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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-04 Called Meeting Park and Recreation Committee May 4, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The called meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:40 P. M. in the Council Room of Euless City Hall by Chairman Charles Hunt. Members present are listed as follows: Mesdms . Joy Langston and Carolyn Griffin; Messrs. Jay Theder, Cullen McNair, and Ivan Gregory. Also present were City Manager C. J . Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, Councilmen Harold Copher, Bill Dunn, Harold Samuels, Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Della Houy. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Charles Hunt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 17, 1972, were approved as written. WELCOME Chairman Hunt welcomed the members of the City Council to the Called Meeting and informed them that this meeting was called to discuss the proposed recommendations discussed by the Park and Recreation Committee at their work session on April 26, 1972. Mr. Hunt further stated the Committee wanted to establish a good relationship with the Council and wanted the Council 's guidance on the proposed bond program. Chairman Hunt welcomed Councilman Copher to the Committee as a representative of the Council and stated the Committee will work with a program the City Council will approve. MAY 15, 1972 MEETING Chairman Hunt stated that the next regular meeting of the Committee, May 15, 1972, will be an open forum meeting. He stated they wanted to discuss the recommendations of the "Goals for Euless" Committee with the citizens of Euless. Councilman Copher inquired what pro- visions had been made to let the people of Euless know of the meeting. (Page Two, Called Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, May 4, 1972) Mr. Hunt stated he is drafting a letter to be sent to the different civic organizations, and were asking these organizations and the churches of the community to have a representative present at the meeting. Mrs. Griffin stated she has informed the P. T. A. of South Euless Elementary School of the meeting. Mr. Hunt stated they wanted a "good showing" at this meeting, and invited the Council to participate. Councilman Samuels informed the Committee that several of the Councilmen would be attending a meeting in San Antonio at this time and would be unable to attend the Open Forum Meeting. Mr. Hunt asked Councilman Dunn for his comments on the "Goals for Euless" Committee. Councilman Dunn stated he has met with Mr. Bill Anderson and they have discussed their ideas. He further stated the City, School , and Churches should work more closely together to get more value for less money. Mr. Theder stated there is a better working relationship at present with the school board and negotiations have begun for use of the Trinity High School swimming pool . Mr. Theder further stated the swimming pool at the South Euless Park could be used in the school program to teach children to swim. In reply to a question from Councilman Dunn, Mr. Lindsey stated that the churches in Euless do not have many recreational facilities, but the churches use the City facilities for softball leagues and basketball leagues. Mr. Lindsey stated that the pool at Trinity High School could not be used for children as the water is too deep - an olympic type swimming pool . Councilman Dunn stated that the "Goals for Euless" recommends a general goal of secular, moral , and spiritual goals for Euless. Mr. Hunt stated the City Manager is working with the schools for the joint use of the school and park facilities. Mr. Hunt stated that with the completion of the two (2) new swimming pools, there will not be much demand for an indoor pool . Councilman Dunn stated he has driven by Midway Park Swimming Pool and there were wall to wall swimmers. (Page Three, Called . Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, May 4, 1972) Mr. Theder stated that according to statistics, Euless should have 2.5 square feet of surface water per swimmer and the City will still be one (1 ) pool short with the completion of the two (2) new swimming pools and he thinks another pool should be included in the new bond program. _ II . NAMING OF PARKS Mr. Hunt stated the Committee has discussed naming the parks for former mayors of Euless and they were supplied a list of the mayors and their terms of office by the City Secretary. Mr. Theder stated it would be an incentive to a person to run for the office of Mayor if there was some type of recognition for his service. He further stated they could dedicate the parks to the Mayors and have a plaque at the park and give the park a nature name. Councilman Copher stated the Committee should be selective in the naming of the parks so they will not get confused with the subdivisions of Euless with a similar name. Mr. McNair made a motion that parks shall be dedicated for former mayors of Euless but not named for them, that names be selected at a later date. Mr. Theder seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. McNair, Theder, Gregory, Hunt, and Mrs. Griffin Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. III . RISERS INSTALLED IN NEW SWIMMING POOLS Mr. Hunt presented a letter from Mr. Bill Ratliff, City 's Consulting Engineer, on the installation of risers (steps) in a shallow corner of the new swimming pools for the children to get into and out of the pools. In reply to a question, Mr. Lindsey stated that a parent must accompany any child that does not swim. Mr. Griggs stated that he recommends that these risers should be installed. Mr. Gregory inquired of Mr. Griggs the possibility of Midway Park Swimming Pool being sand-blasted before it opens for the new season. (Page Four, Called Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, May 4, 1972) Mr. Lindsey stated that the swimming pool is going to be sand-blasted beginning Monday. Mr. Theder stated he would like for the minutes to show that the Committee is in favor of the addition of risers to the new pools and the Committee will leave the decisions up to Mr. Griggs and Mr. Ratliff. IV. BEAUTIFICATION OF EULESS Mr. Hunt stated that the sign ordinance in Euless is not being enforced as there are several illegal signs along the streets and these signs distract from the beauty of Euless. Councilman Copher stated that if anyone has a complaint, illegal signs or sewer trouble, they should call the City Hall and talk with Mrs. Ferris, or call a member of the City Council , and then give the City a reasonable time to correct the problem. Mr. Gopher further stated that approximately 50% of the people are in violation of some ordinance in Euless. Mrs. Ferris stated that the City received a complaint on signs ten (10) days ago and Mr. Bullard informed her that all the signs remaining on North Main Street are legal . Mrs. Ferris further stated that the City does follow through on any complaint when we know of these complaints. V. GOLF COURSE Mr. Hunt stated that the Committee has talked with Mr. Troy Fuller, who has been in contact with Mr. Dean of the Airport Board, concerning airport property for use as a golf course for the City. Mr. Hunt stated the Committee should make another attempt to meet with the Airport Board on using some of the land for a golf course. Councilman Copher informed the Committee that he and the Mayor were to meet with Mr. Dean of the Airport Board at 10.00 A. M. on May 9, 1972. (Subsequently changed to 2:30 P. M., same date by Mayor Krause. ) Mr. Hunt appointed Mr. Gregory to attend this meeting in his absence. Councilman Samuels told the Committee that they should not become discouraged if there was no decision reached at this first meeting. Councilman Copher stated that they should not go in with a lot of plans, to feel the Board out first, and let them know what the City wants and make friends with them. (Page Five, Called Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, May 4, 1972) Councilman Dunn stated it would be a large expense to include a club house and greens in a bond program, that perhaps it should be a joint program for Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. Mr. Hunt stated that the City could receive Federal Funds for a development of this type. Mr. Gregory stated he would contact neighboring cities and get more information on golf courses. (Mr. Theder left the meeting at 9:00 P.M.) VI . CITY CHARTER Mr. Hunt stated that the present City Charter does not mention the Park and Recreation Committee. Mr. Hunt stated he has discussed this with Councilman Samuels and the Committee will work with Mr. Samuels and have the Park and Recreation Committee listed in the new charter. VII . MR. LINDSEY REPORTS ON SUMMER PROGRAM Mr. Lindsey reported that everything was ready for the beginning of the summer recreation program. He said the Little League would play their first game on May 15, 1972, and the printed program for the summer would be ready for distribution next week, and that Midway Park Swimming Pool would be ready to open the first of June. Mr. Lindsey stated that the maintenance men were working on cleaning the park sites and that picnic tables were being put out at West Euless Park. Mr. Gregory inquired about a girl 's softball league. Mr. Lindsey stated that a league had not been formed at this time. A discussion followed on the softball leagues and the Little League schedules and the number of teams. In reply to a question, Mr. Hunt stated that two (2) more lighted fields were needed and the cost would be between $18,000.00 and $20,000.00 to construct. VIII . TREE ORDINANCE Mrs. Langston reported that she has been in contact with the City of Bedford and their tree ordinance is still in the drafting stage, that Hurst has a policy concerning cutting down trees. (Page Six, Called Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, May 4, 1972) Mr. Hunt stated that the Committee should support anything that will beautify the City. IX. EULESS TEEN COUNCIL Councilman Copher reported that the Euless Teen Council seems to have lost interest and the Teen Council decided at the last meeting to erect lights at the back of the building and have volley ball nets and different types of outdoor games. He further stated that the building will be open seven (7) nights a week, with an adult in attendance at all times, and they will attempt to serve food and generate interest in the project. Mr. Copher stated they will try one more time and if interest has not increased by August 1 , 1972, they will close the project. In reply to a question, Mr. Copher stated the ages included are from 15 years to 19 years of age. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9: 25 P. M. APPROVED: Chairman mai