1998-11-16 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
NOVEMBER, 1998 MINUTES
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 16,
1998, 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:
Bill Chase
Chairman
Michael Grisby
Chairman Pro-Tem
Rosella Webb
Member
Dwayne Lum
Secretary
Jerri Farmer
Member
Ronnie Pyle
Member
Edward Hersh
Parks & Recreation Director
Absent:
Lisa Diese Member
Paul Knoble Member
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosella Webb made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 14, 1998, Board
Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Dwayne Lum.
Motion approved 5-0
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Mr. Chase welcomed the two new members to the Board. Jerri Farmer and Ronnie Pyle
will serve until September 2001.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
♦ Ed Hersh announced that Kathy Belicki, wife of Dave Belicki was killed in an
auto accident about ten days ago in Des Moines. The Belicki's formerly lived
in the Banbury subdivision and Dave was instrumental in raising funds for the
development of Hyde Park.
♦ Kids Fish Fest , November 14 and 15, was a great success despite the bad
weather. Saturday's attendance was 455 kids with 270 on Sunday for a total
of 725. We had prizes for longest and biggest fish and most of the fish were
caught.
♦ October 31, 1998 was the annual Dog Trot with 67 dogs and owners
participating. This event is getting bigger and better every year.
♦ We received another donation in memory of George Panos toward the
memorial in his honor begun by his wife.
♦ The Park Donation Fund now stands at $4,110.26, up $321.39 from August
31, 1998.
♦ There were two promotions in the Parks Maintenance staff, Van Roach
promoted to crew leader (sports fields) and Henry Bryant promoted to crew
leader (parks and playgrounds).
♦ Lala Razo was promoted to crew leader of the custodial crew, which is
responsible for all city buildings and the police station.
♦ Our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for December 3, 1998 at
7:00. The Pearland Community Band will begin playing at 6:45. We
anticipate snow in front of the Community Center and appearances by Santa
Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph and the reindeer. We will be taking Polaroid
pictures of kids with Santa at $1.50 each.
♦ The Parks Department is already decorating City Hall — because of the
Thanksgiving holiday needed to begin in order to finish by December 3`d
♦ We have severe problems with the swimming pool; it is leaking badly and
needs replastering. City Council has instructed the Director to investigate the
extent of leaks and cost of re -doing the filtration system. A pool company
will be out Tuesday to do more testing. Director will report to the City
Manager and Council when all reports are received.
♦ Soccer season is coming to an end. Several of our teams will be advancing to
higher levels of play.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
♦ The Nominating Committee presented a slate of officers to the Board for
consideration. Michael Grisby, Chairman, Dwayne Lum, Chairman Pro-Tem,
and Paul Knoble, Secretary. Motion was made by Rosella Webb and
seconded by Michael Grisby to accept the slate as presented. Voted upon and
accepted 5-0.
♦ Ed Hersh discussed the possible consideration and action in reference to the
Community Center Rental/Clean Up Fees. Recommendation has been made
that all rentals be charged the $125.00 clean-up fee since in the majority of the
rentals in which the renter is supposed to clean the custodial crew is having to
reclean anyway. This places the burden of cleanup fees directly on the renter,
not on the citizens of Pearland. After discussion, Dwayne Lum moved that
this be presented to City Council for possible action. It was seconded by
Rosella Webb. Motion passed 5-0.
♦ Dwyane Lum made the motion to table the consideration of possible conflict
of interest of Board member's involvement against the City until the next
meeting since two members were absent. Motion was seconded by Ronnie
Pyle. Motion passed 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
Michael Grisby, newly elected Chairman, presented Bill Chase with a plaque and
a gavel in appreciation of his dedication and work on the Park Board. Mr. Grisby
also read from a long list of accomplishments that were made during Mr. Chase's
tenure. Mr. Chase served six years on the Parks Board of which one year was
Chairman Pro-Tem and four years as Charmin.
1100 —.
ADJOURNMENT:
Rosella Webb moved to adjourn, seconded by Duane Lum. Motion approved 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
A cake and punch reception in appreciation of Mr. Chase followed adjournment.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 21" day of December 1998.
ATTEST:
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Pat.' u__L'_ Secretary
Michael GErman