2006-03-09 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, MARCH 9, 2006, 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 11:40 AM.
H. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
The following were present for the meeting:
Laura Austin
Board Secretary
Ben Carranza
Vice -Chairperson
Roy Loris
Board Member
Scott Sherman
Board Member
Rhonda Cyrus
Director of Parks & Recreation
Mona Miller
Parks & Recreation Office Coordinator
Carroll Kell
Architect
IH. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— February 9, 2006
Mr. Sherman made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mrs.
Austin seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0.
IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
UPDATED LAYOUT OF THE SOCCER FIELDS ON MAX ROAD
Mrs. Cyrus introduced Carroll Kell of Landscape Architect, Inc., who has
designed the preliminary layout of the soccer complex. He explained that
the depths and slopes have not yet been determined. He stated that the
entire complex would have slopes and drains throughout to drain rather
quickly. Mr. Loris asked about the type of soil/sand mix that would be
used for the fields. Mr. Kell answered that they would determine the best
mix of sand and soil that would allow for absorption. He also stated that
the parking areas and sidewalks would be concrete.
Mrs. Cyrus explained that they might need one more "International" size
field. A discussion ensued regarding the layout of the fields. Mr. Loris
asked if there would be benches around the fields. He stated that the Boy
Scouts could build benches for their Eagle Scout projects. Mr. Carranza
suggested possibly having portable benches/seating of some sort. Mrs.
Cyrus explained that those might cause a storage problem.
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Mrs. Cyrus commented that they might want to make one of the fields a
"Championship" field with larger bleacher type seats. Mr. Carranza
expressed a concern about how the field lights will affect the surrounding
homes. Mr. Kell explained that the laminar lights would have cut-offs to
direct the lights toward the fields and away from homes. Mr. Kell showed
a larger scale drawing of the area to show the proximity of surrounding
properties and streets.
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
EXISTING PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE
Mrs. Cyrus explained that she just wanted to give the Board an update on
the proposed changes to the ordinance. She stated that some of the
wording will change, however, the content of the proposed changes that
the Board voted on will not. She added that the changes should be
considered by City Council in early April.
VI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
EXISTING TREE ORDINANCE
Mrs. Cyrus stated that she is just updating the Board on this ordinance
also. Mrs. Austin asked how large a 2" caliper tree is. Mrs. Cyrus showed
photographs of different calipers of trees. A discussion ensued regarding
historic trees, how to preserve them, and the difference between the
caliper and diameter of trees. Mrs. Cyrus explained that she is going to
request that the City apply for a grant that will allow hiring an Urban
Forester to help enforce this ordinance because this is their expertise.
VII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
MASTER HIKE AND BIKE PLAN
Mrs. Cyrus explained that she would be working with Joe Wertz in the
Project Department to create a master hike and bike trail plan in
conjunction with the City thoroughfare plan. She stated that she would like
at least one Parks Board member to be a part of a committee that will also
work on this plan.
VIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Cyrus explained that she now reports directly to Nick Finn, one of
two Assistant City Managers. She stated that another Assistant City
Manager by the name of Mike Hodge has also been hired.
Mrs. Cyrus reviewed the director's report with the Board and explained
each item. In addition, to the items on the report, Mrs. Cyrus mentioned
that she had met with the Shadow Creek Ranch group and other City
officials regarding a possible whitewater rafting park venue.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
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Mona AnA Miller
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of , 2006.
Ben Carra a, Vice Chairpe son
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