4-April 22 2014 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:00 p.m.
April 22, 2014
1. MEETING
The meeting was held April 22, 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, Marty Byrd
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brent Weaver
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
Marty Byrd 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 a request from Keith Barrow to host soccer
camps for children for Summer 2014 at Doornbos Park.
Keith Barrow has requested use of the soccer field at Doornbos Park fo r soccer
camps. Charges for 4-6 year olds would be $60 and 7 and up would be charged
$90 to attend the camp. Dates for camp are June 23 -26 9-11:30 with a swim time
from 11:45am to 12:30pm directly after the pool finishes swimming lessons. Fees
charged would cover t-shirts, trainers, and administration of the league. A split
fee will be determined and brought to Council for approval to off set cost to the
City for usage of the $60 and $90 fee. Participants would be required to sign
waivers. Mr. Barrow is also trying to obtain insurance for the camp. Angela
Fanette recommended approval of this item as it would allow for a program to
serve Nederland residents that the department would not otherwise be able to
provide. Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to approve the request. Joella
Harvey seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carr ied.
b. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Keith Barrow to host a 6
Aside Soccer league for children for Summer 2014 at Doornbos Park.
Keith Barrow has requested usage of the soccer field at Doornbos Park for a 6
Aside Soccer league for summer 2014. The league would run from June 16th to
August 7th. Fees are $35 per students. Jerseys and referees are provided by Mr.
Barrow for the league. Mr. Barrow is trying to obtain insurance for the league.
Up to 200 participants are expected in the league. A split fee will be determined
and brought to Council for approval to offset cost to the City for usage of the $35
fee. Participants would be required to sign waivers. Mr. Barrow is also trying to
obtain insurance for the camp. Angela Fanette recommended approval of this
item as it would allow for a program to serve Nederland residents that the
department would not otherwise be able to provide . Joella Harvey made a
motion to allow usage for the league. Stephanie Gallagher seconded the motion.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
c. Discussion/possible action regarding a request for usage of the Nederland
Swimming Pool for Central and C. O. Wilson Middle School end of year parties.
Angela Fanette presented a request from NISD middle schools for usage for the
end of year parties for C. O. Wilson and Central Middle School. The schools’
requested use is for the Nederland Recreation Center and the Nederland
Swimming Pool each year for a party for the eighth grade students. NISD has
provided proof of City of Nederland as additional insured for the usage. Usage
would be on the last two days of school, June 4 and June 5, 2014. Angela Fanette
recommended approval of this usage. Marty Byrd made a motion to allow usage
for NISD of the Recreation Center and the Swimming Pool. Stephanie Gallagher
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
d. Discussion of progress of program planning for Summer 2014 at the Nederland
Swimming Pool.
Angela Fanette presented a brief update on the progress of the Summer 2014
pool program. 44 pool parties and 15 swimming lessons had been booked at the
time of the meeting. Resident registration is ongoing and non-resident
registration will begin May 1. Each family night of the season and each Nederland
night of the season will have a theme for participants to make the summer
programming more engaging for the patrons. Domino’s Pizza, and ChicFila are
also participating in the family night programming with giveaways and prizes for
guests. No action was needed.
e. Discussion regarding open space adjacent to City Hall (207 North 12 th Street.)
City Manager Chris Duque discussed the progress of a potential veteran ’s park in
the adjacent lot to City Hall. Planning for this and other projects go to City
Council at the next Council Meeting for funding and approval. The American
Legion has been contacted regarding appropriate criteria for veterans wall
recognition and staff is researching how to approach criteria for listing names. No
action was needed.
4. COMMUNICATION:
Parks & Recreation Director’s Report:
a. Report regarding researching usage of parks facilities for private instruction.
Angela Fanette discussed a project she is working regarding usage of the facility
for private instruction. Benefits and concerns will be researched by looking into
what other cities in the state allow. More information will be presented to the
Parks Advisory Board as the information is collected for the Board to review
potential benefits and problems with private instruction at par ks facilities.
b. Report on the progress of the 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza.
Angela Fanette gave an update on the progress of the 4th of July Fireworks
Extravaganza. Currently, $10,500 has been raised in funding and the City and the
Chamber will be meeting in May to discuss further funding ideas. Sponsorship is
still available for the event.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Marty Byrd seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The
meeting concluded at 12:38 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director