11-November 25 2014 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:01 p.m.
November 25, 2014
1. MEETING
The meeting was held November 25, 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 (via phone)
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. Stephanie
Gallagher 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.
The following dates have already been recommended by the PAB and approved
by Council. TaeKwonDo January 10, 17, 24, 31, Uniform handout Feb. 21,
Baseball March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 11, 18, and 25th have been previously
approved by Council. The additional dates listed have also been requested for
the 2015 calendar for soccer on June 6, 13, 20, and 27, August 8, 15, 22, and 29
for basketball, and October 3, 10, 17, and 24 for football. Marty Byrd made a
motion to recommend approving the proposed usage. Joella Harvey seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
b. Discussion regarding Veteran’s Park project.
Angela Fanette presented an update on the progress of the Veterans park project
after the first meeting with the Veterans park committee. Staff has been looking
into park requirements and feasibility of different ideas for ways to honor
veterans. Committee members have reviewed initial draft drawings of the park.
At this time, another meeting is scheduled for January to present ideas and
receive feedback from the Veterans Park Committee. No action was needed.
c. Discussion regarding proposed fireworks show for July 4, 2015.
Angela Fanette stated that a possible vendor has been contacted and is being
reviewed by the City Manager and staff for all insurance requirements. An
update will be available at the next meeting. No action was needed.
d. Discussion regarding the proposed swimming pool project.
Angela Fanette stated that staff is currently determining what professional
services are needed for the project. The EDC has granted funds for the project for
improvements to the slide and an additional feature to the deep end of the pool
area. Additionally the pool will need to be resurfaced, which is part of the overall
maintenance of the facility. An update will be given at the next meeting. No
action was needed.
e. Discussion regarding various repair/improvement projects.
Angela Fanette stated that concrete repairs will being as soon as the sundeck
repair is underway. Currently the sundeck is being engineered so that it will meet
windstorm and ADA requirements. An update on this project will be given at the
next meeting. No action was needed.
f. Discussion of Christmas on the Avenue 2014.
An update was given by Angela Fanette regarding the progress of the Christmas
on the Avenue 2014 project to be held December 6, 2014. The event is scheduled
to begin at 10am and complete after the 6pm tree lighting. To date about 45
vendors have been registered to attend the event. No action was needed.
g. Discussion/possible action regarding a request for gym usage for Little
Dribblers.
Angela Fanette presented a request from the Little Dribblers organization from
Mitch Macon to use the gym for practices for the season, to last from Dece mber
to March 27, 2014. Little Dribblers would be able to provide insurance with the
City of Nederland listed as additional insured. Dates and times of use would be
Monday through Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm.
Angela Fanette recommended approval of this item. Brent Weaver made a
motion to recommend approval of this usage. Stephanie Gallagher seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Brent Weaver informed the board that he would be submitting his resignation to
City Council.
4. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Joella Harvey made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Brent Weaver seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at12:33 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director