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2002-11-18 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD November 18, 2002 MMUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2002 AT 5:30 PM, AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 3523 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS As Chairman Dwayne Lum was absent, Jessie Guiterrez called the meeting to order at 5:25 pm with the following present: Christian Corl Member Joseph Taylor Member Trish Matheson Secretary Ed Hersh Director Jessie Gutierrez Member Greg Moore Park Superintendent Jan Steglich Office Coordinator Absent: Dwayne Lum Paul Habermas Kenneth Geyer Approval of Minutes Joseph Taylor made a motion to accept the Minutes of the November 18, 2002 meeting, and Trish Matheson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Park Board Chair Report Chairman Lum was absent Director's Report Ed Hersh updated the Board with varied news, information and updates including: • The opening of the senior citizens center took place November 6, 2002 and approximately 176 people attended. The Mayor spoke and all present indicated they were excited about the new activities and trips that would be offered now through the center. • Engineering of a new pavilion for Independence Park has started. • The City has closed on the purchase of the land on Orange Street (next to Service Center). This will be for an addition to the Service Center. • Discussions have started between Council and PISD for a potential recreation center in the new Rogers Middle School (located on Fite Road and the Manvel Hwy) • Council and PISD held a workshop on possible shared aquatic facilities. • Tree lighting will take place December 5, 7:00 pm and the Parade is planned for December 7. • Tree ordinance revision is under way. • Construction drawings have begun for the park on Grand Boulevard. • Concept plans are in process for the relocated Sonny Tobias, and proposed Ryan Acres and Sleepy Hollow Park. • Daddy -Daughter Date Night is planned for two nights, February 14 and 15, 7:00 8:45 pm. Unfinished Business A. Naming of park site on Grand Boulevard After brief discussion, Joe Taylor made a motion that the name of "Old Town Zychhnski Park" be submitted to Council. Trish Matheson seconded the motion, and motion passed unanimously, 4-0 New Business A. Consideration and Possible Action: Approval of concept plan for proposed relocated Sonny Tobias Park. After brief discussion, Ed Hersh clarified Board members' questions on the concept plan which includes a walking trail and playground equipment. Christian Corl made a motion to approve the concept plan and Joe Taylor seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0 B. Consideration and Possible Action: Election of Officers for FY 2002/2003. Christian Corl made a motion to accept the slate of officers for the next year and Joe Taylor seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0. Officers are: Chairman -Dwayne Lum, Chairman Pro-Tem-Jessie Gutierrez and Secretary -Trish Matheson. C. Consideration and Possible Action 1. Park Master Plan: 2. Sub elements of Independence Park Master Plan. Discussion and action on the Park Master Plan was tabled until the next Park Board when time would be dedicated to that discussion Ed Hersh filled in the Board with information from Council s request for review of the Park Master Plan before a consultant is hired. Motion to table Part 1 was made by Christian Corl, with a second by Trish Matheson. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0. Ed Hersh wants to review the plan with the Board. Christian Corl made a motion to accept Part 2 of this section of the action form, with a second by Joe Taylor, motion passed unanimously, 4-0, Priorities of the Independence Park sub -master plan are: 1. Family Aquatic Center 2. Amphitheater/small pond 3. Playground/picnic shelter/walking track 4. Tennis Complex 5. Lake 6. Miniature Golf Course. Round table discussion followed with information being shared by Ed Hersh about requirements, acquisition of land, density issue and current land purchases. ®tber Business Jessie Gutierrez inquired about the application to be considered for membership on the Park Board that he had submitted for a friend. Ed Hersh filled in the Board about procedures for becoming a member of Park Board. Most Boards and Commissions are advisory only to the City Manager. Adjournment Trish Matheson moved to adjourn at 6 : 3 0 pm. Joe Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 4.0. *e) Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this id day of • Dwayne Lum, Chairman Attest: Trish Matheson, Secretary c'r 2002.