May 12 2021 PAB Approved MinutesCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:02 p.m.
May 12, 2021
1. MEETING
The meeting was held May 12, 2021 in the City of Nederland Recreation Center at 2301
Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Paul Hussey.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brandin Shaw, Paul Hussey, Alex Rupp
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jason Butler, Betty Davis-Pruitt
CITY STAFF PRESENT: 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/possible action regarding outdoor basketball courts. Angela Fanette
updated the board on the City Manager’s input on receiving comments regarding a
possible basketball court, and that the City Manager advised any concerned citizen to
contact their council member. Brandin Shaw stated he felt that there may be an
awareness issue among citizens. Paul Hussey stated that there is current access to a
basketball court in the Recreation Center and noticed that the basketball courts at
C.O. Wilson were still not available. Paul Hussey stated a concern would be spending
the money on a half court when there may be other needs on existing park items.
Angela Fanette discussed the budget and how all identified requests and needs are
presented. Paul Hussey asked how many people have come to us with this request.
Angela Fanette stated she had received emails from four individuals, one of which
has attended meetings. Angela Fanette stated she had not received any negative
feedback via email or phone regarding the courts. Alex Rupp stated he believes the
item to be a budgetary issue. No action was taken.
b. Discussion regarding current and proposed park repairs and improvements.
Angela Fanette stated the slide should close out at the next City Council meeting. The
pool deck project will be done after pool season. Paul Hussey asked if the deck would
be repaired or is it going to be replaced. Angela Fanette stated that it would be
recoated. And additional concrete would be placed behind the slide. Angela Fanette
stated that the French house foundation is complete except receiving pending
windstorm certificate. Additional plumbing, lighting, and landscaping repairs and
improvements are also pending at the park. The Recreation Center gym has an AC
repair that should be completed soon and is pending weather. The department is
aware of algae growth at the pond and is working with Texas Parks & Wildlife for an
appropriate treatment. Brandin Shaw stated he noticed some pavers around pond
may be missing. Angela Fanette stated that the pond would need to be a planned
project as it is a retention pond. No action was needed.
c. Discussion regarding upcoming park programming. Angela Fanette stated
programming has been slowly returning as we work on staffing all seasonal and part
time positions in the department. The City is now offering lifeguard trainee program
to train staff for the summer. A modified schedule will be presented at the next City
Council meeting with plans to add to the schedule as staffing allows for the summer
swim season. Alex Rupp asked if Swim lessons offered this year. Angela Fanette
stated that due to the later lifeguard classes, lessons would not be available this
summer since additional training is needed. A request from Keith Barrow will be
presented at the next City Council meeting to offer summer soccer camp. July 4 th
programming is currently being planned and may not include the pool this year due
to limited staffing.
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 1:07 p.m.
Angela Fanette, Director of Parks and Recreation