2005-07-14 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, JULY 14, 2005, AT 12:00 NOON,
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 12:02 p.m.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
The following members were present:
Board Secretary
Laura Austin
Vice -Chairperson
Ben Carranza
Board Member
Christian Corl
Board Member
Roy Loris
Board Member
DaLona Niland
Mayor Tom Reid
Parks Director Rhonda Cyrus
Parks Office Coordinator Mona Miller
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —April 14, 2005 and May 12, 2005
Mrs. Austin made a motion, seconded by Mr. Loris, to approve both sets
of minutes as submitted. The motion passed 5 to 0.
IV. DISCUSS COMMENTS ON CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF THE
PROPOSED MASTER PARKS PLAN
Mrs. Cyrus explained that the Master Parks Plan is a work in process. She
informed the Board of the different avenues we are using in order to
gather information.
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
BOARD'S OBJECTIVES
Mrs. Cyrus stated that the Board's suggested changes to the Goals and
Objectives have been made. She explained that she would like to discuss
them today and make any additional changes and/or corrections.
Board Member Scott Sherman entered the meeting at 12:10 p.m..
During the discussion on the Board's goals and objectives, several
concerns were expressed. Those concerns included sprinkler systems to
sustain plant life after it was planted, planting the correct type of plants for
our area, and having quality "useable" green space.
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VI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR PARKS WALKING
TOURS
This item was deferred to the next meeting. Mrs. Cyrus stated that we
need to pick a cooler time for the Board to tour our City parks. She
explained that it will take about one half a day to do so.
VII. PARKS BOARD PROCEDURES TRAINING
Mrs. Cyrus stated that this item would be recurring on the agenda for more
in depth training. However, she did remind the Board that all meetings are
recorded and open to the public; and subject to open records requests. She
encouraged the Board to attend the upcoming NRPA conference in San
Antonio in October for networking and ongoing training.
VIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Cyrus explained that a lot of time has been spent on emergency
management recently. She stated that the Parks and Recreation
Department is responsible for providing shelters.
Mrs. Cyrus informed the Board that the Rotary Club is interested in
partnering with the City to create a park for those with special needs. She
stated that a tour of the Woodlands parks is scheduled for August 11t'.
We will view their twenty-five yard swimming pool, several playgrounds
and their recreation center.
Mrs. Cyrus mentioned that the Clear Creek Nature Tourism Council will
hold a conference at South Shore Harbor on August 31s'. She feels that we
have a good possibility for a birding site here in Pearland. She explained
that Brazoria County has the highest sighting of different species of birds
in the United States. Mrs. Cyrus added that the group meets three to four
times a year to promote and to add new sites to the birding trail.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:54 p.m.
Next meeting date: August 11, 2005 — Woodlands Discovery Tour
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mona Ann Miller
Approved as submitted and/or corrected this ay of �k-tib t1 c_ 2005.
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Tho , Chairperson
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