2006-05-11 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, MAY 11, 2006, AT 8:00 AM, IN
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, AT
2947 BROADWAY STREET, PEARLAND, TEXAS
L CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:08 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
Ed Miller, Sr.
Board Member
Rhonda Cyrus
Director of Parks & Recreation
Mona Miller
Parks & Recreation Office Coordinator
Mrs. Cyrus stated that Tom Gibbs' absence will be excused because he is at Texas
Children's Hospital for medical testing with his daughter.
M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —April 20, 2006
Mr. Sherman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the
minutes as submitted. The motion passed 5 to 0.
IV. DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKS BOARD VACANCY
Mrs. Cyrus explained to the Board that Mr. Loris has resigned; therefore,
we have another open position on the Board. She stated that the
applications are available from the City web site, from Mona, and the City
Secretary if anyone knows someone who is interested in serving on the
Board.
A discussion ensued regarding whether this Board has an attendance
policy. At this point, the Board does not have such a policy, but they may
consider adopting one similar to the policy City Council uses.
Mrs. Cyrus stated that she wasn't sure if Mr. Corl could continue to serve
as a Board Member since he has recently moved outside of the City limits.
She asked Mrs. Miller to ask the Legal Department whether he could still
serve or not.
V. DISCUSSION REGARDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
Mrs. Cyrus explained that the Capital Improvement Projects that she is
proposing consist of forty-four million dollars, spread over a period of six
to eight years. She stated that the Master Parks Plan identified fifteen
projects that she originally presented to City Council. Council asked her
to narrow those to her top priorities. She explained that she narrowed
those to nine projects.
Mrs. Cyrus explained that the City will be proposing a bond referendum to
the citizens after the school board completes theirs. She stated that we
will do a lot of advertising and educating before the bond referendum is
considered in May of next year.
Mrs. Cyrus stated that Pearland I.S.D. discussed the indoor pool again at
their last meeting. Therefore, she will get with upper management to see
how they want to proceed with that project.
Mrs. Cyrus explained that most of the CIPs are broken into phases. She
stated that staff has provided Council with operating and maintenance
expenses so they will know the impact for personnel, equipment, etc. She
added that the CIPS include improvements all over town, not just one area.
In addition, Mrs. Cyrus added that these projects may change some
depending on what type of partnerships we are able to develop with
different entities (i.e. MUD Districts, school districts, etc.)
Mrs. Cyrus stated that the City needs to have the connectivity of a trail
system. She explained that the Master Park Plan and the survey that was
performed showed the importance of connectivity.
Mrs. Austin mentioned decks/piers in the ponds. Mrs. Cyrus explained
that we have numerous bayous that we need to provide safe launch areas,
parking and restrooms for in order to provide paddle trails. Mr. Miller
stated that Harris County is doing this same thing with paddle trails.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Cyrus gave a brief explanation and/or update of each item on the
Director's Report.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 AM.
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These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mona AnA Miller, Parks Office Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected the day of
2006.
Ben Carradza, Vice Chairper§on