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Home My WebLink About1987-07-06 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board July 6 , 1987 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. , Monday, July 6 , 1987 , in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Acting Chairman Helen Lightbody. Other members present were Mrs. Bonnie O' Brien, alternate member, Messrs . Ron Henson, Marland Ernest, Richard McNeese and Leon Hogg. Also present were Julia Wakeley, Recreation Director; Rick Herold, Interm Park Superintendent; K. B. Fuller, Director of Community Services; and Diretha Crockett, recording secretary. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Richard McNeese. VISITORS Visitors attending the meeting were Mrs. Alice Ernest and Mrs. Jan Hogg. The "Spice of Life" Golden Age Group of Euless, (kitchen band) performed for the board members. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 1 , 1987 , were approved as written. Mrs. Helen Lightbody introduced the new alternate board member, Mrs. Bonnie O' Brien. OLD BUSINESS I . INPUT FROM OBJECTIVES Mr. Leon Hogg gave an update report on the volunteer hours: BEE Committee, January - April 3 , 614 hours; Movies in the Park, 5 hours; Highway 10 , January - present 284 hours. A total of 4 , 343 hours at $4 . 00 per hour, saving the City a total of $17, 372 . 00 . II . AREA AND FACILITY REPORT Mr. Ron Henson, liaison for Bear Creek Park and McCormick Park, reported that Bear Creek Park is in excellent shape, and is being well used with softball and tennis. The restrooms looked like they had been abused, and there was no handle on the water fountain. Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, July 6 , 1987 , Page 2 Mr. Marland Ernest, liaison for Midway Park and Blessing Branch, reported that Midway is extremely busy with all the ball diamonds and activity. Conversely at Blessing Branch there is never anyone there. Although, both parks are maintained and in good shape. Mrs . Helen Lightbody stated her areas were Lakewood, Euless Jr. High and South Euless. At Lakewood there was a lot of debris in the dumpster, which could be from the construction in the building. She went on to report that one section of the slide was missing. Mrs. Mary Lib Saleh was not at the meeting, but submitted a written report, which was read by Mrs. Helen Lightbody. J. A. Carr Park is well used by all ages. The parking lot always has cars and sometimes not enough space to park cars. She went on to report that a most noticeable problem is broken and and fallen tree limbs. There are many large dead branches in the trees and the large old mulberry tree needs some attention. The roses look good and beds well manicured. The grass is consistently well cut. The Simmons Center seems to be a hub of activity with phones ringing constantly and a stream of people coming and going. The new format for the Recreation Program is much more readable and interesting. The personal credits are a plus . The parks map is much too small to read, but otherwise a great improvement. At Kiddie Carr Park, the street entering the nursery area needs repairs. The large chuck holes are unsightly and dangerous. The parking lot and pavilion area had large pieces of debris , as well as the creek area. The park area at Oakwood Terrace was empty and the grass needs cutting. This park seems rarely used except when there is a ball game in the area. Mr. Richard McNeese stated his primary objective is the Community Center and Special Events. He reported that at South Euless Park, the access road has added tremendously to the park, with the entrance and exit. He made mention of some glass breakage on the tennis court. There is a lot of activity at the pool--and the grounds are well maintained. He inquired about the sign for the park. Mr. Leon Hogg, liaison for West Park and Wilshire, mentioned that after the holiday weekend, there was no litter in either park. He went on to voice his concern about the drainage ditch at West Park. Also, on the end of one of the bleachers, there is a piece of metal on the foot rest that needs repair. At Wilshire, it was amazingly clean, freshly mowed, and the swing set had been moved. NEW BUSINESS III . RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, July 6 , 1987 , Page 3 Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported that the overall attendance at the recreational centers was 6 , 718 (Ruth Millican Center - 1 , 689 ; Simmons - 1 , 031; Gym - 3 , 998) . She went on to report that we have had six rentals at Simmons, with four using the gazebo. The pavilion at Bear Creek has been reserved nine times. THere was one pool party rental on the 4th of July. About 250 square dancers met on the 4th of July at the gym(they meet the 1st Saturday of each month) . We have had two movies in the park. The first one we moved to the gym, because of rain. The second one we had at the park with a combined total of 589 in attendance. For our first movie, Mr. Leon Hogg volunteered to run the projector. Our registration for the Summer II Session is a little low, we feel it is due to the holiday week-end. Due to this, we are keeping registration open another week. The senior citizens went out for lunch at Spurlocks with 36 participating. In the month of June, the swimming pools were closed 2 times, due to bad weather. The overall attendance at the pools was 6 , 744 (South Euless 2 , 510; Midway 2 , 966 ; Wilshire 1 , 468) . This next weekend we are having girls minor regionals. Also, the regional track meet is at Pennington Field from 8 : 00 A.M. to 5 : 00 P.M. We are having the State Junior Tournament July 25-26 , at Euless , we are hoping for a 16 teams double elimination. We have commitments from College Station, Corpsi Christi and Houston. The night before there will be a hot dog bash at Bear Creek. In the past we have hac only Spring and Fall Softball teams , this year we have added a Summer league with 32 teams already signed up. The Mid-Cities Golfers (12 members) went to Vegas, and (28 members) went to TWU, to play in golf tournaments. IV. PARK DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mr. Rick Herold mentioned that July 30 , 1987, at 8 : 00 P.M. , we will be having our 1st Annual Baseball Game, the City of Euless Officals Vs. Euless Umpire Association. We replayed the church tournament, and the 1st Baptist Gray and 1st Baptist Red will be going as our church representatives in the Regionals . The vandals are back again, this time they are trying to destroy the burm. The new road at Bear Creek should really help us a lot. It will be a lot easier to get in the park, and not so dark. Also, we are getting a sign put up. We have eliminated all of our dumpsters from the parks, except at Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, July 6, 1987 , Page 4 Wilshire (for the pool season) because they were being used as dump grounds. Mr. Herold mentioned that when there is a rental for the gazebo, the recreation department notifies the parks department, and the men go over and clean it up. For the month of June we had 2 , 025 man hours: Grounds maintenance 1 , 109 ; city hall 150 ; Bear Creek 135; Midway 123; Highway 10 - 106; McCormick Park 57; Right of ways 50; and Blessing Branch. Until some agreement can be made, the city is mowing the area on Fuller- Wiser near the Villages of Bear Creek (which is the Villages of Bear Creek home owners responsibility. V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Officers elected to serve on the Park and Recreation Board for the ensuing term were Mr. Marland Ernest, Chairman; Mrs . Helen Lightbody, vice-chairman; and Mr. Leon Hogg, secretary. VI . INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None VII . INPUT FROM VISITORS Mrs. Alice Ernest gave an update on the activities of the Beautification Committee. She had on display, The Governor ' s Community Achievement Award plaque and a certificate , which was awardwd to the City of Euless . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8 : 35 P. M. , with a closing prayer by Vice Chairman Helen Lightbody. ,44116.1a..A.de 2/3/Y) Chairman Adif /!AK �. S',3 (97 Attest //