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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-17 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board July 17, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7 :45 P.M. in the conference room of the Euless City Hall by Mr. Jay Theder. Members present were Mrs. Jolly Rawlings and Messrs . David Williams and Olin Steele. (Absent were Rev. Elden Traster and Mrs. fella Stierwalt) . Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and recording secretary Denise Holden. VISITORS The visitors in attendance were Mrs. McCormick and Recreation Superintendent, Julia Wakeley. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Lindsey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting June 18, 1975 were approved as written. I. PLAYGROUND MOVIE Mrs. Wakeley showed movies produced by the playgrounds as part of the Summer recreation program. II. DIRECTOR'S REPORT It was requested that the election of officers be included on the next agenda. Mr. Lindsey described some beautification projects being planned for South Euless Park. He stated that action was being taken in hopes of obtaining some historical rocks given to the City by ex-Mayor Fuller from the oldest stone fence West of Fort Worth, to reproduce a small scale replica close to the bridge site. Mr. Lindsey related some problems involved in that the property where the rocks (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, July 17, 1975) were located had since changed hands several times and the current owners were not aware of the gift. Mr. Lindsey reported that the present playground program operating out of five elementary schools might be consolidated into one big area (West Park) in a day camp program. He stated it was just in the talk stages thus far, but was being given serious consideration for next year's Summer playground program. Mr. Steele commented on the interest, work, and stimulation he saw involved in the Play- ground Heritage Craft Day at Simmons. Mr. Lindsey stated that the City hosted a district 10 Swim meet Saturday, July 12, where eight cities attended with 300 entries. Mr. Theder expressed his disa- ppointment that the City of Euless did not have their own 4th of July program. Mr. Lindsey stated that adjust- ^ ments would be made to establish our own program next year. Mr. Lindsey reported that TP&L were in the process of putting in the Guard lights at West Park. Mr. Theder inquired about the status of parking areas and drive way at West Park and the Simmons Center. Mr. Lindsey said that since Dick Lewis had passed away, he did not know what bearing this would have upon the completion. Mr. Steele inquired about the availibilitY of soccer fields for the fall season. Mr. Lindsey replied that Mr. Sustaire was still trying to negotiate with a contractor to clear off school property on East Midway and he hopes to have a finalization soon. He stated that this would include two fields at the newly cleared school site, one field on Midway field #2, one due South of Field #2 and one at West Park. Mr. Lindsey reviewed with the Board statistics he had compiled on the ballfield usage projections thru 1978, to see what additional facilities might be needed in the future. (Pa•e Three, Re•ular Meetin , Park S Recreation Board, Jul 17, 1975) III. BUDGET EXPLANATION • The budget was discussed at length. Mr. Steele requested that the Park Board membersnt copies of' the chart of accounts to help them better understand Mrs. McCormick stated that the City Council's open session on the budget was scheduled for Tuesday night and welcomed any and all to attend. TV. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Theder explained the previous capital improvement o?drihavedto beE'ad7ustedhenaccordance1tolthe improvement plans w for our City.members knowledge of future needs y. Mr. Steele recommended taking a tour of the Parks and Rareinecfais better quaint the hew members on the b �dwththcilsie and needs V. NAMING OF PARKS Mr. Lindsey stated that it was ruled by the City Council that the Park Board come up with a way to name new parks. It was stated that in the past the Board had used area names, but would dedicate them to former Mayors. Mr. Steele stated he was in favor of naming parks after former mayors. Mr. Williams stated that usually it was customary to name something only after someone had died. VI. MEETING TIME It was decided by the Board to meet on the third TT e�ea neetin next the rest of�nthehey would extablisYi a definite . (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, July 17, 1975) Mr. Williams recommended that Mr. Sustaire be invited to the next Park Board meeting to review the Budget. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. APPROVED: Chairman