4-April 17 2012 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:03 p.m.
April 17, 2012
1. MEETING
The meeting was held April 17, 2012 at the City of Nederland Recreation Center at 2301
Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Sylvia Root.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joella Harvey, Sylvia Root, Stephanie Gallagher, Marty Byrd
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brent Weaver
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
Marty Byrd made a motion to Approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Joella Harvey
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 presented a draft
policy to the board for review, with the stipulations that the City will allow to an
eligible youth athletic league may be comprised of at least 75% residents, play in
the City jurisdiction, serve youth ages 4-18 years, be a 501 (c) (3) and show proof
of expenditures by August 31. Additionally the organization must advise the City
Manager’s office of request for reimbursement by March 31 of each year. Utility
accounts must be in the groups name and they must be able to provide
verification that the group has completed background checks. Additionally the
City will allow a $500 credit for city services. The board received the written draft
and has it for review. No action was taken.
b. Discussion of the Summer in the City program for June 9, 2012.
Angela Fanette discussed the upcoming program with the Chamber of Commerce
“Summer in the City”, a festival in the park. The event will host Painting with a
Twist, the Beaumont Art League, the Humane Society, a luau at the pool, three
bands, along with other activities still being planned. No action was taken.
c. Discussion of Trash Bash 2012 for April 21, 2012.
Angela Fanette briefly discussed Trash Bash 2012 as the clean-up day is planned
for April 21, 2012 and will include painting and planting trees. 80 volunteers have
signed up for the event. No action was taken.
d. Discussion on Swimming Pool Summer 2012.
Angela Fanette briefly gave updates as to the status of the season. Lifeguard
applications are currently being taken, and two pool managers have been hired.
Pool parties start May 21, unless they can be available sooner. No action was
taken.
e. Discussion of 4th of July Celebration.
Angela Fanette discussed the progress of securing fireworks for a 4 th of July
celebration in Doornbos Park. The celebration would begin at dark. Currently
donations are being secured and contract is being negotiated for the event to
take place. Letters must be given from school, church and hospital locations close
to the site for fireworks granting permission, and the fire marshal must sign off on
a site plan. No action was taken.
4. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Marty Byrd made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Sylvia Root seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:41pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Supervisor