2008-11-20 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, NOVEMBER 20, 2008, AT 8:00 A.M., 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 8:05 a.m.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Ben Carranza
Ed Miller
Marjorie Wilcoxson
Laura Austin
Jon Branson
Randi Wyatt
John Walters
Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Parks and Recreation Director
Parks and Recreation Office Coordinator
Parks and Recreation Urban Forester
HI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —October 16, 2008
Ms. Wilcoxson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Austin
seconded the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S REVENUE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Discussion ensued regarding Parks and Recreation Department's Revenue
Management Plan. At the last meeting the board voted to approve the plan
however, this item was not on the posted agenda. Council has already taken
action on the Revenue Management Plan as well. Today, the board needs to
officially approve the plan according to the agenda. No changes have been made
to the plan, since the boards last review.
Ms. Wilcoxson made a motion to approve the nomination. Mr. Miller seconded
the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
Michelle Smith, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director joined the meeting after
the motion was made.
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V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE AND THE QUAILIFIED TREE LIST
Pearland Parks and Recreation has a Vision and Mission for the department along
with Strategic Goals that Staff focuses on each year, those being Economic,
Social and Environmental. hi order to achieve the Environmental goal, staff is
making plans to designate Pearland as a Tree City USA. To begin this process the
current Tree Ordinance needs to be revised.
In addition to that designation, one of Council's goals is to establish Green
policies for the entire city making Pearland a sustainable City. Mr. Walters
suggest the addition of more native trees to the protected tree list which would tie
into the Green Policy by conserving water, one of our natural resources.
Mr. Walters discussed the recommended amendments and clarified some
preexisting requirements of the Tree Ordinance so that everyone was clear of its
meaning. Mr. Walters discussed the proposed changes to the ordinance with the
board.
A motion was made to approve the amendments as presented by Mr. Walters.
Ms. Wilcoxson seconded the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
City Hall, Library and Community Center:
The Pearland City Hall, the Community Center and the Library took a direct hit
from Hurricane IKE. All three buildings were substantially damaged as a result
of the storm. Since our last meeting bids have been received and awarded for
mold remediation. No bids were received for the renovation of the facilities
therefore; the bid deadline and some of the bidding requirements have been
modified to encourage contractors to bid on the project. Renovation bids are
scheduled to be received the first week in December.
Natatorium and Recreation Center:
Planning, Permitting, Public Works and the Fire Marshal's Office are currently
reviewing 95% plans and specifications. It is anticipated the review of plans and
specifications by all departments will be finalized in November, bid in December
and the project will be awarded the second week in January with construction to
begin in February. The Board is welcome to stop by the Administration Office
and review the plans.
Phase I of the Trail Connectivity Project:
The City is currently negotiating with property owners in the Ryan Acres
subdivision that back up to the proposed trail route along Mary's Creek. It is
anticipated the plans and specifications will be ready for bid during the first
quarter of 2009, with construction to follow shortly thereafter.
Centennial Park South Expansion:
JCF received substantial completion for the park improvements in July. All Play
Inc., the "Splash Pad" contractor finished their installation of the "Splash Pad" in
July as well. Substantial completion of the "Splash Pad" was completed in
August, with the final punch list executed in October.
Orange Street Park/Hunter Park
The Council officially adopted a resolution at the August 25, 2008, meeting
naming the park Hunter Park. Due to budgetary concerns regarding expenditures
related to IKE this project is temporarily put on hold.
Woody Street Park:
Additional fill is required at the site to create positive drainage for the park. The
Galveston County Consolidated Drainage has agreed to provide 75 loads of sand
and no cost to the City for the project. Once they finish their current haul with the
City of Friendswood, they will begin hauling the sand to our site in December.
Once the material has been brought in, the material will be graded. Once the
grading is complete, the trail, picnic benches and tables will be installed and the
site will be hydro mulched with seed. The project should be substantially
complete in February.
Water Lights District and Presidential Park:
The consultant has finalized the conceptual drawing for the proposed park and has
presented it to Staff and the PEDC. Assistant Director, Michelle Smith presented
the plan and the cost estimates to Water Lights District representatives on October
23, 2008. No further action will be taken on this project until it is determined
how the project will be funded.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
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Randi Wy# tt
Parks Offi oordinator
nutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 115 day of
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Ben Carrada, Chairperson
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