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Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Minutes October 10, 2024
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas,
convened in a meeting on October 10, 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
Chair Baker called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m.
Members present are Member Campo, Member Waguespack, Chair Baker, and Vice
Chair Allen.
Members absent are Member Datta, Member Dixon, and Member Pecknold.
Others present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation; Kelly Moody,
Resource Development Manager; and Amy Coykendall, Executive Assistant.
II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizens present.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
I. Consideration and Possible Action to approve the minutes of the Parks &
Recreation Beautification Board meeting held on September 12, 2024.
Vice Chair motioned to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Member
Campo.
Ayes: Unanimous
Nay: None
Motion passed.
II. Board Report
Chair Baker attended the mobile adoption event. Member Campo hoping to
attend upcoming events. Member Waguespack stated the farmer's
market went great- no mosquitoes. She has noticed there has not been
much negative feedback online about the cancellation of Trick or Treat
Trail like with other cancelled event. Member Campo said that the
football team seems to be good with it as they are games happening at
the same time. Kelly Moody stated that there have been calls regarding
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additional events for the vendors and she has been redirecting them to
the Farmer's Market.
III. Forever Parks Foundation Meeting
Foundation is currently working on Tour De Lites course. Hops and History at
Old Settlers Cemetery is on October 25, and they are looking for volunteers.
IV. Discussion and Possible Action on Parks Board Meeting Day and Time
No action was taken.
V. Discussion and Possible Action on December Meeting
December meeting will be cancelled.
VI. Discussion on Parks and Recreation Naming Rights
Director Capers presented on the Parks and Recreation Naming Rights.
VII. Director's Report
Director Capers provided information on the following:
Fall For It on October 19th
o Costume contest for Kids, Parents, and Pets- must register
ahead of time
Run for All and Outdoors for All on November 2nd
o Registration for the run is open
Hometown Christmas Festival December 6th and Parade on December
7th
o Would like to recognize the Parks Board
CIP Presentation Update for City Council on October 28th prior to the
Regular Meeting
Council Meeting on October 14th consent agenda items
o Funding request to replace the strength equipment
o Veteran's Day Parade road closure
FY25 Fiscal Year Highlights
o Theme was People First
o non-Civil service employees received a 2% increase with a 3%
COLA
o 80-plan for retirement
o Received 4 part time athletic field attendants
o Funding approved for Summer camp for the Westside Event
Center
Independence Park Phase 2 Conceptual design and Forever Parks
Foundation fundraising
Old Town Site Revitalization
V. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:39 am.
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City of Pearland, Texas:
Carry Capers
Director
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