1989-05-13 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES
Minutes of the monthly meeting of the Pearland Parks, Recreation
and Beautification Board held Saturday, May 13, 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, Parks Supervisor Barry Lastik and Councilman D.A.
Miller. Barry reported that Claude Stegall would be absent and
that James Skipper's daughter is be graduating from college this
morning.
The minutes of the previous meeting stand approved as printed.
George passed around a plaque of recognition the Board received
from the Special Olympics for helping with the spring games.
Barry passed along information from Billy Wolff that the Drainage
District agreed to build a foot bridge into Independence Park on
south side of the existing bridge. The only question was whether
to build it now or wait until the hike and bike trail.
Tootie McComb made a motion, seconded by Larry Juull, to proceed
with the foot bridge as soon as possible which will help with
existing pedestrian traffic into the Park. The motion carried.
No meeting of the Hike and Bike committee was held this month due
to the elections.
Barry reported that the naming of the Activity Center on Grand
Blvd. in honor of Melvin Knapp would be presented to Council for
action at the next meeting along with the abolishment of waiver
of fees 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.
Barry reported that two employees will be added this summer to
help with the mowing.
During new business Barry reported on the various department
activities. The majority of the efforts were toward maintaining
the softball field, mowing, and completion of the patio cover at
the pool.
George asked that the Community Activity Report include a legend
to indicate which activities are waivered or at reduced rate.
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The Aaron Pasternak Park sign has been routed. The benches are
available for assembly when time permits. Then a dedication will
be scheduled. Tootie ask that a signs indicating children at
play be installed near the Aaron Pasternak Park.
There has been a noticeable increase in security patrols by the
City Police in Independence Park.
Bob Pond requested that the specification for the foot bridge
into Independence Park be wide enough for two way traffic. That
the Board develop a plan for a hike and bike trail to connect
with the foot bridge into Independence Park, proceed around the
Park and connect with the High School property including access
gates with posted hours of operation. That a capital equipment
requirements list be generated at the next meeting.
Tootie McComb brought to the attention of the Board how well the
Aaron Pasternak Park playground equipment is being used. Billy
Wolff indicated an individual was willing to donate a suitable
sign for this park if he was supplied with the words.
The next meeting will be June 10, 1989.
There were no nominations for beautification awards this month.
George requested that everyone bring a nomination or a continued
effort nomination to the next meeting. It was pointed out that
several projects were under way including, the HEB store and
Burger King.
Larry Juull moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Tootle
McComb. The meeting adjourned at 9:42.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Pond, Secretary
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