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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-13 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board September 13, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman Jay Theder at 7 :40 p.m. in the conference room of the Euless City Hall. Members present were Mesdms. Jolly Rawlings and Zella Stierwalt and Mr. Olin Steele. Rev. Elden Traster arrived at 8 :30 p.m. (Absent was Mr. David Williams) . Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and recording secretary Sofia Vasquez. VISITORS The visitors in attendance were Mrs. McCormick, Councilman Charles Hunt, Mr. Chuck Miller, Mr. Hershel Lindly and Mrs. Delores Smith. BASEBALL FIELD Mr. Miller reported on the success and popularity of his baseball team. He stated that they were in the process of forming a Board of Directors for next year. He did state that he felt the facilities were inadequate this past summer because the fields were too short. He proposed that the City pur- chase the four acres adjacent to South Euless Elementary and that he would develop the facility, which would include parking. Mr. Lindsey asked if the facility could be used jointly? Mr. Miller said yes and he would provide their schedule ahead of time so other activities could also be scheduled. He did recommend that it not be used as a softball diamond but there could be a designated batting practice area. Mr. Theder congratulated Mr. Miller on the progress he had made in starting up his team. Mr. Steele stated that he hoped we could do anything we can to help Mr. Miller. Mr. Theder requested that a new baseball field be an item on the next agenda at which time they could figure out the costs and what can be done. (Page 2, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, Sept. 13, 1976) Mr. Hunt stated that because scholarships and chances to play for the pros could result from having a baseball team of this sort, he hoped that the Board would be able to promote something. Mr. Miller offered a position on his board of directors to any interested Board member. He stated that they plan to operate strictly locally. Mr. Theder asked Mr. Lindsey if they would have a field for this Summer? Mr. Lindsey stated they could use the same field they used last Summer. He also stated that the four acres adjacent to South Euless Elementary is on the Park Master Plan. Mr. Miller left at 8 :25 p .m. II. WILSHIRE AND LAKEWOOD TENNIS COURTS Mr. Hershel Lindly stated that the plans were to resurface the courts at Wilshire and construct concrete courts at Lakewood. He stated Wilshire courts would be overlayed with one and a half inches of asphalt and restriped and would be playable for neighborhood use. He estimated the cost at $3,400. Mr. Theder asked about tearing up the courts and replacing them with concrete. Mr. Lindly stated he did not recommend this action. He said it would be better just to build elsewhere. Councilman Hunt asked if a one and a half inch surface would have a good longevity and what would the appearance be? Mr. Lindly stated that the resur- facing would fill up the cracks and eliminate bird baths . Rev. Traster moved that the City Council approve the Wilshire tennis courts overlay as proposed by Schrickle, Rollins and Associates. Mr. Steele seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mesdms. Jolly Rawlings, Zella_Stierwalt; Messrs . Jay Theder, Olin Steele and Elden Traster. Nays : None (Page 3, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, Sept. 13, 1976) The motion carried. Mr. Lindly then went over the plans for constructing concrete courts at Lakewood. He went into great -- _ detail in describing the lighting, landscaping, groundwork and other important accessories. He quoted an expected bid price for con- struction at $38,477, assuming the power was brought to the site by the owner. Mr. Steele asked how long it would be before construction would begin once approved? Mr. Lindly stated it would probably take 60-90 days . Mrs. Rawlings moved that the Board recommend to the Council that they authorize the construction of tennis courts on the Lakewood Elementary school site as proposed by Schrickle, Rollins and Associates. Mrs. Stierwalt seconded the motion and the vote was as-follows : Ayes : Mrs. Rawlings, Mrs. Stierwalt, Mr. Theder, Mr. Steele, and Rev. Traster. Nays : None The motion carried. III. IRRIGATION OF CARR PARK Mr. Lindsey reported that materials for an irrigation system at Carr Park would run about $8,190 and installation would cost $4,500. Mr. Hunt asked about the possiblity of the Park crew installing it in phases or a section at a time. It was requested that Mr. Lindsey look into this possibility and other possibilities and that the irrigation of Carr Park be an item on the next agenda. IV. NAMING OF NEW PARK LAND AND DISCUSSION OF FACILITIES Mrs. Rawlings moved that the four acres on Pauline Street be named Kiddie Carr Park. Mrs. Stierwalt seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : (Page 4, Regular Meeting, Parks C. Recreation Board, Sept. 13, 1976) Ayes : Mrs . Rawlings, Mrs. Stierwalt, Mr. Theder, Mr. Steele, and Rev. Traster. Nays : None The motion carried. The facilities needed for the new land were discussed. They were parking spaces, water fountains and restrooms . It was mentioned that the Public Works department would possibly be able to help out and that we would probably go with portable restrooms the first year. Mr. Steele recommended that the discussion for facilities for Kiddie Carr Park be taken up at the next meeting along with a discussion of construction of a tennis center and restroom and dressing facilities at Midway Pool. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p .m. APPROVED: Chairman