HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250410 Parks Recreation and Beautification Board Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 10, 2025
The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas,
convened in a meeting on April 10, 2025, 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.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Waguespack called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
I. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Members present Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chair person Pecknold, Member
Campo, Member Heflin, and Member Gillum.
Others present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation; Kevin Carter,
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; Shelby Lowe, Executive Assistant; Lindsey
Taylor, Special Events Coordinator; Stasey Bickham, Special Events Coordinator.
II. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizens were in attendance.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consideration and Possible Action to approve the minutes of the Parks, Recreation
& Beautification Board meeting held on March 13, 2025.
Member Gillum motioned to approve the minutes as written, seconded by
Member Heflin.
Ayes:
Unanimous
Nay: None
Motion passed.
2. Consideration and Possible Action to excuse the absence of Member Pecknold
from the March 13, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Meeting.
Member Campo motioned to approve the absence, seconded by Member
Gillum.
Ayes:
Unanimous
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Nay: None
Motion passed.
3. Forever Parks Foundation Meeting
Director Capers shared that the Foundation is currently fundraising for
Independence Park Phase II – Inclusive Park. State Representative Jeff Barry is
working towards allocating money in the state budget for this project. Mayor
Cole’s Annual Golf Tournament will be held on May 5, 2025.
4. Board Report
Chairperson Waguespack stated that she couldn’t attend Spring Fest but
heard great things and was happy to hear we didn’t have to cancel the event
due to weather. Member Gillum stated that his bike team has 2 more races
left for the season and that Wednesday night rides are back. Member Heflin
stated that he was unable to make it to Spring Fest due to Baseball Games in
the morning and the weather in the afternoon. He said that baseball is in full
swing.
5. Staff Presentation on Upcoming Special Events
Special Events Coordinator Taylor presented information on Spring Fest
performance information and upcoming City events, including Pearland Grand
Arts & Eats, Concerts in the Park Series and Celebration of Freedom. Special
Events Coordinator Bickham presented information regarding external events
coming up at City Facility and Parks.
6. Discussion and Possible Action regarding FY 2026 Proposed Fee Changes
Director Capers presented information regarding FY 2026 Proposed Fee
Changes.
Vice Chairperson Pecknold stated that this proposal seems well thought out by
staff. She stated the proposal doesn’t seem like a money grab and will be well
aligned with the market values.
Member Campo motioned to recommend approval of the FY 2026 Proposed
Fee Changes to City Council, seconded by Member Heflin.
Ayes:
Unanimous
Nay: None
Motion passed.
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7. Discussion regarding Update to Park Capital Projects
Assistant Director Carter presented information regarding Update to Park
Capital Projects. He stated that Parks & Recreation staff will be bringing this to
City Council for consideration in May.
8. Director’s Report
Director Capers provided information on the following:
• Parks & Recreation staff had a great meeting with Risk Management,
the Police Department and the IT Department regarding cameras and
lighting for various facilities and parks, including challenges that staff is
encountering with these safety features.
• Upcoming Parks Tour on May 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
• Updates on Natatorium recapitalization project.
• Updates on Tennis Courts at Independence Park from Hurricane Beryl
damages.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 a.m.
City of Pearland, Texas:
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Carry Capers
Director of Parks & Recreation
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