2024-06-13 Parks Recreation and Beautification Board Regular Meeting Minutes Docusign Envelope ID:65DC79F6-24DC-4ABB-8C22-2F76B5ACOOFC
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
J U N E 13, 2024
The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas,
convened in a meeting on June 13, 2024, at the Pearland Recreation & Natatorium,
Second Floor, 4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, Texas. The following represents the actions
taken in the order they occurred during the meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Baker called the meeting to order at 8:41 a.m.
Members present are Member Datta, Member Campo, Chair Baker,
Members absent are Members Waguespack, Member Dixon, and Vice Chair Allen.
Others present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation; Kevin Carter,
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; and Amy Coykendall, Executive Assistant.
Citizen present is Daugherty, Curtis.
II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Members present are Member Datta, Member Campo, Chair Baker,
Members absent are Members Waguespack, Member Dixon, and Vice Chair Allen.
Others present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation; Kevin Carter,
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; and Amy Coykendall, Executive Assistant.
Citizen present is Daugherty, Curtis.
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizen Daughtery had no comments. He is attending the meeting to learn more about
the Parks Board.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
I. Consideration and Possible Action to approve the minutes of the Parks &
Recreation Beautification Board meeting held on May 9, 2024.
Member Waguespack motioned to approve the May 9th minutes as written,
seconded by Member Campo.
Ayes: Member Datta, Member Campo, Member Waguepsack, Chair Baker
Nays:
Motion passed.
II. Board Report
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Member Baker: There has been talk on the Natatorium closure online-
concerns on cost of the equipment, agreement with the School District. She
has invited citizens to the Parks Board meeting to present their concerns. She
is excited about the Celebration of Freedom and Juneteenth events coming up.
She is also advocating to City Council for staffing.
Member Datta: A concern he has noticed online is the usage level of the
lakes/waterfronts. Chair Baker mentioned that the Independence Park Phase 2
will include an expansion of the pond for recreational use. Director Capers
expanded on the plans for Phase 2 expansion and that some of the water is
not city owned. Member Datta asked if there was plans for the West side of
Pearland. Director Capers mentioned Ivy Park has a body of water, but it is not
open for recreational use. Natural Resources division has done some research
and the levels and nature of the water is not conducive for that kind of use. He
put forth a recommendation of adding benches so people can sit and look at
the water.
Member Campo: Asked about the number of people expected to attend the
Juneteenth event this weekend. Director Capers provided information
regarding the planning, attendance, promotion of the event, road closure, and
Bun B as a guest speaker. Estimated attendance could be 3,000-15,000- a
rough estimate close to Celebration of Freedom.
Member Waguespack: The drainage works as there was not flooding for hte
Farmers Market after the first big rain in May. Can tell a big difference with
having an on-call Maintenance person when there are issues and how quick it
is resolved. Has noticed the chatter online about the Natatorium repairs and is
advocating for it, reminding people that the budget was set prior to this year
and was organized/well-planned out. She is also advocating to City Council for
staffing.
III. Forever Parks Foundation Report
Update was provided to the Board Members by Chair Baker.
IV. Consideration and Possible Action- Pearland Parks and Recreation
Vision and Pillars Update
Presentation provided by Carry Capers, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Member Campo motioned to approve the Pearland Parks and Recreation
Vision and Pillars Update, Seconded by Member Waguespack and Member
Datta.
Ayes: Chair Baker, Member Campo, Member Waguespack, and Member Datta
Nays:
Motion approved.
V. Consideration and Possible Action- Excused Absence Criteria
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Presentation was provided by Carry Capers, Director of Parks and Recreation.
• Board would like to wait for City Council to define what an excused vs
unexcused absence would be.
Motion to record excused absence on the Agenda by Member Campo,
seconded by Member Waguespack.
Aye: Member Campo, Chair Baker, Member Datta, and Member Waguespack
Nay:
Motion passes.
VI. Discussion- Board Meeting Date and Time
Presentation provided by Carry Capers, Director of Parks and Recreation.
• Communication to be sent to Members not present regarding
discussion by Chair Baker. Possibility of a short survey to be created
for the public on the Parks website to get feedback regarding dates and
times.
VII. Director's Report
Director's Report was presented by Carry Capers, Director of Parks and
Recreation, for:
• Independence Park Phase 1 included drainage
• Multiple events happening in Independence Park this month. All events
are listed on the City Website.
• Concerts in the Park- Fab Five this Friday- through June
• There will be a spray for Mosquito control due to all the rain, along with
Brazoria County
• There was a Family Reunion that is scheduled to end at 5 pm on
Saturday, and Juneteenth event starts at 6. We have worked with the
Family to help make the transition smoother.
• Juneteenth Celebration
o There are four events beginning on Friday, June 14th
o Worked with CetTrax for a cooling tent to help with possible
heat exhaustion
o Done in partnership with two organizations- Visionary outreach
and Melanin Moms
• Farmers Market will be at the RCN on Saturday due to the Juneteenth
event
• Celebration of Freedom details have been provided to the Board. We
will introduce City Council, Parks Board, Mayor Cole, and Forever
Parks Foundation.
• Houston Caribbean Festival will be taking place in July. Currently in the
permit process. Attendance expected will be 3,000 or less.
• Sunset Cinema will begin 3rd Saturday in July.
• Natatorium Closure. Design began during the pandemic- Replacement
of the dehumidification units, replacing bulkheads, replacing the pool
plaster, and updating to a new filtration system for the pools. Facts for
the closure can be found on the Parks and Recreation website.
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V. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:17 am.
City of Pearland, Texas:
ESigned by:
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Carry Capers
Director
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