4-April 9 2013 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:02 p.m.
April 9, 2013
1. MEETING
The meeting was held April 9, 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, Stephanie Gallagher, Brent Weaver,
Marty Byrd
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Stephanie Gallagher 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 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. The granite trail
install will be the first step of the revitalization of the park. 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. Public
safety for the event is secure and a layout has been planned. Entertainment for
the event is being secured as well. No action was needed.
c. Discussion/possible action regarding a request for use from Brian English for a
high school basketball league and tournament.
The tournament would be played on June 21 and 22, with dates of play from June
7 to mid-July. Proceeds from concessions will be given back to the department as
a donation. Sylvia Root made a motion to approve the request. Stephanie
Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
d. Discussion/possible action regarding a request for usage for ASK from Basketball
on August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.
ASK has requested use for their season of fall basketball on August 3, 10, 17, 24
and 31st. The department hosted this in 2012 for ASK with no issues. ASK will
work around times available for the gym. Joella Harvey made a motion to
approve useage. Stephanie Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried.
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.
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 for May 3, 4, and 5th for future hires. Four Family
‘Dive In’ Movie nights have been set, with Domino’s providing pizza at each event.
Pool party booking and swim lesson is now open to the public. All booking are
done in person at the Recreation Center. No action was needed.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Marty Byrd made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Joella Harvey seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:37pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director