1995-02-20 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESFebruary 1995 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION
AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON MONDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 1995, AT
7:00 P.M., AT THE PEARLAND RECREATION CENTER, 2315 OLD ALVIN RD..
PEARLAND TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., with the following
present:
Bill Chase Chairman
Michelle Lilie Secretary
Retta Absher Board Member (entered at 7:25 P.M.)
Nell Fuller Board Member
Bari Scherrer Board Member
Bobby Stevener Board Member
Rosella Webb Board Member (entered at 7:06 P.M.)
D. A. Miller, Jr. Council Liaison
Ed Hersh Parks & Recreation Director
Sherry Reed Parks & Recreation Secretary
Absent from this month's meeting was Chairman Pro-tem Vince Bruno,
who was out of town; and Board Member Larry Wilkins, who had to
take a class related to his profession.
Edward Hersh addressed the growth and success of the new Recreation
Center and introduced the staff; Amy Andrews, Recreation Center
Supervisor, and Kate Brasko, Recreation Specialist. Ed announced
that after the meeting, there would be a tour of the facility for
any interested Board members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES•
Bobby Stevener made a motion to accept the minutes of the January
16, 1995 Board Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by
Michelle Lilie.
Motion passed 6-0.
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ABSENCE:
Michelle Lilie made a motion to excuse Retta Absher's absence from
the January 16, 1995 meeting. The motion was seconded by Nell
Fuller.
Motion passed 6-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None.
Director's Report
Centennial Park Update- Ed reported that park bids will be opened
on March 13, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. Once City Council awards the bid,
the contractor will be able to begin working.
Hyde Park Update- Construction of Hyde Park Phase I has been
completed and included the following; grading, drainage, completion
of a walkway, and the planting of 100 trees. Hydro -mulching will
be the next phase of the park, and that is expected to be completed
within the next two weeks.
Fishing Derby Report- Fishing was held in Independence Park
Swimming Pool and continued for four consecutive Saturdays, three
.•. in January and one in February, as the public enjoyed fishing for
trout. The first Saturday was held exclusively for children and
the following three Saturdays were open to the general public.
Approximately 387 children and adults participated in this program.
Ed Hersh discussed related City Council items; Council has approved
a resolution for the City to apply for a S B A grant that would
provide trees for Grand Avenue and Centennial Park. Council has
approved the animal ordinance which will limit animals in City
parks and on municipal grounds. This ordinance takes effect on
February 23, 1995.
Ed discussed the Adopt -A -Tree program, which is co -sponsored by the
Parks Department and Clean Pearland. This program encourages
individuals and businesses to make donations to Clean Pearland in
order that trees may be bought for the City of Pearland. After
Clean Pearland buys the trees, the Parks Department will plant and
maintain the trees.
Committee Reports
None
Unfinished Business
None.
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AwftNew Business
Proposed Ordinance: Hitting Golf Balls in Parks and On Municipal
Grounds- Discussion was held regarding the concept of this proposed
ordinance with the City Attorney preparing the actual document.
Michelle Lilie made a motion to accept the concept of the proposed
ordinance. The motion was seconded by Nell Fuller.
Motion passed 6-0.
Proposed Ordinance: Radio Controlled/Remote Controlled Airplanes in
the Parks- Discussion was held regarding the concept of this
proposed ordinance with the addition that model rockets and remote
controlled cars being included with the City Attorney preparing the
actual document.
Nell Fuller made a motion to accept the concept of the proposed
ordinance, with the addition of remote controlled cars and model
rockets to said ordinance. The motion was seconded by Rosella
Webb.
Motion passed 6-0.
Other Business
None.
ADJOURNMENT'
Michelle Lilie made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was seconded by Rosella Webb.
Motion approved, 6-0.
The next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday in March,
(3-20-95).
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
, A.D., 1995.
ATTEST:
Michelle Lilie, Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman