2018-09-13 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION, &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 AT 8:15 A.M., AT
4141 BAILEY ROAD, PEARLAND, TX 77584.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 8:23 a.m.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Buck Steven Chair
Ted Mittica
Bethany Earl
Mike Wilson
Jeff Webb
Chris Orlea
Carry Capers
Randi Wyatt
Celeste Rogers
Melanie Lawson
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
P arks & Recreation, Director
Parks & Recreation, Assistant Director
P arks & Recreation, Facility Supervisor — Knapp Activity Center
P arks & Recreation, Recreation Specialist — Knapp Activity Center
P arks & Recreation, Executive Assistant
III. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Jeff Webb and Mr. Sam Abdelmessih were announced as the newest members of the
Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board. Mr. Abdelmessiah was absent, but Mr. Jeff
Webb gave a brief introduction of himself.
IV, APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens to approve the May, June, July, and August 2018
minutes. Ms. Earl made a motion, and Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously approved.
V. BOARD REPORT
Each Board member gave a brief update on their activities as of the August Board
meeting.
VI. DISCUSSION — Knapp Activity Center Policy Update
Ms. Wyatt, new Facility Supervisor of the Knapp Activity Center, began by passing out the
Iastest flyer and newletter for the center. Ms. Wyatt noted a 11.8% increase in
memberships, and talked about class attendance ranging from 15-20 people and ages in
Senior members are 51+.
VII. DIVISION REPORT — Randi Wyatt, Knapp Activity Center
Ms. Wyatt discussed the logistics of the new Guest Pass and Transportation polices.
VIII. DISCUSSION — RSA Policy Update
Mr. Torres passed out the updated RSA policy outlining changes and covered priority
classifications, the process for becoming an RSA, the Appeals process, field usage fees,
deposits, etc. Mr. Torres then went on to entertain any questions the Board members had.
IX. DISCUSSION — 125T" Anniversary celebration/train depot update
At the request of Mr. Orlea, this item was tabled to the October meeting.
X. DISCUSSION I. End of Year 2018 Financials
Mr. Orlea discussed a strong Fiscal Year 2018 closing with a small return of funds to the
general fund. All special funds, including Tree Trust and Park Development will be ending
within budgeted amounts as well.
XI. DISCUSSION - FY2019 Budget
Mr. Orlea discussed the decrease in operational dollars for the upcoming budget year, but
plans had been made operationally to compensate and continue to provide a high level of
service. It was also discussed that a Park Naturalist position had been approved for
recruitment beginning in January for the Delores Fenwick Nature Center.
XII. DIVISION UPDATE - Department Goals for 2019
Staff engaged in a Department goal setting meeting last week. Staff were divided into
groups and created department goals to move the department forward with it's vision for
the 2019 year.
XIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Orlea reported on the following:
• NRPA will be onstage for the department's acceptance of the CAPRA reaccreditation
• The walk-through at the Nature Center went well. A punch list was created of any
modifications that need to happen before the City accepts building
• The Program Manager position has been filled by Matthew Lohr who will be relocating
here from California
• A walk-through for Independence Park has been scheduled for a later date
• Mr. Orlea has joined the the Policy Advisory committee
XIV. ADJOURMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
These minutes -respectfully submitted by:
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Buck Stevens, Chairman
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