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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-14 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board June 14, 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 Mrs . Zella Stierwalt and Messrs . David Williams and Olin Steele. (Absent were Mrs. Jolly Rawlings and Rev. Elden Traster) . Also in attendance were the Parks and Recreation Director, Frank Lindsey and recording secretary, Denise Holden. VISITORS The visitor in attendance was Councilman Charles Hunt. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Lindsey. I. CARR PARK DEDICATION The Board recommended that Mr. Lindsey check on the following dates for a possible date for the dedication of Carr Park: June 26, July 3, July 11, and July 17. In the discussion that followed , it was agreed to try to get a band, a speaker, and the Mayor to dedicate the park for the ceremony. Councilman Hunt left at 8:00 p.m. II. 1976-77 BUDGET Mr. Lindsey passed out copies of the proposed 1976-77 Parks and Recreation Budget. Mr. Theder asked if a recreation bus was an item in this year's budget. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, June 14, 1976) Mr. Lindsey stated that at present the Recreation department was using the St. John's Academy's bus for the Summer playground program, in return for licensing it and maintenance. He stated that one was not budgeted for the coming year except for maintenance. Mr. Theder also pointed out that the Parks department was in bad need of a flat bed truck and was at present having to rent one. He further stated that the Soccer Association was able to procur volunteer services to doze and clear off some school property for soccer fields and only asked that the City pick up the debris, which they could not do because they did not have a flat bed truck. Mr. Williams stated that they really needed a flatbed truck with a dump on it. Mr. Lindsey stated that Mr. Sustaire was looking into the possibilities of purchasing one for the Parks Department. Mr. Theder asked how much of the Parks and Recreation budget was being tied down for civic center maintenance? He stated that he felt this amount should not be included in the total figure of the Parks and Recreation budget. Mr. Theder asked that each member study their copy of the budget and that it be placed on the next Parks and Recreation Board agenda. III. PARK LAND ACQUISITION - BEAR CREEK Mr. Lindsey showed the Board a preliminary map of the Bear Creek area, which showed that 41 acres was either being donated or negotiated for a park. The Parks and Recreation secretary read the resolution drawn up by Schrickle, Rollins, and Associates requesting assistance by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for acquisition and improvements of this area . *See attached copy. Mr. Steele made the motion to approve the resolution as read. Mrs . Stierwalt seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, June 14 , 1976) Ayes : Mrs . Stierwalt, Jay Theder, Olin Steele and David Williams . Nays : None IV. PARK MASTER PLAN Mr. Lindsey passed out an up- dated tally of results of the survey sent out in the Mayor's newsletter on park priorities . He pointed out that jogging and bike trails were still the citizens top priorities . Mr. Theder asked the Board, since a golf course was in the top ten priorities , if they were interested in pursuing building one. Mr. Lindsey stated that the City had been approached by the Airport at one time, to operate and maintain one they might build. It would cost over one and a half million dollars to construct one, Mr. Lindsey stated. Mr. Williams stated that the City couldn't possibly afford or take care of one at this time. Mr. Theder stated that he felt a Mid-Cities golf course could make money. Concerning the rif le range and archery tallies, Mr. Steele asked if any arrangements could be made by the City with the man who owns the rifle range on Hwy. 157 going toward Grapevine. Mr. Lindsey stated that he would visit this facility and see if the City could sponsor some programs . at this location. V. WILSHIRE TENNIS COURTS Mr. Theder stated that the City Council has held up the request to resurface the Wilshire courts because of complaints from citizens who say because it is on school property, they are denied usage at certain times . Mr. Theder stated that Rev. Traster had related to him that he felt it would be best to forego resurfacing until such a time that the courts were no longer playable. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, June 14, 1976) Mr. Lindsey related to the Board that the City Council had approved the recommendation to build a double tennis court at Lakewood, but with the option to possi- bly move them from the City owned playground site to the North corner of the school's property, where very little excavation would be called for. He also pointed out that the City had a contract with Knowlton, English and Flowers for engineering work. The Board voiced their dissatis- faction with this firm in the work they did at West Park and expressed their opinion that they did not wish to continue with their services for the Lakewood courts if possible. Mr. Williams agreed to talk with Mr. Sustaire on this matter to say how they felt, and ask what could be done. Mr. Steele stated that he was concerned about the same complaints being made at Wilshire would be made at Lakewood if the courts were built on school property, but further stated that this could also be a beginning point to begin working on improving relations with the School District. Mr. Hunt returned at 9:15 p.m. Mr. Hunt stated that the Council had considered moving the courts because of the flatter surface and also because it was further away from the playing area. Mr. Theder suggested that it would be a good idea if the Board would invite the School Board and administration and the Council to a luncheon, so as to get to know each other and discuss each others problems and work to improve their relationship. VI. MID-CITIES BIBLE CHURCH - RENT Mr. Theder read the motion made and approved by the Parks and Recreation Board at their December R, 1975 meeting that extended the Mid-Cities Bible Church rental contract to April 18, 1976 with no further extensions to be granted It was the consensus of the Board that this motion be upheld. Mr. Theder agreed to write a letter to the Church restating this motion and also the recreation rental policy and give them two weeks to relocate. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, June 14, 1976) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman