HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250814 Parks Recreation and Beautification Board Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 14 , 2025
The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas,
convened in a meeting on August 14, 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.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Waguespack called the meeting to order at 8:3 7 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Members present were Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold,
Member Campo, Member Heflin, Member Gillum and Member Morales.
City staff members present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation;
Kevin Carter, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; Shelby Lowe, Executive
Assistant.
Others present were Aaron Tuley and Jackson Marvel with Baxter & Woodman.
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen comments.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consideration and Possible Action to approve the minutes of the Parks, Recreation,
and Beautification Board meeting held on July 10, 2025.
Member Campo motioned to approve the July meeting minutes as written,
seconded by Member Gillum.
Ayes: Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member
Campo, Member Heflin, Member Gillum and Member Morales.
Nays: None.
Motion passed.
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2. Consideration and Possible Action to excuse the absence of Member Heflin and
Member Pecknold from the July 10, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Beautification
Board Meeting.
Member Campo motioned to approve the excused absences, seconded by
Member Gillum.
Ayes: Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member
Campo, Member Heflin, Member Gillum and Member Morales.
Nays: None.
Motion passed.
3. Report from Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Members.
Member Heflin shared information regarding local trail usage and an update
about the fields at the Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch. Member
Gillum shared information regarding increased motorcycles/motor vehicle
usage on trails in Pearland. He stated that he has called the non-emergency
police phone number in response to this issue. Vice Chairperson Pecknold
shared that she has been enjoying the new fitness equipment in the
Recreation Center’s Weight Room. Member Waguespack hasn’t heard of
any mosquito and/or bug complaints at local parks. Member Morales
complimented the new shades fixtures at Southdown Park, that were a
Hurricane Beryl repair.
4. Forever Parks Foundation Update.
Chairperson Waguespack didn’t have any new updates. She did share
upcoming Forever Parks Foundation events.
5. Presentation regarding updates to the 2025 Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces and
Trails Management Plan.
Aaron Tuley, with Baxter & Woodman presented this update. There was no
further discussion by the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board.
6. Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Director Capers presented updates and information regarding the FY26 budget.
no further discussion by the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board.
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7. Director's Report
Director Capers provided information on the following:
• Summer season recap.
• Facilitron implementation.
• Southdown Park playground contract going to City Council for
consideration in September.
• MOU Agreement with Keep Pearland Beautiful for Yard Wise Garden
Project going to City Council for consideration on August 25 th, 2025.
Assistant Director Carter provided information on the following:
• AMACO Golf Tournament being held in Septembe r.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
City of Pearland, Texas:
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Carry Capers
Director of Parks & Recreation
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