HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-20 Regular Meeting
Park and Recreation Board
January 20, 1975
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Park
and Recreation Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. in the Con-
ference room of the Euless City Hall by Chairman Charles Hunt.
Members present were Mrs. Carolyn Griffin,Messrs. Jay Theder,
Charles Hunt, and Councilman Harold Copher. (Absent were Mr.
David Williams and Mrs. Jolly Rawlings).
Also present were Park and Rec-
reation Director Frank Lindsey and recording secretary Denise
Holden.
VISITORS
The visitor in attendance was
v- Mr. Sustaire, City Manager.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mr.
Frank Lindsey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting
dated December 17, 1974, were approved as written.
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I.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
''See attached copy.
II.
MR. SUSTAIRE, CITY MANAGER
Mr. Sustaire met with the Park
and Recreation Board and expressed a sincere willingness to coop-
erate in working together toward a program that would be of the
best interest to the citizens of Euless.
The Board in turn acquainted Mr.
Sustaire with the present program, expressing their desire to
cooperate in the same goals for our citizens.
(Page Two, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, January 20, 1975)
Most of this part of the meeting
was spent in an informative nature by the Park Board and Mr.
Sustaire.
Mr. Sustaire stated, his office
door would always be open and he welcomed the opportunity of
discussing their problems with them.
III.
STATE-WIDE PARK BOARD MEETING
Mr. Lindsey stated that a State-
wide Park Board meeting would be held in Irving in the Spring.
Councilman Copher brought an
application for membership in the Texas Parks and Recreation
Society. He stated that this Society was a lobbying group in
Austin for Parks and Recreation Departments.
Mr. Theder suggested that the
Board register for membership in this society to find out more about
the organization.
Councilman Copher made the motion
that each member of the Park and Recreation Board enroll as
associate members in the Texas Parks and Recreation Society.
Mr. Theder seconded the motion.
In the discussion it was asked
where the dues would come from.
Mr. Lindsey stated that funds were
allocated for things of this nature in Account 52 F-6.
Councilman Copher asked that it be
understood if, at such a time, a member of the present Board should
be replaced by another member the dues would be transferable.
Mr. Sustaire related that the City
would benefit from the whole Board joining, because of the en-
lightenment they would receive from other Park Boards through out
the state.
The vote was as follows :
Ayes : Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Charles Hunt, Jay Theder, and
Councilman Harold Copher.
Nays : None
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(Page Three, Regular Meeting, Park & Recreation Board, Jan. 20, 1975)
Mr. Lindsey's secretary was asked
to complete the necessary membership forms for each member of the
Board.
IV.
RIFLE RANGE
Mr. Lindsey stated he had discussed
the rifle range earlier with .Mr. Sustaire, and at that time it was
his wishes that the matter be handled by the incoming City Manager.
He said, I now see who the incoming City Manager is and he and I
shall discuss the details at the earliest possible moment.
Councilman Copher questioned the
easement and condition of the access road now leading to the sewage
disposal plant.
Mr. Sustaire said he -would inquire
into the status of the present easement. He recommended that this
kr, matter be put on the next City Council agenda and the Park Board
appoint a member to be present and inform the Council of the project.
V.
THE EFFICIENCY OF HANDBALL COURT LIGHTS
Mr. Lindsey stated the handball
courts had been rewired and were presently in use.
VI.
LIGHTING AT WEST PARK
Mr. .Sustaire stated the lighting
of West Park would be on the agenda of the next Council meeting
to discuss the availability of funds for this needed project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
APPROVED:
Chairman