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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-04 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board January 4, 1982 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:05 P.M. , January 4, 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, and Billy Owens. Also present were Recreation Coordinator Julia Wakeley, Parks Coordinator Bob Phillips, and Recording Secretary Ophelia Smith. VISITORS Visitor in attendance was Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chairman Baker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the last regular meeting dated November 2, 1981, were approved as written. I . . RECREATION COORDINATOR' S REPORT Mrs. Wakeley reported that she had written to Special Olympics ' National Headquarters for information regarding holding a Special Olympics for the handicapped in Euless . Chairman Baker stated that names of the handicapped are obtainable from doctors, schools, and service organizations . Also, the Fire and Police Departments in most cities keep a list of the handicapped on file. Mrs . Wakeley suggested that if we could not arouse enough interest to have an Olympics in Euless, perhaps we could sponsor one or two persons to the National Special Olympics . Mr. Owens requested Mrs . Wakeley delve into the matter deeply and bring information to the next regular meeting. Mrs. Wakeley submitted the annual (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, January 4, 1982) Recreation Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981. Mr. Owens made the motion to express heart-felt thanks to Recreation Coordinator Julia Wakeley for operating within the budget and decreasing loss of swimming pool operation. Mrs . Park seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Carolyn Park, Billy Owens, Bobby Baker, Don Calhoun, and Kerry McCombs: Nays : None. Chairman Baker declared the motion carried. II. PARKS COORDINATOR' S REPORT J. A. Carr Park Mr. Phillips reported the Gazebo has been completed. The handsome weather vane was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Byers. A layer of wood shavings has been applied to the jogging trail and turf-shaped. A rail fence has been built on the west side of the park to prevent cyclists riding across the park. The Pre-school Playtime room at Simmons Center has been repainted. Kiddie Carr Park Mr. Phillips stated that repairs from vandalism have been made at Kiddie City. The buildings have been repainted, and broken windows replaced. Also, new doors have been installed where needed. City Hall Complex The large "N 0 E L" sign made by Park Employees and used to decorate the grounds during the Christmas Season has been removed and stored for later use. The Board Menbers expressed their appreciation of the decorations . Little Bear Creek Park Mr. Phillips stated the Park Employees have applied forty-eight yards of ballfield clay to the in-fields in Little Bear Creek Park replacing clay that was washed away during the recent flood. Midway Park Mr. Phillips stated that all play- ground equipment has been repainted the same basic colors as orininally (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, January 4, 1982) --^ painted. All the Press Boxes have been repainted inside and outside, and new steps have been built and installed. New roofs have been installed on No. I and No. II . Ballfield clay has been applied to all four fields . Everything is ready for summer activities. Mr. Phillips stated that we have thirty new 55 gal. drums for trash which are being painted with "KEEP EULESS CLEAN" on each drum. All old cans will be picked up and repainted. All the live oak trees have been pruned. South Euless Park Mr. Phillips stated all playground equipment has been repainted. The creek has been cleaned out, and underbrush cleared away. All the trees have been trimmed. West Park Mr. Phillips stated that the Park Employees have completed a tremendous amount of work in West Park. The trees have been trimmed, underbrush cleared away, low places filled and covered with top soil. The park now has a nice open look. Mr. Phillips stated that Kevin Smith has been employed as a Parks Laborer. Mr. Smith has his Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Horticulture from Kansas State University. We are pleased to have Mr. Smith join the Parks Department, and feel the Citizens will see a vast improvement in the landscape of city property in the not too distant future. Mr. Owens moved to extend a vote of gratitude to the Parks Coordinator for doing such a fine job of keeping the parks, and maintaining the right-of-ways, and well lots . Mrs . Park seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Carolyn Park, Billy Owens, Bobby Baker, Don Calhoun, and Kerry McCombs . Nays : None. Chairman Baker declared the motion carried. III. NEW BUSINESS Building Rental Agreement After some discussion Mr. McCombs moved to recommend that the City Manager request the City Attorney review the Building Rental Agreement for undate of rules and regulations . Mr. Owens seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, January 4, 1982) Ayes : Carolyn Park, Don Calhoun, Bobby Baker, Billy Owens, and Kerry McCombs. Nays : None. Chairman Baker declared the motion carried. Awards Mr. Calhoun moved that each person who serves on the Parks and Recreation Board be awarded a plaque for each two years of service. Mrs. Park seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Carolyn Park, Bobby Baker, Billy Owens, Don Calhoun and Kerry McCombs. Nays : None. Chairman Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. Owens made a motion requesting the Board Members be notified when an Employee is scheduled to recieve special recognition. Mrs . Park seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Carolyn Park, Kerry McCombs, Don Calhoun, Bobby Baker, and Billy Owens. Nays : None. Chairman Baker declared the motion carried. Shop Euless Theme Mr. McCombs made the motion that the Driskill-Johnson-Benson & Moore calendars be removed from the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting for three reasons . One, they are out of date, two, they are distracting, and three, they are not in accordance with the "SHOP EULESS" theme. Mrs . Park seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Carolyn Park, Billy Owens, Bobby Baker, Don Calhoun, and Kerry McCombs . Nays : None. Chairman Baker declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, January 4, 1982) IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9 :35 P.M. i0/rd • C airman