2014-11-13 PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS,
RECREATION, & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
13, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2nd FLOOR
CONFERENCE ROOM IN THE RECREATION CENTER AND NATATORIUM AT
4141 BAILEY RD, PEARLAND, TX 77584.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:46 a.m.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Buck Stevens Chair
Erin Allen Board Member
Ted Mittica Board Member
Marjorie Wilcoxson Board Member
Bethany Earl Board Member
Valerie Marvin Board Member
Cheryl Weaver Board Member
Michelle Graham Parks& Recreation, Director
Carry Capers Parks & Recreation, Resource Development Manager
Nicole Bowen Parks & Recreation, Special Events Coordinator
Lucy Hooper Parks & Recreation, Administrative Assistant
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—October 2, 2014
Mr. Stevens asked for additions and corrections to the minutes, there were no objections,
minutes we filed for audit and approval.
IV. BOARD REPORT
At this time the board members had the opportunity to share any recent involvement they
may have had with the community since the last meeting.
V. DISCUSSION REGARDING UPCOMING EVENTS
Ms. Graham began by introducing Nicole Bowen and the need for Special Events to
attend meetings. Ms. Bowen began by explaining her role and history with the
department. Ms. Bowen continued by describing the Hometown Christmas Festival, the
Christmas Parade, and the role of the board for each event. A discussion ensued
regarding the upcoming events.
VI. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ELECTION OF OFFICERS
FOR FY 2015
Mr. Stevens made the board aware that there was turnover in the officers for the board.
Ms. Graham added by letting the board know the typical election process and that
officers have to be someone who have1previously served on the board. Mr. Stevens
asked for a motion to make Erin Allen Co-Chair of the board. Ms. Wilcoxson made a
motion to appoint Ms. Allen to board Co-Chair. Mr. Mittica seconded the motion and the
motion carried 6-0.
VII. DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKS BOARD TRAINING
Ms. Graham began by explaining the need for a training due to new Parks Board
Members and that training should take place every November. A discussion ensued
regarding Parks Board Training including current by-laws, rules and order of business,
and an overview of the Parks Department (functions, funding, and responsibilities).
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:15am.
T r ese minutes r:.pectfully silbmitted by:
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Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this I I day of DiCatiote
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Buck Stevens, Chairman
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