1994-06-20 Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Minutes Aw
June 1994 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION
AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1994, AT
7:00 P.M. , AT THE PEARLAND CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. , with the following
present:
Bill Chase Chairman
Bari Scherrer Chairman Pro-tem (entered @ 7: 07)
James Skipper Secretary
Retta Absher Board Member
Nell Fuller Board Member
Michelle Lilie Board Member
Bob Pond Board Member
Gary Walters Board Member
D. A. Miller Council Liaison
Ed Hersh Parks & Recreation Director
Sherry Reed Parks & Recreation Secretary
Absent from the meeting was Tootie McComb, Board Member who called
in ill .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Bob Pond made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 20, 1994
Board Meeting as presented. Jim Skipper seconded the motion.
Motion passed 8 - 0.
STAFF REPORTS:
Centennial Park (McLean Park) Project- Ed Hersh reported that staff
is still waiting for the Drainage District to begin the excavation
of the pond. We expect this to be in mid-July. The benefits of
waiting on the Drainage District will help to save money on
construction of the park, rather than have a contractor perform
this work.
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Financial Report: The numbers have been very impressive.
Activity Report: Summer attendance has been very good.
PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
I . Centennial Parade Update
Bari Scherrer reported progress is being made in locating
participants for the parade. She also said that we will
have a walking entry. Discussion was held on banner
designs for the parade which will be held September 24 , 1994 .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
I . City Entry Sign Project
Ed Hersh presented the concept plan for City entrance signs
to the Board. This concept plan was the work of Peter
Boecher, Vernon Henry & Associates. Discussion was held on
the design and location of the signs.
Nell Fuller made a motion to recommend the concept plan to
City Council for approval . Bob Pond seconded the motion.
Motion passed 8 - 0 .
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Sonny Tobias Park - Ed Hersh reported that a new playground unit
was installed to replace the older unit at Tobias Park. The new
equipment meets safety standards and is an added enhancement to
this neighborhood park.
July 4th Celebration - Ed Hersh discussed the City's annual
July 4th celebration, which will be held at Prensner Stadium, with
entertainment provided by the Pearland Community Chorus, led by
Danny Davis of First Baptist Church. Fireworks will be the finale
of the program. For anyone that might be interested in being a
part of the Chorus , they meet on Thursday nights at the Community
Center.
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Recreation Programs - The programs are going very well . This
summer we are offering two, 4-week sessions to accommodate summer
vacations.
Learn-to Swim Program - This program is going well. The classes
are being enjoyed by both the students and instructors.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
Retta Absher had questions regarding Hyde Park and the funds that
are being used for the construction of that park. Ed Hersh
discussed that part of the funds were being donated by the Banberry
Cross Homeowner's Association, and that Council had approved funds
in the FY 1993-94 budget to begin this park. Discussion was
continued regarding the amount of money that was being spent on
this neighborhood park.
ADJOURNMENT:
Nell Fuller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Jim Skipper.
Motion approved, 8 - 0.
The next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday in July,
(7-18-94) .
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 P.M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this /SA day of
i tLCJ CAS T , A.D. , 1994.
Bill Chase, Chairman
ATTEST:
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es Skipper, secretary
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