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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. -1- '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. -2- '.. 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 -3- Bill Chase, Chairman