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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-18 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board September 18, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall by Mr. Jay Theder. Other members present were Messrs. Jack Stoltze and Harold Copher and Mesdms. Carolyn Griffin and Jolly Rawlings. (Absent was Chairman Charles Hunt) Also present were Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey, and Recording Secretary Ophelia Smith. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Frank Lindsey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated August 20, 1973, were approved as written. VISITORS Mr. Jimmy Lea, Representative of the Miracle Recreation Equipment Company was a visitor at the meeting. 1 . PROPOSED EQUIPMENT FOR OAKWOOD TERRACE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey introduced Mr. Jimmy Lea, Representative of the Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, who presented a layout of color photos of playground equip- ment. After the Board members had viewed equipment depicted, and some discuss- ion, seven pieces of playground equipment were selected pending approval of School District Administrator Mr. Ray Shultz. Mr. Lea stated that the equipment shown meets Government regulations and specifications in every respect. He show- ed a basket ball hoop, and pointed out construction and durability of this quality merchandise. Mr. Lea quoted the price of $4, 151 .00 for this group minus freight and installation. Mr. Lea stated that he would assume responsibility, and person- ally supervise installation of the equipment. Mr. Theder suggested Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Lea meet and draw up plans of exactly what the Board members want, then meet with Mr. Ray Shultz, H.E.B. Independent School District Administrator, and work out an order. Mr. Copher moved that Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Lea draw up an order for playground equipment at Oakwood Terrace School play- ground, and meet with H.E.B. Independent School District Administrator, Mr. Ray Shultz, for his approval ; and then pass on to the City Council for approval . (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, September 18, 1973) Mr. Stoltze seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Copher, Stoltze, and Mesdms. Griffin and Rawlings Nays: None Mr. Theder declared the motion carried . Mr. Copher inquired of Mr. Lea if it would be possible for the City to purchase the equipment on a lease-purchase plan. Mr. Lea agreed to check with his company on this matter and report to Mr. Lindsey. Members agreed that in order to expedite completion of this project that, if it is not possible to purchase equipment on a lease-purchase plan, the City should advertise for bids . Mrs. Rawlings moved if not possible to purchase playground equipment for Oakwood Terrance playground on a lease-purchase plan, the City should advertise for bids at the earliest possible date . Mrs. Griffin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs . Theder, Copher, Stoltze, and Mesdms . Griffin and Rawlings Nays: None Mr. Theder declared the motion carried . Mr. Lindsey reported that the City will be responsible for maintenance of playground equipment and upkeep of playground . The City will be liable in accordance with agreement of the School District and the City (Article No. 14) in the present contract. II . PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Park Maintenance Mr. Lindsey reported that the Park Department is still maintaining Parks and grounds at City Complex, (mowing, pruning, edging, working beds, and watering.) The Department is continuing to fill in low areas at South Euless and Wilshire Parks. He stated that Wilshire Park's parking area is ready for gravel , and hopeful of getting it hot-topped. Landscaping of Parks and Grounds Mr. Dan Peterson is drawing up sketches of flower beds planning the use of year around color and greenery throughout the Parks and City grounds . Mr. Lindsey stated that he would have the sketches for consideration in the near future. (Page Three , Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board , September 18, 1973) Signs Designating Park and Recreation Facilities Mr. Lindsey stated that he has made arrangements with the City of Irving, Texas , for the use of their sign making machine, and that Mr. James Lewis , of the Park Department, is very adept in it 's operation. The first sign will be made for the Annex Building. This will be an example of future signs . Recreation Program Mr. Lindsey stated that the Recreation Department has had overwhelming response in the morning classes . Every morning class has been filled . Every thing offered at the Community Building and the Annex has been filled to capacity. The Girl Scouts, Yoga classes, Art classes , and Metro Theater are using the Annex. Mr. Lindsey reported that we still need more activities included in the program for teen-agers . Mrs. Donna Paules, formerly an instructor with the Apache Bells of Tyler Junior College, is instructing a group of eighteen (18) girls from the seventh , eighth, and ninth grades who aspire to become Apache Bells. The Little Dribblers are organized and working out regularly. Seven churches in the City are cooperating in the Recreation program. Also, the Fire Department and the Police Department are helping to organize group activities in the T.A.A.F. Sports. Mr. Lindsey stated that response to out- side recreation has been lacking mainly due to the fact that there is no one to place in charge of the organization of activities in the late afternoon. The Recreation Department is very proud of the Ladies Volley Ball Team. It is a great team, and they have gained rec- ognition throughout the State . The competition does not stop at the City level , but goes to District, and then to State for all T.A.A.F. Sports . Mr. Lindsey stated that boxing has gained the most interest at the Fire Department. Mr. Lindsey reported that he has plans under way to organize a program for Saturday mornings including all kinds of contests. He stated all T.A.A.F. Sports are needed to meet the needs of men and teen-agers that cover evenings and nights. This is where an athletic supervisor (part-time) is needed . Mr. Lindsey also stated that he would like to see an 11 :00 p.m. curfew in the Parks, as they have in most of the larger cities. Damage in the Parks from vandalism is quite extensive and costly. Most of the vandalism occurs after 11 :00 p.m. (Paqe Four, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, September 18, 1973) III . BUDGET REPORT Mr. Theder asked Mr. Gopher to give a report on the Budget for the coming fiscal year 1973-74. Mr. Gopher reported that the Park and Recreation Department had been granted every request in the 1973-74 Budget , except a Sign Making Machine and a Transportation Bus. Mr. Gopher also stated that if part of the Recreation Budget could be used for a part time athletic helper , we should do so, and the placement of Park and Recreation personnel should be left to the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director. After some discussion, Mr. Copher made the motion that, if it were possible to use part of the Parks and Recreation Budget for a part time athletic coach, we should do so, and placement of Park and Recreation personnel should be left to the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director. Mr. Stoltze seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Copher, Stoltze, and Mesdms. Griffin and Rawlings Nays: None Mr. Theder declared the motion carried . IV. PROPOSED STUDY OF REQUIRED DEDICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PARKS FROM DEVELOPERS Mr. Lindsey presented a copy of a letter to Mr. Robert Nodlin, Assistant Director Department of Parks and Recreation, Corpus Christi , Texas, from Mr. Bill Enlow, Director Parks and Recreation Department , Irving, Texas; also, a copy of Mr. Nodlin's reply to Mr. Enlow for review and discussion. The correspondence was in reference to an Ordinance in Corpus Christi requiring developers to dedicate a portion of land in each devel- opment a Park. Mr. Lindsey stated that he would like to have a workshop on the subject and invite guest speakers, such as Robert Nodlin and Dan Camp to see what plan could be instigated in Euless , while there is still undeveloped land . V. PROGRESS ON BASEBALL FIELDS-WEST PARK Mr. Lindsey reported that due to snags , the area has not been surveyed for ball diamonds in West Park to date; however, a surveyor has promised to do the work in the very near future, and he plans to have a report on the survey at the next regular meeting. , (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, September 18, 1973) VI . UNITED CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL CHURCH AND EULESS PARK DEPARTMENT CO-PARK SITE Mr. Lindsey stated that the United Christian Memorial Church located on North Main Street has five (5) acres of property that they would like for the City to use as a Park. Mrs. Griffin made the motion that Mr. Lindsey meet with a committee from the United Christian Memorial Church to draw up plans for the Euless Park and Recreation Department to use the playground at the Church as a Park site, work out particulars and report to the Board at the next regular meeting. Mrs. Rawlings seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Copher, Stoltze, and Mesdms. Griffin and Rawlings Nays: None Mr. Theder declared the motion carried. VII . REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PROPERTY Mr. Lindsey reported that the Board for the Presbyterian Church is in the process of having the property appraised. The City has hired an appraiser, also, and has turned the matter over to the City Attorney. He stated that it would probably be about six (6) weeks before figures are available for consideration. VIII . FIELD TRIP Board members discussed a possible field trip to Kidd Springs, Dallas, Texas, for ideas on developing parks in Euless . IX. 100 ' EASEMENT- T. P. & L. POSSIBLE PARK SITE Mr. Lindsey stated that Texas Power & Light Company has a hundred foot easement just north of Little Bear Creek and they would like to work out an agreement with the City for use as a bike back trail . Mrs. Rawlings made the motion that Mr. Lindsey meet with Mr. Charles Page of Texas Power & Light to work out the particulars for presentation to Park Board members at the next regular meeting. . (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, September 18, 1973) Mrs. Griffin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Copher, Stoltze, and Mesdms. Griffin and Rawlings Nays : None Mr. Theder declared the motion carried. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: /40.9/e. / C Chairman