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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-10 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board March 10, 1980 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Don Calhoun. Other members present were Mesdms. Sherry Kachel, and Zella Stierwalt; and Messrs. Bobby Baker and Billy Owens . (Absent was Mr. Jay Heilman) Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Larry Morgan, and Recording Secretary Ophelia Smith. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chairman Don Calhoun. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick and Recreation Superintendent Julia Wakeley. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 11, 1980, were approved as written. .I. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Recreation Mr. Morgan introduced Mrs . Julia Wakeley, former Senior Activity Director of the Recreation Department, and announced her promotion to Recreation Superintendent. Mr. Morgan then asked Mrs . Wakeley to report on future plans for the Recreation Department. Mrs . Wakeley stated that plans are to give old classes such as art and ceramics a face-lift, and try to stay with stand-bys . With changing life-styles and more women working we plan to offer more physical activities. We will be offering Aerobic exercise, Judo, and Western dancing. We are planning to advertise more in the future. We have an advertising program with Gibson's which we will be starting soon. We have placed an ad on their shopping bags with a distribution of 50,000 over a period of four months at a cost of $250. The ad includes a $1.00 discount coupon on any recreation class. This way we can see how well the ad is working for us . (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, March 10, 1980) Chairman Calhoun suggested large Activity Bulletin Boards for current activities, and advertise their existance. Mr. Baker suggested placing ads in the Trinity High School paper announcing schedule of activities, also, in the .Rodeo Club paper. Mrs. Stierwalt stated the P.T.A. publishes a newsletter which would be a good way to get the program to families with children of school age. Mr. Billy Owens commented that we need to be selective in readership, and try to get the program to Euless citizens, but not try to compete with Hurst or try to get people in from the neighboring cities, as our space and facilities are limited, and we should take care .of Euless citizens. We are trying to sell our program to our own citizens who live here and pay taxes in Euless . All ideas are good, but should be dove-tailed in with common communication which is already established in our City. The first step which reaches your individual home maker is going to pay more dividends than any other medium of advertising. Chairman Calhoun asked each member of the Park Board to contact acquaintenances in different areas to get ideas on getting the program across to the citizens, and try to find out approximate cost, then present finding to the Staff at the next regular meeting. Action can then be taken according to limits of the budget. In answer to a question by Mr. Owens, Mr. Morgan gave the structure of the Park and Recreation Staff with emphasis on Mrs. Wakeley's new position. Mr. Morgan stated that we have a Park and Recreation Director with a branch on either side. Mr. Bob Phillips in Park Superintendent over the Park Department with a Foreman, two Leadmen, and eight Park Maintenance men. Mrs . Wakeley is Recreation Superintendent with an Athletic Director, two Center Supervisors, and part-time employees . Mrs . Kachel inquired about Senior Citizen activities . Mr. Morgan replied that we have an average of thirty people attending meetings who are quite active and regular. The Y.M.C.A. is working with the Senior Citizens on an exercise program which they seem to be enjoying very much. Athletics Mr. Morgan stated we will be able to handle all who sign up for tennis lessons . We are expecting a big year for swimming, also, in Day Camp due to the gasoline situation. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, March 10, 1980) The athletic program is going very well, and conditions look favorable for completion of ballfield at Bear Creek in time for softball season. Parks Mr. Morgan stated that the Parks Crew is disking, leveling, and clearing grounds at the City Hall area. We are removing material taken from grounds to Bear Creek and disking it into the soil to soften the ground and start grass . In this manner, we are utilizing all materials . We are landscaping the berms in the City Hall area, hopefully they will be attractive by Spring. II. JOGGING TRAIL LIGHTING Mr. Owens inquired about the status of lighting on Jogging Trail in Carr Park. Mr. Morgan reported that plans are to light the Jogging Trail in phases. Instead of using old materials as discussed at an earlier date, plans are now to go with new lighting. The wire should be in the ground in approximately three weeks. III. SIGNS Mr. Baker inquired about signs in the parks giving information regarding maintenance and schedule of available activities. Mr. Morgan replied that we have signs on the Tennis Courts stating that they are joint usage by school and City, also, there is a large sign at. Trinity ballfield stating cooperation between City of Euless and H.E.B. School system. IV. JOGGING TRAIL Mr. Morgan stated that the Parks Crew used the turf shaper on the Jogging Trail recently, and we are on the waiting list for wood shavings. Our supplier is four weeks behind with orders . The cost of wood shavings is now $59.00 for thirty yards . In the future we will be disking the wood shavings in with existing mulch to get more and better mileage. (Page Four, Re' ular Meetin , Park & Recreation Board, March 10, 1980) V. BEAR CREEK After some discussion regarding completion of Bear Creek Park, Chairman Calhoun instructed Mr. Morgan to meet with the City Manager and find out date the park is expected to be open to the public, and when we should plan to have the dedication • ceremonies. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. Chairman • •