2-February 10 2015 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:02 p.m.
February 10, 2015
1. MEETING
The meeting was held February 10, 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
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 the proposed swimming pool project.
Angela Fanette updated board members on installation of proposed splash pad
area design. Preliminary plans were presented, along with an explanation of
anticipated features. Alex Rupp mentioned problems with parking during peak
times during the summer and suggested additional signage for pedestrian traffic.
No action was needed.
b. Discussion regarding July 4, 2015.
Angela Fanette stated the City of Nederland is currently in contract with Phoenix
Design Group. This event will be on a Saturday, and additional police staff will
have to be present to monitor event. The addition of the bike and wagon parade
was a successful event last year and will be planned for this year’s event.
Sponsorships are being outlined at this time. No action was needed.
c. Discussion regarding various repair/improvement projects.
Angela Fanette stated that concrete repairs started at the back of the park and
are wrapping around up towards the front. All work is being done by the City of
Nederland Street Department and Parks work crew. Concrete repairs will
continue as weather and staffing permits. Sundeck bids are currently being
advertised. Lighting fixtures are being added to areas in the park for safety. The
museums will receive maintenance in order to repair windows, protect siding,
repair boards and supports at the Windmill and French House . No action was
needed.
d. Discussion/ possible action regarding a request from First Baptist Church to
host an Easter Festival at Doornbos Park.
Angela Fanette stated that again this year, First Baptist Church has requested to host a
community wide Easter Egg Hunt at Doornbos Park. There are to be no sales or
fundraising for this event, nor are they requesting to host a worship service. Nederland
First Baptist Church donates time and funds to host this event and will provide general
liability information if possible. Joella Harvey made a motion to recommend
approval of this event. Stephanie Gallagher seconded motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried.
e. Discussion/ possible action regarding Parks & Recreation Ordinance review.
Angela discussed rates regarding the Nederland Recreation Center. Current rates
and proposed rates were discussed along with an explanation on what the
increased rates cost were covering. Vendor fees were added to the ordinance;
events lasting 1-5 hours with electricity will be $25 and $15 for non-electrical
spaces. Events lasting 5 or more hours with electricity will be $45 or $20 for non -
electrical. Angela Fanette discussed that code of conduct needs to be address in a
more specific manner. Recreation building rental fees were increased for both
residents and non-residents. Rentals for Nederland residents during business
hours were changed from $25 per hour to $30 per hour and after hours from $35
per hour to $40. Rentals for non-residents during business hours were changed
from $35 per hour to $40 per hour and after hours from $50 per hour to $55.
Angela Fanette then discussed policies regarding the swimming pool. The time of
rentals were changed from 5:30pm-7:30pm to 5:15pm-7:15pm giving a 15 minute
clean up time. A limited number of pool passes will be available this season in
order to allow for daily usage. Stephanie Gallagher made a motion to recommend
the changes. Joella Harvey seconded motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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 1:23 pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director