9-September 19 2018 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:00 p.m.
September 19, 2018
1. MEETING
The meeting was held September 19, 2018 in the City of Nederland Recreation Center at
2301 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Sylvia Root.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Gentile, Jason Butler, Sylvia Root, Stephanie Gallagher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Alex Rupp
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Jason Butler 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/possible action to update the Parks Advisory Board By-Laws: The
board reviewed the current by-laws adopted on January 26, 2009. Angela Fanette
presented proposed revisions. Revision are to add language to state that City
Council will appoint parks advisory board members, that notice of meetings may
be emailed or mailed to board members, that regular meetings will be held on
the second Wednesday of the month, and that recreation staff may assist in
record keeping duties. In section 6, Parks and Recreation Supervisor was changed
to Parks and Recreation Director. Jason Butler asked if the by-laws could have
language added that would allow video or phone conferencing for meetings.
Angela Fanette stated that she would gather that inf ormation for the next
meeting. The revised by-laws will then be reviewed at the next Parks Advisory
Board meeting. No action was needed.
b. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Jared Summers for Little
Dribblers usage of the Nederland Recreation Center.
Angela Fanette presented a request from Jared Summers for Recreation Center
usage from November 5th to February 16th, excluding City Holidays. Mondays
from 5pm to 8pm and Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 6pm were
requested times of usage. Mr. Summers has provided insurance for the usage. In
reviewing previous years, Little Dribblers used an estimated 35 hours of
requested 78 hours of usage. Per Mr. Summers, Little Dribblers has used NISD
campuses for practices and games and paid custodial fees of $2327.50 for NHS,
$1846.25 for Central, $2318.75 for C. O. Wilson, and $8.75 for Helena Park.
Angela Fanette stated that Little Dribblers has not previously participated in the
Youth Athletic League Policy for reimbursements with their use, and that the
department’s goal is to support all Nederland youth sports with a balance to
providing services for open play. Brian Gentile recommended to allow usage, but
to limit to half court usage on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so that the
public can use the facility as well, or if Little Dribblers cancels, etc. Jason Butler
made a motion to recommend to allow usage on Monday from 5pm to 8pm for
full court, and to allow half court usage on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
from 5pm to 6pm, with the Parks and Recreation Director’s discretion to expand
to full court should there be an increase in participation. Stephanie Gallagher
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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. Angela Fanette
also notified the board that regular maintenance for the department is ongoing
but slow due to a maintenance staff member being out and the wait for the
reinstatement of the work crew. No action was needed.
d. Discussion regarding upcoming park programming.
Angela Fanette stated the following events are upcoming: Monsters in the Park
on October 20, Veterans Day picnic and fireworks on November 11, and
Christmas on the Avenue on December 1st. Volunteers are needed for all events,
and the department is seeking sponsorship for Christmas on the Avenue, which
will include an inflatable maze, snow in the park, ice skating, and a tree lighting at
6pm. The Knights of Columbus will be cooking a gumbo dinner for the Veterans
area at Veterans Day, and National Night Out will also be joining in on V eterans
Day to combine the event. No action was needed.
4. COMMUNICATION
e. Miscellaneous. None.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Brian Gentile made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Jason Butler seconded the motion. All voted aye, and the motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:42 PM.
Angela Fanette, Parks & Recreation Director