2014-12-11 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS,
RECREATION, & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER
11, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CONFERENCE
ROOM AT 2703 VETERANS DR, PEARLAND, TX, 77584
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:45ain
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Buck Stevens
Chair
Erin Allen
Co -Chair
Ted Mittica
Board Member
Marjorie Wilcoxson
Board Member
Bethany Earl
Board Member
Valerie Marvin
Board Member
Michelle Graham
Parks & Recreation, Director
Chris Orlea
Parks & Recreation, Assistant Director
Colene Cabezas
Parks & Recreation, Recreation Superintendent
Charles Payton
Parks & Recreation, Athletic Coordinator
Nicole Bowen
Parks & Recreation, Special Events Coordinator ,
Lucy Hooper
Parks & Recreation, Administrative Assistant,
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 13, 2014 ,
Mr. Stevens asked for additions and corrections to the minutes, there were no objections,
wiuiu4es' we filed for auAit and approval.
IV. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BAND SELECTION FOR
WINTERFEST 2015
Ms. Graham began by describing the new process for allowing the Parks Board to be
more involved in special events processes including entertainment selection. Nicole
Bowen opened up the board for discussion regarding the band selections she sent. Mr.
Stevens inquired how the bands are narrowed down to 3. Ms. Bowen explained that they
were the only bands who were available and had expressed interest in that date. A
discussion ensued regarding band selection for Winterfest 2015. Ms. Marvin made a
motion to select Thunderpants and Spinsations as the bands for Winterfest 2015. Ms.
Allen seconded the motion and the motion carried 6 to 0.
V. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION FOR 84TH
LEGISLATURE SESSION
Ms. Graham described the process for submitting resolutions to the legislature. She
explained that the City had adopted the resolution but it was department specific deeming
it important for the board to 1 acknowledge this resolution. A discussion
ensued regarding the resolution including the process for grant funding. Ms. Allen made
a motion to approve the resolution for the 84th legislature session. Mr. Mittica seconded
the motion and the motion carried 6 to 0.
VI. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROCESS AND
INFORMATION FOR DESIGNATING RSA STATUS
Ms. Graham began by informing the board of their involvement in the Athletic Policy
Process and the need for the board to be involved in the Recognized Sports Association
(RSA) process. Mr. Orlea then described the RSA program and the process for becoming
recognized including historical presence, residency requirements, and other criteria. Mr.
Stevens inquired about user surveys and ways to receive feedback from user groups. A
discussion ensued regarding RSA status and processes. Ms. Wilcoxson made a motion to
approve the process for designating RSA status. Ms. Earl seconded the motion and the
motion carried 6 to 0.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:36ain
These minutes espectfully submitted by:
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Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
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