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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-02 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board August 2, 1982 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:05 P.M. , August 2, 1982, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Chairman Bobby Baker. Members present were Mrs. Carolyn Park, and Messrs, Don Calhoun, Kerry McCombs, Jack Hill, and Billy Owens. Alternates D. R. Hawthorne and Ron Henson attended the meeting. Also present were Recreation Coordinator Julia Wakeley, Parks Coordinator Bob Phillips, and Recording Secretary OOhelia Smith. VISITORS Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick visited the meeting. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Kerry McCanbs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 5, 1982, were approved as written. WELCOME NEW MENDERS Chairman Bobby Baker welcomed recently appointed member Jack Hill and alternate members D. R. Hawthorne and Ron Henson to the Parks and Recreation Board. I. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Baker requested nominations for chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Calhoun nominated Billy Owens to serve on the Board as chairman. Mr. Owens was elected by unanimous vote. Chairman Baker called for nominations for vice chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 2, 1982) Mrs. Park nominated Kerry McCombs to serve as vice chairman on the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. McCcanbs was elected by unanimous vote. Mr. Baker asked for nominations for a secretary of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Calhoun nominated Carolyn Park to serve as secretary of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mrs. Park was elected by unanimous vote. Chairman Baker stated the officers were elected to serve on the Board for a term of one year beginning with the next regular meeting. II. RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Julia Wakeley reported that the Mid- Cities Daily News in conjunction with the Fort Worth Social Security office will carry a story about Euless Senior Citizen's Group in August 11, 1982, issue. Euless Senior Citizen's Group is the only Senior Citizen Group in this area. Euless Senior Citizens and Recreation Activities Coordinator Margaret Little have compiled a cookbook which is at the printers and will be ready for distribution the later part of September. Over two hundred and fifty recipes were contributed for this project. The cookbook will sell' for $3.50, and proceeds will go into the Senior Citizens' Fund. Fourteen Senior Citizens participated in the Texas Senior Games on June 25th. at the University of Texas in Arlington. This a new competition which is a branch of Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, (T.A.A.F.) . Contests included bridge, basketball throw, bicycling, and running. The Recreation Department sponsored City of Euless Night at Arlington Stadium on August 1. The event was well attended, and will be repeated. The Recreation Fall Program is scheduled to be mailed on August 18th. Seven new classes will be offered this time. The Regional Tournament for Summer Track was held in Euless this year. There were 108 participants in the Sir Track program. Fifty seven qualified for State Tournament in Brownwood, Texas. Regional Tennis Tournament was held in Denton this year. Euless had eight first place winners and four runners-up to qualify for the State Tournament in Corpus Christi. City of Euless held both Regional Conpetion and the State Tournament in Minor Girl's Softball this year. Two Euless teams qualified for State. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 2, 1982) Senior Girl's Softball had one team play in State Competition at Corpus Christi. Men's Softball Open League held the Regional Tournament at Bear Creek. Hertberg and Associates will represent Euless at the State Tournament in Stephenville. Men's Church League had three teams to qualify for T.A.A.F. Regional Play-off this season. They were First Baptist Blue, First Baptist Gold, and First Baptist Green. Warren's Softball League sent three teams to T.A.A.F. Regional Play-off for women in Denton this summer. • The Summer Adult Tennis League has thirty- nine participants. This league will continue into the fall. Karate instructor, Clif Davis, held the first Karate Tournament in the area on July 24, 1982. Fifty-eight participants froth the Dallas and Fort Worth area won trophies. We made a net profit of 95% on the meet. Fall softball registration began on August 2nd. All leagues are expected to be filled. Janine Hogg of Euless participated in two State Tournaments this summer, Senior Girl's Softball, and both singles and doubles in tennis. Both tournaments were held in Corpus Christi. The attendance at the swimming pools for June and July is 397 lower than for the same period in 1981; however, revenue for the same period shdws an increase of $965.00, due to general admission sales over swim passes. The Recreation Department has sold swim passes in the amount of $4,450.00 this season. Day. Camp had a total of 66 participants this season. Kinder Camp had 20 small fry participate in 5 sessions. YMCA instructed a total of 437 in swimming lessons. III. PARKS COORDINATOR'S REPORT Mr. Phillips reported that the creek at West Park is being straightened and cleaned. The sand from the bottom of the creek bed is being moved to Lakewood Elementary School and placed on the play- ground. The bleachers have been painted. Trees are being trimmed, and under- brush cleared. Two large parking areas have been graded and leveled adjacent to the soccer fields on Harwood Road. The Parks Department applied crushed rock at the entrance which had been purchased by the Soccer Association. Another tree nursery has been started back (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 2, 1982) of the Greenhouse. Approximately two-hundred red oaks in one gallon containers which were planted in the Greenhouse are growing there at this time. An irri- gation system has been installed in this area to help get the trees off to a good start and keep them growing. All the ballfields have been fertilized and sprayed with Pensol. Pensol is a substance that aerates the soil and promotes growth. Fencing, (980' of 6'ft. cyclone) has been completed around the new well lot on North Main Street, and (610' of 6' ft. cyclone) has been completed around the new compound at the Service Center. All lights have been replaced with new reflectors and some with lens at the Lakewood tennis court. Three coats of a special paint have been applied on the courts. Also, the courts have been stripped and new nets installed. This is one of our better courts. All ten lights on the tennis courts at South Euless have been replaced and Lexan lens installed. The Fire Department furnished their ladder truck to help with the installation of lights on both South Euless and Lakewood tennis courts. Some of the lighting has been replaced and new nets installed at Midway tennis courts. A large flood light has been installed on the pavalion in Kiddie Carr Park to help prevent vandalism. The Parks t parbrent is now mowing the median strips at the intersections of SH 10 and FM 157, also Airport Freeway and FM 157. COMMENTS Soccer Fields at West Park Mr. D. R. Hawthorne expressed a growing concern over the field usage at West Park soccer fields. After some discussion recommendation was made to allow play on the soccer fields at West Park no more than four times in a week so the grass will have a chance to grow and the fields recoup. Report on Coaches Clinic Mr. Calhoun, who represtented Euless Recreation Department at the Coaches Clinic held here April 23rd and 24th, reported that it was well organized and very interesting. Mr. Calhoun re- commended making the Coaches Clinic an annual event for every sport. He, also, recommended purchasing a set of films designed to teach coaches how to help young people handle a "down", and cope with ups and downs in their daily lives which is what sports are all about. It teaches coaches how to get across to the youngsters that "Winning is not everything", and they are not always going to win. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 2, 1982) Discussion of Parks Master Plan Mr. Calhoun recommended reviewing the Parks Master Plan with regards to up-dating for future needs in accordance to population growth. Mr. Baker mentioned that trends are changing. Needs will alter in certain areas. Women's softball participation has dropped in the last few years; where as, participation in soccer continues to increase rapidly. Mr. Owens stated that due to the present economy more people are staying have and taking part in Euless Recreation program. After sane discussion Mr. Owens suggested inviting the City Planner to the next Parks and Recreation Board meeting to review the Parks Master Plan and discuss plans for up-dating to meet future needs. Little Bear Creek Park Mr. Calhoun stated he received a tele- phone call from a couple who walk'in Little Bear Creek Park each day. They declared it to be the most beautiful and best kept park they have visited. Mr. Baker reported that everyone who attended his class reunion in Little Bear Creek Park on July 3rd was quite impressed with the park, and thought it a perfect place for the reunion. J. A. Carr Park Mr. Owens inquired about the irrigation system at J. A. Carr Park. Mr. Phillips stated that due to cost of installing undelylound irrigation system the park would be watered with the Water Kannon. Mr. Owens inquired if future plans called for a re-direction of the creek back of J. A. Carr Park. Mr. Phillips stated some work has been done to channel the creek away from the park, and plans have been made for correcting erosion problem. Illegal Softballs Mrs. Wakeley replied to an inquiry by Mr. McCanbs that the Dudley blue dot, Dudley red dot, Worth hot dot, and the Debeer rocket were ruled out locally for softball play. Tree Transplanting Mr. McCombs inquired if the Parks Department plans to remove more trees from Bear Creek Park for transplanting in other parts of the City. Mr. Phillips replied that the Parks Department does not have plans to transplant trees from Bear,Creek Park at this time. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, August 2, 1982) South Euless Park Mr. Owens cited a problem of traffic crossing the south side of South Euless Park and recommended asking City Planner review situation as to possibility of building a walk of some kind cr barricade up protect park property. Alternate Board Members In answer to an inquiry by Mr. Hawthorne the purpose and responsibilities of an Alternate to the Board were defined by the Chairman and Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormidk. Chairman Owens' Suggestions In-caning Chairman Owens requested.Board Members give sane thought and special attention to future work projects, and selcet a segment they are particularily interested in giving attention to during the caning year. Mr. Owens asked members to choose an association they would like to work with, and report to the next regular meeting. RECOGNITION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mr. Baker recognized Mayor Pro Ten Willie Mae McCormick in attendance at this meeting and stated the Board is very appreciative of her attendance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Parks and Recreation Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. AO Aga Chaff •