1996-05-20 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMAY 1996 MINUTES
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MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
PARKS RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY
MAY 20 1996 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 tem
Larry Wilkins Secretary (entered (q) 7:05)
Retta Absher Board Member (entered (i? 7:12)
Nell Fuller Board Member
Dr. Bobby Stevener Board Member
Rosella Webb Board Member
Edward Hersh Director of Parks & Recreation
Sherry Reed Department Secretary
Visitors attending the meeting, Lisa Diese and Darlene Miller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES•
Rosella Webb made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 25, 1996, Board
Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Vince Bruno.
Motion approved 4-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Bill Chase commended the Pearland High School Girl's Softball Team on winning the
State Championship.
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DIRECTORS REPORT:
Summer Registration - Summer registration began May 4, 1996. Public response has
been very positive and classes are already beginning to fill up. The summer schedule
begins the week of June 3, 1996.
Proposed City/School Based Park - Ed reported that he attended the P.I.S.D. Board
Meeting and discussed the possibility of building a City/School based park which would
be located at Carleston Elementary School.
Proposed Recreation Center - Ed reported that at the same meeting, he discussed a
proposed second recreation center which will be located in the new addition of Jamison
Middle School. Rosella Webb commented that she is anxious for this project to begin.
Pool Opening - The 1996 Summer Aquatic season began it's weekend hours May 11,
1996. To date we have recorded an attendance of 735.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Fees and Charges Update - Discussion was held regarding the non-resident fees to rent
the two pavilions at Centennial Park.
Vince Bruno made a motion to recommend to City Council the non-resident fees of
$50/day and a $100 damage deposit fee to rent the two Centennial Park pavilions. The
motion was seconded by Larry Wilkins.
Motion approved 6-0.
Non -Resident Fees/Community Center - Discussion was held to raise the non-resident
fee by $10.00 to rent the Community Center.
Vince Bruno made a motion to recommend to City Council the increase of non-resident
fees for rental of the Community Center by $10.00. The motion was seconded by
Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 6-0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
City Hall Plaza - Discussion was held regarding the rental to rent the gazebo at City
Hall.
Larry Wilkins made a motion to recommend to City Council the following fees to rent
the gazebo at City Hall. The motion was seconded by Rosella Webb.
Res: $25 Deposit $25Yrst two hours; $15 each additional hour
Non -Res: $50 Deposit $50 first two hours; $30 each additional hour
Motion approved 5-1, with Retta Absher voting no.
Residency Requirements for Use of Recreation Center - Discussion was held regarding
problems that have occurred with non-residents using the Recreation Center.
Vince Bruno made a motion to recommend to City Council the establishment of a gym
use policy limiting use of gym to City/P.I.S.D. boundary residents and persons working
within the City limits with proof of residency/work. Also included will be those persons
enrolled in City athletic leagues using the gymnasium only during that particular
program. The motion was seconded by Bobby Stevener.
Motion approved 6-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Citizens to Speak - Banbury Cross home owner Lisa Diese introduced friend Darlene
Miller, and together they discussed how excited they are with the proposed
Independence Park Concept Plan. They offered their support to the Park Board with
whatever needed.
Donald Treadwell did not show up to speak. Bill .Chase asked for any questions or
comments regarding the letters Mr. Treadwell had sent to the Board.
Bobby Stevener asked if the fountain project at City Hall had been completed because
the area is open. Ed replied that the project was completed and had been designed that
way.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Vince Bruno made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Larry
Wilkins.
Motion approved 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this _ day of , A.D., 1996.
ATTEST:
Larry Wilkins, Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman