1994-11-15 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESNovember 1994 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS RECREATION
AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 1994 AT
7:0.0 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
Vince Bruno
Retta Absher
Nell Fuller
Bari Scherrer
Bobby Stevener
Larry Wilkins
D. A. Miller, Jr.
Ed Hersh
Chairman
Chairman Pro-tem
(entered @ 7:05 P.M.)
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Council Liaison
Parks & Recreation Director
Absent from this month's meeting were Board Members Michelle Lilie
and Rosella Webb who called in to say they could not attend due to
illness and family matters.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Larry Wilkins made a motion to accept the minutes of the October
17, 1994 Board Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by
Bari Scherrer.
Motion passed 6-0.
ABSENCE:
Nell Full made a motion to excuse Retta Absher's absence from the
September meeting. Bobby Stevener seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Bill Chase announced that there would be no meeting in December due
to the Christmas holidays.
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Director's Report
Centennial Park Project- The City Engineer has completed the
revisions and will be sending these to the consultant this week.
Hyde Park Project- The bids went out last Wednesday for
construction of Phase I of the development of Hyde Park. Phase I
will consist of grading, sidewalk, and possible irrigation.
Pearland Recreation Center- The Recreation Center will open on
January 3, 1995, at Pearland Junior High East Campus.
Administration is in the process of hiring staff for the center.
The Winter Brochure will list the classes and opportunities for
adults and children at the Community Center and this facility.
Fishing Derby- Fishing at Independence Pool was very successful
with 273 children and adults that participated in the event
catching over 880 fish. On January 7, 1995 trout will be offered
for the Kidfish Derby.
Tree Lighting Ceremony- On December 1, 1994, the City of Pearland
will celebrate the third annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa and
his entourage will be here to greet the citizens of Pearland.
Entertainment will be provided by the Pearland High School Brass
Ensemble and Chorus.
Tour de Lites Bicycle Ride- Clean Pearland and the Hike and Bike
Committee will sponsor a bike ride on December 17, 1994, at 7:00
P.M. Riders will meet at Independence Park and travel through the
Green Tee subdivision to view the Christmas lights. After the ride
there will be hot chocolate and Christmas Carols at Independence
Park. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Hike and Bike Trail.
Winter Brochure- The Pearland Today, City Report and Recreation
Guide is due to be mailed out November 30, 1994. Classes will
begin the week of January 9, 1995.
Bill Chase asked Edward Hersh to interpret the map of the Parks
system. Discussion was held on the various locations.
Bari Scherrer wanted to know if mini -sessions were always held with
the regular 8-week program. Ed Hersh stated that this year was the
first year to initiate such a program.
Committee Reports
None
Unfinished Business
None
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New Business
Park Donation Fund - Ed Hersh addressed the Action Form entitled
Proposed Park Donation Fund. If passed, this would allow citizens
the opportunity to donate money through their water bill that would
go to a fund designated for Park Improvements. Discussion
followed.
Vince Bruno made a motion to recommend this proposed ordinance to
City Council. Larry Wilkins seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7-0.
Animal Ordinance- Ed Hersh discussed the Action Form entitled
Proposed Ordinance: Animals in the Park. This would prohibit
animals and livestock from entering the park. There would be
exceptions to this as outlined in the ordinance. Discussion
followed.
Nell Fuller made a motion to recommend this proposed animal
ordinance to City Council. Vince Bruno seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT'
Retta Absher made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Nell Fuller.
Motion approved, 7 - 0.
The next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday in January,
(1-16-95).
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
, A.D., 1994.
ATTEST:
Michelle Lilie, Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman