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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-03 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board March 3 , 1986 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7: 00 P.M., Monday, March 3 , 1986 in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Zahn. Other members present were Mrs . Helen Lightbody, and Messrs. Rod Ashford, Marland Ernest, Ron Henson, and Alternates Messrs. Michael Chance and Leon Hogg. Also present were Julia Wakeley, Recreation Director; Bob Phillips, Parks Director; and Diretha Crockett, Recording Secretary. VISITORS None INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. George Zahn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 3 , 1986 were approved as written. I. KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL REPORT Mrs. Helen Lightbody reported that Chairman Park and Co-chairman Lightbody of the Keep Texas Beautiful Committee, will be attending a recycling clinic in Greenville , Texas on March 18 , 1986 . She further reported the committee is attempting to organize three business luncheons at the MBank of Euless to invite local business people to become more involved in the beautification program. Mrs. Helen Lightbody stated they have made a determination on three awards to be given to businesses for their contribution/achievement toward landscaping for community enhancement. Plaques will be presented March 11 , 1986 to Harwood Village, Mobil 105 Main Street, and Euless Taco Bell. The Euless City Council has passed an ordinance identifying Euless Park Board as the Tree Board. This will not involve new effort but culminate all efforts to date made by our Park Board relative to planting of trees and gearing our city toward becoming designated "Tree City,USA" . The Keep Texas Beautiful Committee plans to enter a float in the Sesquicentennial Parade. They will have an official "Bee" , Smokey The Bear, and Woodsey Owl, on a landscaped platform. The latter two costumes will be provided by Texas State Forestry Department. Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, March 3 , 1986, Page 2 Members of the Euless Beautification Program will attend a Keep Texas Beautiful Week in Grand Prairie, Texas on April 25 , 1986 , and all the Board members are invited to attend. She made mention that a program has been submitted by Bob Phillips, Parks Director, for matching funds on median strips in cooperation with this program on Highway 10 . Mr. Zahn stated that (as a Board, we will not have a float) and he would like to invite everyone on the Park and Recreation Board to walk with the Keep Texas Beautiful float, on April 5 , 1986. Chairman Zahn commented he was at the Beautification Program and several scrap books are being put together to summit to the state. Chairman Zahn summarized the Keep Texas Beautiful and the "Tree City,USA" as, if we qualify for it and everything goes, the only recognition for this will be on Arbor Day 1987. At that time some representive will come at that time and make a presentation to the city. • II . AREA AND FACILITY REPORTS, BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Rod Ashford reported his area is Bear Creek Park, the park has a lot of activity, looks great and children are everywhere taking advantage of the nice weather. Chairman Zahn reported his area is Oakwood Terrace and J.A. Carr Park with a lot of activity at both parks. At Carr Park there are the walkers, joggers ,\ and sunbathers. At Oakwood Terrace with the picnic tables and cooking facilities , it offers an opportunity for families to use the park as opposed to the recreation time from the children after school . Mr. Marland Ernest reported that Mr. K.B. Fuller took him on a tour of the Community Building to see the progress being made, and hopefully the gym will be open before summer. He further reported that on the same day he stopped by at the Little Ladies Tea Party, at the Simmons building, and that everyone seemed to be having a great time. At the Ruth Millican Center, everything was going well . Mr. Ron Henson reported his area is Midway Park, since the sun is out and warm on the week-ends, there is a large increase in activity, and the park is in good shape. There are picnickers, people out practicing softball, getting ready for leagues to start. Chairman Zahn stated, it had been brought to his attention, the scorekeepers box has been painted a light color, and it needs to be a dark color for safety reasons. Mrs. Julia Wakeley stated it had been brought to her attention, and it is being taken care of. Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, March 3 , 1986 , Page 3 III . OBJECTIVE REPORTS, BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Leon Hogg reported that we 're on hold on our volunteers, because of the inactivity in February, but it will pick up in March through the summer for Parks and Recreation. Chairman Zahn added that he works with the Keep Texas Beautiful Committee, and their volunteer area, as of last Monday night, February 24 , 1986 , they had put together 1 , 193 hours of volunteer time , in relationship to the Keep Texas Beautiful Program thats going on with the City of Euless. He further added that volunteer hours saved the City of Euless money, and they need to be put together. Mr. Marland Ernest made mention about the facility survey we 've been doing over the last couple of months. As of now we have 87 completed survey forms , at one time we were talking in terms of 500 surveys. But in talking with others thats probably not required to get what we ' re looking for from the survey. Chairman Zahn stated his report was covered with Mr. Leon Hoggs report on volunteers. Mrs. Helen Lightbody stated that her objective is HEB area, and she has put it on hold until Mr. Tom Hart gives her the go ahead to pursue that in other areas. Chairman Zahn asked if we 'd had any feed back from the HEB meet- ing. Mrs. Lightbody replied, just from Mr. Tom Hart, he is work- ing with Bedford, and as far as Hurst, they are satisfied at this time with their program. She further commented if we could combine Euless and Bedford facilities that we already have, we could satisy a lot more people within both cities. Mr. Rod Ashford stated his objective is with the utilization of the facilities , and he is waiting on the outcome of the survey. IV. RECREATION OBJECTIVE Mr. Marland Ernest suggested we continue for another month on our telephone survey. Mrs. Julia Wakeley stated she would like to know where the sampling is, and concentrate on balancing it out, and if we' re getting a cross section of the population. Mr. Rod Ashford expressed his opinion, that we should go with what we get on the survey because it will be a good input for Julia. Mrs. Helen Lightbody inquired as to who was keeping account of what areas we' re surveying, and if we could have an updating on the results of the survey. Mr. Marland Ernest made the motion that we each strive as best we can, our dedicated effort to do (20) surveys before the next • Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, March 3 , 1986 , Page 4 meeting, and at the April meeting, that we as far as a collective Board, terminate our collective effort on this survey with whatever we have at that time, and that we utilize the listing as much as possible. The motion was seconded and the vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Helen Lightbody, Messrs. Rod Ashford, Marland Ernest, Ron Henson, George Zahn, and Michael Chance. Nays: None Mrs . Helen Lightbody expressed concern about the recreation facilities in Morrisdale. Chairman Zahn stated he will include this as an agenda item at the next meeting April 7 , 1986 . V. RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT, Mrs. Julia Wakeley Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported the attendance at the Ruth Millican Center was 1 , 684 and was 650 at the Simmons Center, total of 2, 334 for the month of February. The Winter Recreation Classes ended March 1 , 1986, and registration for Spring Activities is February 24-March 7 , with classes beginning March 10 , 1986. The Spring program advertises the Sesquicentennial Celebration on the cover and on a full inside page. The program has been distributed to the Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Cities News and Storer Cable for advertising. The program came out the week of February 24th in the Shopper ' s Guide , which is delivered to 17 ,000 households in Euless. The Senior Citizens (35 total) enjoyed their bi-monthly covered dish luncheon on February 27 , 1986. At our Little Ladies Valentine Tea Party, eleven little preschool ladies enjoyed an afternoon tea party on February 14 , 1986 at Simmons. Attire for the afternoon was "Moms" clothes. A fashion show was the main event. We felt it was a success, although the attendance was low. This will be an annual event. Also, we are having a Little Lads St. Patrick' s Day Shin-Dig (for the boys) , this will be an annual event. Mrs . Julia Wakeley further reported, we are currently preparing for our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, it will be held Wednesday, March 26th at Midway Park, at 4: 00 pm for ages 0-9 . We are in need of volunteers for this event. Mrs. Julia Wakeley commented on the retirement party given for Mrs. Ophelia Smith, at City Hall, February 28 , 1986 from 10: 00-11: 30 AM. The City gave her a gold bracelet, inscribed with her initials , and the year of entry with the City, through her retirement. Mr. Bob Phillips and the Parks Department gave ner a begonia hanging basket. . Mrs. Julia Wakeley and the Recreation Department gave her a Neil Sperry Book and some gardening tools for her time of leisure. On February 18-21 , she and Betsy Bloxom attended a T.R.A.P. S. Conference in El Paso, Texas , and brought home information that Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, March 3 , 1986 , Page 5 will be useful through out the year. -- The Athletic Report is as follows: Adult Spring Tennis Registration - 23 registrants Adult Spring Softball Registration - 49 teams Walk Across Euless Sesquicentennial Trail Registration - 82 Adult and Youth Soccer started 1986 spring season. Euless Girls Softball Registration is continuing. Euless Softball Umpire School - 36 enrolled. VI. PARK DIRECTOR' S REPORT, Mr. Bob Phillips Mr. Bob Phillips reported that he has given out seedlings to all the 4th graders in the Euless Elementry Schools , pertaining to Arbor Day. He further reported the Parks Department has sprayed our trees, this winter with Dorman oil to kill out the insects. In Midway Park, (8) large hackberry trees (filled with mistletoe) have been cut down. The Parks crews have installed new playground equipment in Blessing Branch Park. The jogging trail at McCormick Park is more than half way completed, the Parks crews have poured 52 yards of concrete, adding 840 feet to the trail. Farther on down toward Main Street, they have put in some railroad tyes, to keep the dirt from washing in on the jogging trail, then they planted some water oaks. Mr. Bob Phillips stated they have (5) trash cans with cannas bulbs, they plan to use the trencher through the park, and around the creek, and line it with cannas bulbs. At West Park, Parks crews have put down 150 pounds of bermuda grass seeds on the athletic fields. All the parks and fields that have irrigation on them, have been fertilized with 15-5-10 fertilizer. Mr. Bob Phillips announced that two Parks Department Employees, Jerry Massey and Jimmy Beck, took their Pest Control Licenses, in Dallas , and they both passed the test. The rose bushes at J.A. Carr Park have been trimmed, fertilized, sprayed, and bark composte pug in the beds. He further added that on High ay 10 , the Parks crews have put in bark mulch and rototilled the beds , in prepararion for the -- landscape timbers, which will soon be put in. Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, March 3 , 1986, Page 6 VII. INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS None VIII. INPUT FROM VISITORS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8 : 55 P.M. , with a closing prayer by Chairman Zahn. • Chairman t/ Attest