10-October 22 2013 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:03 p.m.
October 22, 2013
1. MEETING
The meeting was held October 22, 2013 at the City of Nederland Recreation Center at
2301 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Brent Weaver.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brent Weaver, Sylvia Root, Marty Byrd (by phone)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joella Harvey, Stephanie Gallagher
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Kacie Brown, Recreation Assistant, Angela Fanette, Parks and
Recreation Director, Chris Duque, City Manager
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Sylvia Root made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Brent Weaver
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:
a. Discussion/possible action of request for usage from Jefferson County Juniors
for the Recreation Center gym.
Angela Fanette stated that Jefferson County Juniors has requested use of the
facility and has provided a copy of expenses for the club. Currently the charge is
$1200 per student to participate and is a select league, not a recreation league,
requesting usage for six months, for at least two hours per week. Angela Fanette
stated that while she would like to promote volleyball, assisting in select league
would require the facility to consider all select teams and their needs regarding
spaces to play. This would greatly limit the use of the facility for free play or
recreational league for residents. Angela Fanette stated that currently Tuesday
and Wednesday nights were available for open court volleyball from 5pm to 8pm
for recreational play, and that if coaches were interested in assisting in a city
recreational league that would be able to be considered. Brent Weaver made a
motion that based on provided information, the long term request of usage, and
the availability to rent the facility for usage after hours usage, to deny usage at
this time, but for Angela Fanette to make available rental information and
guidelines and possible look at another request for short term usage. Sylvia Root
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
b. Discussion of request from Doug Underwood for a movie in the park.
Angela Fanette stated that this item was a continuation of discussion as Mr.
Underwood has not formally made a request, but is researching hosting a movie
in the park. Mr. Underwood has suggested showing ‘Roman Holiday’ in
conjunction with the BoomTown Film Festival to promote arts in mid-county.
Marty Byrd asked what all would be involved in the event. Angela Fanette stated
that the movie would be free and that vendors could sell food and drink. No
action was needed.
c. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Erik De La Rosa for a boot
camp to be held at the Nederland Recreation Center.
Angela Fanette stated that Erik De La Rosa made a request to use the Nederland
Recreation Center gym for a boot camp for $40 per month for three months for
participants three to five days a week with times as early as 5am. Mr. De La Rosa
is a Bridge City resident, and has provided insurance information. Angela Fanette
stated that at this time recommendation would be to deny approval since this is
for profit and would be competition to local tax payers who help to fund the
building. Brent Weaver stated additionally that this could be a budgetary issue in
that the employees are not already working at 5am and staff would need to be
available to work additional hours and would require additional cost. Marty Byrd
stated that the park gates are not even open until 5am and people would not be
able park. Brent Weaver made a motion to deny usage of the facility. Marty Byrd
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
d. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Randy Rich to host futsal
for Spring 2014 at the Nederland Recreation Center.
Angela Fanette stated that Randy Rich has requested to use the gym on Saturday
mornings from January 4, 2014 to March 4, 2014 for futsal for spring in any time
that benefits the facility. Fees would remain the same and all are allowed to play.
Additionally, this year each player will be encouraged to purchase insurance for
each player through the league. Mr. Rich had tried to add the City of Nederland
as additional insured through the league but could not without additional
expense of a futsal official out of Houston. Mr. Rich volunteers his time to
officiate games. Pending review of liability through Holly Guidry, City of
Nederland HR Director and TML, Angela Fanette recommended approval of this
item. Brent Weaver made a motion to approve the usage. Sylvia Root seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
4. COMMUNICATION:
a. National Night Out 2013.
National Night Out was held at Doornbos Park on Oct. 15th and it seems as if
every had a good time. Angela Fanette wanted to show appreciation for all who
were involved in supporting local law enforcement.
b. Status of the 6th Annual Christmas on the Avenue for December 7th, 2013.
Angela Fanette stated planning for Christmas on the Avenue was now in full swing
and that fliers would be available the first week of November. Currently the City
is booking vendors and attractions for the event, and it will snow in Tex Ritter
Park again this year after the Christmas Tree lighting.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Sylvia Root made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Brent Weaver seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:29pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director