2010-11-18 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND PARKS AND RECREATION
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 AT 8:00 A.M., IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT 2°d FLOOR CONFRERENCE ROOM IN THE RECREATION
CENTER AND NATATORIUM AT 4141 BAILEY RD, PEARLAND, TX 77584.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:48 a.m.
H. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Quentin Wiltz
Chairman
Kelly Moody
Board Member
Pete Riger
Board Member
Tom Gibbs
Board Member
Forest Smith
Board Member (on phone)
Michelle Smith
Parks and Recreation, Director
Roz Epting
Parks and Recreation, Assistant Director
Angelica Smith
Parks and Recreation, Administrative Assistant
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —October 21, 2010
Mr. Gibbs made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Ms. Moody seconded the
motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
IV. BOARD REPORT
At this time the board members had the opportunity to share any recent involvement they
may have had with the community since the last meeting.
V. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REMOVAL FROM
TABLE CODE OF ORDINANCE
Ms. Moody made a motion to remove from table code of ordinance. Mr. Gibbs seconded
the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
VI. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CODE OF
ORDINANCE
Mr. Wiltz began by providing revisions to the text of the document presented to the
board. A discussion ensued regarding presented changes. Mr. Wiltz proposed a question
regarding concealed weapons in parks to be presented to the City attorney due to
conflicting with the concealed handgun law. Michelle added that she inserted text about
fishing that would allow us to enforce fishing laws which is not in the document
presented to the board at this time. Mr. Wiltz questioned an ordinance regarding animal
waste and Ms. Moody commented on the alcohol ordinance. Ms. Smith informed the
board that there are other ordinances within the City where the two items are addressed.
Ms. Smith explained to the board that the legal department wanted the boards input
before proceeding with the creation of the code of ordinance. Ms. Smith made the board
aware of an ordinance of making a profit off of City facilities in a partnership that was
added.
Ms. Moody made a motion to accept the code of ordinance as presented with the
amendment of the fishing text. Mr. Gibbs seconded the motion and the motion carried 4
to 0.
VII. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REMOVAL FROM
TABLE STANDARDS OF CARE
Ms. Moody made a motion to remove from table standards of care. Mr. Gibbs seconded
the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
VIII. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING STANDARDS OF
CARE
Mr. Wilz asks the board for their comments and/or edits and presented his edits within
the text. A discussion ensued regarding the standards. Ms. Smith informed the board that
the standards of care are only for classes for children 5-12 years old that operates for a
minimum of three hours.
Ms. Moody made a motion to accept the revisions and changes to standards of care as
presented. Mr. Gibbs seconded the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
IX. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REMOVAL FROM
TABLE RECREATION CENTER AND NATATORIUM POLICIES/RULES
Ms. Moody made a motion to remove from table the proposed changes to the Recreation
Center and Natatorium polices/rules. Mr. Gibbs seconded the motion and the motion
carried 4 to 0.
X. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RECREATION
CENTER AND NATATORIUM POLICIES/RULES
Ms. Moody began be expressing her feeling regarding the ages changes within the
Recreation Center and Natatorium. She questioned what the protection/supervision plan
would be if these ages were to change. A discussion ensued regarding the plan of action
for behavior problems. Ms. Smith assured the board that we would have a plan of action
including staff room checks every 30 minutes and sign a behavior contract at the time of
purchasing a membership. Ms. Smith then began to explain to the board that age change
was brought up due to participant request because the space available at this point is
insufficient for the 10-11 year olds. A discussion ensued regarding the legal guardian age
to be able to supervise a younger person. Ms. Smith went through all the rule changes and
got a consensus for each rule.
Ms. Moody made a motion that the proposed changes for the Recreation Center and
Natatorium are accepted. Mr. Riger seconded the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
XI. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ELECTIONS
Ms. Smith began by explaining according to the bi-laws the board is supposed to have
elections in October every year. For the 2010-2011 year the board needs to select a Chair
and Vice -Chair.
Ms. Moody made a motion for Mr. Gibbs remain Vice -Chair and Mr. Wilz to remain
Chair. Mr. Riger seconded the motion and the motion carried 4 to 0.
XII. BOARD RETREAT
Review and discuss By-laws
Review and discuss City Charter
Review Open Meetings Act
Watch video presentation (Board was told to review online and print certificate)
Review 2009 Executive Feedback Summary
Personal Expectations
2011 Department Goals
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Moody made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Gibbs seconded the motion and
the motion carried 4 to 0.
The meeting adjourned at 11:04 a.m.
Th e inutes respectfully submitted by:
Angelica Smith
Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of ,
2010.
Quentin Wiltz, Chairman
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