1997-04-28 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESAPRIL 1997 MINUTES
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
PARKS RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY,
APRIL 28, 1997, 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
Vince Bruno Chairman Pro Tern
Bobby Stevener Secretary
Lisa Diese Board Member
John Duston Board Member
Michael Grisby Board Member
Rosella Webb Board Member
Edward Hersh Parks & Recreation Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Lisa Diese made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 17, 1997, Board Meeting as
presented. The motion was seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 7-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None.
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DIRECTORS REPORT:
Ed introduced new staff - Bob Lang, the new Recreation Supervisor and Jessica Carter,
Recreation Specialist who will both work at the Recreation Center.
Park Donation Proposal Update - This is a voluntary donation, attached to customer's
water bill and put in an escrow account designated for Park Capital enhancements
(playground equipment, pool equipment, etc.). Hope to see this implemented by end of
Summer to early Fall.
The City is undertaking a City Comprehensive Plan which will include updating the Parks
& Recreation Master Plan. The plan will help city-wide planning (growth, streets, etc.).
The Consultants are Vernon Henry & Associates.
Clean Pearland Annual Awards Banquet - Bobby Stevener received the Tree Hugger's
Award.
Parks & Recreation Summer Brochure has been distributed to residents of Pearland.
Registration for summer classes will begin this Saturday, May 3rd. We expect a large
turnout for registration especially for the Learn -To -Swim program.
Swimming Pool Hours - Pre -season opening of the pool is May 17, 1997. We will have
an extended season after children return to school.
Annual Lifeguard orientation is scheduled for May 6th. Two Aquatic staff persons,
Melanie Sims, Manager and Sam Knight, Assistant Manager are returning for their 5th
summer.
Parks & Recreation 2nd Annual Summer Soccer Camp is scheduled for June 16-20.
Instructors are Tari Woods and David Walters, coaches from Pearland High school.
Fall Soccer Registration is going on now. Practices will start mid August, games start
after Labor Day. Uniforms must be ordered by mid -July. There are approximately 140
people in our program. Our goal is 200 people for the Fall League. We are currently part
of the Manvel Club. Our overall plan is to become our own Club which requires a
minimum of 200 people. We need volunteers in key positions.
A Coaches Workshop was held three weeks ago at the Recreation Center. Ed, John and
Bob along with 12 others received their "G" license which is good for life. Coaches after
coaching one year must have "G" licenses.
A Referee Clinic will be held first two Saturdays in June. As our own Club we will have
to have people sanctioned as Referees or we will be penalized.
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We are currently working on getting our Softball Program back on track. Current season
almost over, new league begins soon. We have changed from one Umpire association
based in Friendswood to another association based in Friendswood.
Concession business (Tariaz Gourmet) at the Centennial Park is up and running.
Chamber of Commerce monthly Business After Hours, hosted by Clean Pearland and the
Parks Department, will be held Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at Heritage Plaza beginning at
5:30 p.m. There will be a formal dedication of Heritage Plaza.
This Friday, May 2nd, monthly Senior Dance, 7:00 p.m. Music by the Big Band Era.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Dave Melaas to review Tree Ordinance.
Governor's Award - Clean Pearland received the Governor's Award last year and with it a
$50,000 grant from the State to use on landscaping. A Committee is currently reviewing
options on the most needed areas of Pearland. The grant money can only be used on
State ROWS.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
We will be doing updates to the Park Master Plan. Current Plan needs updating to
address the recently annexed areas. Council will have to formally adopt the Plan. The
parks & Recreation Department now have several promotions on the Channel View.
To pursue a grant in this next cycle, due by July 31, we will run a draft to Parks & Wildlife
on June 1 st. One million dollars has been reserved by Council for Independence Park.
Suggestions on getting the public's input on the Master Plan: Starting this Saturday,
during registration, we can walk the lines conducting a survey; or get signatures on a
petition; walk neighborhoods, etc.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Lisa Diese presented a letter from the Jesus Christ Church of Ladder Day Saints Church.
In celebration of their Pioneer Heritage, they are donating 150 volunteer man-hours to us.
The project we choose needs to be done before July 15, 1997. They are also accepting
nominees for the Pioneer Award.
Motion was made by Vince Bruno to nominate Ed Hersh for Pioneer Award, seconded by
Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 7-0.
ADJOURNMENTS:
Vince Bruno made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Rosella
Webb.
Motion approved 7-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 19th day of May, 1997.
ATTEST:
Bobby Stevener, Secretary
Bill Chase, Chairman
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OTHER BUSINESS
Lisa Diese presented a letter from the Jesus Christ Church of Ladder Day Saints Church.
In celebration of their Pioneer Heritage, they are donating 150 volunteer man-hours to us.
The project we choose needs to be done before July 15, 1997. They are also accepting
nominees for the Pioneer Award.
Motion was made by Vince Bruno to nominate Ed Hersh for Pioneer Award, seconded by
Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 7-0.
ADJOURNMENTS:
Vince Bruno made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Rosella
Webb.
Motion approved 7-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 19th day of May, 1997.
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Bobby *vener, Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman
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