6-June 10 2014 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:02 p.m.
June 10, 2014
1. MEETING
The meeting was held June 10, 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, Brent
Weaver
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Kacie Brown, Recreation Assistant, Angela Fanette, Parks and
Recreation Director
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Brent
Weaver seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:
a. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from Tommy Olesky for usage of
the park for a Cross Country Meet sponsored by the Noon Optimist.
Tommy Olesky, Nederland High School Cross Country coach, requested to utilize
Doornbos Park in order to have a cross country meet for area teams for the first
weekend in September. Usage is requested for outdoor restrooms and for power
on the pavilion area. The event has been hosted by the Parks department for a
number of years prior to the requested use. Brent Weaver made a motion to
approve the usage. Marty Bryd seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
b. Discussion regarding open space adjacent to City Hall (207 North 12 th Street.)
Angela Fanette presented information on the ongoing planning of a veteran’s
park at the property located at 206 N. 12st street next to City Hall. Presently staff
is working to determine a sketch and draft a budget for the proposed project.
Brent Weaver provided information to find out appropriate means of collection of
names for the project. 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 parks facilities.
b. Report on the progress of the 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza.
Angela Fanette gave an update on the progress of th e 4th of July Fireworks
Extravaganza. The event will boast not only a Fireworks show but also a bike and
wagon parade, a Veteran’s VIP area in which all Veterans will be served foods, a
Field of Honor for all Veterans, and a children’s activity area. Southeast Texas
Veterans Group also is joining in to participate in the event. The event will have a
number of vendors selling food as well for the crowd.
c. Report on changes in pool pricing for the summer pool program.
At the June 9, 2014 City Council Meeting, Council approved additional rate for
military and seniors as part of the previously adopted changes to pool pricing.
Changes are effective June 9, 2014.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Marty Byrd made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Brent Weaver seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:42 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director