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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-08-03 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board August 3 , 1987 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7 : 10 p.m. , Monday, August 3 , 1987 , in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Ernest. Other members present were Mrs. Helen Lightbody, Mrs . Mary Lib Saleh, Mrs. Bonnie O' Brien, alternate member; Messrs. Ron Henson, Leon Hogg and Richard McNeese. Also present were Julia Wakeley, Recreation Director; Rick Herold, Interim Park Superintendent; and Diretha Crockett, recording secretary. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Ron Henson. VISITORS Visitors attending the meeting were Mrs. Carolyn Park and Mrs. Alice Ernest. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated July 6 , 1987 were approved as written. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Ernest announced to the Board that Cheryl Jones, Program Supervisor; will be moving to Anchorage, Alaska. The Board will draft a letter of commentation and recommendation for Cheryl , to whom ever she would like to present it to. I . OBJECTIVE REPORTS Mr. Leon Hogg gave an update report on the volunteer hours: Highway 10 - 46 hours, Minor Girls Regionals Tournament - 4 volunteers - 8 hours each; State Jr. Girls Tournament - July 24th, 4 volunteers - 4 hours each; July 25th, 4 volunteers - 14 hours each; 6 volunteers - 24 hours each, total of 402 hours. A total savings of $1 , 608 . 00 to the city at $4 . 00 per hour. A total of $18 , 980. 00 for this year. II . AREA AND FACILITY REPORTS Mr. Richard McNeese liaison for the Community Center and Special Events , reported that the Girls Softball Tournament was a smashing success. Mr. Leon Hogg made a motion that a letter be written to the City Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, August 3 , 1987 , Page 2 Council, commending Julia and Rick on a job well done. Mr. Leon Hogg reported that West Park and Wilshire look very good. He commented that at West Park, several people were having their lunch there. NEW BUSINESS III . PARK DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mr. Rick Herold thanked all the board members that were at the Girls Softball Tournament, and a special thanks to Mrs . Helen Lightbody, for the official welcome to Euless introduction. Mr. Herold reported that the vandals have been going through the parks turning the trash cans over. The lights at the burm have been fixed. At Midway Park, field # 1 , the Park Department is trying a new chem-irrigation process . All the weeds have been killed out, and the fertilization will be sent through the irrigation system. Mr. Herold stated that one of the main concerns now is suitable land for soccer fields. The Park Department has removed 2 truck loads of trash from the creek at J. A. Carr Park. Horticultural report: The water truck has been broken, but as often as it is operating, it is in use. The Christmas tree has been treated with a fungicide. Removed dead trees at Simmons and Trailwood. Sprayed some of the Crepe Myrtles. Planted some pampas grass at Bear Creek. The park development at Del Norte will be starting soon. Mr. Herold made mention that in the work session, the Board might like to view the park department, machinery, and the park area. Mr. Ernest thanked Rick for the opportunity to view the park department. Mrs. Lightbody inquired about the repair on the swing that she reported at the last board meeting. Mr. Herold replied that the part has been ordered. Regular Meeting , Park and Recreation Board, August 3 , 1987 , Page 3 IV. RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported that the overall attendance at the recreational centers was 6 , 694 (Ruth Millican Center - 1 , 693; Simmons - 999 ; Gym - 4002) . She went on to report that we have had four rentals at Simmons. The pavilion at Bear Creek has been reserved two times and McCormick Park one time. The month of July we had two movies in the park, with a combined total of 1, 125 in attendance. Our Fall registration begins August 31 , 1987 - September 12, 1987 , with classes starting the week of September 14 , 1987 . The Euless Golden Age Group had a covered dish luncheon with 32 participants. The "Spice of Life" kitchen band played at the Euless Nursing Center on July 28th. The swimming pool at South Euless was closed 1 day and open 30 days with a total attendance of 1 ,973 . The swimming pool at Midway was closed 1 day, and open 30 days with a total attendance of 2, 457 . The swimming pool at Wilshire was open 31 days with a total attendance of 1, 268 . A total of 5, 698 participants for the month of July. We had 6 teams in regionals; 2 Euless Jr. Girls and the Euless Diamonds won 4th place in state tournament. Regional winners are: Church Major, Church - c, Mens - C, Mens - B, Mens - A, and • Womens - A. We had 2 youth to win state in Track. We sent 24 youth to regionals in Tennis, but no report on how many went to state. V. - VI. • DISCUSSION OF EULESS TREE BOARD APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION OF TREE CITY USA After some discussion regarding the Tree Board, Mr. Ron Henson made the motion that we recommend to the City Council that we apply for recertification for 1988 . Mr. Leon Hogg seconded the motion and the vote was: Ayes: Messrs. Henson, Ernest, McNeese, Hogg, Mrs. Lightbody and Mrs. Saleh. Nays: None Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, August 3 , 1987 , Page 4 Chairman Ernest declared the motion carried. Chairman Ernest moved that Mr. Henson and Mr. McNeese be elected by acclamation for chairman and vice chairman of the Tree Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lightbody and carried. Chairman Ernest stated that on the agenda each month, there will be an item concerning the Tree Board. VII . INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None VIII . INPUT FROM VISITORS Mrs . Alice Ernest reported that this next year they are going to concentrate on areas of more beautification, recycling and more community involvement (not only volunteers but businesses) . She went on to report that George McKinney, Carolyn Park and myself met with Southwestern Bell Community Relations teams and Mr. Gary Terry, the new Director of Community Relations. We really did a public relations program for the City of Euless . Our purpose was to get the Community Relations involved with the Beautification Program. They have also had meetings regarding the placement of the Community Achievement Award. We have a recommendation sent to City Council, that it be by the Sesquicentennial Clock, in front of the library. She went on to report that the Yard of the Month winners have been announced in the Euless Newspaper. The Business Award (which will be published in the Business News Letter) will go to Ferguson on Highway 10 . Mr. Tom Hart and myself will make the presentation. Mr. Wynn Porter has completed the sign, "Adopt Main Street" , every- one participating in the program will have their name on the sign. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9: 00 P. M. , with a closing prayer by Chairman Er j st. /W - 410 Chairman litigaigial Att-st 140(