1991-04-13 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESAPRIL MINUTES
Minutes of the monthly meeting of the Pearland Parks, Recreation
and Beautification Board held Saturday, April 13, 1991, at the
Pearland Community Center, 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland Texas.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry Juull with
Chairman Pro-tem Retta Absher, Suzanne Elliott, Inez Farmer,
Tootie McComb, Secretary Bob Pond, James Skipper, Gary Walters,
Parks Superintendent Barry Lastik present. Vince Bruno and
Council Liaison D.A. Miller were absent.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on the motion
of Tootie McComb and second of Suzanne Elliott.
Larry introduced Phil Cessac of the Lion's Club who requested the
use of Independence Park for a fund raiser on behalf of the YMCA.
Barry indicated that no action was required by the Board as the
request met current guide lines.
During old business Barry reported that the City Manager had no
problem allowing the Lions Club to use the City Pole, which is on
Lions Club property, at the intersection of East Walnut and
Broadway as a flag pole and to coordinate the decoration of the
Pole for Christmas.
The installation of a sidewalk from Shadybend to Independence
Park will be done in house.
Development of Pasternak Park using donated funds is under way
with the water fountain being the remaining item to be installed.
The water line has been installed and the fountain will be
connected.
The Board members discussed the possibility of acquiring the
property at the intersection of Mykawa and West Broadway for a
possible park site. It was felt that the Board should
concentrate on the McLean park development at this time.
During new business Barry presented the Departmental reports.
The majority of the efforts were on projects in Independence Park
including; preparing the softball field for seasonal play,
preparing the pool for the swimming season, Easter Egg Hunt and
routine operations and maintenance. Other projects supported
were maintaining flags on Liberty Drive, Spring/Summer program
brochure, grant application preparation and grass mowing.
The 1991 Easter Egg hunt sponsored by the Parks Department was a
great success. It was difficult to hear the starting signal.
The Board felt that as long as the starting time limited the
children from hunting more that one area was all that was
required.
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APRIL MINUTES
The funding, census report and approval by the Council are
required prior to submitting the McLean Park development matching
fund grant application for the development of McLean Park to the
State of Texas. The total cost of the McLean Park Phase II
development is estimated to be $720,000.
The funds should be available in time for submitting the McLean
Park grant application by July of 1991.
There were no Beautification Award nominations this month.
No bids were received for the resurfacing of the Independence
Park pool. The bid requirements will be evaluated concerning
bonding of the contractor in the amount equal to the value of the
pool. The pool will be repaired again this year and resurfacing
will be planned for FY-92.
During open discussion Retta Absher indicated that she would
contact a citizens committee who was interested in beautification
of the City property at the intersection of McLean and Broadway.
Barry indicated that it was time to do the six month fee
structure evaluation. He would like the Board to take a close
look at the swimming pool season pass fee and the pavilion rental
fee in regard to non-resident rentals.
The next meeting will be held May 18, 1991 at 8:30 a.m.
,Tames Skipper moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by
Inez Farmer and the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Pond, Secretary
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