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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-29 Called Meeting Parks and Recreation Board March 29, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The called meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 8:05 p.m. in the conference room of the Euless City Hall by Chairman Jay Theder. Members present were Mesdms . Zella Stierwalt and Jolly Rawlings ; Rev. Elden Traster. (Absent were Messrs. David Williams and Olin Steele) . INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Traster. I. RECREATION CHARGES Information sheets were passed out on revisions to recreation class fees. Mr. Lindsey gave the Board a comparison of previous and new fees for each class , which will go into effect May 31, 1976. Mr. Theder requested that this information on comparisons between old and- new fees be typed for their reference. Rev. Traster stated that he was pleased with the changes that were made, although it did cause some discontentment, it cleared up some discrepancies that existed in the classes. Mr. Theder read letters of complaint from citizens in the ceramics classes. Mr. Lindsey stated that the problems had been corrected by delaying the changes until the next recreation program schedule went out in May. Mr. Theder stated that he would write letters to the Mayor and City Council explaining the action being taken to answer the complaints on the recreation fee revisions. (Page Two, Called Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, Mar. 29, 1976) II. WILSHIRE TENNIS COURTS Rev. Traster stated that he had several different people look at the courts to see what could be done. He stated there were three ways to go that they could consider. They were surfacing only, asphalt, or concrete. Mrs. Rawlings asked how much money that had to operate with? Rev. Traster made the motion that the City Manager supply the Board with the balance of Capital Improvement funds plus an itemized statement of expendi- tures. Mrs. Rawlings seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mesdms. Zella Stierwalt, Jolly Rawlings ; Messrs. Jay Theder and Rev. Traster. Nays : None The motions was declared carried. Rev. Traster recommended that the Board suggest either asphalt or concrete. Mrs. Rawlings stated that they should consider quality above all. Rev. Traster stated that from his study and talking with those who had put in new courts, all said that they would go with pre-stressed concrete. After a lengthy discussion, Rev. Traster moved that the Board request the City Manager to draw up specifications for rebuilding the Wilshire tennis courts out of concrete, to let the bids, and to approve this expenditure from our capital improvement funds and request from the City Manager that this be placed on the next City Council agenda. Mr. Lindsey stated that the first three weeks in August would be the best time to rebuild the courts because it is just before school starts and the end of the T.A.A.F. season. Mrs . Stierwalt seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mesdms . Zella Stierwalt and Jolly Rawlings ; Messrs. Jay Theder and Elden Traster. Nays : None (Page Three, Called Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, Mar. 29, 1976) The motion was declared carried. III. MIDWAY POOL BATH HOUSE The need for new restrooms to service the ballfields was discussed since the present facilities were very inadequate. It was suggested that adequate restroom facilities be built in conjunction with the bath house. Rev. Traster made the motion that Mr. Lindsey bring plans of Wilshire and South Euless bath houses and improvements to the plans and suggestions to make one vandal-proof for a bath house at Midway for the next regular Park Board meeting. Mrs. Stierwalt seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mesdms. Zella Stierwalt and Jolly Rawlings ; Messrs . Jay Theder and Elden Traster. Nays : None The motion was declared carried. IV. LAKEWOOD TENNIS COURTS After a discussion, Rev. Traster moved that Mr. Lindsey consult with the City Manager for the authorization to draw up plans and specifications for a fenced, double lighted, concrete court at Lakewood Park before the next regular Park Board meeting, April 12, 1976. Mr. Jay Theder seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes : Mesdms. Zella Stierwalt and Jolly Rawlings ; Messrs . Jay Theder and Elden Traster. Nays : None The motion was declared carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVED: