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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-25 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board April 25, 1977 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman Jay Theder at 11:30 a.m. in Room D of the Community Building. Members present were Mesdms . Jolly Rawlings and Zella Stierwalt; Messrs . Jay Theder, David Williams, Elden Traster and Don Calhoun. Also in attendance were Parks and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Denise Holden. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Lindsey. I. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Director's report consisted of a tour, beginning at 8:30 a.m. , through the various parks looking at the Park and recreation facilities . II. ATHLETIC SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Mr. Ken Oler stated that on the tour he had pointed out what facilities were being used for what sports . He stated that as more sports programs start up some shifts in facilities have to be made. He said at present, we have thirty adult softball teams, twenty-four girls softball teams and thirty- six boys baseball teams . In addition to softball and baseball ,participants, Mr. Oler stated that over 100 people have signed up for the tennis league which operates off of the Midway courts . Mr. Oler stated that at present he was coordinating the upcoming swimming program, which included a swim team. He said that in some sports, such as the swim team and adult soccer, a City of our size does not have enough partici- pants to run a competitive program of their own so we coordinate these programs with other cities in the area. Mr. Oler stated that his job was basically to coordinate all athletic programs . He said that the youth programs are governed by an adult association or board of directors. He stated that they administer the program and he makes (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, April 25, 1977) the arrangements for facilities and coordinates their association with other associations and with the Schools and also does some scheduling if it's important they follow specific guidelines, such as those of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. In the adult program, Mr. Oler stated that he administers the whole program. He said he signs up the teams and then meets with representatives and coaches from each team. He stated that he also works up schedules and arranges for officials . He said it is hard to set up adult associations because they are also the participants, so it is just easier to get an impartial person to run it and someone who also can see the whole spectrum of the program. Mr. Lindsey stated that Ken meets more people than anyone in the Department. He said that we have had many compliments on our athletic program. He stated that the athletic participation is tremendous for a City of our size. Rev. Traster asked if the tennis courts at Lakewood were going to be used by the tennis league? Mr. Oler stated that the Midway courts have specific times that have been reserved for the tennis league to use at present. Rev. Traster asked if the tennis courts were going to have a reservation system? Mr. Oler stated that Midway and Lakewood tennis courts are going on a reservation system as soon as work on them has been completed. Mr. Lindsey stated that only these two courts would be reserved because we didn't have the necessary manpower to answer the phone on these calls. Mr. Oler stated that this Summer he would be starting up two programs for the jogging trail. He said that one would be a 100 mile club for senior citizens, which - would basically be a walking program. Participants would register and have a card on file to record their mileage, he said. The other program would be a 200 mile club for joggers . In addition to programs for the jogging trail, Mr. Oler said that horseshoe pits are going to be set up in Carr Park for recreation and horseshoes can be checked out at the building. Mr. Oler stated that the various athletic leagues were not just a one time a year thing. He said that participation is almost a year around thing. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, April 25, 1977) Mr. Lindsey stated that Ken does a tremendous job and that we are very fortunate to have him. III. GENERAL BUDGET DISCUSSION Mr. Lindsey reviewed high points in the park and recreation budget where he expected increases over last year. The Board requested that a salary breakdown be brought to the next meeting and a survey showing a comparison of salaries of other parks and recreation departments in the area. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman