2023-09-14 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 14, 2023
The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas,
convened in a meeting on September 14, 2023, at the Pearland Recreation Center &
Natatorium, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas. The following represents the actions
taken in the order they occurred during the meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jackson called the meeting to order at 8:34 am.
II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Members present were Chairman Jackson, Vice Chair Baker, Member Campo, Member
Allen, Membre Waguespack
Members absent were Member Bankson and Member Dixon
Others present were Director Carry Capers, Assistant Director Kevin Carter, Executive
Assistant Amy Coykendall, Nature Specialist Katie Boughal, Adaptive Recreation
Specialist Araceli Bravo
No Citizens present.
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No Citizens comments.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Board Report
Heather Baker- spending a lot of time at state parks. Keep hearing amazing things about
the inclusive parks and every week it seems there are new stories and questions. Great
to see all the continued excitement.
2. Consideration and Possible Action - Certification and Approval of Minutes
from August 10, 2023
Motion to approve by Vice Chair Baker. Seconded by Member Campo. Motion passed.
3. Staff Presentation - Adaptive Programming
4. Staff Presentation – Solar Eclipse at DFNC
5. Consideration and Possible Action – Board Nominations
Motion to appoint Heather Baker as the Chair by Member Campo. Seconded by
Member Allen.
Aye: 4
Nay: 0
Motion Passed.
Motion to appoint Dennis Allen as Vice Chair by Chair Jackson. Seconded by Member
Waguespack and Member Campo.
Aye: 4
Nay: 0
Motion Passed.
6. Director’s report
Director Capers provided the following updates:
• Ruff Runner: Sept 23 @ Independence Park, registration has opened. This will
be the last event as ruff runner. It will be turned into Run for All and will be part
of the Outdoors for All event.
• Sunset Cinema is scheduled for October 21st. Coco was chosen by popular
vote from the Citizens
• Trick or Treat Trail is scheduled for October 31st, and we are not accepting
vendor applications to participate, set up a booth, and hand out candy.
• Hometown Christmas- Second Baptist moved light display to Town Center to
be closer to church and be easier on volunteers. We will still promote the
Hometown Christmas light display. We will be keeping the tree lighting
ceremony and introducing an inaugural light sponsorship to help with light
decorations around berm.
• Parks and Recreation are meeting with a consulting firm to create an
operational plan and fees for athletic fields. They will be looking at: what are
the community needs, how to prioritize, etc. 10-12 weeks to create, then take
to council. This will take effect next fall season.
• Drought stage 2 is still in effect. Parks and Recreation have closed both splash
pads and will be watering athletic fields at night.
• October meeting date change due to NRPA conference. Rescheduled for
Thursday, October 19th.
• Strategic retreat scheduled for January 24th and 25th. The theme is centered
around setting a yes mindset, customer service focus/minded. Carry asked if
anyone on the board knew of speakers/keynote speakers/motivational
speakers to let her know. Dennis Jackson mentioned speakers on mental
health would be beneficial.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Member Allen; seconded by Vice Chair Baker and Member Campo.
The meeting adjourned at 9:29 am.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the October 19, 2023.
City of Pearland, Texas:
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Carry Capers
Director