1996-08-19 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESAUGUST 1996 MINUTES
MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
PARKS RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON MONDAY,
AUGUST 19 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 tern
Retta Absher Board Member (entered a:, 7:07)
Nell Fuller Board Member
Rosella Webb Board Member
Edward Hersh Director of Parks & Recreation
Sherry Reed Department Secretary
Kate Brasko Athletic/Aquatic Supervisor
Absent from the meeting, Board Members Bobby Stevener and John Duston.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Vince Bruno made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 20, 1996, Board Meeting
as presented. The motion was seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 4-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Bill Chase reported on the changes made to the Park Board By -Laws. City Attorney
Amy McCulllough has revised the by-laws into guidelines, which was approved by City
Council at their meeting on August 12, 1996.
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DIRECTORS REPORT:
/f'1 Personnel - Nicole Pressler replaced Sue DuBois as the Recreation Specialist at the
Recreation Center on June 10, 1996. Sue left her position in May to pursue a career at
Disney World. Nicole is a graduate of Texas A&M.
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Summer Attendance Update - Ed reported on the attendance numbers for the Summer
session of recreation classes and aquatics. Class attendance was up from 1,080 (1995) to
1,125 (1996). Learn -to -Swim enrollment went from 486 (1995) to 708 (1996). Pool
attendance is the highest it has been in the last four years (23,934) thanks to our
splendid 1996 aquatic staff. A final pool report will be given next month.
Fall Registration - Registration began August 17, 1996 for Fall classes. Class
registration will continue through September 4, with classes beginning September 9, 1996.
Non -Resident Rates - The increase in rental rates for non-residents was approved by City
Council and went into effect June, 1996.
Recreation Center Resident Policy - The resident policy for the Recreation Center was
approved by City Council and went into effect August 1, 1996 with only a few minor
problems being reported.
Budget Highlights - FY 1996/97 highlights for the Parks and Recreation Department
include the opening of a Recreation Center which will be located in Jamison Middle
School, the addition of a Park Superintendent/Urban Forester, and additional
maintenance staff as the Department will now be in charge of mowing the City right-of-
ways.
Community 20/20 Program - This program has been underway with citizen -formed
committees doing an internal survey on the future needs for the City of Pearland.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointment of Secretary - Bill Chase appointed Bobby Stevene'r to fill the position of
Secretary which was vacated by Larry Wilkins who was elected to City Council.
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Softball Field Policy - Kate Brasko, Athletic/Aquatic Supervisor, presented the policies
ew and fees for renting the Centennial Softball fields for practice and tournament play.
A question and answer period followed.
Vince Bruno suggested that rule #4 be amended to read that no reservations can be
made 48 hours before the date of the event.
Nell Fuller made a motion to approve the Softball Field Policy with the amendment to
rule #4. The motion was seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Vince Bruno requested information on two issues:
1) Park donation fund
2) The status of Independence Park Master Plan
Ed Hersh responded that he will pursue the park donation concept plan in early 1997.
Regarding the Independence Park Master Plan, Ed stated that Council has approved the
concept plan.
ADJOURNMENTS:
Nell Fuller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Vince
Bruno.
Motion approved 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this _ day of _, A.D., 1996.
ATTEST:
Bobby Stevener , Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman