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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260409 Parks Recreation and Beautification Board Meeting Minutes CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 9, 2026 The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas, convened in a meeting on April 9, 2026, 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 8:32 a.m. II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Members present were Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member Campo, Member Hurd and Member Morales. City staff members present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation; Kevin Carter, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; and Shelby Lowe, Executive Assistant. Citizen present was Karrie Hurd. Ill. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comments. IV. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of the minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board meeting held on March 12, 2026. Member Hurd motioned to approve the March meeting minutes as written, seconded by Member Campo. Ayes: Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member Campo, Member Hurd and Member Morales. Nays: None. Motion passed. 2. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the absence of Member Hurd from the March 12, 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Meeting. Member Campo motioned to approve the excused absence of Member Hurd, seconded by Vice Chairperson Pecknold. Ayes: Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member Campo, Member Hurd and Member Morales. Nays: None. Motion passed. 3. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the absence of Member Pecknold from the March 12, 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Meeting. Member Campo motioned to approve the excused absence of Member Pecknold, seconded by Member Morales. Ayes: Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member Campo, Member Hurd and Member Morales. Nays: None. Motion passed. 4. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the absence of Member Waguespack from the March 12, 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Meeting. Member Campo motioned to approve the excused absence of Member Waguespack, seconded by Member Hurd. Ayes: Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member Campo, Member Hurd and Member Morales. Nays: None. Motion passed. 5. Report from Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Members. Member Campo reported attendance at the Farmers Market in March. She noted the expansion of vendors and the large turnout of attendees. Member Hurd stated that he participated as a vendor at the March Farmers Market. He inquired about the department's policy concerning driving on grass in the parks. Member Hurd also asked for clarification on the third- party system currently being used by the department for vendor registration for Special Events, expressing that the system is not user-friendly. Additionally, he requested information regarding the City's plans to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Member Morales reported her attendance at the Southdown Park Grand Reopening Celebration held on the previous Thursday. She inquired about the absence of swings at Southdown Park. Chairperson Waguespack informed the board that the Spring Fest event is scheduled for Saturday and noted that vendor registration for the Celebration of Freedom is open. She commended Parks Staff for maintaining the parks and managing ant beds as the Spring season begins. Chairperson Waguespack also provided details about the upcoming Pearland Grand Arts and Eats Festival later in April, which the Parks & Recreation Department co-hosts with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pearland. 6. Report from Forever Parks Foundation Chairperson Waguespack presented the following updates regarding the Forever Parks Foundation: • Mayor Cole's Golf Tournament is scheduled for April 20, 2026. Registration remains open for teams, sponsors, and volunteers. • The Foundation has engaged in several discussions and presentations with businesses and organizations regarding the Independence Park Capital Campaign Project. • The Forever Parks Foundation's website is currently being updated to enhance user accessibility. • A new board member, Breana Crawford, representing UFCU, has been announced. 7. Presentation regarding capital improvement projects for the Parks & Recreation Department. Director Capers presented a presentation regarding recently completed, current and future capital improvement project plans for the Parks & Recreation Department. No further discussion. 8. Presentation regarding the schedule for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. Director Capers presented information regarding FY 2027 Budget approval timeline. No further discussion. 9. Discussion and Possible Action - Regarding an update for the Athletic Field Use Policy. Director Capers and Assistant Director Carter presented the proposed updates for the Athletic Field Use Policy. Member Campo motioned to approve proposed updates as presented for the Athletic Field Use Policy, seconded by Member Hurd. Ayes: Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member Campo, Member Hurd and Member Morales. Nays: None. Motion passed. 10. Director's Report. Director Capers presented the following updates: • The Southdown Park Grand Reopening Celebration held last week was a success. • Creekside Park Playground Replacement Project is almost complete. The Department will be hosting a Grand Reopening Celebration soon. • Mayor Cole's Sendoff Celebration will be held at City Hall in Council Chambers on May 6, 2026, and all are invited. Assistant Director Carter presented the following updates: • The Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch Turf Retrofit Project details and photos. 11.Other Public Comment Karrie Hurd shared that Pearland is a great place to live due to the Parks, Recreation and Trails system implemented by the Parks & Recreation Department. V. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m. City of Pearland, Texas: c�c Carry Capers Director of Parks & Recreation um Minutes 04092026 Final Audit Report 2026-05-26 Created: 2026-05-26 By: Shelby Lowe(slowe@pearlandtx.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAxf0Ayh5kVSPPCzJw-VIBxo88AebgMHNf "Parks, Recreation, _ Beautification Board Minutes - 04.09.2026" History 5 Document created by Shelby Lowe (slowe@pearlandtx.gov) 2026-05-26-6:17:02 PM GMT Document emailed to Carry Capers (ccapers@pearlandtx.gov) for signature 2026-05-26-6:17:05 PM GMT '5 Email viewed by Carry Capers (ccapers@pearlandtx.gov) 2026-05-26-6:17:27 PM GMT TM), Document e-signed by Carry Capers (ccapers@pearlandtx.gov) Signature Date:2026-05-26-9:18:41 PM GMT-Time Source:server-Signature Appearance Selected: IMAGE Agreement completed. 2026-05-26-9:18:41 PM GMT Adobe Acrobat Sign