3-March 26 2013 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:00 p.m.
March 26, 2013
1. MEETING
The meeting was held March 26, 2013 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
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brent Weaver, Marty Byrd
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director; Chris Duque, City
Manager
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Joella Harvey made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Stephanie
Gallagher 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 asked
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. Mr. Rienstra will be
attending future meetings to give input on the project. No action was needed.
b. Discussion of July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza 2013.
Angela Fanette discussed progress of the City of Nederland and Chamber of
Commerce joint 4th of July project for 2013. Currently the City and Chamber of
each paid $5000.00 for the event and donations have been received by Chevron
in the amount of $3000.00, Philpott for $2000.00, Gulf Credit Union for $2000.00,
Broussard’s for $2000.00, FivePoint Credit Union for $2000.00, and ACE Glass for
$50.00. Additional donation requests are being made for the project, and other
businesses are committing to donation. Previously named donations have been
received and receipted to the City of Nederland for the event. Entertainment is
being secured for the event, as well as food vendors, including the City of
Nederland Parks department sales and Chamber booth sales for the event. No
action was needed.
4. COMMUNICATION:
a. Art in the Park scheduled for April 13, 2013.
Art in the Park will be held April 13, 2013 from 10am to 3pm and will boast live
bands, entertainment, dancing, and art booths including local artist and crafters.
Spaces start at $10 each for the event. The Museum of the Gulf Coast as well as
the Mexican Heritage Society, Painting with a Twist, and other local groups will be
in attendance. No action was needed.
b. Pool Season 2013 Update.
Pool season 2013 hiring has begun with 5 returning staff members so far.
Lifeguard classes are scheduled outside of the City, and if needed an instructor
can teach a class specifically for the Parks department. Four Family ‘Dive In’
Movie nights have been set, with Domino’s providing pizza at each event. Pool
party booking and swim lesson registration began Monday, March 25, 2013, and
at end of day 22 pool parties were booked and 19 swim lessons. All booking are
done in person at the Recreation Center. No action was needed.
5. REPORTS:
a. Report on HOFNOD February 23, 2013.
HOFNOD was held on February 23, 2013 from 8am to 12pm at Doornbos Park in
conjunction with the Nederland Rotary and the Texas Department of Wildlife.
The event hosted trout fishing for over 100 children and their families.
b. Report on Trash Bash March 2, 2013.
Trash Bash 2013 was held on March 2, 2013. Approximately 75 participants
helped pick up over 25 bags of trash, 100 trees were planted, three separate
playground structures were painted, pool facilities were painted and cleaned, and
graffiti around all the parks was removed.
c. Report on Parks Staff working hospitality for Heritage Festival March 16, 2013.
The Parks department assisted the Heritage Festival by working the courtesy
booth for the Festival. At that time, staff volunteers distributed information
about swimming lessons and pool parties, and upcoming summer events for the
Department.
d. Report on ASK Opening Day March 2, 2013.
ASK opening day was held on March 2, 2013 and consisted of concessions, moon
bounces for the children, demonstrations from Cheer FX and Mid County Tae
Kwando, and a presentation from Cooper Slott, son of Ryan and Amiee Slott,
Nederland Residents, who raised over $4,000.00 in donations for ASK as he
participated in a state basketball shoot out competition. Cooper requ ested
donations for each shot he made for the program or an overall donation to ASK.
6. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Joella Harvey seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The
meeting concluded at 12:40pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director