1998-07-20 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION &
. BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
JULY, 1998, MINUTES
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 20, 1998,
AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER, 3523 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., with the following present:
Bill Chase
Lisa Diese
Paul Knoble
Rosella Webb
Michael Grisby
Edward Hersh
Absent: Dwayne Lum
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Secretary - Arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosella Webb made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 20, 1998, Board Meeting
as presented. The motion was seconded by Paul Knoble.
Motion approved 4-0
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1) John Duston has resigned. Received wonderful job offer in a suburb of Pittsburgh.
We will miss his contributions to the Board and Parks Dept.
2) Held four free to public concerts. Supported 100% by private contributions.
Received wonderful public response. Working on next years schedule of bands.
3) July 4`h concert attendance was approximately 1,700 people. Response from public
was very positive. Thousands around the city enjoyed the fireworks from outside the
stadium
4) June 271h — Hosted Men's TAAF "D" Softball Tournament. Thirty-five teams from
around the state came to participate. Congratulations to Jessica Carter and Dave
Melaas for their hard work and professional representation of Pearland Parks. The
ASA Coed Tournament was cancelled due to lack of sufficient teams to participate.
We will be hosting the ASA Girls 14 & under Fast Pitch tournament on July 241h _
26°i.
5) Swimming pool has been closed for 8-9 days due to an algae problem. We expect to
open tomorrow. Tried several chemical methods to fix, finally had to drain pool.
Old, inadequate filtration system contributed to problems because the filter does not
turn water over in sufficient quantities.
6) Have finished installation of the irrigation system on two soccer fields at Centennial
Park. HydroMulching delayed until Wednesday due to recent rains. Parks crews are
currently short staffed but will hopefully be up to full strength shortly.
7) Fish grate suggested by Mr. Lum has been installed in pond at Independence Park. I
am currently working on getting fish for the pond from the state. These fish would be
free but would not arrive until early fall.
8) Work on trail connecting Pasternak Park and Independence Park will resume, weather
permitting.
9) Soccer season scheduled to begin August 1 st. Coaches will be contacting players to
inform them of their practices. Nineteen teams with 230 kids. Our maximum field
capacity has been reached. Play begins Sept. 12t'. Received grant from Houston
Shriner's organization to help fund our soccer program. Will recognize this
contribution on the uniforms.
10) Fall brochure in production. Will be mailed the first week in August. Registration
will be on Saturday, August 22nd.
l 1) Senior Dance program is going good. These are held the first Friday night of each
month at 7.00 p.m.
12) Sam Matzas appointed Adjunct Professor at San Jacinto College South Campus. This
is an honor for Sam and for our Community Band. This will bring more band
members, as students will receive credit for playing with the Community Band.
13) The Learn to Swim program had a total enrollment of 532 people as of Friday, July
17"'. This should increase, as there is one more session this summer.
14) Tennis lessons have been a good program for this summer. Enrollment went from 24
the first session to 26 in the second session. Good pro tennis player instructing.
15) Park Donation Fund current balance as of Friday, July 171h is $3,36624. This is
rising slowly. Began program in September of 1997.
Ed Hersh called for any questions. There were several questions regarding the pool.
Several questions regarding plans for Independence Park and getting the funds for the
Aquatic Center.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointment of Officers to fill vacant positions on board.
1. Michael Grigsby appointed as Vice -Chairman.
2. Dwayne Lum appointed as Secretary.
Appointment of Representative to Trees for Pearland Board.
1. Lisa Diese appointed.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Lisa Diese moved to adjourn, seconded by Paul Knoble. Motion approved 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 17th day of August, 1998.
Bill Chase, Chairman
ATTEST:
^ wayn Lum, Secretary