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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-06-19 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Committee June 19, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order at 8: 15 P.M. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall , with Chairman Charles Hunt presiding. Other members present are listed, as follows : Mrs. Carolyn Griffin, Messrs . Cullen McNair, Jay Theder, Ivan Gregory and Councilman Harold Copher. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated May 15, 1972, were approved as written. II . REPORT ON JOINT MEETING WITH EULESS CITY COUNCIL, CHAIRMAN HUNT Chairman Hunt reported briefly on the meeting of the Euless City Council and members of the Parks and Recreation Committee. He stated that both the City Council and Committee were well represented, with only Councilman Wilcox and Mr. Theder being absent from the meeting -- that it was a very nice meeting. Members of the Committee were in agree- ment that more frequent meetings with the City Council would be advantageous, inasmuch as they would create a better understanding and more harmonious working relationship. III . COMMENDATION OF MRS. JOY LANGSTON, FORMER ALTERNATE MEMBER OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Councilman Copher reported that the City Council recently appointed him to serve as a voting member of the Parks and Recreation Committee. (Previously, a member of the City Council was appointed to meet with the Committee, but he had no voting rights . ) He ad- vised that the City Council saw no need for an Alternate Member of this Committee; therefore, no one was appointed to fill the expired term of Mrs. Joy Langston. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, June 19, 1972) Members present expressed regret for the loss of Mrs . Langston and were in agreement that the City Secretary should be directed to write her, expressing appreciation for her dedicated service and inviting her to attend future meetings whenever possible. IV. REPORT ON SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM, MR. FRANK LINDSEY Mr. Lindsey reported that the first sixteen days of the Summer Program indicate a very successful year. He advised that passes were sold for the Wilshire Neighborhood Swimming Pool for a while, with receipts from those being, as follows : Swimming Lesson Passes $ 345.00 Season Passes $ 160.00. Receipts from the sale of passes at Midway Park Pool are, as follows : Swimming Lesson Passes $ 475.00 Season Passes $ 430.00. He advised that receipts from the first fifteen (15) days of the swimming season for 1972 were $4509.00 compared to $3167.00 for the same period in 1971 . Mr. Lindsey commented that receipts are greatest during this period because of the sale of passes, as well as general admission tickets. Mr. Lindsey compared the number of swimmers for the first fifteen day period, as follows : 1971 1972 4,065 5,577 He stated that Midway Park Pool has just about reached the saturation point -- that it may be necessary to "cut-back" in the future; however, it is not necessary at this point, as the number of swimmers usually de- creases later in the season. In reply to a question, Mr. Lindsey stated that the peak hours are from 2:00 to 5 :00 P.M. , and the classes are limited to ten (10) students for each teacher. Mr. Lindsey reported that the vending machines are working out pretty well , however, they are having difficulty with the candy machine -- that it is out of order most of the time, and the owner does not service it properly. He reported that a Senior Life Saving Course is being offered this year, and a Special Education Class is offered (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, June 19, 1972) on Saturday. He stated that the Special Education Class is free for re- tarded children. He commented that TARS (Teenagers Aiding the Retarded) have been helpful and, in his opinion, they could be most useful in the Recreation Program in general , if a training program could be introduced to prepare these young people for the responsibility of supervising re- tarded children. Mr. Lindsey explained the various classes being offered for adults and children in the Community Building. He com- mented that the program has been very successful . Mr. Gregory commented that earlier this evening he observed the Little Theater and was very impressed. Mr. Lindsey reported 907 participants in activities at the Community Building during the first week of the Sum- mer Program, and 1 ,096 participants the second week. Total playground attendance during the first week was 2,344 and 2,555 during the second week. In reply to a question from Mr. McNair, Mr. Lindsey advised that bus transportation is furnished for participants in bowling, skating, swimming and organized participation between local playgrounds -- this being a part of the Summer Recreation Program. He advised the finale of the Summer Program is a day of competitive activi- ties, with all of the children participating. Members of the Committee commended Mr. Lindsey on the success of the program and the number of participants . Mr. Lindsey explained that Supervisors on the playgrounds are adults -- that one lady and one man are stationed on each playground -- that a great number of teachers are used, and he considers they improve the program. Councilman Copher commented that, many times, he has heard members of the City Council mention that we do have a very fine Recreation Program -- that he is of the opinion Euless ' Program is ahead of other area cities. Mrs. Griffin inquired if bids for Scut', Euless Swimming Pool were opened on June 7th. Chairman Hunt replied negatively, explain- ing that there was little interest from bidders , and acceptance of bids has been postponed until the Fall . Mr. Lindsey reported that the city-owned bus is inoperative at this time and is in the shop for major repairs -- that arrangements have been made for another bus which is being used at this time. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, June 19, 1972) V. APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF MEETING TIME Mr. Theder moved to change the time for regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation Committee, from 8:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. , and to request that the City Secretary notify members of the Euless City Council , as well as members of the Parks and Recreation Committee prior to each meeting. Mr. McNair seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Theder, McNair, Gregory, Hunt and Councilman Copher Nays : None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. VI . RECOMMENDATION FOR ADVANCE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDA FOR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS Members of the Committee were in agree- ment that advance preparation and distribution of the Agenda for Parks and Recreation Committee Meetings would be most helpful . They agreed that the City Secretary should be requested to supervise the preparation of an Agenda, to be mailed to Members of the City Council and the Committee, in lieu of the postal card reminders. Councilman Gopher suggested that the Agendas should be mailed on Thursday prior to the meeting date. VII . CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM EULESS JAYCEES FOR PARTICIPA- TION IN PARK PROJECTS Councilman Copher advised that repre- sentatives from Euless Jaycees have indicated that they are anxious to participate in park projects -- that they would like to get involved in five (5) projects, and he would suggest that this Committee present five projects on which assistance is needed. Members of the Committee discussed possible areas in which their assistance could be used, as follows : 1 . Clearing and cleaning West Euless Park Site. 2. Erection of signs at the entrance to each park. 3. Clean-up and beautification of Wilshire Pool Site. 4. Preparation of a site for flying model airplanes. 5. Clearing of new park site (Lakewood Addition) . (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, June 19, 1972) After a lengthy discussion, Messrs. Hunt and Gregory volunteered to meet with representatives from the Jaycees,to determine the type of work they propose, before plans for projects are finalized. VIII . DISCUSSION: PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT PARK BOARD Chairman Hunt stated that he is of the opinion it is necessary for the City Council to adopt an ordinance as the first step toward establishment of a permanent Park Board. After this has been accomplished, an amendment to the City Charter can be proposed, along with others, at the next Charter Amendment Election. Chairman Hunt suggested that Members of the Committee formulate plans to be incorporated in an ordinance for consideration by the City Council . Members of the Committee were in agreement. IX. REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR AIRPORT LAND TO BE USED FOR A GOLF COURSE Chairman Hunt reported that the pos- sibility is favorable for acquiring two hundred, fifty (250) acres of airport land for use as a golf course. Councilman Copher stated that, in his opinion, this is remote because of the number of people and/or corporations involved. Mr. Theder suggested that, possibly, this could be a Mid-Cities project, rather than just the City of Euless. However, Mr. Gregory was of the opinion it should be for the City of Euless, if it could be financed. X. COMMENDATION OF MR. LINDSEY FOR CONDITION OF CITY PARKS Mr. Theder stated that he wanted to compliment the Parks and Recreation Director on the condition of the City Parks, especially the clean rest-rooms. XI . ITEMS OF BUSINESS FOR NEXT MEETING Chairman Hunt asked for items which should be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Committee. (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, June 19, 1972) Items suggested are, as follows : 1 . Election of officers . 2. Consideration of revision of policies for Parks and Recreation Committee. Members of the Committee were urged to review materials furnished by North Central Council of Governments relating to their study of the Open Space Program. XII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. APPRI 1 : i . 1 � 41 if 9 / , (40 14 1 Ch- rman fsm