9-September 10 2013 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:05 p.m.
September 10, 2013
1. MEETING
The meeting was held September 10, 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
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 regarding a request for use from Brian English for a high school
basketball league and tournament for September and for a fall basketball
league for high school students.
Angela Fanette stated that Brian English has requested the use of the gym, just as
in previous years, for use for a high school basketball league with fees waived in
partnership with the City. The league would run Monday nights in September
with a Saturday tournament play. Council approved the item on the Sept. 9 th
meeting in order to take action before the requested date of use. No action was
needed.
b. Discussion of request for usage from Jefferson County Juniors for the Recreation
Center gym.
Angela Fanette presented a request for usage from Jefferson County Juniors for
use of the gym from November through April for 6 hours per week with fees
waived. The group submitted that they charge $1200 per year per player for this
select group, and is in need a location because space is not available at the high
school. Angela Fanette stated that six hours a week for six months would be too
great of a time for use in the facility and limit recreational play. Angela Fanette
stated a shorter amount of time could be possible, but would like the board to
review Jefferson County Juniors budget and non-profit status and continue
discussion at the next meeting. Chris Duque stated he would like to know why
the school gym was no longer available. No action was needed.
c. Discussion of request from Doug Underwood for a movie in the park.
Doug Underwood requested to Angela Fanette possible use of park area, possible
street closure, and assistance with trash cans for a movie in the park or on Boston
Avenue in January or February. Mr. Underwood has stated that he would be
responsible for all cost concerning the event, and that the event would be in
conjunction with BoomTown film festival. Sylvia Root requested to find out what
movie was specifically going to be shown. Angela Fanette stated that at this time,
a particular location and time was not requested and that the board could
continue discussion at the next meeting. No action was needed.
4. COMMUNICATION:
a. Summer 2013 swim season report.
Angela Fanette stated that the pool season 2013 was a successful season that
ended September 3, 2013. The seasonal staff and managers handled most if not
all of the day to day operations of the facility. Pool passes continue to grow in
popularity for the program, and offering yearly certification for staff will more
than likely be needed to continue to have lifeguards each season.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Joella Harvey made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Stephanie Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:37pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director