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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-02 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board June 2 , 1986 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7 : 00 P .M. , Monday June 2 , 1986 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Zahn. Other members present were Mrs . Helen Lightbody, and Messrs . Marland Ernest , Ron Henson and Richard McNeese . Mr. Leon Hogg, alternate member, attended the meeting. Also present were Julia Wakeley, Recreation Director; Bob Phillips , Parks Director; K. B. Fuller, Personnel Director; and Diretha Crockett, Recording Secretary. VISITORS None INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Ron Henson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 5 , 1986 , were approved with the following correction requested by Mr. Richard McNeese , Page 3 , Paragraph 12 , correct the spelling of apologized. I . ! 'P TEXAS BEAUTIFUL REPORT The "Yard of the Month" awards were judged, the winners will be announced and signs posted. There was a larger list of people wanting to participate this year, which made judging more difficult. Mr. Ron Tipton, head of the Youth Volunteer Program, has been notified that his Girls Scout Group has won second place in the state. 1 . They collected $15 . 00 in donations from local businessmen, (total of $180 . 00) to provide trash cans on Highway 10 . The cans were painted red, white , and blue . 2 . They cleaned Wilshire Shopping Center , and removed a truck load of litter. 3 . They put in a flowerbed at Wilshire Elementary School . 4 . Students in the troop, talked to approximately 600 children at Wilshire Elementary School regarding litter and the Beautification Program. 5 . They helped clean up Grapevine Lake with the Beautification Program, last fall . All of this went into their entry. Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, June 2 , l uu , Page 2 We hope the Mayor of Euless will declare a day of recognition, for these Scouts . The girls will be going to Austin, Texas , July 1 , 1986 to receive the award. Mr. Zahn read the letter written to Mr. Ron Tipton, from the Park and Recreation Board, in recognition of Rons work with the youth volunteers . II . AREA AND FACILITY REPORTS Mrs . Helen Lightbody stated that at West Park, there has not been much activity, due to all the rain. Mr. Richard McNeese, reported that South Euless , Lakewood , Euless Jr . High and Wilshire , there was some activity, but it was down due to the weather and wetness. In all , the rains have helped the parks , they are very green and beautiful. Mr. Richard McNeese commended Bob Phillips and the Parks Department for the fast clean up at South Euless Park , after the picnickers were there , on the last day of school . There was trash everywhere , trash cans turned over, and within 24 hours , it was clean. Chairman Zahn stated that Carr Park is busy, still has the joggers , even with the wetness. The Parks are in good shape . Chairman Zahn inquired , if there were plans to replace the trees that had been planted and didn' t come out. Mr. Bob Phillips replied, the trees that are dead, will be pulled up. Some are coming up from the root system, they will top them, and let them grow. He further added, this is not a good time of the year , to plant trees . Chairman Zahn reported the trees planted at Oakwood Terrace , are doing real good, and what an added attraction to the park. Mr. Marland Ernest stated he had not talked with Julia , and therefore had nothing to report on the recreation activities. Mr. Ron Henson, liasion for Midway Park , reported the park is still busy, even though it has been wet. On weekends , a lot of activity, with our softball leagues , trying to get the rain out games played. III . OBJECTIVE REPORTS Mr. Ron Henson, deferred it to Mr . Leon Hogg, chairman of Volunteer Services. Mr . Hogg reported nothing has happened in the way of volunteers . He has been trying to contact Mr. Ron Tipton, concerning the Adopt A Park Program. There should be a report on this program, at the next meeting. Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, June 2 , 1986 , Page 3 Mr. Marland Ernest had no report on the telephone survey. Mrs. Julia Wakeley apologized to Mr. Marland Ernest , and that it is part of her report. She is planning on getting with Mr. Rod Ashford, to find out what we need to prepare for him, to put it on the computer. Now that we are full staff again, we will get back to the Telephone Survey. Chairman Zahn stated his objective was covered by Mr. Leon Hoggs report. Mr. Richard McNeese had no report on his objective at this time. Mrs. Helen Lightbody had no report at this time . IV. PARK DIRECTOR' S REPORT, Mr. Bob Phillips Mr. Bob Phillips reported that at J. A. Carr Park , the Parks Department employees have repainted the gazebo . At McCormick Park, the Parks employees have moved the playground equipment from one location to another. In addition, 200 feet of cyclone fence has been put up in order to keep children from wandering into the creek. A cement walkway leading to the play- grounds new location has also been poured. The Highway 10 Flower Bed Program is in full swing, with many of the volunteers returning from last year. We also have 5 people on a waiting list. There were four winners for the Yard-Of-The-Month contest for the month of May. The winners will be awarded a plaque and a sign posted in the yard. The Parks Department employees have placed landscape timbers around one of the flower beds at City Hall , making a pretty accent and also, a little easier for maintenance crews to work at the flower beds . Mr. Bob Phillips announced that Mayor Samuels had received a letter from the Mayor of Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada , requesting something that is part of Euless . This year is the 100th birthday of the City of Vancouver . The City of Euless is sending a Texas Native Pecan Tree as a commerative gift. He further added, the tree is to be shipped to Vancouver by express. The Parks Department built a special container to keep the pecan tree presentable for viewing once it reaches its destination. Also, we are going to add a few things , I Love Trees , Euless bumper stickers , and etc. A letter was written to the Mayor of Vancouver, explaining the back ground of the pecan tree , and how we give one to each of our 4th graders, each year on Arbor Day. Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, June 2 , 1986 , Page 4 We will be putting eight or ten, 55 gallon trash cans on Highway 10 , they will be painted red, white , and blue . The responsibility of the cans will be ours, and they will be emptied every Monday and Friday. V. RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT, Mrs. Julia Wakeley Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported the Summer Recreation Programs are out, they were sent through the mail to residents of Euless , and through The Shopper' s Guide. The young man on the cover is Keith Richards . The attendance at the Ruth Millican Center was 2 , 340 and 853 at the Simmons Center , total of 3 , 193 . Eighteen Seniors attended the Senior Games at UTA, one senior won a silver medal in biking. We had twenty six Seniors attending the May luncheon at Furr ' s , and they all enjoyed their first ride in the new vans . Mrs . Julia Wakeley further reported sixty five summer track registrants , and expecting 150 more before the summer is over. With our summer tennis , we have fifty registrants. Our class registration, is May 27th thru June 6 , we have over 300 signed up now, and we have another week of registration. The Movies in the Park begin June 13th, our first movie is , The Jungle Book. The backyard rentals were up this month particularly Memorial Week-end. Our swimming pools opened May 31 , and will close August 15 . Our compliments to the Parks Department , for the special clean-up on the north side of Midway Swimming Pool , between the concession stand, and Midway field 2 . Mrs. Julia Wakeley announced that Rick Herold has joined the Recreation Department, as Recreation Superintendent. Mrs . Helen Lightbody asked if we had any information about having a concert in the park, and we are still checking out the possibilities . Mr. Ron Henson made mention of the write up in the newspaper, about the parks in the Mid-Cities area. VI . INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None Regular Meeting , Park and Recreation Board, June 2 , 1986 , Page 5 VII. INPUT FROM VISITORS Mrs . Helen Lightbody asked Mr. K. B. Fuller, if anything has been done concerning the Task Force. Mr. Fuller replied , they would be meeting Thursday night, June 5th, at 7 : 30 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8 : 00 P.M. , with a closing prayer by Chairman Zahn. Chairman // 1 A - L/LA.L_ Attest