2018-03-08 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION, &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018 AT 8:15 A.M., AT 4141
BAILEY ROAD, PEARLAND, TX 77584.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:17 a.m.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Buck Stevens Chair
Ted Mittica Board Member
Adrian Hernandez Board Member
Mike Wilson Board Member
Bethany Earl Board Member
Jason O'Mara Parks & Recreation, Resource Development Manager
Mychal Mitchell Parks & Recreation, Special Events Coordinator
Lindsey Taylor Parks & Recreation, Events Specialist
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 2018
Minutes were tabled for approval at the April 2018 meeting.
IV. BOARD REPORT
Mr. Mittica commended Vicky on her work with fielding some comments/concerns on
Facebook.
Mr. Hernandez reported there were some communication issues regarding softball fields
and would like to work a policy into the communication standard.
Mr. Stevens is currently working with a committee on the Depot restoration in conjunction
with the Visitor's Bureau. Mr. Stevens is also working with the Pearland Historical Society
on how to incorporate the arts around Pearland into this.
V DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION APPROVAL OF COMMUNICATION
STANDARD
The Board discussed some of the changes that were made and feel further
communication with Mr. Orlea is necessary. Discussion continued with the agreement to
table approval of the communication standard.
Mr. Stevens entertained a motion to table approval of the communication standard to the
April 2018 meeting. Mr. Mittica made a motion to table approval of the communication
standard to the April meeting. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
VI. DISCUSSION EARLY BUDGET INPUT SESSION FEEDBACK
Mr. Stevens noted he was surprised at the number of supplemental staffing requests for
the new nature center. No additional comments were made.
VII. DISCUSSION STAFFING UPDATE
Mr. O'Mara noted the following staffing changes:
• Brandon Torres accepted the position of Athletics/Aquatics Manager
• Jason Roberts accepted the position as Aquatics Specialist
• Kyle Livesay accepted the position of Recreation Program Manager
• Andre Edgerly was promoted from Parks Supervisor to Parks & Natural Resources
Superintendent
VIII. DIVISION REPORT — SPECIAL EVENTS - PAWS IN THE PARK
Mr. Mitchell noted he received positive feedback from Winterfest activities. Mr. Mitchell
also noted the Daddy/Daughter Dance would be transitioning to a local Rotary club. The
next dance will take place at Barry Miller Junior High on April 7t"
The Special Events team will be assisting with the opening of the new Tom Reid Library.
Mr. Mitchell discussed the upcoming Paws in the Park event taking place on March 24t" at
The Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch. All races start at 8am. Events are from
10am — 4pm.
IX. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. O'Mara covered the following on behalf of Mr. Orlea:
• Parks staff attended the TRAPS Equipment Rodeo. Chyrs Bickham and Marcus
Rodriguez won Bronze in the Tractor Trailer Pull competition. Javier Perez
competed in the backpack blower competition and will be sent to state finals.
• Interviews for Communications Director are underway
• New camp guildlines - we are now required to be licensed
• RSA orientations went well
• Shadow Creek Soccer working with RISE to secure space for them
• The next City Council meeting will take place in the newly renovated City Hall
Chambers
FINAL COMMENTS
The Board continued discussion regarding day camps Mahalo and Kia . Mr. Stevens
referenced a previous conversation of possibly merging the two camps due to them filling
up quickly. Conversation continued on how to fund more camps, how fast they fill up, and
how servicing more kids via more camps at the Recreation Center helps the youth in
Pearland. Mr. Stevens noted he would like the department to consider the option of
increasing the number/size of camps.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:42 a.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
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