HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-12-18 REGULAR MEETING
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
December 18, 1973
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation
Board was called to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Euless City
Hall by Chairman Charles Hunt. Members present were Messrs . Harold Copher and
- Jay Theder; and Mesdms Carolyn Griffin and Jolly Rawlings . (Jack Stoltze arrived
at 8: 15) Robert Cowan was absent.
Also present were Park and Recreation Director
Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Barbara Blalock.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mr. Frank Lindsey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting dated
November 12, 1973, were approved as written.
VISITORS
Mr. Gary Birdsong and Miss Carol Birdsong,
representing Vaughan and Associates, Inc. were visitors. Also, Mr. Don Perkins,
a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission was a visitor.
PROPOSE PARK MASTER PLAN (Geographical Locations)
Mr. Theder offered a Proposed Master Plan. He
discussed the proposed additions and proposed new parks, their general locations
and general acreage. He stated that the City of Euless at present has 49 acres.
The Proposed plan would add 338, which would increase acreage to 387 acres . This
plan will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
11 .
PARK AMENDMENT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 147
A discussion was held on the amendment. After
reading the Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney, it was decided that the
Ordinance was not ready to present to the planning and Zoning Commission.
111 .
REPORT ON PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Chairman Hunt introduced Mr. Gary Birdson,
(Page two, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, December 18, 1973)
Sales Representative of Vaughan and Associates, Inc. , and stated that he would
offer a proposal concerning playground equipment at Lakewood Park. His proposal
totaled $4469 for equipment and $1820.22 for installation. Grand total $6289.22.
Mr. and Miss Birdsong departed.
IV.
PARK AMENDMENT TO CITY ORDINANCE No. 147
Each member of the Committee read a copy of
the lawyers wording of the Ordinance.
V.
Members of the Committee went before the
Planning and Zoning Commission to present Proposed Park Master Plan(Geographical
Locations) . Mr. Theder presented the plan. A lengthy discussion was held.
The committee returned to the Conference Room.
VI .
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PROPERTY REPORT
Chairman Hunt reported that the two appraisals
were so far apart that he felt it would be best to wait before deciding to do
anything. Also, the Church is going to approach the City Council for Zoning.
VII .
PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Lindsey report that Lakewood has been
graded, leveled, grass was sown and is growing.
He stated that equipment is being installed
at Oakwood Park.
Mr. Lindsey stated that asphalt will be poured
on Wilshire soon. Grading and graveling has been completed.
He stated that a new tractor has been received.
Mr. Lindsey reported that 400 boys signed up for
Little Dribblers. More boys wanted to sign up but we did not have the facilities
to accommodate any more. Ther are six ladies basketball teams and nine men's teams.
He stated that Coca-Cola Company donated a
scoreboard to the City and it should arrive any day.
Mr. Lindsey gave a report on the health of
Chester Morris. He also gave some words of appreciation for Mr. Morris.
(Page Three, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, December 18, 1973)
Mr. Lindsey stated that he had talked at length
with David Griffin, Pastor of the Christian Church and they agreed that anything
that was done would be done on a trial basis.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was officially adjourned at 10:10.
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