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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-18 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board March 18, 1974 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the Conference Room of the Euless City Hall by Mr. Harold Copher. Members present were Mesdms. Carolyn Griffin and Jolly Rawlings; and Messrs. Jack Stoltze and Charles Hunt. (Absent was Mr. Jay Theder) Also present was Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey. VISITORS Visitor present was Mr. Jerry Wilkinson. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mr. Lindsey reported on the equipment for Lakewood Park, men' s softball , soccer, vandalism, a curfew ordinance and improvements to parks. (Mr. Charles Hunt arrived at 8: 15 P. M. ) The Park Board is in favor of a curfew ordinance for Euless Parks and Recreation centers because of the vandalism problem. Mr. Hunt moved that the Park Board recommend a fence be installed at the South Euless Park site to alleviate motor bikes ruining the grass; the cost not to exceed $200.00. Mrs. Griffin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Rawlings and Messrs. Stoltze and Copher Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. EULESS GARDEN CLUB DONATES TREE The Park and Recreation Board recommends a thank you note be sent to the Euless Garden Club for a tree planted in front of the Civic Center. (Page Two, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, March 18, 1974) III . SIGNS RECOMMENDED FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Mr. Stoltze recommended that a permanent sign be erected where playground equipment is installed on school property, stating the equipment was furnished by the City of Euless. IV. MIDWAY PARK CONCESSION STAND Mr. Copher suggested that Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Hunt contact the Baseball Association to discuss the cost of the concession stand to be built in Midway Park. V. TRINITY BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTS Mrs. Griffin moved to recommend to the City Council that the City light the new Trinity baseball field for this years use. Chairman Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Rawlings, Mr. Stoltze and Mr. Copher Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. Chairman Hunt directed Mr. Lindsey to request the Trinity baseball field lighting project be put on the City Council agenda for the next meeting. VI . WEST PARK Mr. Lindsey reported on the progress at West Park. He stated that the work order will be signed on March 19, 1974. VII . URBAN DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR The Park and Recreation Board discussed sending a representative to Austin to attend a seminar on Urban Development. The Board members were in favor of sending a representative to be appointed by the City Council . Mr. Copher stated he will attend, if available. The (Page Three, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, March 18, 1974) members were in agreement for Mr. Copher to attend the seminar and in case he cannot, Chairman Hunt appoint another representative. VIII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P. M. APPROVED: Chairman