1997-08-18 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMAY 1997 MINUTES
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON MONDAY
AUGUST 18, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER,
3523 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M., with the following present:
Bill Chase
Chairman
Vince Bruno
Chairman Pro Tern
Rosella Webb
Board Member
Michael Grisby
Board Member
Edward Hersh
Parks & Recreation Director
Lisa Diese, Board Member, arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Absent from the meeting was Bobby Stevener, Secretary and John Duston, Board
Member who both telephoned ahead.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Vince Bruno made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 19, 1997, Board Meeting as
presented. The motion was seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 5-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
Jessica Carter has been promoted from Recreation Specialist to Athletic/Aquatic
Supervisor. There is a Recreation Specialist position open at the Recreation Center.
The Historical Society has made a $300.00 donation for three (3) trees to be planted at
Old Settler's Cemetery.
Fall Class registration started on Saturday, August 16th. Registration went very well.
The swimming pool began extended hours August 14. They are: Mon - Fri, 4:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m. & Sat./Sun 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.; pool closes for the season on August 31st.
Attendance this year compared to previous years is up. Revenue is also up by $6,000.
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Soccer program is in its 2nd year. Currently there are 16 teams, 200 kids.
Men's Basketball League had 8 teams for the Spring and 10 teams for the summer league.
Fall League registration will be held August 25-29 (8 teams only).
Softball League had 42 teams for the spring (2 different men divisions/2 different coed);
Summer there were 36 teams (down due to staff/personnel changes within the Parks
Department. Registration for the Fall League is September 8 - 19th.
Council has authorized the City Manager to submit a Grant application to Texas Parks and
Wildlife for expansion and redeelopment of Independence Park.
Four staff persons will visit the Dallas/Fort Worth area to see three other cities
Athletic/Aquatic programs, pool operations and athletic field maintenance.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action: Recommendations of a name for the new recreation
center to be located in Jamison Middle School.
Vince Bruno made a motion to approve naming the recreation center Jamison Recreation
Center, seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENTS:
Rosella Webb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Michael Grisby.
Motion approved 5-0
Meeting adjourned at T45 P.M.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 15th day of September, 1997.
ATTEST:
Bobby Stevener, Secretary
Bill Chase, Chairman
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this l 5th day of September, 1997.
AT T:
Bobbv St vener, Secretary
Bill Chase, Chairman
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