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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-06-03 Called Meeting Park and Recreation Board June 3, 1974 CALL TO ORDER The called meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Charles Hunt, in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall. Members present were: Mesdms. Jolly Rawlings and Carolyn Griffin; Messrs . Jay Theder and Harold Copher. Absent was Mr. David Williams. Also present was Park and Rec- reation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Denise Holden. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Hunt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No decision of approval was made on the minutes of the regular meeting dated May 20, 1974 because the majority of members had not received a copy. I. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Mrs. Griffin made a motion to send a Certificate of Appreciation and letter of thanks to Mr. Jack Stoltze. Mr. Theder seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hunt requested that Mr. Lindsey prepare a letter of thanks to Mr. Stoltze and that it be made available for everyone's signature at the next meeting. II. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS It was recommended by Mr. Copher that the Board officers be elected at the July meeting and that the Agenda so state prior to the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Theder and the vote was unanimous. (Page two, Called Meeting Park and Recreation Board, June 3, 1974) III. BUDGET Mr. Lindsey passed out copies of the budget and reviewed its format with the Board. Four items were brought up for discussion by Mr. Theder in regards to the budget. The first item was the addition of a bus that would enhance our program immensely. The second was the addition of three park laborers with the two request- ed in the budget. Since our labor operation is presently short and the Park Department has additional acreage in maintaining median strips, well-sites, and right-of-ways, this would still bring us up to a bare minimum of one laborer per ten acres. Mr. Theder requested an attachment to our minutes showing acreage maintained by the Park Department. The third item suggests that the Presbyterian Church properties should be added to the operating budget and submitted for study by the next Park Board meeting. Lastly, Mr. Theder voiced his disappointment in a sign printing machine and other needed equip- ment that was not in the budget. Mr. Hunt asked if a flat-bed truck had been included in the budget. Mr. Lindsey said yes. Questions were asked about addition- al storage room for the Park Department. It was discussed about the need for a new filtering system and improved diving boards for the Midway Park. A lengthy discussion followed on the above items and the need for a custodian, under the authority of the building superintendent, for the Presbyterian Church properties and the Community Building. It was also agreed that a full-time Athletic Supervisor was drastically needed to assure growth and to meet the needs of all our people. Mr. Copher stated that items deleted from the present budget be made available to the Park Board by the City Secretary at the time they are deleted. Mr. Theder made the motion that the Board concurs, having reviewed the budget, that with the addi- tion of the Presbyterian properties and the addition of three park laborers, that it be submitted to the City Council for their con- sideration. Mrs. Griffin seconded the motion. Those voting yes were Mr. Theder, Mrs. Rawlings, Mrs. Griffin, and Mr. Hunt. Mr. Copher asked to abstain on the grounds that he would be sitting in on final approval of the budget in Council. (Page Three, Called Meeting Park and Recreation Board, June 3, 1974) IV. RIFLE RANGE Mr. Lindsey said that the City Manager was in meetings at the Airport where a rifle range was being discussed and a commercial athletic complex, that would be open to the general public. Mr. Lindsey passed out maps of the Airport Recreation Complex. Mr. Copher stated he would like for us to pursue plans for a rifle range at the old sewer disposal plant in conjunction with the Police Associations and the possibility of procurring federal funds. Mr. Lindsey said he would pursue the matter further. V. WEST EULESS PROJECT A lengthy discussion was entered into about the discrepancies in the West Euless Project. Mr. Hunt invited all members to take a look at the project. The gravel road and the lack of fill in the northwest corner were particular items of discussion. Mr. Copher made a motion to request the City Manager, Park Director, and City Engineer not to dispurse funds to exceed 50% or $6,000 until the project meets specifications. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion. Those voting yes were Mrs. Rawlings, Mr. Theder, Mr. Hunt, and Mr. Copher. Mrs. Griffin withheld her vote, stating she was not in favor of making any payment until the project is brought up to meet specifications. VI. LIGHTING OF TRINITY HANDBALL COURTS The Handball courts were asked about and Mr. Lindsey said we were now in the process of lighting two courts with two time switches and the Project had been approved by Mr. Griggs. VII. ORDINANCE FOR OUR PARKS The Ordinance was discussed and Mr. Lindsey stated Mr. Griggs had told him it was now in the hands of the attorneys and would be made available soon. (Page Four, Called Meeting Park and Recreation Board, June 3, 1974) VIII. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH PROGRAM The Neighborhood Youth Program was discussed by Mr. Lindsey stating that several students would be made available throughout the summer, but warned against optimism because of the past history of the program in our city. IX NATIONAL PARK TREE PLANTING SERVICE The National Park Tree Bank was described by Mr. Lindsey, showing how plants could be made available to the city once the program was in full operation. X. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Hunt stated that land would have to be one of our high priorities in our Capital Improvements in the future. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. APPROVED: Chairman