Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-12 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board November 12, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 8: 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 Mrs. Jolly Rawlings. (Absent were Mrs. Carolyn Griffin and Mr. Jack Stoltze) Also present were Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey, and Recording Secretary Becky Lowrance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Frank Lindsey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 15, 1973, were approved as written. VISITORS Mr. Bob Chaney, a member of the Bedford Park and Recreation Board was a visitor at the meeting. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mr. Lindsey stated that the Metro Theatre held in the Community Building was a success. He passed around pictures of the Theatre. Mr. Lindsey stated that there are six ladies basketball teams, a weight lifting class of ten men, flag football has two more weeks to go, and nine teams of men' s basketball . He also stated that 450 Little Dribblers will begin basketball in January, and that Mr. J. D. Johnson will be President of the League. There will also be two mixed volleyball groups from a church and two ladies volleyball groups. Mr. Lindsey stated that Mr. Morgan has been very helpful in planning these programs. Mr. Lindsey stated that they are shopping for furniture for the Community Building at this time. He stated some plans are being made for July 4th program; that he has contacted a fireworks store and that the fire- (Page Two, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, November 12, 1973 ) works have gone up considerably and probably will cost about $500.00. He stated he will try to get donations to cover this expense. He stated that they will also need a state permit, clearance from the local Fire Department, a special lighter, etc. Mr. Lindsey mentioned the plants that were set out around City Hall and the Community Building and also the drainage pipe that was installed along the side of the City Hall building. The Board discussed the possible use of the land from the Christian Church. Mr. Lindsey read the suggestions that the Church had made concerning this. Mr. Theder made a motion to table this until the next meeting. Mr. Copher seconded, the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Copher, Hunt, and Mrs. Rawlings Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. II . OAKWOOD TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT Mr. Lindsey stated that Mr. Jim Lea has ordered the equipment for the Oakwood Terrace Elementary School Project, and that the equipment would be installed as soon as possible after receiving it. The Board also discussed the asphalt and landscaping of this project; stating that $7,500.00 was the original amount to be spent at Oakwood and Lakewood and there is $1 ,200.00 left to spend for asphalt and trees at Oakwood. III . LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Hunt stated that the Board could not go ahead with this contract at this time because the School has a suit against it. After some discussion, Mr. Theder made a motion to table this until the next meeting. Mrs. Rawlings seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Theder, Mrs. Rawlings; Messrs. Copher and Hunt Nays: None (Page Three, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, November 12, 1973) Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. IV. FUTURE PARK SITES - LOCATIONS After some discussion, Mr. Theder made a motion to table this item until the next meeting. Mr. Gopher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Copher, Hunt, and Mrs. Rawlings Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. V. WEST EULESS PARK Mr. Theder stated that he wanted to get the Engineers to draw up plans for complete development of all of the park and submit for matching funds. Mrs. Rawlings made a motion to proceed with a more complete plan for Westpark along the lines previously discussed, and that Mr. Lindsey meet with the City Engineer to get preliminary plans and to investigate further on matching funds. Chairman Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Rawlings; Messrs. Hunt, Copher, and Theder Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. VI . WILSHIRE PARK - ASPHALTING DRIVE AND PARKING After discussion, Mr. Theder stated that he would like some information from City Manager on how this was coming along. This is in reference to October 15, 1973 meeting. VII . PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM - JOGGING TRACK Mrs. Rawlings discussed the exercise (Page Four, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, November 12, 1973) jogging facility. She stated that she has written a letter asking for information. She read the letter that she received in reply, which stated that they would send plans for this jogging track later in the winter. Members agreed to discuss this at the next regularly scheduled meeting. IX. COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS - ALTERNATE MEMBER Mr. Gopher stated that the City Council cannot appoint an alternate member, but that the Park and Recreation Board can. Mr. Copher made a motion that Mr. Robert Cowan be appointed as alternate member and that he be put on the mailing list to receive all materials and minutes concerning the Park and Recreation Board, and also that the City Secretary notify Mr. Cowan of this appointment. Mr. Theder seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Theder, Hunt, and Mrs. Rawlings Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. X. BUDGET REVIEW Mr. Theder requested that the City Manager renegotiate with the Superintendent of the Schools on the project of the driveways at South Euless Park to be used next season. After discussion of the budget, Mr. Theder stated that he would like Mr. Frank Lindsey to have a budget review at each meeting. XI . ADJOURNMENT The me- ing was adjourned at 11 : 20 P. M. dine Chairman