1-January 13 2015 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:10 p.m.
January 13, 2015
1. MEETING
The meeting was held January 13, 2015 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, Alex Rupp, Joella Harvey, Stephanie Gallagher
MEMBERS ABSENT: 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 regarding Veteran’s Park project.
Chris Duque presented an update on the progress of the Veterans park project.
Victoria Klehn, Library Director, has been working on a website for the database
portion of the project. Committee members have reviewed initial draft drawings
of the park. At this time, another meeting is scheduled for January. No action
was needed.
b. Discussion regarding proposed fireworks show for July 4, 2015.
Chris Duque stated that the City has signed a contract for services for the event
with Phoenix Design Group. The City has sent out letters to all hospitals, schools,
and churches within proximity per the Fire Marshall’s request. Donation and
fundraising for the event is currently being planned . No action was needed.
c. Discussion regarding the proposed swimming pool project.
Angela Fanette stated that 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. The pool engineer has given information for sprays
for the splash pad area so that staff can review. The City also plans to replace
fencing as part of the project. No action was needed.
d. 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. Concrete repairs have begun at Doornbos
Park and will continue as weather and staffing permits. Sidewalks will be repaired
in a number of areas in the park. The museums will be repaired in order to fix
windows, protect siding, and repair boards and supports at the Windmill and
French House at Tex Ritter Park. No action was needed.
e. Discussion of upcoming events.
Dates for 2015 programs: February 20th or 21st- Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs
(HOFNOD), March 14th- Trash Bash, April 22nd- Earth Day, plant trees in the
afternoon followed by a showing of The Lorax at dark (Tentative), April 25th- Art
in the Park 10AM-3PM, Tentative day in May- Water Safety Day, May 25th-
Memorial Day Celebration, July 4th- Fireworks Extravaganza, Tentative day in
August- Back to School Splash, October 10th- Movie in the Park, November 11th-
Veterans Day Celebration, December 5th- Christmas on the Avenue. A number of
non-profit clubs and organizations are also using the meeting room and we have a
number of private bookings already secured for 2015. Additionally, ASK season
will start on March 7, 2015 with opening day ceremonies. No action was needed.
4. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Joella Harvey seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The
meeting concluded at 1:01 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director