2000-03-20 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND ARKS, RECREATION &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
MARCH 20, 2000
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2000,
AT TOO P.M. AT THE PEARLAND LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, 3523
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Chairman, Dwayne Lum, called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. with the following
present:
Dwayne Lum
Kenneth Geyer
Jack Click
Paul Knoble
Edward Hersh
Brian Lofgren
The following were absent:
Jerri Farmer
Ronnie Pyle
Paul Habermas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman
Member (Acting Secretary)
Member
Member
Parks & Recreation Director
Athletic/Aquatic Rec. Specialist
Member
Member
Member
Jack Click made the motion to accept the minutes of the January 17, 2000 Board meeting
with the correction to the park dedication ordinance from $300 to $350 for every
dwelling unit. Kenneth Geyer seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-1-0 (Paul Knoble
abstained).
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Chairman Lum began a discussion on how the Park Board should handle new developers
coming to the Park Board meeting. He suggested having the developers first or last on
the agenda; rearrange seating to have the Park Board on one side of the room and the
developers on the other so that they "present" information to the Park Board. Jack Click
added that plans could be looked over by Ed Hersh first so the Park Board can make
decisions that are more informed. Paul Knoble added that Park Board needs more
information from builders before voting. Dwayne Lum indicated Park Board should act
as sounding board. Kenneth Geyer suggested developers provide plans before Park Board
meeting.
Dwayne Lum read the letter of resignation from Jeri Farmer.
--- DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
The Director's report was distributed in the agenda packet. Additional information as
follows:
Ed Hersh reported that the Summer Concerts are scheduled and confirmed. Fund raising
is ongoing. Herb Remington is to play at July 4t' celebration.
Flyer for Eggstravaganza was distributed to Park Board.
Received the first check from the Park Ordinance from developers for $700.00.
Greg Reynolds arrived at 7:35 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
• Motion was made to excuse absences of Paul Knoble, Jeri Farmer and Ronnie Pyle
from the January meeting. Kenneth Geyer questioned combining motion and moved
that excused absences be voted upon one at a time. Kenneth Geyer made the motion
to excuse Paul Knoble; Jack Click seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
• Motion was made by Paul Knoble to excuse absence of Ronnie Pyle. Seconded by
Jack Click. Motion carried 4-0.
• Jack Click made the motion to excuse Jeri Farmer. Kenneth Geyer seconded. Motion
carried 3-1 (Paul Knoble voted "no")
• Paul Knoble made the motion to accept the resolution endorsing the Houston 2012
Foundation's efforts to bring the 2012 Olympics to Houston; Jack Click seconded the
motion. Motion carried 4-0.
• Dwayne Lum questioned the HR 701 Bill. Ed Hersh explained that the bill would
send money to Texas Parks & Wildlife so cities can apply for funds through grants.
State can receive up to 74 million dollars. Discussion followed. Jack Click moved to
support the resolution. Kenneth Geyer seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-1-1
(Paul Knoble voted no and Dwayne Lum abstained).
• Discussion on pool rules. Brian Lofgren briefly explained what it takes to run a
public pool. Jack Click inquired about staffing in general. Paul Knoble
complemented Brian on the running of the pool. Dwayne Lum asked about sexual
harassment training for staff. Ed Hersh indicated this is handled through Human
Resources Department. Discussion on pool staff classification followed on employee
versus independent contractor.
_ • Ed Hersh indicated the Park Land Dedication Ordinance needs more detail.
Discussion followed.
OTHER BUSINESS:
There was no other business
ADJOURNMENT:
Kenneth Geyer made the motion to adjourn. Paul Knoble seconded the motion. Motion
carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
.2000.
Dwayne Lum, Chairman
ATTEST:
Ronnie Pyle, Secretary