2005-05-12 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND PARKS,
RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005, AT 11:30 AM, IN
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, AT
2947 BROADWAY STREET, PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 AM.
H. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
The following were present for the meeting:
Secretary
Laura Austin
Board Member
Christian Corl
Board Member
Roy Loris
Parks Director
Rhonda Cyrus
Parks Office Coordinator
Mona Ann Miller
Consultant
Brent Keist
Consultant Assistant
Karen Gregory
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 14, 2005
The approval of minutes was deferred to the next meeting.
IV. REVIEW OF CHAPTERS I AND 2 OF THE PROPOSED MASTER
PARKS PLAN
Ms. Gregory and Mr. Keist reviewed Chapters 1 and 2. They explained
the different aspects of each chapter, including the information gathered,
as well as the charts and graphs. They stated that the information is still
developing due to the fact that City staff is still gathering information.
Chairperson Thomas Gibbs arrived at 11:40 AM.
Mrs. Cyrus explained that a questionnaire regarding what out citizens
want in our Parks will be included in the Pearland In Motion newsletter
mail out. She stated that the questionnaire will also be accessible by a link
on the Parks and Recreation web site. She added that the questionnaire
results will steer our priorities for the Parks Master Plan.
Mr. Keist stated that the Parks Board and staff need to take a five to six
hour walking tour of our parks to familiarize themselves with current
amenities and get ideas of future needs. A discussion ensued regarding a
date for the tours.
Mrs. Cyrus stated that we will be taking more "discovery" tours in the
future to view other cities' amenities. She informed the Board of a Clear
Creek Nature Tourism meeting in August. She also stated that a number
of speakers are being scheduled including Dr. Crompton, from Texas A &
M University.
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
In the interest of time, the Director's Report was included in Board
Member's packets for their review, but not discussed.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:58 AM.
Minutes respectfully submitted,
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Mona n Miller, Parks & Recreation Office Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted or corrected this 1411'day of , 2005.
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