10-October 14 2014 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:00 p.m.
October 14, 2014
1. MEETING
The meeting was held October 14, 2014 at the City of Nederland Recreation Center at 2301 Avenue H,
Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Sylvia Root.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sylvia Root, Brent Weaver, Joella Harvey, Stephanie Gallagher, Marty Byrd
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Kacie Brown, Recreation Assistant, Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Brent Weaver made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Marty Byrd seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:
a. Discussion/possible action regarding Adaptive Sports for Kids request for usage of
facilities.
Angela Fanette presented dates of usage requested by Adaptive Sports for kids for facilities.
Dates for TaeKwondo are January 10, 17, 24, and 31 for the 2015 programming in the gym.
Baseball requested dates are March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, and 25 for the 2015 season at the
softball field. February 21 usage has been requested for uniform handout at the Recreation
Center. Times will be determined based on Adaptive Sports for Kids programming Nederland
Recreation Center scheduled usage. Future dates will be provided at the next meeting in order
to allow time for Adaptive Sports for Kids to firm up the proposed schedule for the year. Marty
Byrd made a motion to recommend to approve usage by Adaptive Sports for Kids. Brent
Weaver seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
b. Discussion of Veteran’s Park project.
Angela Fanette presented information from on-going research regarding the Veteran’s Park
project. Currently, the project has a proposed layout, and staff is researching appropriate
means of qualification for listing names at the park. Additional research will be needed and any
input is welcome. No action was needed.
4. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Brent
Weaver seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting concluded at 12:30 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director