2006-04-20 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND PARKS,
RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 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 11:35 AM.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
The following were present for the meeting:
Thomas Gibbs
Laura Austin
Ben Carranza
Roy Loris
Scott Sherman
Ed Miller
Rhonda Cyrus
Judy Jackson
Chairperson
Board Secretary
Vice-Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Director of Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Secretary
ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 9, 2006
Mr. Sherman made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr.
Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed 6 to O.
IV. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MASTER HIKE AND BIKE
PLAN
Mrs. Cyrus explained that we are in need of Parks Board members for a
sub-committee of City staff and stakeholders to provide input on the needs
for and development of a master plan for hike and bike trails that will
connect the community. We will be utilizing a survey that will be
launched on line in June, 2006, and in the Pearl and In Motion to gather
input from citizens. A copy of the survey was given to members.
The first meeting of the sub-committee will be held on April 26, 2006,
from 12pm-Ipm at the Parks & Recreation conference room.
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V. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO 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 it was felt the
ordinance was well structured and there should be no problems with the
$350-$750 per unit changes.
VI. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
EXISTING TREE ORDINANCE
Mrs. Cyrus stated that the ordinance is good as is for now and she will
update the Board when it goes back to City Council. 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 POSSffiLE ACTION REGARDING MEETING
TIMES
A discussion ensued regarding earlier vs. later meeting times.
Mr. Gibbs made a motion to change the meeting time to 8am. Mr.
Sherman seconded the motion. Motion passed 6 to O.
VIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Cyrus stated that staff is working on the budget and she is working
on a CIP plan based on the Master Parks Plan that was accepted. A
presentation will be made to City Council on May 1,2006.
SWEC has been identified as the proposed site for a 3-acre tree farm.
Mrs. Cyrus reviewed the remainder of the Director's report with the
Board.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Carranza made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Sherman seconded the
motion. Motion passed 6 to O.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
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