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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-03-13 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board March 13, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman Jay H. Theder at 8:15 P.M. in the conference room at Euless City Hall. Members present were Mr. Jay H. Theder, Mr. Don Calhoun, Mr. Charles Waller and Mrs. Zella Stierwalt. Also in attendance was Recreation Director Mr. Frank D. Lindsey, Parks Superintendent Mr. Larry Morgan and Recording Secretary Darlene Byas . VISTORS Mrs. Bonnie OtBrien and Mrs. Willie Mae Mc Cormick. Absent were: Mrs . Jolly Rawlings and Mr. David Williams . INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Lindsey. MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of February 13, 1978 were approved by a motion made by Mr. Don Calhoun and seconded by Mr. Charles Waller. This motion was passed. AGENDA: The first item on the agenda was the Park Report given by Park Superintendent Mr. Larry Morgan. (1) MEDIAN STRIPS: The work on this project is about 92 to 93% finished. The only item left is to plant the grass. Our City Sign has been installed:"City of Euless, My Choice; Your Opportunity." (2) SOCCER FIELDS: East Midway Park has been completed and they are now playing on it. The rield is still dirt but plans are being made to plant rye grass in the next two weeks. The Fields Airport Property will seed the rye grass and will plant bermuda grass in April for $1,200.00 which is being paid for by the Soccer Association. The only problem is the irrigation but a water truck will be borrowed if possible to take care of this. West Park was completely renovated last year. Mr. Jay H. Theder and Mr. Larry Morgan discussed the two kinds of grasses to be used at Midway Park and West Park; (1) tough coat grass ; (2) hybrid bermuda. Mrs. Zella Stierwalt inquired as to the number of enrollment in the Soccer Program which she thought was about 1100. Mr. Lindsey reported there were more than 1200 enrolled and we are using fields in Hurst and Bedford now which need maintenance. Mr. Don Calhoun reported Euless citizens are having to drive to Hurst for soccer. The third item on the agenda relative to the Park Report was TREE DIGGING: (West Park) ; Mr. Morgan reported there will be a small amount of money left from the renovation of City Hall after the Police Department is finished. We have contracted a Tree Spade Ma.-1 for $400.00 and received twenty-two (22) trees. He worked sixteen (16) hours around the Police Department. Also the cement parking lot was poured and really improved the looks. -2- The fourth item on this agenda was the expenditures spent on the buildings at Kiddie Carr Park which are as follows : 1. Jail - $398.00; 2. Gazebo- $230.00; 3. Store- $300.03; 4. Church - $400.00- TOTAL $ 1,328.00 Also the five (5) TP's at Kiddie Carr Park were $200.00 each for a total of $1,000.00 The Fifth item on the agenda was the Pavillion at Kiddie Carr Park which cost $7,405.00. This included the lumber and cement. One of the reasons the cost ( acotwas less can be contributed to house labor. Mr. Jay H. Theder inquired about planting grass this summer. Mr. Larry Morgan stated plans are being made to slope the banks of the deep ditch so the water will not wash them away. Plans are also being made to re-shape the banks of the ditch. Last Thurs- day, March 9, 1978 fifty (50) yards of cement was poured for this pavillion. It was finished to a level smooth surface which was desired almost like a roller skating rink. The rafters will be put up on March 16, 1978. The total cost of the pavillion which will include big sturdy posts to support the roof will be about $9, 500.00. Using house labor has cut the cost considerably. The next project will be a Chuck Wagon for storage for the Summer Day Camp Program. Mr. Charles Waller inquired as to how much the total program was granted. The total grant was $22,000.00. This is a federal grant consisting of a Mayors ' Community Development Council. The amounts being approved by the County Commissioners. Each city will put in what they desire and it will be voted on in council. The balance will be used for: (1) Water fountains; (2) Chuck wagon, (3) Four structures ; (4) Paths, (5) Irrigation and (6) Metal fire pit. We have been donated a house located on High- way 157 which may be used for a school house at Kiddie Carr Park complete with a belfry. The biggest expense of the pavillion will be the red asbestos shingles, barn roof, lights, wiring and a red and white false hay-loft door. The parking lot for this area was also dis- cussed which will be a four to five lane asphalt area also to be done by house labor. This will have a border of hedges on the north side of the parking area. The fence on the west side of the apartments is under constant maintainence. Mr. Don Calhoun inquired about the street light at Lakewood and Ash and also the lights at Lakewood tennis courts . Mr. Larry Morgan reported we have been having trouble with these lights for quite sometime. We finally had them turned off permanently after being on all the time. The contractor has been notified and is supposed to repair them. Mr. Don Calhoun offered his assistance in this matter and also Mr. Jay H. Theder suggested a call to Mr. Herschel Lindley. -3- Mr. Larry Morgan submitted a thirty (30) day survey on vandalism to Mr. Sustaire which covered a p?riod of time from January 1, 1978 to January 31, 1978. From October to December a total of $2,800.00 was spent to repair damages due to vandalism. This figure does not include the foreman's time. You will find attached to the minutes this report on vandalism. The Park Department is presently working with Arc Electric to get the lights fixed at South Euless, Midway Park tennis courts and also the handball courts. Lights were broken at Midway Park over the past week-end. Vandalism increased during the recent bad weather. Damage of $741.00 was incurred at Midway Park after the shop was broken into and some equipment stolen. The Police Department has been most helpful. Texas Power and Light Company is getting the lights repaired as soon as possible the #4 and #5 poles at Midway Park. Mr. Jay H. Theder estimated at the present rate of $12,000.00 yearly for vandalism repair costs, we might consider hiring a part-time Park Ranger for walk-through and working with Mr. Sustaire to get a off-duty policeman to help in this matter. This will be part our month's agenda. Mr. Frank Lindsey reported this is certainly not a local problem and one of our biggest ones. Mr. Charles Waller asked _iii the other cities are doing? Mr. Larry Morgan has talked to Hurst and Bedford and they are not reporting as much problem as we are having. Mr. Don Calhoun recalled in Palestine, Texas a walking dispatcher with a two- way radio to a police car was very effectiv,�-. Q next agenda will reflect a report on vandalism with contacts to Mr. Sustair and the Chief of Police. Our Athletic Program is being expanded and we have no more space for any more teams. We need more baseball fields for our program. The second item on our agenda was the Recreation Report as given by Mr. Frank Lindsey. The recent bad weather really hindered our sign-up times for our Recreation Classes. As a results we have the. least participants ever Our Senior Citizens' bus has been kept busy running twice a week on Tuesday and Thursdays. Appreciation was again expressed to Mrs. Mc Cormick for her part in getting the Senior Citizen's bus for us . We had twenty-five (25) Senior Citizens at Simmons Center last Thursday for Ceramic Classes and they made their own coffee mugs. Our instructor Ouija Anderson will meet with them on a regular basis. They will buy their own materials. On Thursday, March 16, 1978 a group of Senior Citizens are going to the Wax Museum.? The lighting for the jogging trail at Carr Park will be about $1,006.00 to $1, 500.00 yearly. We are also in the process of hiring employees for our Summer Program. The third item on our agenda was the entrance to Bear Creek Project. -4- Mr. Don Calhoun talked to a number of landowners and people about an easement just (as of the baseball field. He appeared before the Zoning Board but due to lack of quorum he will have to appear again. Concern was expressed about the side- walk in Phase I which the llando one 1 may want to move. Mr. Jay H. Theder express- ed appreciation to Mr. Don Calhoun for his effort in this regard. The fourth item on our agenda was the fact that Mr. Jay H. Theder will be going to the next Council Meeting with the requested additions, deletions and changes for Bear Creek Project. He will also inquire if all the land has been deeded to the city. The extension has been granted to June. 1, 1979. The fifth item on our agenda was the Jog9 - Trail west of town as reported by Mr. Charles Waller. The trail behing Cliff is not accessible. West Park is feasible but also has an access ooT= lem. Mr. Waller will ask the landowner is we can use the access trail. Mar- lene jStre is not feasible now. Mr. Jay H. Theder suggested the north side of West Park is the best place for the jogging Trail. Mrs . Willie Mae Mc Cormick will talk to Mr. Sustaire and obtain his advice to pursue this matter. There is quite a bit of West Park to be developed. The bridge is congested now on baseball gave nights. Mr. Jay H. Theder will also talk to Mr. Sustaire and Councilman Glenn Walker. Councilman Walker knows a number of people interested in this project and could assist in getting the West Park jogging trail pro- ject from Marlene bridge to the park for two blocks. It was decided that the Wilshire area is not large enough for the jogging trail and Lakewood has more space. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. APPROVED: —C1airman�� �"