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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. Page 1 of3 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. Page 2 of3 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: '~'~~ ' .-- -~---- Ju~p' Jackson ' Minutes approved ~ submitted and/or corrected this ~ day of ~~ 2006. ~../ a.,' .., . p./'!' ~' . - 'y.? .,~- <~is::"""<<-2./ --- - <L~ Thomas Gibbs, Chairperson Page 3 of 3