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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-07 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board November 7, 1983 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7: 00 P.M. , November 7 , 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Billy Owens. Other members present were Messrs. Bobby Baker, Marland Ernest, D. R. Hawthorne, and Kerry McCombs. Mr. Ron Henson and Mrs. Brenda Ashford, Alternates, attended the meeting. Also present were Recreation Coordinator Julia Wakeley, Parks Coordinator Bob Phillips, and Recording Secretary Ophelia Smith. VISITORS Visitors present were: Mr. Darrell McBrayer, Mr. Jim Hackett, Mr. V. R. Jonyer, Mr. John W. Luna, Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilman Ron Sternfels. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chairman Billy Owens. Ai,PROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 3 , 1983 were approved as written. ' I . SUB-COMMITTEE' S PROJECTS REPORT Reports were made from the Sub-Committees of Parks and Recreational Facilities. Ron Henson reported that he had made a visit to all of the tennis facilities. He further reported the nets were in good shape but light repairs were needed in various locations. Bob Phillips responded on each item as to scheduled repairs. Brenda Ashford reported on the median strips. The mowing is on schedule and the plants have been removed for the winter. Girls ' softball is not in season, so there is no re- port for this group. Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, November 7 , 1983 Marland Ernest reported that the Lakewood and Bear Creek Parks are in excellent condition. Kerry McCombs reported that every thing is going well in the Recreation Department. Chairman Owens reported on joint school facilities. He said that he had talked with school board members concerning ground equipment and maintenance. He said that they were not too clear on school and/or city responsibilities. Chairman Owens further stated that the little play- grounds were used a great deal. They were in good shape. He would like to work out a system with the schools to have the school ground' s maintenance crew do spot cheeking and keep up a small amount of maintenace. - A concern was expressed for ' lighting the small park on the Lakewood Elementary campus. Bobby Baker inqured as to plans being made to name the park with the hundred year old pecan tree , on Ect6r Drive. Bob Phillips stated that plans were being made to put in sidewalks and benches. The Parks Department have sown rye grass and landscaped plants. Kerry McCombs asked if a plaque was being considered. A motion was made by Mr. McCombs to ask the Euless Library to research the history surrounding the tree. Brenda Ashford seconded the motion and the vote was: Ayes: Messrs. Henson, Hawthorne, Ernest, Baker, McCombs, and Mrs. Ashford Nays: None Chairman Owens asked Ron Henson if he would look in- to the cost of putting in the tree. Helen Lightbody submitted a written report on Wilshire Elementary and the Soccer Association. II . REPORT ON PROPOSED PARK HILL ADDITION Chairman Owens stated that it was his understanding that the City has advised the developer that since the developer was not willing to go along with the motion, in its entirety, that he would have to keep it as a perpetual part of his develop- ment. He asked if anyone remembered how the proposal went. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick stated his assumption was correct. Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, November 7 , 1983 III. RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported that 14 adult Flag Football teams are now playing at Central Junior High on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, comprising two seperate leagues. This week is the last week of play for all Adult Softball Leagues. A total of 98 teams competed in the Fall League. Twenty-five Senior Citizens went on a Fall trip on October 27. They made a day outing of visiting the International Wildlife Park and the Wax Museum in Grand Prairie. Lunch was at Wyatts Cafeteria. The annual Thanksgiving luncheon for the Senior Citi- zens is to be held November 17th at the Simmons Recreation Cen--- ter 439 participants signed up for the 1983 Fall II Rec- reation Activity Program. 72% of activities offered made. Chairman Owens asked if the Recreation Department was going to host the National Flag Football tournament again this year. Mrs. Wakeley replied that Euless has been asked to host the "A" and "Super A" tournaments. This would be hosting 32 teams. The tournament will be held on December 9 ,10 , and 11, 1983 at Central Junior High. Chairman Owens asked Mrs. Wakeley if the tournament would bring in quite a few people to the city. Mr. Wakeley replied that it would. Approximately 640 players would be participating. Headquarters are usually set up in a local motel for accommodations . IV. • PARK DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mr. Bob Phillips reported that the bleachers at Midway Park, Westpark, and Bear Creek have been tilted up and cleaned out due to end of season play. Work is continuing on the restroom and concession building in Midway Park. The plumbing has been completed; the steel is installed; the foundation has been poured; and the roof is on. The doors have been installed and work is now being done on the inside. Since ground breaking work has continued for 30 days. Copper plants and lantana have been removed from median strips and City Hall for the winter. Decorative cabbage has been planted at City Hall. Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, November 7 , 1983 The Trinity "double T" has been placed in the berm. Due to the warm weather all mowing has had to be continued in all parks. V. RECOGNITION AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILPERSONS Mayor Pro-Tem McCormick stated that the Friends of the Library are selling books at the Euless Community Building on Fridays and Saturdays from 9: 00 a.m.-5: 00 p.m. thru the month of December. Chairman Owens commented that it is always a privilege to have our councilpersons with us. They have been supportive of this administration and the past administrations. VI . RECOGNITION AND REPORTS - SPORTS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Chairman Owens asked if there were any comments from the sports committees. Jim Hackett asked if the board had any update on the State Highway 360 extension. Chairman Owens mentioned that there i a 360 Now Committee working on the project. Mayor Pro-Tem McCormick announced that there was a hearing in Austin on November 21 with the State Highway Commission. A discussion took place on the availability of land for soccer fields in the event that the 360 extension is completed. Chairman Owens stated that Helen Lightbody and Don Hawthorne are on a Goals for Tomorrow committee in the interest of soccer. • John Luna asked if the city had passed a bond election in the past that had included soccer fields. Chairman Owens replied that he did not have the immediate answer but "requested that Mrs. Wakeley talk with the city manager and report at the next meeting. John Lunna inquired as to why soccer had to release the soccer fields two weeks prior to the end of their season. Chairman Owens replied that we have had more partici- pants, and maintenance schedules had to be included in athletic scheduling. He further stated that Euless was carrying the load for soccer in Euless and surrounding cities. Chairman, Owens asked Mrs. Wakeley how the schedules were made up for Girl ' s Softball. Mrs . Wakeley replied that schedules are made from the State and Regional Tournament dates to the amount of teams in a league. Girl ' s Softball also started a week late this past season to accommodate the "grass rest period" as requested by Bob Phillips. Page Five, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, November 7 , 1983 After some discussion the Parks Coordinator, Bob Phillips, and the Recreation Coordinator, Julia Wakeley, asked the Board to consider letting the Youth Soccer teams practice on the Midway Park outfields. The field would be checked out through the Recreation Department and monitored by the Parks Department. Don Hawthorne made the motion that the outfields be used for soccer practice. Ron Henson seconded the motion and the vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Brenda Ashford, Messrs. Bobby Baker, Marland Ernest, D. R. Hawthorne, Kerry McCombs, and Ron Henson. Nays: None. Chairman Owens declared the motion carried. Mrs. Wakeley explained the athletic field rental procedure. A list of the teams eligible to rent the field must be in the office at the Community Building. Fields will be rented two days in advance. The cost is fifteen dollars for two hours . A ten dollar key deposit is required. The key is to be returned within twenty-four hours. There are no rentals on week-ends. Kerry McCombs suggested that Mr. Phillips report at the next Park and Recreation Board meeting the results of this proposal . VII. TEXAS RECREATION AND PARKS SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP Chairman Billy Owens asked the Board to take action on renewing the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) membership. Ron Henson made the motion that the membership be re- newed for staff and Board members. Don Hawthorne seconded the motion and the vote was: • Ayes: Mrs. Brenda Ashford, Messrs. Bobby Baker, Marland Ernest, D. R. Hawthorne, Kerry McCombs, and Ron Henson. Nays: None. Chairman Owens declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. I, Chairman • ` I,A / � Secretary 7// /7