1999-10-04 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
OCTOBER 4, 1999
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 4,
1999, AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE PEARLAND LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, 3523
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Chairman Pro-Tem, Dwayne Lum called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., with the
following present:
Dwayne Lum
Paul Knoble
Paul Habermas
Kenneth Geyer
Edward Hersh
Peter Boecher
The following were absent:
Jack Click
Jerri Farmer
Ronnie Pyle
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Member
Member
Member
Member
Parks & Recreation Director
Consultant, Vernon G. Henry & Associates
Paul Knoble made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 21, 1999 Board
Minutes as presented. Paul Habermas seconded the motion; motion carried 4-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
No report.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Benny Corrales, Crew Leader, passed his Right -of -Way Chemical Test. All three crew
leaders are now certified as well as Park Superintendent, Greg Reynolds.
Pearland Right -of -Way mowing includes approximately 700 acres of land.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
• Election of officers for the Park Board: Paul Habermas made the motion that the
members accept the slate of officers as presented by the Nominating Committee.
Motion was seconded by Kenneth Geyer; motion carried 4-0. The officers for
FY1999-2000 are: Dwayne Lum, Chairman; Paul Knoble, Chairman Pro -Tern, and
Ronnie Pyle, Secretary.
• Review of proposed update to the Park Master Plan. Ed Hersh introduced Peter
Boecher, Associate with Vernon G. Henry & Associates, who has worked on the
Pearland Park Master Plan for several years. Mr. Hersh gave some background on
the past plans and most recent update for the benefit of new members. Mr. Boecher
presented the updated plan and showed graphics of the Pearland growth, ETJ areas,
present and proposed neighborhood parks and linear parks and water retention areas.
The Land Comprehensive Use plan was explained and discussed. The Board
discussed their original and updated eight priority items for parks. A lively discussion
followed regarding parks and growth and priorities. Numerous questions were asked
and answered.
Paul Habermas made the motion to re -affirm the prior recommendations by the Park
Board. Kenneth Geyer seconded the motion; motion passed 4-0.
Paul Habermas made the motion that the Park Board recommend to the City Council
the changes made to the original Park Plan. Mr. Habermas then amended his motion
that the Park Board more strictly recommend the implementation of (pg.6.28) Park
Dedication Plan and the recommendation of changes to (pg. 6.29) Priorities List. The
priorities recommended by the Parks Board are:
1. Pool/Aquatic Center at Independence Park — Time frame is immediate
2. Soccer Fields — Permanent location at David L. Smith project and time
frame is immediate.
3. Hike and Bike Trails — time frame ongoing.
4. Recreation Center (stand alone facility)
5. Tennis Complex
6. Miniature Golf Course
7. Amphitheater — time frame year 2005
8. Golf Course (Public) — land acquisition and time frame 2010
Paul Knoble seconded the motion; motion carried 4-0.
Paul Habermas made the motion that the Park send Council a memo stating the change in
priorities and an endorsement of a Park Donation Ordinance as proposed in the Update to
the park Master Plan (pg. 6.28). The motion was seconded by Paul Knoble; motion
carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Paul Habermas made the motion that Kenneth Geyer act as interim secretary. in the
absence of Ronnie Pyle, Paul Knoble seconded the motion; motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, Paul Habermas made the
motion that the meeting be adjourned. Paul Knoble seconded the motion, motion carried
4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
. 1999.
Dwayne Lum, Chairman
ATTEST:
Ronnie Pyle, Secretary
OTHER BUSINESS:
Paul Habermas made the motion that Kenneth Geyer act as interim secretary in the
absence of Ronnie Pyle. Paul Knoble seconded the motion; motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, Paul Habermas made the
motion that the meeting be adjourned. Paul Knoble seconded the motion; motion carried
4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Mi es approved as submitted
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