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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-07-16 i• Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board July 16, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:50 P. M. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall . Members present were Chairman Charles Hunt, Messrs. Jay Theder and Harold Copher and Mesdms. Carolyn Griffin and Jolly Rawlings. (Absent was Mr. Jack Stoltze.) Also present were Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Brenda Copher. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Jolly Rawlings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 18, 1973 were approved as written. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Pool Ticket Sales and Attendance Mr. Lindsey stated that the pools are doing very well with 33,360 swimmers and $17, 131 .95 revenue. He stated that the numbers and revenue are well divided up between the three pools at this time; that the numbers balance out well . Mr. Theder inquired about the lowering of the total price for swimming to families with several members swimming. He stated that the pool tickets, regardless of how reasonable the price is now, cannot be afforded by parents with several children swimming. Members of the Board discussed this matter and it was agreed that the prices for large families should be lowered to afford them an opportunity to swim. Mr. Theder inquired how the program is going with the children at each school being taken to swim once a week. Mr. Lindsey stated that the program is working fine. He stated that the children are very enthusiastic about all the pools. He stated that no child is to be turned down to go swimming. He stated the staff has a procedure for the child to work off the price of his ticket. by picking up paper in the park or something of this nature. Mr. Theder inquired about the situation of (Page Two, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, July 16, 1973) the parking lots at each pool . He stated that the parking lot is most crowded at 10:00 A. M. and 11 :00 A. M. at the Wilshire Pool . Mr. Lindsey stated that this is a problem because of the swimming lessons letting out at these times each day. He stated that during the rest of the day, the traffic is not as bad. Mr. Lindsey stated that the price of the tickets figures out to about 13 per swim plus free swimming lessons. Report on Tennis and Track Mr. Lindsey stated that the tennis tournaments and track meets are doing very well at this time. Report on Playground Activities Mr. Lindsey stated that the playground activities are down now because of the swimming pools, but are holding up better than the ones in other areas. He stated that we need reorganization in this area. He stated that the Longview recreation program has one sport emphasized each week and on Friday they have a contest for the weekly championship. He stated that he would like to look into something of this nature for the City of Euless. City Facility Located at 134 Sheppard Drive Mr. Lindsey stated that the house at 134. Sheppard Drive is ready to go into operation and a sewing class will be moved into the house first. He stated that the air conditioning is working at this location at this time. Chairman Hunt inquired what the hold up is in moving the Park and Recreation Director's office into that building. Mr. Lindsey stated that he did not know why; he would talk to Mr. Griggs. Chairman Hunt stated that he has considered the house and there will not be enough room for an office if any other activities are put into the building. The members of the Board discussed this situation and all agreed that there is plenty of room in the building for the Park and Recreation Director's office. Irrigation at Wilshire Mr. Lindsey stated that there are enough materials to finish this project. Mrs. Griffin inquired if there will be grass planted in the large area at Wilshire. Mr. Lindsey presented a map of the project to the members of the Board. (Page Three, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, July 16, 1973) I I . EQUIPMENT AT OAKWOOD TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chairman Hunt inquired the status of this project. He presented a layout of this project to each member of the Board. Mr. Lindsey handed out brochures of the equipment from the companies he had talked to. Mrs. Griffin; inquired how soon this layout of equipment could be a reality. Mr. Lindsey stated that the Board would have to talk to Mr. Wages. He stated that one of the questions that the Board should talk to Mr. Wages about is maintenance liability. Mr. Lindsey stated that Mr. Mulkey is the man he talked to. He stated that the Board needs to come up with some kind of agreement on the maintenance before going to talk to Mr. Wages. Mr. Theder inquired if it would be possible for the Board to maintain the facilities from June to September. Mrs. Griffin stated that a problem would be cleaning up on a normal morning -- with additional playground equipment there will be more to do. Mr. Theder stated that they need to get together with Mr. Wages about it. Mr. Copher stated that they should draw up a plan and give the plan to the City Manager and let him do with it what he wants. The Board agreed that this would be a good way to determine the plans and the acceptance of this planning. The Board discussed the square footage on the plans for the park and it was accepted. Mr. Theder inquired how the man came up with the amount of equipment that was placed on the layout and where it was placed. Mr. Lindsey stated that the layout was prepared by the man using the equipment that the Board had on its list and other equipment was placed just to get an idea of what could be done. He stated that the man had looked at the park. Mr. Theder stated that there is a lot more equipment on the layout than the Board wanted to put on it. Chairman Hunt inquired if there is any way they could get a company to draw up the layout exactly as they wanted it. The Board discussed this possibility. (Page Four, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, July 16, 1973) III . WEST EULESS PARK BALLFIELDS Chairman Hunt stated that the Baseball Association is utilizing much park space with the baseball program. He stated that the City of Euless needs two more baseball fields with lights and at least two good baseball fields the size we want without extensive grading. Mr. Hunt inquired if they had decided on a procedure for this action in the meeting today. Mr. Theder stated that Mr. Griggs is going to talk to Mr. Lindsey tomorrow to discuss these matters. Mr. Lindsey passed out a West Euless Park Plat. Chairman Hunt went over the plat with the Board members, stating the plans for this project. Mr. Theder stated that a great part of this • park would remain as a natural environment. Mr. Lindsey inquired if the Board wants a brush hauler or mower for this grass. The Board discussed the matter and all agreed that the mower should be put to use in this area. Also in the discussion was the plat and the plans for this plat to be revised. Mr. Theder proposed that the home plates of the baseball fields be back to back. The Board discussed all phases of plans for this plat. (Rest rooms, playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, pavillion, and drinking fountains.) The Board discussed the possibilities of requesting funds for all or part of the park and all agreed that the most urgent need in this project (by next summer) is the baseball fields. The Board requested Mr. Lindsey come to the next meeting with a report of the meeting with Mr. Griggs. IV. DISCUSSION: SOUTH EULESS DRIVEWAY Mrs. Griffin asked the status of the proposed driveway at the South Euless Park. Mr. Copher stated that Mr. Griggs advised him that the Park and Recreation Board wait and operate as is this summer and see if they need a drive next year. Mrs. Griffin stated that the entrance to the park is very narrow and should be widened so that more than one car at a time (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Board, July 16, 1973) could pull in and out. She stated that as it is now, the person pulling in has to wait on the person pulling out of the entrance before entering the park. The Board discussed the opening at the school entrance and park entrance and all agreed that this matter would be pursued further but not pushed through. V. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Chairman Hunt stated that they met with Rev. Sorrell and City Manager Griggs last Thursday and the City Manager went through the building and looked at the plans. The Board looked at the plat of this project. Chairman Hunt stated that this is as near a plot plan as they can come to. He explained the plat to the Board and told them about the meeting of this date and the figures discussed there. He stated that the City Manager was able to review the building and they agreed that the building was nice and would make a good place for Park and Recreation facilities. The Board discussed the plat and the meeting of this date and the possibilities of this building. VI . DISCUSSION: P. E. BUILDINGS ON SCHOOL SITES Chairman Hunt showed the Board the plans for the school and city buildings for P. E. The Board discussed these plans for the P. E. Buildings and all agreed that the matter should be pursued by Chairman Hunt and Mr. Lindsey. VII . DISCUSSION: 1973-74 BUDGET Mr. Theder stated that he would like to see more personnel in the budget for the Park and Recreation Department. He stated that with an increase in salaries and more personnel we would be able to improve the quality of their employees. The Board discussed the budget and the problem of personnel and salaries in the budget. Mr. Theder stated that this Board has no right to decree the City Manager what he pays for the City Personnel , but the increased quality in pay would increase the quality of labor. Mr. Theder moved that with the exception of the above discussion of personnel and pay problems, the Board recommends the (Page Six, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board July 16, 1973) budget as submitted. Mrs. Griffin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Theder, Mrs. Griffin ,, Mrs. Rawlings, and Mr. Hunt Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Copher Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. VIII . ADJOURNMENT ' The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P. M. APPROVED: All AOAdat", _ irman