogg; Cary Stevenson; Brad Burke; and Nick Mitchell. SUMMARY OF NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION A slide show and presentation similar to that given at the National Recreation and Park Convention in San Antonio in Mid-October was given by Mr. Tom Hart, Mr. Rick Herold, and Mrs. Julia Wakeley. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 02, 1989 were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Mrs. Bonnie O'Brien reported that she did not have a report on her two parks, McCormick Park and Villages of Bear Creek. Mr. Ron Henson did not have a report. Mr. Jerry Robinson reported that Midway Park looks good. Blessing Branch does not have much activity. Mr. Leon Hogg reported that there was not much activity at his two parks, Van Riet and Del Norte but that they are both in good shape. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes November 06, 1989 Page 2 Leon reported that for the month of October, Highway 10 had 47 volunteer hours. The BEE Comittee had 87 hours. This brings the year-to-date total to 10,315 hours for a savings (at $5.00 per hour) of $51,575. Mr. Richard McNeese reported that his two areas, West Park and Wilshire, are in good shape. Mrs. Helen Lightbody reported that Bear Creek looks fine. Mr. Marland Ernest reported that J. A. Carr Park and Oakwood look great. He mentioned that the walking trail at J. A. Carr Park is well used. TREE BOARD REPORT Mr. Richard McNeese reported that there is no change from last month. The report is being completed. Our year-to-date expenditures are $76,538 which exceed the requirements of $1.00 per capita. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Leon Hogg asked to Board to consider a request proposed by Rick Herold and Julia Wakeley. They would like the Board to recommend to the City Council that Midway Field #2 be named the John Chambers Field. Leon told the Board it would be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Marland Ernest said that The Twelve Days of Christmas decorations by the BEE Committee are being painted at the Ruth Millican Center. He invited anyone that was interested to come and help with the project. I. PARK DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Rick Herold said that he has asked his staff members to begin submitting reports to the Board whenever they attend a seminar. Two were included in this month's report, one from Jimmy Beck and one from Nick Mitchell on the 1989 Texas Xeriscape Conference they attended. He reported that the Treerific Tree Sale will be this Saturday, November 11. Most of the winter planting on right-of-ways, Highway 10, and other flower beds has been done. Pansies and a lot of Ornamental Kale has been planted. Field #2 is finally completed. $15,000 was saved by doing the field inhouse. Rick also mentioned that KLIF will be a big sponsor of the Lawn & Garden Show again this year. He showed a video tape of Dale Groom at our nursery in a spot that was live on the Channel 8 noon news. Dale mentioned in the spot the upcoming tree sale. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes November 06, 1989 Page 3 II. RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported that Midway Recreation Center had 8,215 recreation units for the month of October which broke down as: walking track, 486; racquetball, 370; classes, 1,705; gym, 2,991; other, 813; and special (Airport meeting, Room Rentals, and Halloween event), 1,395. We also had the buildings used 30 times. Julia said that softball leagues will end Saturday if the weather cooperates. Flag Football will finish up this Thursday. We have three berths in the Regional T.A.A.F. Tournament in Arlington. Basketball registration deadline is this Wednesday. Glass backboards should be installed this week. The gymnasium will be receiving two scoreboards from Pepsi. The Spice of Life Kitchen Band has recorded their tape which will be for sale in two weeks. The tape is a fundraiser for the group. The Senior's Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held November 16. III. INPUT FROM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Mr. Jay Heilman reported that Euless Jr. High has chosen to beautify their campus as their project this year. We will try to help them if possible. Jay read Rick and Julia's objectives for the next fiscal year to the Board. He commended the Board for their support and leadership in Park and Recreation programs. He also commended Rick and Julia on their professionalism and optimism. IV. BEAUTIFY EULESS EVERYDAY REPORT Mrs. Marge Crow reported that the Recycling Center will be moving on November 13 to a site approximately a mile from their present location. The new address will be 3355 Raider Drive. The committee hopes that the Christmas tree recycling project will be located close to the Lion's Tree Stand on Highway 10. Citizens will be able to take the mulch from their tree home with them. The BEE Committee and George McKinney have been invited to the H.E.B. School Board Meeting. George McKinney and the Committee will be recognized for their work in the schools over the years. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes November 06, 1989 Page 4 V. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Mrs. Mary Lib Saleh reported that she had attended the TML conference in San Antonio. She visited a session on Civic Beautification and went on a three hour tour of the Botanical Gardens. VI. OTHER BUSINESS Leon reminded the Board that the Christmas Tree Lighting will be November 28 at 6:30 P.M. VI. INPUT FROM VISITORS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. with a closing prayer by Chairman Hogg. C rman Atst