HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-14 Parks Recreation and Beautification Board Regular Meeting Minutes Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Minutes November 14, 2024 CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2024 The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas, convened in a meeting on November 14, 2024, at the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, Texas. The following represents the actions taken in the order they occurred during the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Pecknold called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. Present are Vice Chair Pecknold, Member Datta, Member Heflin, Member Gillum, Member Campo. Chair Waguespack arrived at 8:35 am. Absent is Member Baker. Others present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation; Amy Coykendall, Executive Assistant; Mary Kate Ward, Youth Development Coordinator. II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM III. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Follow-up to schedule a Park Tour for new board members. IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizens present. V. REGULAR AGENDA I. Consideration and Possible Action to approve the minutes of the Parks & Recreation Beautification Board meeting held on October 10, 2024. Vice Chair motioned to approve minutes as written. Member Campo seconded. Ayes: Unanimous. Nays: NA Motion Passed. II. Board Report Member Datta shared out updates from Cricket Tournaments. Member Campo attended Farmers Market and Fall for It event. There was a great turnout. Member Gillum shared information on the Run for All event and the bike group. A kids biking group just started, for 5th-12th grade. Kickoff meeting will be next week at Pearland Bicycle at 6:00 pm. Page 1 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: E1240A5F-9EAA-4E0B-A077-848E74653B25 Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Minutes November 14, 2024 Vice Chair Pecknold enjoyed the promo for the Fall Farmers Market. Chair Waguespack attended the Run for All and the Fall Farmers Market. III. Staff Presentation on Upcoming Special Events Carry Capers, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented on upcoming Special Events. IV. Staff Presentation on Camp YAK Mary Kate Ward, Youth Development Coordinator, presented on Camp YAK (Youth Adventure Klub). V. Director's Report Carry Capers, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented on the following topics:  Fall for It and Farmers Market on October 14th  Brazoria County Veteran's Day Parade on November 11th  Outdoors For All on November 2nd  2025 Master Plan o Contract will be presented to City Council on December 16th  Parks Board Advocacy and how it helps the Parks and Recreation Department  Farmers Market on November 16  Independence Park Phase II o Recently had a Stakeholder meeting for input o Forever Parks Foundation and expansion of the playground and creation of a splashpad o Goal is $4 million  Hickory Slough Phase II o Closing out 30% and heading into 60% design  Clear Creek Trail connectivity project updates o Brazoria County Drainage District meeting on December 6th  Natatorium Recapitalization Update  Challenges with Hurricane Beryl Recovery and Updates VI. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:58 am. City of Pearland, Texas: Carry Capers Director Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: E1240A5F-9EAA-4E0B-A077-848E74653B25 Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Minutes November 14, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: E1240A5F-9EAA-4E0B-A077-848E74653B25