1992-08-08 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESAugust 1992 Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry Juull with Chairman Pro
tem Retta Absher, Vince Bruno, Suzanne Elliott, Tootie McComb, Secretary Bob
Pond, James Skipper, Administrative Assistant Vira Moore, Division Director
Richard Burdine and Council Liaison D.A. Miller present. Larry reported that
Gary Walters, and Inez Farmer would be absent.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on the motion of Vince
Bruno and second of Tootie McComb.
D.A. introduced Planning, Public Works & Parks Division Director Richard
Burdine who briefed the Board regarding the Councils decision to limit Parks
Board membership appointments to two consecutive three years terms and
explained the Boards charge as described by City Charter.
During old business, Richard reported that the City Engineer requested a
quality addendum to the McLean Park bid package. Coenco Engineering
prepared the change and forwarded it to the bidders. September 1, 1992 is the
anticipated award date and construction to begin within thirty days. FY-93
Parks capital outlay has been cut to $50,000. The McLean Park grant
application decision should occur on August 27, 1992.
Bob Pond distributed a copy of the survey for the subdivisions near Twin Creek
Woods Park regarding its development. The survey will continue with the
questions submitted.
The approved changes, to Sonny Tobias Park, of a swing set, Bar-B-Que grill,
and spring horse have been installed with favorable citizenry feedback.
Efforts to install the footbridge over Mary's Creek at the entrance of
Independence Park are underway. The remaining items are installing hand
rails, removing the planter box, installation of a new gate and building the
path to the pool parking lot.
Richard suggested the Independence Park beautification focus be moved from
the front gate to the berm area.
Skipper suggested using year dated seals for future beautification awards. He
will obtain a sample for the Board's review.
Retta reported that the Department sponsored "Santa Comes to Pearland" will
be held in the Community Center on the Saturday after Thanksgiving between
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Free Polaroid pictures and fruit will be available for
the children. Retta requested Board and Fire Department involvement.
City Manager Paul Grohman stopped by and reported that the Storer Cable
contract renewal will provided the City with 5% of the gross income from
Pearland residents and a $5000 Park Grant.
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Retta and Tootie reported that activities regarding development of a
Department sponsored children's summer day camp program targeted for 1993
are continuing.
During new business Vira presented the departmental reports. The majority of
the effort was on grass mowing, park maintenance, custodial coordination &
maintenance, and coordinating the Seniors dance.
Pool usage was discussed along with new types of swimming programs. It was
suggested that the new McLean park pool be of the speciality type (wave pool
etc), leaving the current pool for normal swimming, diving and new program
development.
Vira reported on activities regarding evaluation of new Department sponsored
dance and self-defense programs.
During open discussion Retta suggested that the Department sponsor a softball
tournament to make use of the Independence Park ball field.
James Skipper suggested we drop trying to recover the money owed by Harry
Vickers and generate new rules to screen out illegitimate facility usage by
special request.
Suzanne Elliott requested that Richard Burdine representing the City get keys
to the Melvin Knapp Activities Building office area.
The next meeting will be held September 12, 1992 at 9:00 A.M.
Retta Absher moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Tootie McComb
and the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Pond, Secretary
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