1997-05-19 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
MAY 19 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
Bobby Stevener Secretary
Lisa Diese Board Member
John Duston Board Member
Michael Grisby Board Member
Rosella Webb Board Member
Edward Hersh Parks & Recreation Director
Absent from the meeting was Vince Bruno, Chairman Pro Tem who telephoned ahead of
his absence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosella Webb made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 28, 1997, Board Meeting
as presented. The motion was seconded by Michael Grisby.
Motion approved 6-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None.
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DIRECTORS REPORT:
Reading of a letter of apology from Councilman Berger for not attending tonight's Park
Board Meeting as originally planned.
Swimming Pool pre -season opening was Saturday, May 17, 1997. Attendance at the pool
on Saturday was 246 and, due to bad weather, Sunday 91.
Softball League currently has 46 teams to date and is still growing.
A Soccer Referee Clinic will be held June 7th and 14th. The Third Edition of the Soccer
Newsletter has been distributed.
Justin Weiss, the new Athletic/Aquatic Supervisor will report to work on June 2, 1997.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Bobby Stevener updated the Board on Clean Pearland's Governor Award. The
Committee has not finalized a project for use of these funds.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
We anticipate pursuing a grant in the July cycle. We must prioritize the citizen's park
needs assessment survey. The priority ranking by response is:
1 - Swimming Pool
2 - Hike & Bike Trail
3 - Soccer
4 - Rec Center
5 - Tennis
6 - Mini Golf
7 - Amphitheater
8 - Golf Course
John Duston made a motion to accept the survey as submitted. The motion was seconded
by Lisa Diese. After further discussion, the motion stood to accept survey as presented.
Motion approved 6-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
Lisa Diese made a motion to recommend to Council that Centennial Blvd. be changed to
another name. There is much confusion by the public with a Centennial Blvd. and a
Centennial Park, neither in close proximity to the other. The motion was seconded by
Rosella Webb. After further discussion, the motion stood to recommend to Council to
change the name of Centennial Blvd. rather than changing the names of the parks.
Motion approved 6-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENTS:
Rosella Webb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Lisa
Diese.
Motion approved 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 21 st day of July, 1997.
ATTEST:
Bobby Stevener, Secretary
Bill Chase, Chairman
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NEW BUSINESS
Lisa Diese made a motion to recommend to Council that Centennial Blvd. be changed to
another name. There is much confusion by the public with a Centennial Blvd. and a
Centennial Park, neither in close proximity to the other. The motion was seconded by
Rosella Webb. After further discussion, the motion stood to recommend to Council to
change the name of Centennial Blvd. rather than changing the names of the parks.
Motion approved 6-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENTS:
Rosella Webb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Lisa
Diese.
Motion approved 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 21 st day of July, 1997.
Bill Chase, Chairman
ATTEST:
Bobby Stevener, Secretary
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