2002-08-13 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETINGMINUTESC` 17�y
CITY OF PEARLAND
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
AUGUST 13, 2002
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING 14ELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2002
AT 7 17 PM, AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 3523 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS
Chairman Dwayne Lum called the meeting to order at 7 17 pm with the following present
Dwayne Lum
Trish Matheson
Paul Habermas
Christian Cori
Absent
Jessie Gutierrez
Joseph Taylor
Kenneth Geyer
Approval of Minutes
Chair Ed Hersh Director
Secretary Nghiem Doan Asst. City Attorney
Member Jan Steglich Office Coordinator
Member
Member
Member
Vice Chair
Paul Habermas made a motion to approve the Minutes of the October 29, 2001 and February 18,
2002 meeting. Trish Matheson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
Park Board Chair Report
The chairman did have a report.
Director's Report
Ed Hersh reported on the very successful dedication of Pine Hollow Park, Thursday, August 8,
2002 Celebration was attended by the Mayor, who took the first slide down the new equipment,
as well as approximately 100 other citizens. The Pine Hollow Homeowners Association was
present and was instrumental in donation of funds for building of the park
Saturday, August 17, is the beginning of registration for Fall classes and activities
The director also reported that the City had closed on 20 acres of land on Woody Drive This
area also backs up to North Corrigan Park There are no current plans for immediate
development
The FEMA lots that the City acquired after the flooding are now the responsibility of the Parks
department for upkeep and mowing. Ed Hersh reports that this project is in the process of being
bid out, as the Parks department has neither staff nor equipment to handle all these lots The lots
are being mowed under emergency contract with a vendor. Mr Hersh did indicate that there are
some areas of FEMA lots that are possible passive parks Those areas may include Sleepy
AWEW� Hollow, Ryan Acres and in South Corrigan, the concept is to move Sonny Tobias Park to a better
location
Ed Hersh reported on the Council meeting with regards to discussion on capital and the Senior
Program More budget workshops are planned Benefits include one more staff position for a
R O W crew, and consolidation of a Parks staff position to create a Recreation Supervisor
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
Action Form. Naming of Park on Schleider Drive.
Discussion followed on naming the one -acre park near C 1 Harris Elementary. Satsuma trees
are planted on the land from the Jamison Farm The director suggested the "Bert and Frances
Jamison Park" be considered. Dwayne Lum appointed attending board members to a committee
to consider and give suggestions on naming of the park This committee met after Park Board
adjourned. The second meeting will take place at a future date before final recommendations are
given
Aw► Action Form. Park Dedication Ordinance Update
Discussion followed clarifying the current status of the Park Dedication Ordinance741-1
Nghiem Doan, assistant city attorney, discussed the changes that are being proposed to the
ordinance, and answered questions from the board.
Dwayne Lum expressed concern about already developed areas for park areas. Ed Hersh
indicated there are funds available for development of Zychlinski Park. Ed clarified options
builders may have when developing land in accordance with the ordinance. Every 5 years the
Council will update the districts, as well as review the Park Master Plan. Paul Habermas moved
to accept Ordinance 741-1, Christian Cori seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously
Ed Hersh indicated that for the September Park Board meeting, the Veterans Memorial Park will
be discussed and nominations for Park Board officers will begin
Board was polled on the best date and time for the next board meeting Consensus was for a
breakfast meeting September 5, 2002, 8 00 am
Paul I {abermas made a motion to adjourn, Christian Coral seconded, with motion passing
unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 8 10 pm
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this r�g day of —044-4/ , 2002
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Attest
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Trish Matheson, Secretary