8-August 8 2018 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:09 p.m.
August 8, 2018
1. MEETING
The meeting was held August 8, 2018 in the City of Nederland Recreation Center at 2301
Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Alex Rupp.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Gentile, Alex Rupp, Stephanie Gallagher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sylvia Root, Jason Butler
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director, Stacy Jacobson,
Recreation/Aquatics Assistant
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Alex Rupp made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Stephanie
Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye, and the motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
a. Discussion regarding the Nederland Pool Summer Swim Program for 2018: The
2018 pool season has gone well and was adequately staffed with the change to
the schedule. No issues with equipment were reported, in part to rest time in the
pool schedule and covering the pump room. Revenue is slightly lower, and there
were few issues with patrons regarding pool rules and policies. The department is
looking into a possible wage increase for lifeguards next year. A dress code for the
pool is currently in the works as requested by patrons. This new dress code will be
posted at the front desk at the pool and cover all approved and not approved
swim wear. No action was needed.
b. Discussion/possible action to update the Parks Advisory Board Bi-Laws: The
board reviewed the current bi-laws adopted on January 26, 2009. Angela Fanette
will email copies for each member to review and recommend changes after the
meeting. The revised bi-laws will then be reviewed at the next Parks Advisory
Board meeting. No action was needed.
c. Discussion regarding current and proposed park repairs and improvements: The
department is waiting on the contract to get started on the lighting project for
Doornbos Park. The next step will be to begin ordering parts for the light poles. All
other projects have been completed for this fiscal year. No action was needed.
d. Discussion regarding July 4th parks programming/reschedule. The 4th of July
Fireworks Extravaganza had to be cancelled due to the unsafe conditions due to
weather. The fireworks show was rescheduled for Veterans Day on Sunday,
November 11, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. The band, Still Crusin’, has also recommitted to
perform that night. Texas Road House, however, will not be able to donate, as
they feed veterans for free in house on that day. Angela Fanette is hoping to find
a local non-profit that will be willing to donate chili or gumbo for the veterans. A
small ceremony will also take place the morning of Monday, November 12, 2018
at Veterans Park. No action was needed.
4. COMMUNICATION
e. Miscellaneous. The next event will be National Night Out on Tuesday, October 2,
2018 on Boston Avenue. Monsters in the Park will be Saturday, October 20, 2018
at Doornbos Park. The train from the 4th of July was able to move to Monsters in
the Park. Mid-county Farm and Feed will host a pet costume contest that night.
Christmas on the Avenue will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 starting at 2:00 p.m.
Vendors can start signing up for this event after October 1, 2018.
The maintenance workers added one federal inmate to their crew about two
weeks ago. The basketball gym floor will be resurfaced at the end of August. This
project will take a couple of weeks to complete.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Brian Gentile made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Stephanie Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye, and the motion carried. The
meeting concluded at 12:59 PM.
Stacy Jacobson, Recreation/Aquatics Assistant