2021-10-14 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS,
RECREATION, & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021, AT
8:30 A.M., AT The Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jeff Webb called the meeting to order at 8.37 a.m.
II. BOARD ROLL CALL
Jeff Webb Chairman
Charlie McMurrey Board Member
Nancy Bankson Board Member
Dennis Jackson Board Member
Carry Capers Parks & Recreation, Director
Kevin Carter Parks & Recreation, Assistant Director
Trent Epperson Guest
Martin Griggs Guest
Morgan Early Guest
Richard Vaughan Guest
Dennis Allen Guest
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ms. Nancy Bankson to approve the September minutes,
Mr. Dennis Jackson seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
IV. BOARD REPORT
Mr. McMurrey commented that he has enjoyed his time on the Board and wanted
to remind everyone that the budget starts in February for FY23, money drives
decisions, council made great progress in comp and class schedule for
employees.
Mr. Jeff Webb appreciated Charlie’s work. Mr. Webb also attended Ruff Runner,
received his first medal and is excited to see next events getting more
attendance.
Mr. Dennis Jackson also thanked Mr. McMurrey for his work on the Board. Mr.
Jackson asked for the firearms regulations was brought up and can postings be
made for locations. He also encourages staff to do research. Mr. Jackson also
visited the nature trail and can walk from SCR t the Kroger.
V. DISCUSSION – PEARLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE BY CITY OF
PEARLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Mr. Martin Griggs discussed the Comprehensive Plan and provided a handout to
each of the members present.
Discussed the how, why, what and Comprehensive Plan process– utilizes other master
plans and future use plan.
Looked at physical, market point, community aspirations.
Timeline – we are early in process and connecting data and facts with what we are
building, meeting with different focus groups, all combined to build the community’s vision
Pearland 2040 website
Use of QR code to enter feedback
Mr. Dennis Jackson asked what data is used? Mr. Griggs responded market data and
information KH has built over the years and is subscription based.
Mr. Dennis Jackson asked what other feedback have we gotten? Mr. Griggs responded
PEDC comments from lower Kirby area, hoping for more outreach for broader input such
as focus groups.
Mr. Jeff Webb asked do we have estimates or benchmarks of peers for 2040 and what
our tax base would be? Mr. Griggs responded that Parks Specifically, how much land can
we earmark? Infrastructure for Electric vehicles and charging locations?
Mr. Griggs answered Electric vehicles are a great topic, currently I believe that there are
3 locations in the community and 1 of their employees has an electric vehicle.
Chairman Webb asked when is the deadline for feedback? Mr. Griggs responded end of
October.
VI. DISCUSSION – FY22 BUDGET UPDATE
Ms. Capers shared highlights of the FY22 adopted budget and supplementals that were
approved and explained how to read the budget reports. Three (3) new fees related to
Independence Park were approved.
Ms. Bankson asked if the additional restroom at Centennial Park added. Ms. Capers
replied no, but the remodel was approved. Mr. McMurrey asked what the reduction was,
Ms. Capers responded stayed with recommendations from staff to budget office.
Mr. Vaughan stated we should consider petty cash to pay out for vending machine lost
money. Ms. Capers responded that there is a change machine on site to assist with
change needs and a form for lost change in filled our per refund policy.
VII. SPECIAL RECOGNITION – BOARD MEMBER KEN RICE & CHARLES
MCMURREY
Chairman Webb recognized Mr. Ken Rice and Mr. Charlie McMurrey by reading a
proclamation. A motion was made by Mr. Jeff Webb and seconded by Ms. Nancy
Bankson.
VIII. DISCUSSION – BOARD APPOINTMENTS, RECRUITING, ELECTIONS
Ms. Capers discussed the transition with new board members and shared names
and backgrounds. Ms. Capers also thanked the board for helping advocate for the
open positions and stated that we need to elect Chairman and Vice Chair next
meeting.
IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
- Ms. Capers introduced the guests arriving for the tour.
- RCN Parking lot striping will be finished soon
- Independence speed humps were installed
- Independence lights were replaced
- Splash pad testing methods of Parks and Public Works and will work with HOA’s
X. TOUR – SPORTS COMPLEX AT SHADOW CREEN RANCH PASE 2
CONSTRUCTION TOUR
XI. ADJOURMENT
Chairman Webb adjourned the meeting at 9.31 am
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Carry Capers, Director – (transcribed initially by Ellen Stansbury)
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 14th day of November 2021.
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Jeff Webb, Chairman