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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-01 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board August 1 , 1983 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. , August 1 , 1983 , in the Council Chamber of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Billy Owens. Other members present were Messrs. Bobby Baker, Marland Ernest, and D. R. Hawthorne. Mrs. Brenda Ashford, Alternate, attended the meeting. Also present were Recreation Coordinator Julia Wakeley, Parks Coordinator Bob Phillips, and Betsy Bloxom, Activities Director, who recorded the minutes of the meeting. VISITORS Visitors present were: Mr. Darrell McBrayer, Mr. Ray Yanez , Mrs. Carolyn Park, and Assistant City Manager Tom Hart. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chairman Billy Owens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 2 , 1983 , were approved with the stipulation that corrections would be would be made after new Board Members have read them if needed. I. DISCUSSION OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Chairman Owens reviewed the City of Euless participation in the Governor' s Beautification Achievement Awards Program prior to the present date. Chairman Owens stated the City Council would like for the Parks and Recreation Board to continue heading the Beautification effort in the City of Euless. After some discussion Don Hawthorne made the motion that the Parks and Recreation Board appoint a Coordinator of the Beautifica- tion Committee to act as a liaison to the City of Euless . Bobby Baker seconded the motion and the vote was: Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Ernest, Hawthorne, and Mrs. Ashford. Nays: None. Chairman declared the motion carried. Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, August 1 , 1983 Bobby Baker made the motion that Carolyn Park be the Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Board Beautification Com- mittee for a period of one year. Don Hawthorne seconded the motion and the vote was: Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Ernest, Hawthorne, and Mrs. Ashford. Nays: None. Chairman declared the motion carried. Mrs. Park stated an insert "Application for membership in the Governor' s Achievement Awards Program, " should be placed in the Recreation programs being mailed this month as a survey of citizen ' s areas of interest. II . ELECTION OF PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OFFICERS Chairman Owens announced the election of officers for the Parks and Recreation Board for the year 1983-84 . Chairman Owens requested nominations for a Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board. Don Hawthorne nominated Billy Owens to serve on the Board as chairman. Mr. Owens was elected by acclamation. Mr. Owens accepted the post as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board. Chairman Owens called for nominations for a vice chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board. There were two nominations for vice chairman to the Parks and Recreation Board. Don Hawthorne nominated Kerry McCombs, and Bobby Baker nominated Don Hawthorne to serve as vice chairman on the Parks and Recreation Board. Kerry McCombs was elected by majority vote. Chairman Owens asked for nominations for a secretary of the Parks and Recreation Board. Don Hawthorne nominated Helen Lightbody to serve as secretary of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mrs. Lightbody was elected by acclamation. Chairman Owens stated the officers were elected to serve on the Board for a term of one year beginning with the next regular meeting. Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 1 , 1983 III. YOUTH SPORTS Darrell McBrayer, President, Mid-Cities Adult Soccer Association, reported that the adult soccer teams playing at West Park and Harwood Soccer Fields have formed an Association, drawn up a set of by-laws, and elected officers . The purpose of the Association is to provide an interface between adult and youth soccer with the Euless Parks and Recreation Department, and other organizations in the area. Mr. McBrayer submitted a copy of the by-laws for the Mid- Cities Adult Soccer Association, and a slate of officers to the Euless Parks and Recreation Board, and asked that they be recognized as representing the adult soccer teams in Euless. Mr. McBrayer stated the by-laws are put to-gether through the H.E.B. area. The teams are made up of a combination of the whole area. Mr. McBrayer stated Euless has done a great job of supporting adult soccer for the past several years and they appreciate it, however, they believe it is time to get some support from Hurst and Bedford. Mr. McBrayer stated adult soccer has grown in the area. Last season there were nine teams, six men' s teams, and three ladies ' teams . Two men' s teams won first place, and one team second in their division, and the ladies won first place. Mr. McBrayer stated the group is very competive and re- cognized throughout the area for their efforts. Mr. McBrayer stated they were in the process of registering, and, as soon as , that is completed they will submit a roster to the Euless Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Phillips stated they needed to coordinate use of West Park to give the field two days of rest each week. Mr. McBrayer answered that they would cooperate. Mr. Owens explained the procedure of a sports group organizing an association in the City of Euless and coordinating activities with the City administration and other organizations in the area. IV. RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported the Summer Mini Session in recreation is half over, and prepareing for registration for Fall. Registration will begin August 22nd. , and classes will start September sixth. The program will be mailed August 17th. Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 1 , 1983 Mrs. Wakeley stated there would be a Karate Tournament on August 27th. , at the Community Building. Mrs . Wakeley stated the Senior Citizens had a Forty-two Tournament on July 21st which proved to be a success. Plants were given for prizes, and the Seniors seemed to enjoy that. A speaker form Midicare spoke to them on July 14th. They had a covered dish luncheon on July 28th. , and celebrated Betsy Blosom' s birthday. Betsy is Activities Leader II for the Recreation Department, and coordinates the Senior Citizen program. Mrs. Wakeley stated that sign-ups for Fall Softball will be August 15th. The cost per team will be $130 . 00 per team, and they will play eight games. Mrs. Wakeley stated next fall we will have a league on the masters level, age thirty-five and over on Tuesday night, and a Co-ed league on Friday night. Mrs. Wakeley stated thirty-six youngsters qualified for State Track Meet this year. They will go to Austin next week to represent Euless. . Mrs . Wakeley stated three girl ' s teams from three different leagues qualified for state competition in softball . Mrs. Wakeley stated two teams from Men' s Open will be playing in state competition. They are D/FW Steel and Thomco. Also, First Baptist Blue, Church team, will represent Euless at state competition. This makes a total of six teams representing Euless at state competition this year. V. PARKS DIRECROR' S REPORT New Fire Station on Ash Lane: Mr. Phillips reported the Parks Department has done the landscaping, installed the irrigation system, planted trees, and built a stockade fence at this new Fire Station. New Sign on Hwy. 157 : A new sign has been installed on Hwy. 157 entering Euless from the south, which reads , "Welcome to Euless - We' re Building a Beautiful Tomorrow. " A duplicate sign has been installed on Hwy. 157 entering the City of Euless from the north. We hope to place signs like the above mentioned on the main thorough- fares entering Euless from Dallas and Fort Worth. The signs were made in the Parks Department from rough cedar. J. A. Carr Park: We have placed two loads of wood chips on the jogging trail at Carr Park. Rifle/Pistol Range: The Parks Department helped the Police Department overhall the safety wall at the Rifle Range. Page Five, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 1 , 1983 Mr. Phillips stated the Parks Department has received two new diesel tractors. From all appearance they seem to be good tractors . Mr. Phillips stated the Parks Department is continuing to mow City property, right-of-ways, and the right-of-way on Hwy. 10 . Mr. Phillips stated the watering truck is being used two or three days each week. Mr. Phillips stated they are doing a lot of watering in the parks to keep the fields up where there is irrigation. Parks with irrigation have been lightly fertilized. Marland Ernest expressed his appreciation for the current upkeep of the parks and city streets. COMMENTS Chairman Owens reviewed future plans with Board members, and brought new members up-to-date on the activities of the Board. Chairman Owens stated he has been receiving calls regarding employee fringe benefits and things of this nature. Chairman Owens stated we are concerned with things of this nature, but we do not have any legislative powers over them, and have referred them back to the administrators. The Board members agreeded to have the next Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board on September 12 , 1983 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Parks and Recreation Board, The meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. A' )._,,u--6-'-- ----------• Chaim n j •