1994-04-18 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESApril 1994 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION
AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 18 19949 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
Bari Scherrer Chairman Pro-tem
James Skipper Secretary
Retta Absher Board Member (entered @ 7:15 P.M.)
Michelle Lilie Board Member
Tootie McComb Board Member
Bob Pond Board Member
Gary Walters Board Member
Ed Hersh Parks & Recreation Director
Sherry Reed Parks & Recreation Secretary
Absent from the meeting were Nell Fuller, Board Member who called
in ill, and Council Liaison, D. A. Miller, Jr.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Bob Pond made a motion to accept the minutes of the
March 21, 1994 Board Meeting as presented. Gary Walters seconded
the motion.
Motion passed 5 - 0 - 1, with Tootie McComb abstaining.
STAFF REPORTS•
Centennial Park (McLean Park) Project- Ed Hersh reported that the
construction plans and specifications are ready to go out for bid
in June. This is the earliest date the Drainage District can have
their machines available to start the drainage work.
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Tree Grant Program: Ed Hersh reported that the project is on
schedule and will be finished by the end of April.
Entrance Signs Project: Ed Hersh reported that Vernon Henry &
Associates has sent a preliminary concept plan for the signs.
Staff is continuing to work with the consultants on the design,
before the recommendation is brought before the Parks Board.
Discussion was held regarding signage and locations of signs.
Financial Report: Park Board member Gary Walters requested a
report that would compare the program revenue to the instructor's
payroll expense. Ed Hersh said that staff would work with Finance
to get this report, keeping in mind that this report will not be
completely accurate until the end of the fiscal year. Ed Hersh
reported that the Pearland Extension Club presented the Parks &
Recreation Department with a donation of $100.00.
Activity Report- Discussion was held on enrollment numbers and
class attendance.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
I. Centennial Parade Update
Jim Skipper reported on the price of a banner from
Pearland Signs, 8' x 31, with weights at the bottom,
$116.00. It was suggested to check into prices at
other sign shops in the area.
Discussion was held regarding participants in the
parade, and construction of float.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS•
I. By -Laws Revision
Gary Walters made a motion to accept the By -Laws with
revisions, Michelle Lilie seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 - 0.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Easter Egg Hunt - Ed Hersh thanked the Board members for their
participation in the success of the Easter Egg Hunt. There were
several positive comments from parents and the newspapers gave us
good coverage.
Independence Park - Ed Hersh discussed the sidewalk that has been
added at the entrance of the park bridge, and replacement of
sidewalk from the pool parking lot to the bridge leading into
Rotary Playground, making it handicap accessible, and a walkway
that will lead to the restrooms in Rotary Park.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Retta Absher reported on two complaints that she had received
regarding the Easter Egg Hunt, a) the eggs were too hard to open,
b) the candy did not taste good.
ADJOURNMENT•
Tootie McComb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Retta Absher.
Motion approved, 7 - 0.
The next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday in May,
(4-16-94).
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
, A.D., 1994.
ATTEST:
James Skipper, Secretary
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Bill Chase, Chairman