2002-10-28 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
October 28, 2002
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER
28, 2002 AT 5:30 PM, AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 3523 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
Chairman Dwayne Lum called the meeting to order at 5:25 pm with the following
present:
Dwayne Lum
Trish Matheson
Jessie Gutierrez
Jan Steglich
Absent:
Paul Habermas
Kenneth Geyer
Approval of Minutes
Chair Christian Corl Member
Secretary Joseph Taylor Member
Member Ed Hersh Director
Office Coordinator
Joseph Taylor made a motion to accept the Minutes of the October 28, 2002 meeting, and
Christian Corl seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Park Board Chair Report
Dwayne Lum did not have a report.
Director's Report
Ed Hersh reported on a successful Teen Dance on Thursday, October 31. Attendance
was not a large as expected, but a variety of programs were also scheduled for Halloween
night for youths. The next dance will be held Friday November 22 at the Community
Center for Thanksgiving.
Unfinished Business
After a second reading by the Park Board the recommendation for naming the park on
Schleider Drive the C.J. Harris Environmental Learning Center will be sent to Council
for approval, then on to the School Board.
Motion was made to accept the new name by Joseph Taylor, seconded by Trish
Matheson. Motion passed unanimously.
"' New Business
Review of updated concept plan for Veterans Memorial Park:
Ed Hersh updated the plans for the Veterans Memorial Park. There had been design
changes. Roundtable discussion followed. The current plan is to build the park in two
phases. Ed indicated there is a future school planned also in the vicinity, where parking
could be shared.
Christian Corl made a motion to approve the concept plans, with a second by Trish
Matheson. Motion passed unanimously.
Review of concept plans for park on Grand Avenue.
After brief discussion, Trish Matheson made a motion to accept the plans for the park,
with a second by Jessie Gutierrez. Motion Passed unanimously.
Review of concept plans for Clear Creek Park.
Ed Hersh updated the Board concerning the location of the Park. The area was donated
by the developer and much of it is considered wetlands. At this time, there is no funding
for development. Jessie Gutierrez made a motion to accept the concept plans, with a
lo.& second by Joseph Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
Appointment of Committee for Naming Park on Grand Boulevard.
A committee will be formed to suggest a name for this park. The Historical Society will
be contacted by Ed Hersh for their input.
Appointment of Nominating Committee.
Dwayne Lum appointed Jessie Gutierrez, Christian Corl and Joseph Taylor to present
names for officers for the Park Board for the next year.
No other business was brought before the board. Joseph Taylor motioned to adjourn at
6:05 pm, with a second by Trish Matheson. Meeting adjourned.