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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-12 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board July 12, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Mr. Olin Steele at 8:00 p .m. in the conference room of the Euless City Hall. Mem- bers present were Mesdms . Jolly Rawlings and Zella Stierwalt; Messrs . David Williams and Elden Traster. (Absent was Mr. Jay Theder) . VISITORS The visitor in attendance was Mr. Jim Trapp of the Euless Tennis League. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Elden Traster. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated June 14, 1976, were approved as written. I. P E.K AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Bus Program Mr. Lindsey stated that this year and in the past the Summer playground program has been geared around the usage of a bus . He stated that this summer they had . planned to use Airport Skateland's bus , which they gave to St. John's Academy in North Richland Hills . The bus was used to transport the different playground children to the skating rink, bowling alley and movies at the library, until it broke down about two and a half weeks ago. He stated that they have been unable to locate why the brakes keep failing, even after replace- ment of all the parts, which was becoming quite costly. Mr. Lindsey stated that he felt the need for a recreation bus would not be as great next year if they consolidate the different playgrounds into one central day camp on the new four acres on Pauline Street. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, July 12, 1976) Fall Registration of Classes Mr. Lindsey stated that the Fall registration for recreation classes will be re-scheduled so that the classes will begin shortly after Labor Day instead of mid- August. Summer Program Report Mr. Lindsey stated that the swim team has gone to several meets this Summer and have done real well. At present there are sixteen members on the team and many parents are showing an interest in it. He stated that the City will be having a swim meet for residents only July 24th. Mr. Lindsey stated that the Women's Softball tournament was rained out again. He said that Euless will be hosting the T.A.A.F. Women's Regional Softball tournament July 17th, at West Park for all of region IV. Also the same weekend, Euless will be hosting an invitational Tennis tournament at Trinity. Plans are being made also to have a horseshoe tournament for 40 and over and various other age brackets . Clean-up of 4 Acres - Progress report Mr. Lindsey stated that considerable headway has been made in clearing the brush out of this four acres . Mr. Williams asked what the short term goal would be for this four acres? Mr. Lindsey stated that they have plans to develop this into a day camp area with shelter, picnic areas and some type of parking. Mr. Steele asked about what the plans for this acreage would be for the rest of the year? Mr. Lindsey stated that it could be used by boy and girl scout troops for camp outs and also picnickers . Dedication of J . A. Carr Park Mr. Lindsey reported on the success of the dedication ceremonies . He stated that everything went smoothly and there were about 150 in attendance. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, July 12, 1976) Tennis Center - clarification Mr. Jim Trapp wanted to know why Euless had decided against a tennis center. In the discussion that followed, the Board members assured him that the City has not discarded the idea to build a tennis center, and that it was proposed in the Park Master Plan as one of their goals . They stated that the need and when it would be built had to be justified by citizens interest and available funds . Mr. Trapp stated that he did have a petition started of those who desired a tennis center. He stated that he felt Euless has outgrown the need for other neighborhood courts and hoped that a tennis center would be constructed or four or more courts together so as to provide adequate space for tournaments and leagues . Mr. Steele stated that from their public meeting, it was very evident that the citizenry represented there wanted the neighborhood concept, but wouldn't object to a tennis center if this could be assured. The Board reassured Mr. Trapp that they were interested in this project and would appreciate what he could ,do to get citizen support. II. NAME PARK ( 4 acres on Pauline Street) Mr. Lindsey stated that he had been given one recommendation for naming this park and that was "Kids South 4". Mr. Williams asked if this would eventually become apart of Carr Park? Mr. Lindsey stated that the land inbetween was very costly at this time and not very feasible. Mrs . Rawlings suggested "Kiddie Carr Park" as a pun on words , but a cute idea . After a short discussion, Mrs . Stierwalt moved that they table this item until the next meeting so as to give it further thought. Mr. Steele seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Williams, Steele, Traster, Stierwalt and Rawlings . Nays : None (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, July 12, 1976) The motion was declared carried. III. BUDGET REVIEW Mr. Lindsey reviewed each account and item with the Board. He stated that this was the copy that would go to the Council and that both the City Manager and finance man had gone over, making some revisions , but felt that this was what was necessary to operate on for the coming year. He also pointed out additional items that he felt were necessary to mention to the Council for their consideration. Rev. Traster brought up the need for a flatbed truck and stated that he would have like to have seen the money spent on the rental of a flatbed truck this Summer go toward the purchase of one. IV. REVIEW FEDERAL GRANT AND MAP Mr. Lindsey stated that the grant has been sent off on schedule. He mentioned that he has already received one telephone call from COG and has been asked to be on call to justify information as needed. He stated that they probably wouldn't hear about its approval until January, then it would probably be around June before bids could be let and construction would take six months . V. WILSHIRE TENNIS COURTS Rev. Traster stated that a number . of persons feel that something should be done about the surface of these courts . He stated that at previous meetings they had discussed the pros and cons of both asphalt and concrete courts and decided that it was best to recommend concrete courts because of their limitless life span. Rev. Traster moved that the Board request the City Council to approve the request of funds to rebuild the Wilshire tennis courts and let bids for a concrete surface. Mrs . Stierwalt seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Williams, Steele, Traster, Rawlings and Stierwalt. Nays : None The motion was declared carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, July 12, 1976) VI. LAKEWOOD TENNIS COURTS Mr. Williams reported that the City could not use other engineering firms because we were under contract with one firm. After a lengthy discussion, Rev. Traster moved that the Board request the City Council to approve expenditures of funds from Capital improvements for the develop- ment of lighted, double tennis courts on a site designated and approved by the School Board, with the City Council determining contract and engineering work and with final approval of specifi- cations left to the Park Board. Mrs . Rawlings seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Stierwalt, Rawlings, Williams, Steele and Traster. Nays : None The motion was declared carried. VII. JOGGING TRAIL - WEST SIDE Mr. Lindsey stated that many people have expressed their desire to have a jogging trail on the West side of town. He stated that when Mr. Morgan gets back from vacation, their plans are to put in a dirt jogging trail at West Euless Park. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9 :45 p .m. Approved : Chairman