1999-01-19 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
JANUARY, 1999 MINUTES
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 19,
1999, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER, 3523 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with the following present:
Michael Grisby
Dwayne Lum
Rosella Webb
Jerri Farmer
Ronnie Pyle
Lisa Diese
Edward Hersh
Absent:
Paul Knoble
ACTION ITEM:
Chairman
Chairman, Pro Tem
Member
Member
Member
Member
Parks & Recreation Director
Secretary
Arrived at 7:02 p.m
Arrived at T 14 p.m.
The Board voted to accept the excused absences at the November meeting of Paul Knoble
and Lisa Diese.
Motion approved 4-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosella Webb made a motion to accept the minutes of the November 16, 1998, Board
Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Michael Grisby.
Motion approved 5-0
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Michael Grisby attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Winterfest celebration.
Enjoyed himself very much. Highly recommends both to all residents of Pearland.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
♦ Winterfest: Estimated over 5,000 people attended. Excellent event, good
feedback to help us improve next year. Brian Lofgren and Ashley Cheek were
co -chairpersons of the event.
♦ December 3`d Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Estimated 950 people
attended. Santa Claus, reindeer, Ms. Claus were there. Community Band
played prior to tree lighting; we also had snow.
♦ Pool repairs: Will re -do filters and repair leak instead of replastering. This is
not an assurance that there will be no problems with the pool, but hopefully it
will keep us in service all summer. City Council is aware of the extent of
problems with the pool.
♦ Staff development: Toby Dykema and Ashley Cheek attended an
international conference in Toronto — LERN. Pearland was awarded
certificates of excellence for its work in recreational activities. Jessica Carter
attended an athletic conference in Florida. Dave Melaas, Henry Bryant and
Van Roach attended a Texas Turfgrass conference in Ft. Worth.
♦ Soccer Programs: Fall season ended with four teams advancing to post season
play. Spring season begins March 14d'. Expect smaller turnout due to other
school activities.
♦ Winter classes began January 11'h.
♦ Spring brochures are in production at this time.
♦ Building cleaning fee: City Council has approved the first reading of the
proposed increase in cleaning fee. The recommendation will go before the
Council for the second reading at the next Council meeting.
♦ Summer Band Concerts: We are developing the summer and concert
program, which will be in June and July, and soliciting donations for the
concerts.
♦ Senior Citizen's monthly dance: February 5 h with big band music. Frost
Bank is sponsoring February dance. March dance sponsored by Cigna Health
Care for Seniors and will be free. Johnny Dyson and the Bank Notes will be
playing. Attendance is growing with seniors coming from areas outside of
Pearland.
♦ Park Donation Fund: As of December 31s` the total is $4,589.17. Averaging
about $250.00 per month in donations.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
♦ Consideration and Possible Action: Possible Conflict of Interest of Board
Member's Involvement Against the City.
♦ Concerns: Mr. Lum's concerns stem from the controversy concerning the
previous City Manager and City Council. Mr. Lum read articles in the papers
in the Letters to the Editor Section and one had Lisa Diese's name on it. His
concern is that as a member of the Parks Board that reports to the City
Council that it might not be appropriate and might affect the effectiveness of
the Board for members to write articles. He thought it might be appropriate
that if it comes up again, the member involved takes a leave of absence from
the Board or resign from the Board so there is not a conflict of interest. Mr.
Lum does not want the views of one member to represent the views of the
Board. Lisa Diese feels that a member should not be gagged on any Board
because of fear of City Council. She suggests that the By-laws be reviewed to
see how it should be handled. Ed Hersh pointed out that Board actions have
to follow City Charter. Best to stay neutral as much as possible regardless of
private feelings.
♦ Action: Rosella Webb moved for Ed Hersh to review the By-laws with the
City Attorney. Michael Grisby seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
♦ Consideration and Possible Action; Review of Proposed Beautification
Concept Plan for Pearland Parkway.
Delores Fenwick gave some background on the proposed Beautification Plan
for the Parkway. Trees for Pearland has raised between $19,000 and $24,000
for the project. Will start with first section just this side of Mary's Creek at
FM 518. $6,809.00 to purchase, $4,345.00 to plant (includes mulching and
staking) for a total of $11,154.00. The Parks Department will do
maintenance of the trees. Proposal will go before the Council on January 251h
for approval to proceed. Would like to start planting the first of February and
have February I I'h dedication ceremony. Mrs. Fenwick is asking for Parks
Board endorsement of the project — involves no expenditure of the Parks
Department.
Motion was made by Dwayne Lum to approve the proposed concept plan
pending Parks Department final approval, seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion carried 6-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Dwayne Lum moved to adjourn, seconded by Rosella Webb. Motion approved 6-0.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 15th day of February 1999.
Michael Grisby, Chairman
ATTEST:
Paul Knoble, Secretary
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Dwayne Lum moved to adjourn, seconded by Rosella Webb. Motion approved 6-0.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 15th day of February 1999.
ATTEST:
Paul Knoble, Secretary