1996-09-19 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESSEPTEMBER 1996 MINUTES
1000MINUTES AS RECORDED OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
PARKS RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 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
Retta Absher Board Member
John Duston Board Member
Nell Fuller Board Member
Rosella Webb Board Member
Edward Hersh Director of Parks & Recreation
Absent from the meeting, Board Members Bobby Stevener and Vince Bruno.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosella Webb made a motion to accept the minutes of the August 19, 1996, Board
Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Nell Fuller.
Motion approved 5-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Bill Chase reported that while at Centennial Park he had an opportunity to see the Park
Ambassadors program in action and he was very impressed.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
LERN Recognition - Ed reported that the Department received national recognition
from Learning Resources Network for the cover of our Spring 1996 Brochure. LERN
is the foremost expert in consulting for continuing education and park and recreation
programs in the country. We work very closely with this organization in seeking different
ways to improve our programs. We were selected for the cover of the month for
L$RN's newsletter which is sent monthly to all members. As LERN is an international
organization, we also received recognition in seven foreign countries.
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Dog Trot - Ed announced that Saturday September 21 the Department will hold its
Second Annual Dog Trot at 10:00 A.M., in Independence Park.
Punt, Pass & Kick Contest - Tuesday, September 24 the Department will hold its
Second Annual Punt, Pass & Kick Competition at 3:45 P.M., in Independence Park.
Kid's Fish Fest - The Third Annual Kid's Fish Fest will be held Saturday, October 12, at
the Independence Park Pool. The pool will be stocked with catfish.
Hyde Park Planting - Volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
planted begonias at the park entry sign at Hyde Park.
Winterfest '97 - The Department is working on a special event which will be held in
Independence Park sometime in January, 1997. Nicole Pressler, Recreation Specialist, is
coordinating this event. More information will be forthcoming.
Youth Sports Symposium - The Second Annual Youth Sports Symposium is scheduled
for February 17, 1997. This year the P.I.S.D. has consented to allow Dr. Joel Fish to
speak to the physical education and coaching staff during their teacher in-service day.
That evening we will host a program for the public at the Community Center.
Personnel - The Department is currently seeking to fill two positions; a parks
maintenance worker, and Park Superintendent/Urban Forester.
ROW Mowing - Beginning the first of the fiscal year, the Department will be in charge of
mowing all City right of ways, which was previously done by the street department. We
have acquired two crew men and several pieces of equipment from the street
department which will benefit our crews in mowing the larger parks.
Clean Pearland - On Monday, October 21, Clean Pearland will hold it's annual dinner
and installation of officers. Since Clean Pearland has been very supportive of the Parks
Department it is encouraged that the Park Board members attend this function. By
special request the Park Board meeting will meet at 6:30 P.M., in order that those
interested may attend this function.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution in Support of Independence Park Re -development - A resolution has been
drafted by the Park Board to encourage Council to proceed with the re -development of
Independence Park.
Retta Absher made a motion to accept the resolution and forward it on to City Council.
The motion was seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 4 - 1, with Nell Fuller voting no.
Appointment of Nomination Committee - Bill Chase appointed a committee to nominate
officers for the new fiscal year consisting of Vince Bruno, John Duston, and Rosella
Webb.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None.
ADJOURNMENTS:
Nell Fuller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Rosella Webb.
Motion approved 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 21 day of October , 1996.
ATTEST:
Bobby Stevener , Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman