3-March 4 2014 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:01 p.m.
March 4, 2014
1. MEETING
The meeting was held March 4, 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, Joella Harvey, Stephanie Gallagher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brent Weaver, Marty Byrd
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Kacie Brown, Recreation Assistant, 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/possible action regarding a request from NISD to utilize the
Recreation Center for the Summer Recreation Program.
Monte Barrow requested usage of the gym and one room at the Nederland
Recreation Center for Summer Recreation at the junior high level. Approximately
15-25 children are served through this program, although it is open to any NISD
student in junior high grade levels. Additionally, NISD is requesting one day of
swim at the Nederland Pool. NISD would be responsible for students, student
workers, and clean up. NISD would be required to provide proof of insurance as
additional insured for the City of Nederland. Requested usage dates are June 10th
to July 2nd. Angela Fanette recommended approval of this item for Council
consideration. Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to approve the request for
usage. Joella Harvey seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
b. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Paige Batchelor to use the
Nederland Recreation Center for a dance pageant in spring .
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 informed Angela
Fanette via email that she was no longer requesting usage from the Recreation
Center or the City of Nederland. No action was needed.
c. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from A.S.K. for usage of the
facilities for 2014.
Angela Fanette presented a request from A.S.K for programming for 2014. This
programming is not new programming, but rather, one request for usage for the
year for programs that have already been housed by the Nederland Recreation
Center and the City of Nederland. A.S.K. has current insurance information on file
with the City of Nederland. Angela Fanette recommended approval of this item
for Council consideration. Joella Harvey made a motion to allow usage.
Stephanie Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
d. Discussion regarding open space adjacent to City Hall (207 North 12 th Street.)
Chris Duque presented a discussion item regarding the open space by City Hall to
gather information regarding a new Veteran’s park for the City of Nederland. Mr.
Duque stated that in efforts of employees to find information on expanding the
current Veteran’s plaque and discussions of what to do with green space by the
newly constructed City Hall, the idea was brought up to create an area for a
Veteran’s park and honor all Veterans who reside in the City of Nederland.
Preliminary drawings and drafts of the park show an area for the current
Veteran’s Memorial and a new Memorial to be constructed. Joella Harvey
commented that having adequate power should be considered during planning
and construction. Sylvia Root stated that ornamental trees would be appropriate
for shading. This item will be an ongoing discussion for the Board in hopes of
opening the new park by Veteran’s Day 2014. No action was needed.
4. 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 12:33 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director