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• Park and Recreation Board
July 15, 1974
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 Chairman Charles Hunt.
Members present were Mesdms. Jolly Rawlings and Carolyn Griffin;
and Mr. Charles Hunt. Absent were Mr. Jay Theder, Councilman Harold
Copher, and Mr. David Williams.
Also present were Park and
Recreation Director, Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Denise
Holden.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by
Mr. Lindsey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting dated
June 17, 1974, were approved as written.
I.
FILM ON PORTABLE POOL
A movie on a portable pool was
shown demonstrating the value of such unit to underpriveleged
children.
II.
PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The successful 4th of July program
was explained. A preview of T.A.A.F. regional competition was given.
Attendance increase figures were presented.
*See attached outline.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Election of officers was ommitted
because of a lack of quorum.
(Page Two, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, July 15, 1974)
IV.
ORDINANCE FOR CURFEW IN PARKS
The Park Board recommended that
the curfew ordinance as drawn up by the City attorneys be presented
to the City Council for adoption.
V.
WEST EULESS PARK
A letter was passed out by Mr.
Lindsey from Mr. Mike Monroe requesting phases of future development
on West Euless Park to be selected.
Mr. Hunt suggested a special
Call meeting, Thursday, July 25, 1974, at 3 :30 p.m. to consider
priorities of phases to be developed in West Euless Park.
Mrs. Griffin made the recommenda-
tion and the Board concurred that we allow Big State Contractors
thirty days grace for any possible delays caused by the City's
required adjustments, but recommends that we invoke the contract
time and liquidation damages at the rate of $50 a day after July
20, 1974.
VI.
RIFLE RANGE REPORT
This board wholeheartedly
encourages that we pursue a federal grant in the development of a
rifle range and skeet shooting unit to be located on the south-
east waste disposal property. It was understood that money could
be made available through the State Hunter Safety Program at the
rate of 75% funding.
VII..
BUDGET
Additions to the budget were
passed out as previously requested by the Park Board. These
additions were discussed and added to the present budget.
VIII.
PARK LAND REPORT BY MR. HUNT
At this time the proposal made by
representatives of the DuBose Corp. regarding the dedication of a
(Page Three, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, July 15, 1974)
Green Belt-type Park along Hurricane Creek south of 183 extending to
Pipeline Road is in accord with the policies of the Board regarding
future parks.
The Park Board recommends a study
be undertaken to establish an acceptable degree of improvements and
other conditions to be met by the owners. The study is to be made
by the City engineers in cooperation with the City Manager and a
member of this Board and prior to presentation to the City Council
for its consideration.
IX.
NORTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE
Mr. Hunt acquainted the committee
with the Hilo Construction Company's willingness to move the North
Main Street bridge to South Euless Park, and expressed his gratitude
for their interest in the historical relic.
All members of the Board were
interested in seeing the project carried through.
X.
LAKEWOOD TENNIS COURTS
The Lakewood Tennis Court
project was again discussed and the Board voiced their opinion
that we should pursue the project and it should not exceed $11,000.
A discussion was entered into
about the appearance of our parks. Mrs. Griffin stated that she
had visited all the parks that afternoon and commented on the beauty
and neatness she saw. She also said she had received compliments from
other people on the appearance of our parks.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Chairman