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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-04 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board April 4 , 1983 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7: 00 P.M. , April 4 , 1983 , in the Council Chamber of the Euless Municipal Building by Chairman Billy Owens. Other members present were Mrs. Carolyn Park, Messrs. Kerry McCombs, and Bobby Baker. Alternates Ron Henson and D. R. Hawthorne attended the meeting. Also present were Recreation Coordinator Julia Wakeley, and Recording Secretary Ophelia Smith. Parks Coordinator Bob Phillips, attended another meeting at the request of Chairman Owens. VISITORS Visitors present were: Mr. Darrell B. McBrayer, Mr. Jim Hackett, and Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Kerry McCombs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated March 7 , 1983 , were approved with the following correction requested by Mr. D. R. Hawthorne: Page Seven, Paragraph Five, Line One, change Mr. to Mrs. I . YOUTH SPORTS Mr. Ron Henson reported that he had visited with the Flag Football Association. They have 140 youths registered this season. First, and second through fourth grades get along fine. After that time they begin to have a high rate of turnover, as some of the parents would like for the children to play contact sports. The Association would like to be under the management of the City, as they are having a difficult time finding sponsors and coaches . Mr. Kerry McCombs reported that he had visited with the adult soccer group. They have organized and elected officers and will be working through the Youth Soccer Association to promote adult soccer. Mr. Darrell McBrayer is the president of the new Adult Soccer Association. Mr. Don Hawthorne reported that he had met with the Bedford-Euless Soccer Association. They elected officers for the current season. Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, April 4 , 1983 Mr. Jim Hackett, president, Bedford-Euless Soccer Associa- tion, presented the Board with a list of new officers of the Youth Soccer Association, and a copy of their newsletter "The Striker. " He discussed briefly negotations of a tract of land in Bedford proposed for use by the Bedford-Euless Soccer Association. The Association hopes to finalize plans in time to get set up for play this spring. II. RECAP OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING, March 22 ,1983 Chairman Owens reported the City Council adopted the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Board regarding Recreation fees at the March 22 , 1983 , meeting, and increased the fee from $6. 00 to $10 . 00 per team for softball tournament play. III. WEIGHT ROOM AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FACE-LIFT REPORT Mrs. Wakeley stated the mirror in the Weight Room has been cut above the broken part and re-installed. A new punching bag has been ordered. The interior of the building will get a new coat of paint within the next week or two. Mrs. Wakeley stated she is checking prices on a new exercise bicycle to replace the old one which is quite worn. IV. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP SEMINAR REPORT Mrs. Park reported the Community Development Leadership Seminar sponsored by the Beautify Texas Council and H.E.B. Chamber of Commerce was held at the Simmons Recreation office on March 23 , 1983. Forty-seven persons attended the meeting with fifteen cities represented.. The Parks and Recreation Department went all out to help make this meeting a success. Bob Phillips moved in plants from the Greenhouse which added much to the appearance of the building. Every- one cooperated beautifully. I cannot say enough good things about the Parks and Recreation Department. All of you should get involved on some project with them so you could first-hand experience what great people they are. Mrs. Park read excerpts from letters she received commenting on the informative and outstanding seminar. V. UPDATE OF RACQUETBALL COURTS Chairman Owens requested the Board members to consider requesting the City to engage Schrickel Rollins and Associates , Inc. • Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, April 4 , 1983 to work up a feasibility study for racquetball courts in the City of Euless, and be prepared to make a decision at the next regular meeting whether to pursue this project. VI. CITY OF EULESS ROUND UP PREVIEW Mrs. Wakeley stated she and Mrs. Betty Yarbrough are co- chairpersons of the Committee of Department Heads to organize "Euless Round Up" on Saturday, May 21st. The fesitval will be held in the Civic Center Courtyard. All departments in the City will be repre- sented; each having a display booth with people informing citizens of their services. The booths are on loan from South Euless Elementary School. Elementary school children will make posters to place through-out the City advertising the event. City Manager Sustaire has ordered a dirigible for advertising. Activities include three bands, demonstrations by square dancers, country western dancers, aerobics, rhythmic aerobics, tap dancers, and karate. Public Works Department will display some of their heavy ,.., equipment. The Fire Department will display a fire truck, and hand out literature on fire prevention. The Police Department will give out information on crime prevention, and will have a squad car there for close inspection. The City Secretary will have a booth with the history of Euless on display. Mr. Marty Baker, Tarrant County Horticulturist, will be a guest in the Parks Department booth. Bob Phillips , Jerry Crane, Jerry Massey, and Kevin Smith will be there also, to answer questions on lawn care, and care of plants, shrubs, and trees. The Recreation Department will sell Senior Citizen Cook- books, and the Seniors will have a cook-off. The Parks and Recreation Board members plan to assist at both Parks and Recreation booths. VII. RECREATION COORDINATOR' S REPORT Mrs. Wakeley stated four hundred and sixty-seven partici- pants signed up for this seven-week session in Recreation. This includes Pre-school children to Senior Citizens. The Easter Bunny visited at Midway Park on March 30th. for the Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt. We had eight thousand single pieces to give the children, (baskets, pink peeps, candy eggs, etc. ) . Some were donated by local merchants. Four hundred young 'children, toddlers through twelve years of age, participated in this successful event. Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, April 4 , 1983 VIII. BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT STATUS Mrs. Park stated the Beautify Texas Contest ended on March 30th. , and winners would be announced after April 15th. COMMENTS Chairman Owens congratulated Mrs. McCormick on her re- election to the Euless City Council. In response to an inquiry from Mr. Henson, Mrs. Wakeley replied that we are so limited on fields for softball practice that we cannot accept a fee at the beginning of the season to cover cost of lights for the season, because we are unable to reserve a place for the season. Mr. Hawthorne stated the median on Harwood Road, recently landscaped by the Parks Department, has so many developer' s signs placed there on week-ends that it is most unsightly. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Owens checked the South Euless Park over and -- found the following list of things that need attention: There are two pot-holes in the street near the sign at the entrance. The tennis net is falling down across the top. The creek-bed between the homes and the park has a lot of debris and is most unsightly. The basketball backs and courts are unkept and need painting, and baskets need to be tightened. Also, the basketball apron needs some maintenance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Parks and Recreation Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 05 P.M. ivy Chairm..n