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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-15 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Committee May 15, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order at 8:05 P.M. in the City Library by Chairman Charles Hunt. Members present are listed as follows : Mesdms . Carolyn Griffin, Joy Langston; Messrs. Jay Theder, Cullen McNair and Ivan Gregory, also Frank Lindsey, Parks and Recreation Director. The meeting was open Forum to the citizens of Euless, present were : Mesdms . Debbie Dunham, (Mid-Cities Daily News) Ivan Gregory, Jr. , C. D. Davis, David Agan, George Linnabery, Patricia F. Carnes ; Messrs. James D. Griffin, J. B. Padgett, Jerry F. Waldrup, Bill Davis, Jack Stoltze, David E. Agan, W. J. Hyde, Jene G. Butler, Billy C. Waller, R. A. Johnson, Larry More, Floyd R. Cook, G. W. Winter, Jr. , Carl Tyson, David Crow. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Ivan Gregory. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the called meeting dated May 4, 1972 were approved as written. WELCOME Chairman Hunt welcomed all the interested citizens of Euless to the open-forum meeting. Ivan Gregory moved that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommend to the City Council the hiring of a full-time Parks and Recreation Director to be included in the next budget. Jay Theder seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. McNair, Theder, Hunt, Gregory and Mrs. Griffin. Nays : None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. Bob Johnson asked if the Parks and Recreation Director would have a crew of his own. Now we don't have enough help. Jack Stoltze asked if a Parks and Recreation Director would be a member of City Council . (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, May 15, 1972) ,/ Chairman Hunt stated that he would be hired by the City Manager from approval of City Council . Dorothy Linnabery stated that a full-time Parks and Recreation Director would be taking the right step. David Agan asked when is the budget drawn up. Doc Hyde stated the budget is drawn up in June and starts in October. Chairman Hunt explained the purpose of the open Forum meeting, first to discuss the bond issue and what the citizens of Euless would like to see on that proposal . James D. Griffin stated he would like to see a more itemized bond election rather than a blanket bond election. Doc Hyde was against an itemized bond election. Jay Theder felt there should be an in-between. Ivan Gregory stated the people want to know what they are paying for. Mrs . C. D. Davis asked what the committee felt was the number one priority. ✓ Ivan Gregory stated land acquisition. Mrs . David Agan asked if the City was going to sell West Park. Chairman Hunt said he had heard the same thing and felt he needed a lawyer present, it wasn't clear to him whether they could sell it or not. Jack Stoltze stated the park couldn 't be sold because it has been dedicat- ed as a park, and would have to go before the voters to determine whether it could be sold. Mrs. C. D. Davis wanted to know if the committee was interested in large or small parks. "Jay Theder answered with both. He states that Euless has a total of sixty (60) acres of park land. He said the need for park land of the population of Euless is 703 acres. David Agan asked about trading West Park for land on the east side of Park Way. Chairman Hunt stated that West Park land is more valuable than the land across the street. Jay Theder stated that West Park is more desirable for a park. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, May 15, 1972) Jack Stoltze wanted to know if the City was going to pave the street at the end of Marlene. Chairman Hunt said that land is private property. Bob Johnson stated that the City didn' t have funds to pave the street even if they had permission. Doc Hyde suggested that the City work with the School Board more and "use their facilities. David Crow stated that is a good idea so the City could share expenses. ,,Dorothy Linnabery suggested putting playground equipment at the local churches so all the children of Euless may use them. Jack Stoltze suggested beautifying Hurricane Creek in Wilshire at mini- mum cost. Doc Hyde suggested that the City make available trips by busing children here and there. Suggested a facility to be built in segments for square dancing, roller skating, inside tract and swimming. Bob Johnson suggested that the Parks and Recreation Committee be made a `� Board, and the City Charter be amended to reflect this change. Cullen McNair stated that Harold Samuels is head of the Charter Amend- ment Committee and the Parks and Recreation Committee has a representative working on that Committee with Harold Samuels for the above purpose. Doc Hyde suggested that the Parks and Recreation Committee be allowed to submit a budget to City Council for approval . Chairman Hunt stated that this year the parks maintenance fell under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Director, which accounts for park maintenance falling behind schedule. Parks maintenance now falls under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Jack Stoltze stated that he felt that the Parks and Recreation Committee was capable of handling the business at hand. He also wanted to know if there was any way to find out from apartment builders if they are planning any type of recreation facilities for their renters. Bob Johnson suggested that Planning and Zoning work closely with Parks and Recreation. George Winter suggested that a lot of planning and studying be done by the Parks and Recreation Committee before the bond election. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, May 15, 1972) Mrs. David Agan wanted to see West Park developed this year with bike trails, cookout grills and picnic tables. Mr. David Agan asked if there was any way that Bedford could help de- velop West Park. Mrs. Dorothy Linnabery wants to beautify Euless by purchasing small plots of land throughout Euless for beautification purposes . Mr. J. B. Padgett asked where is land available for purchase for a golf course. Ivan Gregory stated that his Committee has met with an airport official from the Regional Airport and the results for using some of their land was promising, perhaps in the next three years. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. APPROVED: Chairman fsm (Typed as submitted by Mrs. Carolyn Griffin.)