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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-13 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board December 13, 1976 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 Mesdms . Jolly Rawlings and Zella Stierwalt; Messrs . Olin Steele and Elden Traster. (Absent was Mr. David Williams) . Also in attendance were Parks and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Denise Holden. VISITORS The visitor in attendance was Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Traster. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting dated November 8, 1976, were approved as written. I. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Status of Soccer Fields Mr. Lindsey reported that the City attorney was going over the contract concerning the twenty years lease of twenty-two and a half acres of airport land for soccer fields . Mr. Lindsey passed out copies of a map of the land drawn up by the airport, depicting eight legal size soccer fields . He stated that at present a crop of wheat was covering the acreage and that the farmer was asking $2500 for the crop. He said that he and soil conservationist, Mr. McDaniel, had viewed this acreage. Mr. McDaniel, he said, recommended leaving some space between each field to prevent erosion and pointed out that the easiest way to get rid of the wheat would be to wait until it's ready to harvest. Mr. Lindsey said that the Soccer Association has said they don't have any plans to use the land before the Fall season, which would allow time for the area to be seeded if a lease agreement is confirmed. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, Dec. 13, 1976) Mr. Steele asked if this land could also be used for practice fields for baseball? Mr. Lindsey stated that possibly this could be worked out in between the soccer seasons . Mr. Theder stated that it was not up to the Board to take any action on this lease contract or plans being made for this acreage at this time and that Mr. Lindsey was more or less updating the Board on the information available concerning the possibility of this lease agreement. Status of Lakewood Tennis Courts Mr. Lindsey stated that bids were opened on December 10, and the the lowest bid was $34,911 plus an additional $900 for an alternate, which was the cost of coating the wire. He stated that the Fred McKinnis Company was the low bidder. He said if their bid is accepted they have said they could start immediately and have the courts completed in 60 days . Mr. Theder asked if it was best that we go with the alternate? Rev. Traster stated that the wire coating was to protect balls and also cut down the glare of the sun, but he felt it wasn't needed. After some discussion, Mr. Theder made the motion that the Park Board recommends that the City Council accept the base bid from the Fred McKinnis Company of $34,911, excluding the alternate. Mrs . Rawlings seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mrs . Rawlings, Mrs . Stierwalt, Mr. Steele, Mr. Theder and Rev. Traster. Nays; None The motion carried. Asphalt Overlay of Wilshire Tennis courts Mr. Lindsey reported that the asphalt overlay of the Wilshire tennis courts is suppose to begin sometime next week, depending on the weather. He stated that the new Assistant City Manager, who is an engineer, is overseeing this project and will be contacting him when it begins . (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks & Rec. Board, Dec. 13, 1976) Kiddie Carr Park Construction Mr. Lindsey reported that a federal grant has been applied for, for the facilities at Kiddie Carr Park. If the grant is approved, the City will get $14, 000 for the facilities . He said we should be hearing more on it around February 1st. In the discussion that followed it was the consensus of the Board that this facility try to be made ready for this Summer's playground Program. It was their understanding that this Summer playground program is going to combine all the playgrounds from the school sites to one location in a day camp setting this coming Summer. If this goal is going to be met they recommended that those items in the budget be done ahead with and the following motion was made to cover the unbudgeted items . Be it resolved that the Park Board of the City of Euless, with full knowledge that a request for a grant has been made to the Federal Government for improve- ments to Kiddie Carr Park, does hereby request the Council of the City of Euless to approve funds so that park development may be begun during the slack work season of the park crew. The total sum needed to make immediate improvements is $2680 and following are the items composing this figure: putt putt course $500, outside grills with slabs $180, water fountains $200, seed for large grass area $100, small bridge over ditch $400, obstacle course $650, picnic tables $600, and flag pole $50. Mrs . Stierwalt seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mrs . Rawlings, Mrs . Stierwalt, Mr. Steele, Mr. Theder, and Rev. Traster. Nays : None The motion was carried. Soccer Season Mr. Lindsey reported that the Soccer Association had completed their Fall season. In addition he passed out copies of a breakdown of the participants by City. He stated that overall the non-resident cities were holding to the rule of equal compensation, but there had been some break- down in Hurst. He said it has been stressed that next year outsiders without equal compensation will be charged $3 .00 per player. In a discussion that followed concerning this $3 .00 charge, the Board requested Mr. Lindsey to study this policy further with the cities involved and the respective athletic associations, because it could possibly allow (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks & Rec. Board, Dec. 13, 1976) a city to get by without equal compensation of facilities for a small fee in comparison. Basketball Leagues Mr. Lindsey reported that Men' s and Women's basketball leagues had started at the community building. Youth Tournaments Mr. Lindsey stated that tourna- ments in foosball and table tennis were being held at the Community Building through the holidays . Recreation Program Mr. Lindsey reported that the third eight week session of classes is in progress with the most emphasis in the children's classes . Status of Bear Creek Grant Mr. Lindsey stated that he had been told that we should be hearing something hopefully the latter part of next week and that from all indications things looked favorable. II. MIDWAY POOL BATHHOUSE Mr. Lindsey reported that this project had been turned over to the City Manager a year ago who turned it over to a man who is no longer employed by the City. He stated that Mr. Sustaire had related to him that he would discuss this project with the Council to see if they would like to give this project to Schrickle to draw up plans . Mr. Theder stated he would work with Mr. Sustaire between now and the next meeting to see if plans could be drawn up and the Midway pool bathhouse be made a reality for the upcoming swim season. III. COOPERATIVE PROJECTS WITH BEDFORD AND HURST Mr. Lindsey stated that the City is realizing the importance and need for more cooperative efforts between the cities close by. He stated he was asked to get some suggestions for cooperative projects . (Page 5, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, Dec. 13, 1976) Mr. Lindsey suggested sharing equipment such as a cherry picker to change out light fixtures, which was a piece of equipment hard to justify for just one ,.- city. Mr. Steele said it was a great idea concerning equipment. Mr. Theder suggested buying a sign-making machine because they always had to use Irving's . Mrs . Rawlings stated she felt the cooperative projects would work with equipment, but not facilities unless they were adjoining. Mrs . McCormick stated that the philosophy behind this type of project was to get the most ser- vice for the most people for the least money. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Steele stated that this would be his last meeting as a member of the Board because he and his family were moving out of town. He said he had enjoyed being apart and working with each member of the Park Board. The meeting adjourned at 9 :50 p.m. Approved : Chairman