1-January 13 2016 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:03 p.m.
January 13, 2016
1. MEETING
The meeting was held January 13, 2016 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, Stephanie Gallagher, Brian Gentile, Alex Rupp, Marty
Byrd
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. Marty
Byrd seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:
a. Discussion regarding park projects and improvements.
Angela Fanette stated that the construction of sidewalk repairs is underway and is
being done by Public Works and will occur over the next 4 weeks. Annual gym
floor maintenance will occur on Thursday, February 25th and the Recreation
Center will be closed for public usage Thursday, February 25th- February 29th. The
facility will open March 1, 2016 for regular building usage. Quotes are currently
being gathered for possible installations of dugouts at Doornbos Park.
Nederland’s Veterans Park granite soldier structure has been ordered and we
hope to have the installation complete by spring. The department is researching
replacement of doors and outhouse that houses electrical equipment at the
museums at Tex Ritter Park. The Sundeck structure at Doornbos Park is close to
completion. Quotes have been obtained to install a UV System and re-plaster the
pool for Council to review to possibly complete before summer season. The
Nederland EDC has gifted funds to help cover the cost of replanting all planters
and mulch down Boston Avenue, and staff hopes to complete this in time for
Heritage Festival. No action was needed.
b. Discussion regarding 2016 Recreation Programming.
Angela Fanette listed dates and Programs for 2016. These programs are listed as
follows: Hooked on Fishing NOT on Drugs, HOFNOD—Feb. 20, Trash Bash—March
5th, Art in the Park—April 2nd, 2016 Pool Season—Memorial Day- Labor Day, May
30th—Memorial Day Service Veterans Park, July 4th—it’s a Monday, Monsters in
the Park —TBD in October based on football schedule, Nov. 11th Veterans Day
Celebration, Dec. 3rd Christmas on the Avenue. Family Nights will occur during
the Pool Season on Thursday evenings, movies will be shown at 4 of the m. No
action was needed.
c. Discussion/possible action regarding a request from First Baptist Church
Nederland to host “EasterFest”.
Angela Fanette stated that First Baptist Church Nederland has requested to host
its annual “EasterFest” at Doornbos Park on Saturday, March 26th. First Baptist
Church Nederland is responsible for Easter Fest in its entirety and has provided
the City with additional insured information. Marty Byrd made a motion to
approve First Baptist Church Nederland’s request. Stephanie Gallagher seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
4. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Sylvia Root made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Brian
Gentile seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting concluded at
12:40pm.
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Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director