HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-23 Regular Meeting
Parks and Recreation Board
January 23, 1978
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman Jay Theder at 7 :45 P.M.
in the conference room of the Euless City Hall. Members present were
Mr. Jay Theder, Mr. Don Calhoun, Mr. Charles Waller, Mrs . Zella Stierwalt
and Mrs . Jolly Rawlings .
Also in attendance were Recreation Director
Frank Lindsey and Parks Superintendent Larry Morgan.
Absent was Darlene Byas Recording Secretary.
VISTORS:
None
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Mr. Lindsey.
CORRECTIONS TO MINUTES
The following corrections were given to the
minutes dated January 9, 1978:
1. Acreage: 44.48 instead of 44.8
2. Actual funds on Bear Creek Project. After
Mr. Lindsey contacted Mr. Herschel Lindley the revised figures given at
previous meeting are as follows :
3. Total $335,649 (T.A. (D-351) Budget from
Parks and Wildlife.
a. Utilities : water, sewer, power- $21,000.
b. Parking lots, drive-way, roadway system-
$30,000.
c. Buildings- $50,000.
d. Recreational facilities- $184,000.
e. Miscellaneous- $30,000.
f. Landscaping and earth work- $18,000.
4. One Mile sawdast jogging trail (Minutes
should so state) I°
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Don Calhoun made the motion to approve the
minutes as corrected. Mrs . Jolly Rawlings seconded the motion. This motion
was passed.
I. Mr. Lindsey stated at the present time all park bond money
had been spent and some of the present land purchasing was
being done from the General Fund .
II. Suggestions to be considered in Bear Creek Planning:
A. Deletions :
(1) Two of Four Tennis Courts
(2) one-half mile of Jogging Trail (Western Part)
B. Additions :
(1) Press Box with maintenance storage underneath
patterned after the press box and storage
facilities in Haltom City.
(2) Additional Rest Rooms in the East End
(3) Pavillion to run North and South with a fireplace
and storage at the North End.
(4) Jogging and Bike Trail to be seperated completely
(5) Jogging Trail to be lighted
(Some of the thoughts expressed were of low voltage
three foot high vandal proof lights)
(Also suggested to look into feasibility of lighting
complete Bike Trail where park night uasage and
beauty be expanded. )
(6) Soccer field to be included in the outfield of the
Softball Complex with movable fence
(7) Foot Bridge north of Trailwood entrance where
usage of North side of Park could be utilized
as practice fields
Mr. Don Calhoun made the motion to accept these
deletions and additions on Bear Creek Project. Mrs . Jolly Rawlings
seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
III.
Mr. Don Calhoun suggested a pedestrain walkway be
made available connecting the Lakewood Section of town with Bear Creek.
He suggested that Planning and Zoning consider this passageway when the
land wasb'eing plotted for development.
It was suggested that Mr. Herschel Lindley of Schrickle,
Rollins and Associates be contacted for the February 13, 1978 meeting of
the Park and Recreation Board to relate the feasibilty of these suggestions .
withing the projected financial framework. Midway Park to be placed on
agenda for February 13, 1978 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
APPROVED:
Chairman