11-November 11 2020 MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:02 p.m.
November 11, 2020
1. MEETING
The meeting was held November 11, 2020 in the City of Nederland Recreation Center at
2301 Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Angela Fanette.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brandin Shaw, Paul Hussey, Alex Rupp
MEMBERS ABSENT: Betty Davis-Pruitt, Jason Butler
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Chris Duque, City Manager, Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation
Director, Stacy Pinner, Recreation/Aquatics Assistant
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Alex Rupp made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Brandin Shaw
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
2. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
a. Discussion regarding request from John Richardson regarding outdoor basketball
court. The board received comments from John Richardson regarding a request for
an outdoor basketball court at either Doornbos Park or Reinstra Park. Angela Fanette
discussed parks project planning, the budget process and reviewing new features for
the parks. Paul Hussey asked if we were trying to utilize existing indoor basketball
court, or new outdoor court. Angela clarified Mr. Richardson’s request was for a new
feature. Mr. Richardson stated currently the recreation center is not, an outdoor
court would be optimal for kids to utilize during COVID being outside. Paul Hussey
asked if there are any outdoor courts at area schools. Mr. Richardson stated they
were taken down recently. Chris Duque commented that they were taken down
because of COVID concerns. Chris Duque stated that perhaps Cropo Leblanc Park
might be a suitable location should the board want to review this project. Alex Rupp
asked what the condition was of the concrete slabs at Doornbos Park. Angela
Fanette said some repairs would be needed if used for sport play. Mr. Richardson
stated that he agreed that would be a good possible location. No action was needed.
b. Discussion regarding current and proposed park repairs and improvements. Angela
Fanette stated there were a numerous repair after the storms. Repairs include tree
removal at Doornbos, Cropo, Reinstra, and Veterans Park. At Tex Ritter Park, the
fence, park electrical, light posts, decorative fence, and outhouse was damaged.
Because the museums are currently closed, repairs will take place so they can be
complete when operations return, which will include a repair to the building
foundation. Because of the needed repairs, Christmas décor will only be placed in
the front of the park. Brandin Shaw asked if the wagon and small pavilion was
damaged as well. Angela Fanette stated it was not. Angela Fanette also stated the
monument at Veterans Park was turned, and that a monument company had been
contacted to place. On October 23, after both hurricanes, the Recreation Center roof
leaked, creating repairs needed for air conditioning and fire panel. The front canopy
at the Recreation Center is also leaking into a column. The Swimming Pool Slide
project is nearing completion and is waiting on close out documents. Projects
proposed for the current budget year are resurfacing the tennis courts and to recoat
the pool deck. No action was needed.
c. Discussion regarding upcoming park programming. Angela Fanette stated all fall and
winter programming has been canceled by City Council action. The department is
hosting two virtual contests, a Halloween costume contest that is completed, and the
Christmas Art and Essay Contest which will close on December 11 th in order to award
prizes. Currently the Nederland Recreation Center is closed, and Council reviews
opening progress at every meeting. Additionally, the department has been holding
interviews in order to staff the Nederland Recreation Center upon decision to reopen
from Council. The Babe Ruth field was used for Babe Ruth League and ASK usage in
summer and October, respectively. Paul Hussey stated prior to meeting close, he
would like to thank veterans for service in honor of Veterans Day.
3. COMMUNICATION
a. Miscellaneous: None
4. ADJOURN
There being no other business, Brandin Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Alex Rupp seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. The meeting
concluded at 12:40 p.m.
Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director