HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-21 Regular Meeting
Park and Recreation Board
May 21 , 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 .
Members present were Chairman Charles Hunt, Mr. Jay Theder, Mr. Jack Stoltze, and
Mrs. Griffin, and Mrs. Jolly Rawlings. (Absent was Councilman Copher. )
Also present were Park and Recreation Director
Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Kerry Brown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting dated April 23,
1973 were approved with the following correction:
"Councilman Copher stated if he were opposed to part of the rink, it
would be the location."
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER
Chairman Hunt introduced and welcomed Mrs.
Jolly Rawlings, recently appointed to the Park and Recreation Board.
Mr. Theder suggested that Mrs. Rawlings be
furnished with a copy of the Park and Recreation Bond Issue.
PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Swimming Pools
Mr. Lindsey reported that the South Euless
Pool and the Wilshire Pool will be dedicated Saturday, May 26, 1973. He stated that
the Mayor will present the dedication speech and that Mr. Griggs will invite all members
of the Council to the dedication.
Replying to a question by Mrs. Griffin, Mr.
Lindsey stated that approximately $500.00 worth of season tickets were sold the
first day. Mr. Lindsey advised that the pools will be open seven days a week.
City Facility Located at 134 Sheppard Drive
Mr. Hunt commented that the Board would like
for the Park and Recreation Director' s office to be located in the house at 134
Sheppard Drive.
Mr. Lindsey stated that he has submitted a
written report to Mr. Griggs and it is still being considered at this time.
Possible Park Site on Simmons Drive
Mrs. Griffin inquired if Mr. Lindsey had
information about the possible park site on Simmons Drive.
(Page Two, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, May 21 , 1973)
Mr. Lindsey stated that it is his under-
standing that the Park and Recreation Board will be contacted about this site.
II .
DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR WESTPARK
Mr. Theder stated that he would like to see
the plans for the development of Westpark.
Mr. Hunt suggested that a work session be
held May 29, 1973 at 7 :00 P. M. to discuss the development of Westpark.
III .
DISCUSSION OF MIDWAY PARK TENNIS COURTS AND PARKING
Mr. Theder expressed concern for the parking
conditions at Midway Park and stated that more parking spaces are needed.
Mr. Hunt stated that more parking is definitely
needed between the tennis courts and drainage ditch.
Mr. Lindsey reported that the concession stand
at Midway Park is in need of repair and that the location of the building is one
of the reasons the Euless Atheletic Association is not interested in it.
IV.
OAKWOOD TERRACE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Mr. Hunt stated that he and Mrs. Griffin
talked with Mr. Mulkey about the playground equipment. However, this program has
not been finalized.
Mr. Hunt passed out a preliminary plan of
improvements for Oakwood Terrace and stated that Mr. Mulkey had requested the
Park and Recreation Board submit a suggestion for the layout.
V.
REPORT BY MR. THEDER - DISCUSSION WITH
CITY MANAGER
Mr. Theder stated that he had talked with
Mr. Griggs and had advised him that practice fields are greatly needed - there
are teams who do not have a place to practice. Also, he suggested that the City
deed the land at the South Euless park site.
VI .
DISCUSSION OF 1973-74 BUDGET
Mr. Theder stated that the Board needs to
(Page Three, Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Board, May 21 , 1973)
discuss the 1973-74 proposed budget.
It was agreed that Mr. Hunt, Mr. Theder and
Mrs. Griffin will form the budget committee.
Mr. Theder suggested that the committee
formulate a program beginning July 4, 1973 and extending through 1976.
VII .
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Stoltze moved that nominations be as follows:
Chairman Charles Hunt
Vice Chairman Jay Theder
Corresponding
Secretary Mrs. Griffin
Mrs. Rawlings moved that all nominations cease
and Mr. Hunt , Mr. Theder and Mrs. Griffin be elected by acclamation.
The vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Stoltze, Hunt, Theder, and Mesdms. Rawlings and Griffin.
Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried.
VIII .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11 : 15 P. M.
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City Secretary