2017-04-13 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION, &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 AT 8:15 A.M., AT 4141
BAILEY ROAD, PEARLAND, TX 77584.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:21 a.m.
BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Buck Stevens
Mike Wilson
Vicky Smith
Bethany Earl
Chris Orlea
Carry Capers
Mychal Mitchell
Melanie Lawson
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Parks & Recreation, Director
Parks & Recreation, Assistant Director
Parks & Recreation, Special Events Coordinator
Parks & Recreation, Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — March 9, 2017
Minutes were unanimously approved by the Board.
IV. BOARD REPORT
Mr. Stevens reported he addressed some Facebook postings and asked the Board to
contact either Carry or Chris regarding any negative posts. Mr. Stevens also noted
attending several other events including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Paws in
the Park, the Forever Parks Foundation naming rights event, and several Council
meetings.
Mr. Wilson reported he received positive feedback on Shadow Creek Ranch. Mr. Wilson
also requested feedback on Centennial Park. Mr. Orlea noted the restrooms continue to
be blocked off due to a possible crack underground. Mr. Orlea also noted the quick
connect was fixed and all the laterals replaced. The elevations at the park were off about 6
inches and are currently being worked on by Gulf Coast Landscaping at cost.
Ms Earl reported positive feedback by residents on the shades at Southdown Park. Ms.
Earl also noted attending the SCR Grand Opening and heard positive feedback regarding
the opening of Shadow Creek Ranch.
Mr. Orlea noted Southgate Park will have a sign installed by Parks & Recreation noting the
hours of the park. Mr. Orlea also noted a Parks Patrol team (by Pearland Police
Department) is in the works for all City of Pearland parks.
Ms. Smith asked about the possible passing law of medical marijuana and if we are
prepared with appropriate signage for our parks. Mr. Orlea noted our legal department will
be proactive in installing signage at all parks forbidding smoking of any kind.
Mr. Orlea also addressed a Facebook post regarding Natatorium closures. Mr. Orlea noted
membership agreements state the facility could be closed up to 20% of the time.
V DISCUSSION REGARDING SPECIAL EVENTS — Earth DaylConcerts in the Park —
Mychal Mitchell, Special Events
Mr. Mitchell talked about the numerous activities that will be taking place on Earth Day,
May 22nd, and Concerts in the Park taking place May 5 — June 30.
VI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NEW SKATE PARK
Mr. Stevens talked about spearheading a group to begin raising funds for a new skate
park in Pearland. Mr. Stevens presented renderings to the Board for view and handed out
materials regarding the new skate park. Mr. Stevens visited numerous cities with skate
parks and believes this endeavor could run as much as $1 million, but thinks the skate
park could be utilized for other activities.
Mr. Orlea talked about possible pieces of land currently owned by the City, grant funding,
and the department would continue to work with Mr. Stevens and the Board to bring this
project to fruition.
VII. DISCUSSION REGARDING DIVERSITY/INCLUSION PLAN FOCUS GROUP — Dr.
Carmen Carter
Mr. Orlea introduced Dr. Carmen Carter and the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Stevens.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
These i urf tes/espeofully submitted by:
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Melanie Lawson
Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this /40day of Oo<7,
2017
Stevens, Chairman