12-December 13 2017 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:09 p.m.
December 13, 2017
1. MEETING
The meeting was held December 13, 2017 at the City of Nederland Recreation Center at
2301 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Sylvia Root
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Gentile, Alex Rupp, Stephanie Gallagher, Sylvia Root,
Marty Byrd
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director, Stacy Jacobson,
Recreation/Aquatics Assistant
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Brian Gentile made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Stephanie
Gallagher seconded the motion. All voted aye, and the motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
a. Discussion/possible action regarding possible parks ordinance changes.
The board discussed possible ordinance changes including changing some of the
rental rates for the Recreation Center and the pool, updating the language
regarding rentals and park usage, and making some minor changes to the daily
pool schedule. After much discussion, Alex Rupp made a motion to approve
these changes; Marty Byrd seconded the motion. All voted aye, and the motion
carried.
b. Discussion regarding upcoming parks programming.
Christmas on the Avenue held on December 2, 2017 was a success. The board
discussed possible improvements to the event including having a traffic control
plan, or potentially moving it to Doornbos Park. Upcoming events are as follows:
the planting of the tulips on Boston Avenue on January 10th, Rotary Club’s
HOFNOD on February 17th, and Trash Bash on March 3rd. No action was needed.
c. Discussion regarding current and proposed park repairs and improvements.
The board discussed improvements to playgrounds donated by the Heritage
Festival which included mulch and a new spinner feature to replace the broken
duck at Doornbos Park. The pool overhang project should be finished by
December 15th. Upcoming park projects include the pool roof, Doornbos park
electrical work, and installing the Kiosk in Veterans Park. No action was needed.
4. COMMUNICATION
a. Miscellaneous.
No items were discussed.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Alex Rupp made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Brian
Gentile seconded the motion. All voted aye, and the motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 1:10 PM.
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Stacy Jacobson, Recreation/Aquatics Assistant