HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-18 Regular Meeting
Park and Recreation Board
February 18, 1974
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Park and
Recreation Board was called to order at 7:30 P. M. in the Conference Room of the
Euless City Hall by Mr. Jay Theder. Members present were Mesdms. Carolyn Griffin,
Jolly Rawlings : Messrs. Robert Cowan and Jack Stoltze. (Absent: Messrs. Charles
Hunt and Harold Copher)
Also present were Park and Recreation
Director Frank Lindsey, and Recording Secretary Barbara Blalock.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mrs. Carolyn
Griffin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting dated
January 21 , 1974, were approved as written.
�-- VISITORS
Mr. Jim Purvis and Mr. Ernest Spivey
were visitors at the meeting. (Arrived 7:50, left 8:45)
PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTORS REPORT
Mr. Lindsey presented plans for West
Euless Park as drawn by Mr. Mike Monroe. A lenthy discussion followed concerning
the jogging trail . Other items such as pavillion, water fountains, rest rooms,
and parking areas were also discussed.
Mr. Theder suggest that the City Architect
draw up another plan. Mr. Lindsey was directed to ask Mr. Mike Monroe to come to
the next meeting.
II
CITY ARCHITECT PARK PLANNING PROCEDURE
The Committee voiced their opinion of
wanting to see that the previously devised Park Plans between the architect and
Director be followed. An outline of these plans was presented as previously
adopted by the Park Board.
It was requested that Mr. Lindsey inform
the City Architect of these plans and that a copy of these procedures accompany a
copy of the minutes of the meeting.
(Page Two, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, February 18, 1974)
III
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CALLED MEETING
Mr. Theder announced that there will be a
called meeting of the Park and Recreation Board next Monday night, February 25,
1974. He also announced that the committee will consider meeting twice a month in
order to adjourn by 10:00 P. M.
Mr. Theder suggested that a discussion of
the handball field at Trinity High School be held at the meeting on February 25.
IV
DIRECTORS REPORT
Mr. Lindsey reported that at Wilshire Park,
roses have been set out, a rustic wood fence has been built, top soil is being
poured, (lack about five (5) loads yet), irrigation is complete and the parking
areas have been completed.
Mr. Lindsey reported that the basketball
season will be finished this week. Soccer will soon be starting.
V
CONCESSION STAND
Mr. Theder introduced Mr. Spivey, who in
turn introduced Mr. Purvis as new head of the Baseball Association. Mr. Spivey
then presented a request for a Concession Stand at Midway Park. He proposed that
the City furnish a building and the Baseball Association run the Concession Stand.
Members of the Committee agreed that a concession stand was needed and that further
discussion would be necessary. Mr. Theder suggested that Mr. Lindsey contact Mr.
Nelson Neil for plans on the Pee Wee concession stand. (Mr. Theder accounced a
five minute recess. Mr. Pervis and Mr. Spivey left the meeting. )
VI
REPORT ON PARK SIGHTS
Mr. Theder pointed out the changes in the
Master Park Plan.
VII
TRINITY BASEBALL FIELD REPORT
Mr. Lindsey reported that the irrigation
system is in, and the fence will be up soon. The City will have access to Trinity
Field. A soccor field has been built.
(Page Three, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, February 18, 1974)
VIII
CAPITAL FUNDS REPORT
Mr. Theder announced that he is almost
ready to present the Capital funds report.
IX
LAKEWOOD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT,
Mrs. Griffin made a motion to submit the
Lakewood Plans for playground equipment to the City Council by Mr. Griggs as soon
as possible.
Mrs. Rawlings seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows :
Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Stoltze; Mesdms . Rawlings and Griffin
Nays : None
Mr. Theder declared the motion carried.
LABOR FORCE REPORT X
Mr. Lindsey reported that the death of Mr.
Chester Morris left a vacancy in the Park Department and that he has recommended
that Mr. Larry Morgan fill this vacancy. Mr. David Lewis is assuming the Athletic
Outdoor Sports duties.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10.00 P. M.
Chairman