2-February 11 2014 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:00 p.m.
February 11, 2014
1. MEETING
The meeting was held February 11, 2014 at the City of Nederland Recreation Center at
2301 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Brent Weaver.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brent Weaver, Sylvia Root, Marty Byrd (by phone), Joella Harvey,
Stephanie Gallagher
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Kacie Brown, Recreation Assistant, Angela Fanette, Parks and
Recreation Director
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Joella Harvey made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Sylvia Root
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. ELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON:
a. Discussion/possible action to elect a Chairman of the Parks Advisory Board.
Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to name Sylvia Root as Chairman of the Parks
Advisory Board. Brent Weaver seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
b. Discussion/possible action to elect a Vice Chairman of the Parks Advisory
Board.
Sylvia Root made a motion to name Joella Harvey as Vice Chairman of the Parks
Advisory Board. Marty Byrd seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
4. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:
a. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Paige Batchelor to use the
Nederland Recreation Center for a dance pageant in spring 2014 at the
Nederland Recreation Center.
Angela Fanette presented a request from Paige Batchelor to use the Recreation
Center for a pageant. At last meeting, additional information was required to be
brought to the board for further discussion. Mrs. Batchelor has not been
available for discussion as she works shift. Angela Fanette stated she would
continue to try to reach Mrs. Batchelor and discuss opportunities for rental, and
would bring information back to the board. No action was needed.
b. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Gloria Moreno with the
Folklorico Dancers for use of the classroom for 2014.
Angela Fanette presented a request from Gloria Moreno for the use of the
classroom for dance practices for the Folklorico Dancers. This is a non-profit
group that dances at most City cultural festivals and also promotes culture for the
Mexican Heritage Society. The request would be for 10 to 12 Sundays per
calendar year, and insurance would be required from the group. Angela Fanette
recommended to allow the use of the facility, as it is a program that promotes art
and culture in the community. Marty Byrd made a motion to allow usage. Joella
Harvey seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
c. Discussion/possible action regarding the pricing and policy changes for the
Nederland Swimming Pool.
Angela Fanette presented the following price changes and policy adaptations for
the Nederland Swimming Pool, in an effort to promote programming and for
more objective rules. First, the 4 and under, 5 to 9, and 10 and up age and price
ranges would become under 40 inches, 40-48 inches, and over 48 inches,
respectively. Additionally, while daily entry for residents would remain constant,
non-resident fees would be changes to $3 for under 40 inches, previously free, $7
for 40-48 inches, previously $5, and $10 for over 48 inches, previously $8.
Additionally, all pool party prices for residents and non-residents would increase
by $25 per party, with the highest priced non-resident 2 hour party fully
furnishing lifeguards would be $250.00. Also, non-resident pool passes for the
season would be sold for $120 per individual (previously $80) and $200 per family
of four (previously $160.) Policy changes include no re-entry to pool area, and
resident pool booking would begin April 1st, while non-resident pool booking
would begin May 1st. Additionally, four “Nederland Nights” will be added on
Tuesdays for resident only swim times with special activities. Family nights on
Thursdays will still be open to all and host special activities. Angela Fanette said
that these changes are in response to a high usage at the pool, requiring expenses
in staffing and in chemical treatment. Marty Byrd made a motion to accept the
changes in policy and pricing as presented. Sylvia Root seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Brent Weaver made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Stephanie Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:31 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director