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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-01 REGULAR MEETING PARK AND RECREATION BOARD August 1, 1988 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:00 PM, Monday, August 1, 1988 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Marland Ernest. Board members present were Mrs. Helen Lightbody, Mary Lib Saleh and Messrs. Ron Henson, Richard McNeese and Leon Hogg. Also present were Julia Wakeley, Recreation Director; Rick Herold, Park Director; Jay Heilman, Director of Community Services; and Diretha Crockett, recording secretary. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Leon Hogg. VISITORS Visitors attending the meeting were Mrs. Jan Hogg and Mr. Matt Welch. AWARDS PRESENTATION Volunteer of the Month Award was presented to Mabel Pappe who has been actively involved in the Euless senior citizens group ("Golden Agers"). MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 6 were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS Board Members Reports: Mary Lib Saleh reported that there was one large tree lost in the back of Midway Park and a tree limb had been broken on one of the Pecan trees. All of the softball fields were being used and numerous parents and children were enjoying the early morning hours in the park. She further reported that the tennis courts were complete with the exception of the nets and the courts looked exceptionally well. Ms. Saleh further stated that the new recreation center will be a Euless focal point and hopes that the sprinkling system is installed prior to landscaping being done. This concluded her report. Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 1988 Page Two Rick Herold interjected that he had allocated a sprinkling system for Midway Park in his budget but does not know if this has been approved. Leon Hogg reported that S. Euless, Euless Junior High and Lakewood parks were all active in the cool part of the day but that all of the parks were extremely dry. The tennis courts at Lakewood have been completed. Mr. Hogg reported that Highway 10 volunteers had 50 hours for June and 48 hours for July. The BEE Committee had a total of 852 hours for both June and July. This brings a total year-to-date of 3,116 hours at $5.00 per hour for a total of volunteer work for the City of $15,580.00. This concluded Mr. Hogg's report. Mrs. Helen Lightbody reported that the recreation center is progressing rapidly. Richard McNeese reported that McCormick and Bearcreek activity has been primarily in the cool hours of the day. Mr. McNeese reported that the parks were well maintained with very little litter. This was the conclusion of Mr. McNeese's report. Mr. Ernest reported that Westpark was being used by girls softball teams and appeared to have alot of activity. Mr. Ernest agreed that the parks were in excellent shape along with the right-of-ways. Tree Board: Mr. Ron Henson reported an accumulative report for June and July. Approximately 650 hours were spent on tree projects for both months. The dollar amount for these hours is approximately $8,400. Ron reported that Rick had planted some trees and has purchases for plants, trees and chemicals. With water expense, labor and materials, $10,000 has been spent for June and July. The cummulative total for the year is approximately $32,000 with the greenhouse salaries excluded. This more than makes the amount of money needed for recertification for next year. Gold Medal Award Contest Update: Mr. Ernest Marland reported that written notification was received from the Gold Metal Judges on the outcome of the contest. It was the consensus of all that it was a disappointing experience. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 1, 1988 Page Three NEW BUSINESS: I. Recreation Director's Report Julia Wakeley reported that 296 people registered for Summer recreational structured classes. Out of 60 track participants, 36 are going to the Texas games. Peter Krause and Mike Moncada will be taking them to College Station to participate. Mrs. Wakeley reported that there were over 50 tennis participants and 23 were qualified to go to State competition in Hurst. Four (4) Movies in the Park have been completed with two remaining. The combined attendance for the movies has been approximately 900. Mrs. Wakeley reported the attendance for the month of July for the gym was 3,571; Ruth Millican, 527 and Simmons 484. The Kitchen Band is back on the road and preforming at some of the area nursing homes. Mrs. Wakeley further reported that the Fall softball teams were down a little with 41 teams registered; 75 teams are expected. Three Men's "C" teams qualified for State competition. Mrs. Wakeley reported that flag-football is registering now and games will be played on Monday's and Fridays. Julia reported that the new recreation center now under construction is beginning to take on some personality in that actual rooms are identifiable. II. Park Director's Report Mr. Rick Herold reported that there has been work to upgrade the Soccer Association's fields. He stated that an irrigation, even limited, would be needed at the Van Riet facility. $3,000 was allocated by the Grant Board for irrigation and it is already functional. All eight fields are irrigated with no cost to the City. Mr. Herold reported that Mr. Sustaire went to the City Council and that $40,000 was . appropriated for playground improvements. Lakewood, Midway, Simmons and S. Euless are tentatively scheduled for playground repair or replacement. Park and Recreation Board Minutes August 1, 1988 Page Four The status on the Park Grant is that the grants should be approved on August 25. Mr. Herold stated that 203 hours were spent in July on just right-a-ways. The right-a-ways have been well-maintained due to the federally funded Working Connection workers. Mr. Herold advised that a survey will be conducted at Simmons regarding the needs of the jogging/walking track. Mr. Herold informed the Board that two teams from the Parks Department have been formed and are competing against each other on the Euless Parks Clean-up contest, cleaning right-a-ways, parks, ditches, etc. to be held the week of August 8. This concluded Mr. Herold's report. III. Input From Director of Community Services Mr. Jay Heilman reported that the Incentive Grant from the Highway Department has been approved with some minor modifications and recommendations. An ordinance/resolution must be passed and it is scheduled for the first week in August. The irrigation and electrical assessability was preapproved and has already been set into motion prior to the actual earthmoving on this project. This will save approximately $2,000. Mr. Phillips has already set aside many of the plants for this area and plans to go to East Texas to purchase additional plants needed. BEE Committee met and Marge Crow is the new Chairperson and new ideas, goals and objectives have been set. This was the conclusion of Mr. Heilman's report. IV. Input From Visitors Julia Wakeley introduced Matt Welch who is the Euless swimming pool manager. He is a senior at Texas A&M where he is majoring in political science. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 1988 Page Five Mrs. Wakeley stated that attendance has been up in the pools this year. Mr. Ernest informed the Board that the election of the Board officers has not been scheduled as yet. It was proposed that at next month's Board meeting that a shortened meeting be conducted with a tour of the parks to follow. The September meeting will be held August 29 at 6:30 PM. Leon Hogg and Ron Henson asked for the Board's input for the Volunteer of the Month program. It was decided to review and select the volunteers of the month after the regularly scheduled Board meetings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM with a closing prayer by Chairman Ernest. -- :-i---;:i1/1-`P-41-1*---- j C airman t L---- ---g49/A—/ *' 9 G5'/, Att st / /i