HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-21 Regular Meeting
Park and Recreation Board
April 21, 1975
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Park
and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:50 P. M. in the
Conference room of the Euless City Hall by Chairman Charles Hunt.
Members present were Mrs. Carolyn Griffin and Mr. Jay Theder.
Mr. Copher arrived late. (Absent were Mrs. Jolly Rawlings and
Mr. David Williams) .
Also present were Park and
Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary
Denise Holden.
VISITORS
The visitor in attendance
was City Manager Mr. Sustaire.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by
Mr. Charles Hunt.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular
meeting dated March 17, 1975, were approved as written.
I.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
*See attached copy.
In addition, Mr. Lindsey stated
that the lights at Central field have been repaired and all other
bulbs replaced. He also informed the Board that Mr. Sustaire
was presenting bids on a tractor to the Council tommorrow night.
A discussion on the opening of
the swimming pools followed. An earlier opening date was suggested,
and also suggestions for increasing the attendance in August.
Mr. Theder asked about the possi-
bility of water sports.
In a discussion on the vandalism
at the Trinity Handball courts, Mr. Sustaire recommended contact-
ing the engineers about a card system.
Mr. Lindsey stated he would look
into the card system and also the possibility of enclosing the
courts.
(Pa.e Two, Res lar Meetin. , Parks & Recreation Board, Aril 21, 1975)
possi-
bility f going Mr. Hunt asked about the Y goin back to better timer switches, which seemed to
alleviate the breakage of the fixtures.
into better timer switches and the Mr.cLindsey said he would look
of boxes that open with a key. putting them in metal
Mr. stated tt Allmond of the Stump Jumpers MotorcycledAssocia ion hadMcalled. Ken
him and requested that he have a City official contact him about
the possibility of their organization helping out on various
motorcycle safety programs.
Mr. Sustaire stated he would be
in favor of motorcycle safety programs.
Mr. he
get in contact with Mr. Ken Allmond concerning athe needoforr
motorcycle safety programs.
II.
WEST PARK ATHLETIC COMPLEX
. permitting, the lights would be ready 1the efirsttweekwin May,
and the fields in shape.
asphalting of West Parkway would Mr. Sustaire said that the
of May.of be completed the middle
be dedicated sometime this summert was suggested that West Park
Mrs. Griffin asked Park Improvements be an item on next month's agenda. West
III.
RIFLE RANGE
Mr. tha the
was still trying to get a dedicated street Sustaire
range, which
was necessary before proceeding any further on the federal grant
proposal.
IV.
PARK LAND ACQUISITION
A lengthy discussion was held
on present development of park land and plans for future
(Page Three, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, April 21, 1975)
acquisition of additional park land.
V.
1975-76 BUDGET
The proposed 1975-76 budget was
passed out and asked to be reviewed before the next Park Board
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
APPROVAL:
Chairman