2-February 12 2013 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:02 p.m.
February 12, 2013
1. MEETING
The meeting was held February 12, 2013 at the City of Nederland Recreation Center at
2301 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Brent Weaver.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joella Harvey, Sylvia Root, Brent Weaver
MEMBERS ABSENT: Marty Byrd, Stephanie Gallagher
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Sylvia Root 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 of park repairs and improvements for Rienstra Park.
Discussion of potential improvements for next budget year for Rienstra Park was
given by Angela Fanette. Plans for Rienstra Park include a small coy pond,
crushed granite walking trail, and new park benches. Additionally, the park will
receive additional landscaping once the trail is complete. Angela Fanette a sked
for additional ideas and concerns over the next few months so that items could
be researched for funding, and stated Rienstra Park would need to stay “natural
and rustic” as stated in the use of the Park for its dedication. No action was
needed.
b. Discussion of Pool Season 2013.
Angela Fanette gave an update on the status of preparedness for the upcoming
2013 pool season. Applications for life guards and pool staff are now availabl e
and the pool calendar is available for booking starting March 25, 2013 for
residents and April 8, 2013 at 10 am at the Recreation Center. The pool will be
open from May 18 until Labor Day weekend. No action was needed.
c. Discussion/possible action of use of the Recreation Center for Summer
Recreation 2013 for Nederland Independent School District.
Mike Laird from NISD has requested use of the Recreation Center for the month
of June for Summer Recreation for Hillcrest Elementary. Monte Barrow is the
coach/contact for the Summer Recreation program. Hillcrest Elementary will not
be available due to construction work being done at the site over the summer.
Usage would be weekdays in June from 8am to 12pm. Brent Weaver made a
motion to approve the usage. Sylvia Root seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried.
4. COMMUNICATION:
a. HOFNOD is scheduled for February 23, 2013.
b. Trash Bash is scheduled for March 2, 2013.
c. Parks Staff working hospitality for Heritage Festival March 16, 2013.
d. Art in the Park is schedule for April 13, 2013.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Brent Weaver made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Sylvia Root seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:39 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director