1989-06-10 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES
Minutes of the monthly meeting of the Pearland Parks, Recreation
and Beautification Board held Saturday, June 10, 1989, at the
Pearland Community Center, 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland Texas.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman George Treibel with
the following present: Inez Farmer, Larry Juull, Tootie McComb,
Bob Pond, James Skipper, Claude Stegall, Parks Supervisor Barry
Lastik and Councilman Billy Wolff.
The minutes of the previous meeting stand approved as printed.
Billy Wolff presented ideas for a hike and bike trail along
Mary's creek from Old Alvin to Independence Park.
A motion by James Skipper, seconded by Larry Juull, to recommend
to Council that an extension of the sidewalk from the Community
Center along the east side of Liberty Dr. to the new foot bridge
into Independence Park be considered a high priority due to
safety considerations of pedestrians. The motion carried.
The granite stone marker for Aaron Pasternak Park is finished and
will be scheduled for installation with Councilman David Smith.
Barry reported that the naming of the Activity Center on Grand
Blvd. in honor of Melvin Knapp was approved by Council.
No information is available on the following items:
No action has been taken by council concerning the
abolishment of waiver of fees for the Community Center on
weekends.
The request for one way traffic in Independence has been
forwarded to public works for study and recommendation.
Barry reported that if it is approved that a four foot
section of the street would be identified and designated as
foot path for pedestrians.
The following businesses have been nominated for sustained
beautification efforts.
First State Bank
Windsong
Salam Village
Silver Maples
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Burger King
Pizza Hut
Pizza Inn
Windmill Apartments
First National Bank
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Larry Juull made a motion that two sustained beautification
awards will be presented each month with an appropriate method of
recognition. Claude Stegall seconded the motion. The motion
carried.
George Treibel indicated that he was approached by the J.C's.
concerning a 4th of July fund raiser. He did not encourage them
at this late date.
The Board requested that Barry ,put an article in the local paper
indicating that Independence would be open the 4th of July but no
fireworks are planned this year.
During new business Barry reported on the various department
activities. The majority of the efforts were toward maintaining
the softball field and mowing. The pool attendance has been
great so far this year.
Barry invited the Board to the Clean Pearland Governors Award.
The proposed Parks Dept. capital outlay budget included funds for
McLean Park development and Rotary Park equipment replacement.
George noted that the Community Activity Report now has a legend
to indicate which activities are waivered or at reduced rate.
The report also included the Parks Board Meeting.
The next meeting will be July 8, 1989.
There were no nominations for beautification awards this month.
It was pointed out that the HEB store was in work.
Larry Juull moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Tootie
McComb.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Pond, Secretary
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