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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-12 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board January 12, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7 :40 P.M. in the conference room of the Euless City Hall by Chairman Jay Theder. Members present were Mesdms . Jolly Rawlings and Zella Stierwalt; Messrs. Olin Steele, David Williams and Rev. Elden Traster. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording secretary Denise Holden. VISITORS The visitors in attendance were City Manager Mr. Sustaire, Mrs . McCormick and Councilman Glenn Walker. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Lindsey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting dated December 8, 1975 were approved as written. I. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 'See attached copy. Mr. Lindsey reported that in addition to the $4000 figure on vandalism, $1.500 worth of lights needed to be replaced at West Park from vandalism during the Christmas holidays . Mr. Sustaire stated that possibly we could save money this time by using the new aerial fire truck to do this work. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, Jan. 12, 1976) Mr. Steele suggested, because a large part of the vandalism was on fixtures, they should be taken out at the end of the season. Mr. Theder inquired about the expense and success of park patrol in curbing vandalism. He asked Mr. Lindsey to get information on this from area cities who have park patrol. Mr. Sustaire stated that the City was offering a $50 reward to anyone who would report vandalism offenders. Mr. Williams suggested that this be put in the Mayor's newsletter. Mr. Sustaire stated that we needed cards or signs posted in our parks and around facilities making citizens aware of this reward. In the discussion that followed pertaining to vandalism, the Board members were asked to work on positive suggestions that they felt would curb vandalism in our parks for the next meeting. II. REPORT ON RECREATION PARK SOCIETY MEETING Mr. Theder reported that he and Rev. Traster had attended a T.R.P.S. meeting in Austin. He stated that this non-profit organization was a group of professionals affiliated with Parks and Recreation. He said that they had also formed an affiliate branch for board and commission members, which they were a member of. He stated that his first contact with the group was in Irving last Spring when they met to draw up a constitution and by-laws . He stated that this organization was a good source for ideas and exchange. Rev. Traster stated that at their meeting in Austin the State had been divided into various regions and that Mr. Theder was appointed chairman of Region VI. He strongly recommended that the Board members go to the area meetings to show their support. III. NON-RESIDENT USAGE OF RECREATION FACILITIES Mr. Lindsey passed out a pro- posed guideline for non-resident usage and a survey of what area cities were doing. See attached copy. (Page 3, Regular Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, Jan. 12, 1976) A lengthy discussion ensued. Mr. Lindsey was asked to furnish a survey on the number of non- residents in our athletics and fine art programs and also informa- tion from area cities on the exact fees charged for the next park board meeting. Mr. Steele recommended that we call a work session meeting before the next regular meeting and invite all the presidents of each athletic association to attend to discuss their needs and problems and the question of addi- tional fees for non-residents. IV TENNIS COURTS STATUS Rev. Traster reported that he and Mr. Lindsey had made a tour of all the tennis facilities . He stated that Wilshire courts were in bad need of re-surfacing and Midway courts needed new nets. He also stated that additional study needed to be made on improving the lighting at Wilshire, Midway and Euless Junior High tennis courts . After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Sustaire stated that he felt the City could re-top Wilshire courts and correct the drainage problem. Rev. Traster moved that the tennis . courts at Wilshire be re-topped as soon as possible and the nets at Midway be replaced. Mr. Steele seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mesdms . Jolly Rawlings and Zella Stierwalt; Messrs . David Williams, Jay Theder, Olin Steele, and Rev. Traster. Nays : None The motion was declared carried. Mr. Lindsey showed the Board the map of development plans for the area north of Bear Creek. Mr. Sustaire and Rev. Traster acquainted the Board with these plans and pointed out the possible site for additional tennis courts . In a discussion about the possi- bility of additional park land, the procedure for naming parks was brought up. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, Jan.12, 1976) Mr. Steele suggested that the Board review this procedure at the next board meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Approved: Chairman