1990-05-12 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES
Minutes of the monthly meeting of the Pearland Parks, Recreation
and Beautification Board held Saturday, 'May 12, 1990, at the
Pearland Community Center, 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland Texas.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman George Triebel with
the following present: Inez Farmer, Larry Juull, Tootie McComb,
Bob Pond, James Skipper, Claude Stegall, Parks Superintendent
Barry Lastik, Councilman D.A. Miller and Council Liaison Billy
Wolff.
A representative of Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken was present to
accept the May beautification award. The local press was present
to photograph the presentation.
The minutes of the previous meeting stand approved with the
correction of the spelling of McLean Park on the motion of Larry
Juull and second of Bob Pond.
During old business Barry reported that the Independence Park
pool filter system will be ready for opening on June 2 and the
McLean basketball court is ready to pour. The Melvin Knapp
Activity Center building will be expanded to the North on
property donated to the city. The building addition bid package
will go out as soon as the financing method has been defined.
No meeting was held this month by the Hike and Bike committee.
Efforts by the City are under way to acquire right-of-way to the
oversized lot next to the private school on Liberty Drive.
Barry and George indicated the staff did an excellent job in
Barry's absence.
During new business Barry reported on the various department
activities. Vita Moore reported on some of the many activities
associated with operating the Community Center and the
recreation programs.
During open discussion Barry reported that Helen Pasternak had
donated $2000 toward development of the Aaron Pasternak
Neighborhood Park. Barry suggested a sidewalk, water fountain
and picnic tables might be considered. A letter of appreciation
was forwarded to Mrs. Pasternak.
Tootie suggested that a method to recognize individuals and
businesses who have donated to the Parks be developed. Billy
Wolff suggested if a complete list could be developed and
forwarded to Council for appropriate action.
Steve Wynn of the Parks Dept. staff, reported that even with
uniformed security provided by the renters, alcohol continued to
cause problems during some of the rental functions at the
Community Center. Some suggestions to evaluate were:
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1. Provide more police.
2. Police to be paid by the Dept.
3. Police to be present during time alcohol
is served and all participants leave.
James Skipper requested the topic be tabled until next meeting
during which time the staff would develop a recommendation.
D.A. Miller suggested the Board consider the neighborhood parks
along with McLean Park when the capital improvements budget is
developed.
Barry expressed concerns about what kind of development should be
planned for Corrigan neighborhood parks. It was suggested that
some kind of coordinated effort with PISD might be in order.
Tootie suggested replacing the bushes damaged during the winter
freeze in Independence Park. This goes along with James
Skipper's report, in a previous meeting, that he had been
approached to initiate an adopt a tree program with emphasis on
Independence Park. D.A. suggested we might try developing a
shrubbery nursery.
Billy Wolff suggested that an artillery piece might be
appropriate at the entrance to Independence park.
No new information is available on the abolishment of waiver of
fees for the Community Center on weekends.
Captain D's will be presented with the June beautification award.
The next meeting will be held June 16, 1990 at 9:00 a.m.
Larry Juull moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Tootie
McComb.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Pond, Secretary
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