1993-05-15 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMay 1993 Minutes
Minutes of the monthly meeting of the Pearland Parks Recreation and Beautification
Board held Saturday. May 15 1993 at the Pearland Community Center. 3523 Liberty
Drive, Pearland Texas
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Vince Bruno, with Retta
Absher, Bill Chase, Suzanne Elliott, Tootie McComb, Secretary Bob Pond, Chairman
Pro-tem James Skipper and Parks Director Ed Hersh present. Vince reported that Bari
Scherrer, Gary Walters, and Council Liaison D.A. Miller would be absent.
The minutes of the previous monthly meeting (March 8, 1993, no quorum at the April
meeting) were approved on the motion of Tootie McComb and second of Bill Chase.
The minutes of the March workshop meeting, on concepts in development of Family
Aquatic Center facilities, were approved on the motion of Tootie McComb and second
of Bill Chase.
Vince presented a certificate of appreciation to Jayne Ann Miller for her
participation in the annual Easter Egg Celebration.
Staff reports: Ed reported that The Texas Water Quality Commission had determined
the water project in McLean Park had no impact on Mary's Creek and this decision
has been forwarded to the Texas Parks and Wild Life Commission which has been
waiting on this report for final approval of the McLean Grant.
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Independence Park Activities: Keith Hayes of the PISD Maintenance Dept. has helped
prepare the Softball Field during the Lady Oiler Softball games. His expertise has
been appreciated. We currently have three leagues and 24 team participating in the
summer softball program. Pool preparations are underway to support the opening.
The pavilion and bathrooms are being painted.
The financial and facility activity reports were reviewed. The Board requested that
the monthly financial report comparing current year to last years income include
data which might be useful -in determining adequacy of fees and rules.
The Council with some minor changes approved the fees, charges and guide lines
submitted by the Board. The Community Center and Knapp Activity Building rental
fees and instructor fees will take effect October 1, 1993. All other changes take effect
immediately.
Old Business: None
New Business: Ed presented the current status of the Park Master Plan, Hike and Bike
Trail Plan and the McLean Park concept plan.
A motion by Tootie McComb, seconded by Bill Chase, to accept the McLean Park
concept plan as presented passed on a vote of 6 to 0.
Bill Chase moved to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission that they
proceed forward with the proposed Parks Land Dedication Ordinance as presented in
the draft. James Skipper seconded the motion and the motion carried on a vote of 4 to
2.
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Communications: Ed presented the special request by the Unicorn School of Acting
for a reduction in rental fee for the use of the Knapp Activity Building. Bill Chase
moved to grant the use of the facility on a maximum of eight weekend dates in FY-94
from 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. at a fee of $100 per day.and the usual cleaning fee deposits. The
motion was seconded by James Skipper and passed on a vote of 6 to 0.
Chairman's Report: Vince thanked the Board for its effort in updating the Parks
Facility Usage Guidelines.
Director's Report: Ed discussed one of the Dept. sponsored dance program instructors
comments and his plans regarding continuing current programs and instructors.
The Department received a donation from Mrs. C. E. Forston for the maintenance of
the Old Settlers Cemetery gate.
A pool manager and life guards have been hired for the 1993 season. The life guard
orientation was completed using the new Aquatic Operations Manual.
The Department is in the process of acquiring a new part time evening facility
supervisor.
Other Business: Ed reported on efforts to install the footbridge over Mary's Creek at
the entrance of Independence Park. The remaining items are removing the planter
box, installation of a new gate and building the path to the pool parking lot. The path
will skirt the east side of the berm. The Dept. is pursuing a grant to complete this
project.
Beautification award nominations were Lynda's Pantry, Lions Club and Pearland State
Bank.
Bob Pond requested that some tennis court maintenance activities be performed at
the Clear Creek and Twin Creeks Woods neighborhood park.
The next meeting will be held June 15, 1993 at 5:30 P.M.
Suzanne Elliott moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Bob Pond and the
meeting adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Pond, Secretary
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