1995-04-17 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESApril 1995 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS RECREATION
AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD HELD ON MONDAY. APRIL 17 1995, AT
7.00 P.M., AT THE PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 3523 LIBERTY DR.,
PEARLAND TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., with the following
present:
Bill Chase
Vince Bruno
Michelle Lilie
Retta Absher
Nell Fuller
Bari Scherrer
Bobby Stevener
Rosella Webb
Larry Wilkins
Ed Hersh
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman
Chairman Pro-tem
Secretary
Board Member (entered at 7:09 P.M.)
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member (entered at 7:05 P.M.)
Board Member (entered at 7:15 P.M.)
Board Member
Parks & Recreation Director
Vince Bruno made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 20,
1995 Board Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by
Bari Scherrer.
Motion passed 6-0.
ABSENCE:
Nell Fuller made a motion to excuse the absence of Vince Bruno and
Larry Wilkins from the February 20, 1995 meeting. The motion was
seconded by Bari Scherrer.
Motion passed 7-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None.
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'r Director's Report
Centennial Park Update- Ed reported that City Council awarded the
construction bid to Strata Build, Inc., and announced that the
Ground Breaking Ceremony will be held April 26, 1995, at 2:00 P.M.
Hyde Park Update- Phase I has been completed. The Banbury Cross
Homeowners Association presented the City Council with a check for
$5,500 for the purchase of park benches and park tables. This
money is in addition to the $5,000 they donated for the planting of
the trees in that park.
Brazoria County Day in Austin- Ed discussed his trip to Austin with
other City and Brazoria County dignitaries. He was able to meet
with staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife regarding information for
possible grants in future years.
Pool Enhancements- Improvements that have been made at the pool for
the 1995 Aquatic season are; new drainage around the decks,
planting of several palm trees, repairs of a crack in the deep end
of the pool, installation of a hand rail at the shallow end of the
pool, the purchase of four additional hexagon tables, another
funbrella for the wading pool area, and a snow cone machine to be
included with our concessions.
A" Easter Egg Hunt Review- Approximately 650 children turned out for
this year's Easter Egg Hunt. This was a significant increase from
last year, and was a great success.
Knapp Building Painted- A professional painter was hired to paint
the walls and cabinets in the older (south) side of the Knapp
building.
Vince Bruno asked about the opening of the pool. Ed Hersh replied
that the pool would be open mid -May for weekends and evenings, then
when school is out, it will be open normal hours.
Bill Chase asked Ed to explain to the Board what was included in
the bid for Centennial Park. Ed reported that there will be four
ball fields, four lighted tennis courts, a jogging trail, a fishing
station, two picnic shelters, playgrounds, and a practice youth
soccer/football field. The project will also include a concession
building with restrooms, a sanitary sewer lift station, a parking
lot, and a water line.
Michelle Lilie asked about the status of the incident in which five
men were shooting guns in one of the parks. Ed stated that the men
had been arrested, and that staff assisted the Police Department
with letters that stated the men are no longer permitted on any
public park or facility grounds. The letter also stated that
should they defy this, they will be subject to further prosecution.
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'.. Committee Reports
Bill Chase stated that Bobby Stevener had been appointed to the
Tree Survey Committee.
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business
Update of Rules for Rental of Community Center and the Melvin Knapp
Building- Ed discussed a recurring a problem that staff is
contending with: teenage parties where alcohol is served, that turn
into undisciplined events that cause a lot of damage to the
building. The proposed revisions include suggestions by the
Recreation Attendants who work the parties, and a review by the
City Attorney.
Vince Bruno made a motion to accept the proposed rule changes for
Renting the Community Center and the Knapp Building. The motion
was seconded by Larry Wilkins.
Motion passed 8-0.
�" Other Business
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Nell Fuller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Vince Bruno.
Motion approved, 8-0.
The next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday in May,
(5-15-95).
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 15 day of
Max_, A.D. , 1995.
ATTEST:
Michelle Lilie, Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman