3-March 6 2012 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:00 p.m.
March 6, 2012
1. MEETING
The meeting was held March 6, 2012 at the City of Nederland Public Works Building
1903 Atlanta Avenue, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Brent Weaver.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joella Harvey, Sylvia Root, Brent Weaver, Marty Byrd
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stephanie Gallagher
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Chris Duque,
City Manager, Steve Hamilton, Public Works Director
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Sylvia Root made a motion to Approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Marty Byrd
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:
a. Discussion/possible action reading stipulations for utility usage for Youth
Sports.
Angela Fanette discussed the current policy concerning youth sports
reimbursements for groups that had made the request to the City. The purpose is
to assist the groups so the programs can exist. Angela Fanette discussed a list of
stipulations for groups to turn in with bills up to their $2000.00 current maximum.
Additional information was presented to the board showing that some groups are
currently receiving more than $2000.00 in assistance as they are not being billed
for water or garbage utilities, in upwards of $3700.00 or more per group for some
groups. Brent Weaver suggested staying with at $2000.00 maximum to assist
groups for utility bills, and to add an additional amount for water usage, to allow
fairness to each group and accountability for billing and consumption. Chris
Duque suggested the policy be written in full form before the Board approves.
Angela Fanette will have full written policy completed for review for the next
Board meeting. No action was taken.
b. Discussion/possible action regarding request from Randy Rich regarding us of
the Nederland Recreation Center for Summer Futsal programming.
Randy Rich has requested use of the gym for 7 Saturdays in the summer for
continuing the Futsal program. The dates requested were not all available, but an
amended schedule of the following dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Brent Weaver made a motion to approve the usage for summer season. Marty
Byrd seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
c. Discussion/possible action regarding request from Brain English to utilize the
Nederland Recreation Center for spring and Summer Basketball
league/tournament play.
Brian English has requested usage for the gym for Mondays in April, Mondays and
Thursday in May and June, and for the following tournament dates for his on -
going high school league play. This would be the fourth consecutive season of
play, with donation back to the Recreation Center for tournament, as he is not
interested in raising funds but allowing high school play for the summer season.
Dates are April 13 and 14, June 1 and 2, and August 3, and 4 and do not conflict
with Recreation Center programming. Marty Byrd made a motion to allow this
usage. Joella Harvey seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
d. Discussion/possible action regarding request from First Baptist Church for the
Easter Egg Festival for April 7, 2012 for usage of Doornbos Park.
First Baptist Church Nederland has requested usage for Doornbos Park for their
annual Easter Egg Festival. This festival is held yearly at Doornbos Park and the
Church covers all costs and expenses for the event. All are invited to attend.
Joella Harvey made a motion to allow the event usage. Sylvia Root seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
e. Discussion/possible action regarding request for assistance from Nederland
Little League.
Chris Duque gave a brief update on the usage request from Nederland Little
League, as property has been found elsewhere in conjunction with the Little
League, Commissioner Brent Weaver, and Sunoco Logistics. The property will
allow Little League to play for a lease, akin to their current arrangement and will
allow for improvements to their liking. Chris Duque extended gratitude on the
behalf of the City to Commissioner Weaver for his help in securing the location
for the Little League so they can continue to have a location to play. No action
was needed.
f. Discussion regarding “summer in the City” program for June 9, 2012.
Angela Fanette gave a brief synopsis of the event taking place at Doornbos Park,
working in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce. The event will be from
10am to 8pm and will boast music, art, food, and family fun. Currently the
department is taking vendor applications. No action was needed.
g. Discussion on Trash Bash 2012 for April 21, 2012.
Angela Fanette gave brief discussion on Trash Bash 2012, as 150 plus people are
expected to attend to clean up area parks and paint. Additionally certain streets
around the City will be picked up. No action was needed.
h. Discussion on Swimming Pool Summer 2012.
Angela Fanette gave a brief update on the status of Pool Season 2012, with the
addition of hiring two pool managers to assist in operations at the pool.
Swimming lessons and pool parties will be booked beginning mid-April
4. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Brent Weaver made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Marty Byrd seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:45pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Supervisor