HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-09 Regular Meeting
Parks and Leisure Services Board
September 9th, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday, September 9, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman
Randy Jones. Other Board Members present: John Raab, Isha Sharma, Steve Doty, Roger Sickler,
Magen Brown, and Kay Seeger, and Jason Reyes.
Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Manager
Terry Boaz, and Administrative Secretary Myndi Muncy.
Visitors present:
INVOCATION
Mr. Sickler gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Randy Jones asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the
August 5, 2019 regular meeting. Mr. Sickler made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented and was seconded by Mr. Reyes. The vote was unanimous.
I. Board Member Reports
a. Isha Sharma — Blessing Branch & Midway: No items to report.
b. Magen Brown —J.A. Carr & Kiddie Carr: No items to report.
c. Kay Seger— Preserve & Mcormick: Screw sticking out of a board at the fishing pier.
d. Jason Reyes-VOBC & Reflection: No items to report.
e. Randy Jones—S. Euless & Heritage: No items to report.
f. Roger Sickler—Westpark & Wilshire: Piece of walkway lifting up.
g. John Raab— Bob Eden &Trailwood: No items to report
h. Steve Doty— Parks at Texas Star: No items to report.
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II. Beautification Award
a. Chairman Jones announced the September 2019 Residential Yard of the Month winner
was Mr. & Mrs. Disabella at 212 arbor Glen Drive. This property has many different plant species
that have thrived this summer even with our high temperatures. These hardy plants are Salvia
Blue Queen, Sun Shine ligustrum, kaleidoscope Abelia, Lantana, color guard Yucca, well-trimmed
Holly shrubs and plush green Bermuda grass to add to the curb Appeal.We appreciate their effort,
and their award will be delivered to them.
b. Chairman Jones announced the September 2019 Business/Civic/Governmental
Beautification award winner goes to Raising Canes at 2901 TX-121. This property is located in
Glade Parks and has a very nice curb appeal. This landscape is low maintenance and is well
manicured and offers many drought tolerant plants such as Blue Rug Juniper, Indian Hawthorn,
Little Gem Magnolia, Burford Holly Shrubs, large Chinese Pistache, and colorful Periwinkle plants.
We appreciate their effort, and their award will be delivered to them.
III. Business of the Tree Board
Tree Board Chairman Jason Reyes reported the following for May:
a. Total man hours for August 1-31 = 925
• 384.00 Horticulture
• 120.00 Forestry
• 167.00 Greenhouse
• 254.00 Special Projects
• 0.00 Training
Removed trees and vines from resident's fence at Bob Eden Park.
➢ Raised trees at school zone.
➢ Trimmed trees at J.A. Carr.
IV. Directors Report— Ray McDonald
• Park project updates.
Chairman Randy Jones thanked staff for their report.
V. Other New Business
No new business.
VI. Input from City Council Members and Visitors
No input from City Council Members or visitors.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jones gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Chairman Attest
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