2005-09-15 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, SEPTEMBER 15, 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 12:08 PM.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
The following were present for the meeting:
Laura Austin
Board Secretary
Ben Carranza
Board Vice -Chairperson
Tom Gibbs
Board Chairperson
Roy Loris
Board Member
Parks Director
Rhonda Cyrus
Parks Office Coordinator
Mona Miller
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 24, 2005 Workshop and July
14, 2005 Regular Meeting
Mr. Carranza made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Austin, to approve both
sets of minutes as submitted. The motion passed 4 to 0.
IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING UPDATES
TO THE MASTER PARKS PLAN
Mrs. Cyrus stated that this item was really performed this morning as the
Board toured the City parks. She expressed her appreciation to the Board
for all of their input into the Master Parks Plan.
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
BOARD'S OBJECTIVES
Mrs. Cyrus explained that we have lost a lot of office time working in the
Emergency Operations Center regarding Hurricane Katrina. She stated
that the objectives will be e-mailed to the Board members next week for
their review.
VI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A
DISCOUNT POLICY
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Mrs. Cyrus explained that Mr. Eisen wanted the Board's opinion on the
proposed policy. A discussion ensued regarding the policy. Mr. Loris
asked if the discount for Pearland I. S.D. employees could be extended to
their families. Mrs. Cyrus stated that she would clarify this issue with
staff and report back to the Board.
Mr. Loris made a motion to approve the Discount Policy with the
exception that he would like the discount to include family members of
Pearland I.S.D.. Mr. Carranza seconded the motion. The motion passed 4
to 0.
VII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PARK
DEDICATION ORDINANCE FEE
Mrs. Cyrus explained that City Council took their suggestion to raise the
Park Dedication fees to $500 and proposed to raise them to $750.00. She
stated that Council would also like the structure of the ordinance to be
reviewed. She added that the fair market value and replacement expenses
need to be updated and considered in the amount of the fees. Mrs. Cyrus
also mentioned that Council is considering changing their allowed
densities in new developments.
VIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Cyrus reviewed the Director's report with the Board and gave further
explanation for a few items. She also reminded the Board about the
upcoming NRPA conference in San Antonio, October 18-22.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mona Ann Miller
These minutes approved as submitted or corrected this 13day of
Cko6et2 , 2005.
Thomas Gibbs, Chairperson
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