2023-04-13 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023, AT 8:30 am, AT
PEARLAND RECREATION CENTER & NATATORIUM.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jackson called the meeting to order at 8:35 am.
II. BOARD ROLL CALL
Dennis Jackson Chairman
Nancy Bankson Board Member
Heather Baker Vice-chairman
Heather Campo Board Member
Dennis Allen Board Member
Ryan Dixon Board Member
Carry Capers Director, Parks & Recreation
Kevin Carter Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation
STAFF
Amy Coykendall Executive Assistant
III. Citizen Comments
No Citizens attended.
IV. Approval of Minutes
Ryan Dixon motion for approval. Heather Campo seconded. Board minutes are approved.
V. Board report
Dennis Jackson was able to go to the new all-inclusive playground- his son loved it. The
second time he went out there were Miracle League games and a tee ball game going on,
and the kids rushed over to the playground after the games.
Heather Baker-She is incredibly happy the all-inclusive park is open, as there are many
special needs families in the neighborhood. She is disappointed that Ruff Runner has been
postponed to later in the year.
Dennis Allen- He was amazed at the soccer event and turnout at Hickory Slough. He
stopped at Southdown and saw the changes made to the sign. He spoke with Arnulfo
Gonzales and Ramiro Chapa while at Southdown, and he was able to get a chance to speak
with them about their job. They feel the effects of being short-staffed. He asked about an
update on the dirt in the fields. Kevin stated they are finishing the irrigation and the company
will be removing the loads of dirt by the end of next week.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. DISCUSSION- FY24 Budget
b. DISCUSSION- 2023 Bond Propositions
c. DISCUSSION- PISD Interlocal Agreement
d. DISCUSSION- Recreation Center and Natatorium Operations
e. DISCUSSION- Optional Park Tour Rescheduling
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Ed Thompson Inclusive Park
b. Southgate Park
c. Splashpad Openings
d. Aquatic Manager Position
e. Summer Camp
f. Concerts in the Park- May at Southdown Park, June Independence Park
g. Staff shortages
h. Ruff Runner
i. Hickory Slough tournament parking
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Nancy Bankson at 10:05 am. Seconded by Dennis Allen.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Carry Caper , Director
Minutes are approved as submitted and/or corrected this 111h day of May 2023.
Dennis Jackson, Chairman