4-May 18 2022 PAB Minutes APPROVEDCity of Nederland
Parks Advisory Board
Minutes
12:15 pm
May 18, 2022
1. MEETING
The meeting was held May 18, 2022 in the City of Nederland Recreation Center at 2301
Avenue H, Nederland, Texas and was called to order by Alex Rupp.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brandin Shaw, Betty Davis-Pruitt, Alex Rupp
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Hussey
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Angela Fanette, Parks and Recreation Director; Mikaela Clark,
Recreation/Aquatics Assistant
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Alex Rupp made a motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. Betty Davis-Pruitt
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
a. Discussion regarding current and proposed park repairs and improvements.
Angela Fanette stated that the new play features for 5th Street park are ordered and
waiting on delivery for install dates to be set. A concrete border around the current
sand volleyball court will be removed to prepare the grounds for a playground in the
future. Alex Rupp asked if it was possible to fill the area with dirt. Angela Fanette
stated a removal would be required for future planning. Angela Fanette stated that
specifications for a half court basketball court were currently being reviewed. The
swimming pool deck project will be rebid this summer; fencing around the pool slide
will follow. Angela Fanette stated the engineer is working on lighting plans for Tex
Ritter park. Landscaping and painting the windmill will follow project completion.
Staff is currently reviewing a possible project on the pond at Doornbos park for next
budget year. Brandin Shaw asked if the pond project would require closing the area
or park. Angela Fanette stated that hopefully it could be done in the fall and winter
to avoid high usage times. Angela Fanette stated she is currently researching disc golf
and skate park costs. The department has also completed some unplanned repairs
such as flag pole repairs, A/C issues, a pump seal repair, playground repairs, damage
to the Welcome sign and park sinks, power surge at the pool, fence damage, gym
light replacement, mower repairs, pool and recreation center restroom repairs, and a
shop door repair. Currently the department is waiting on final repairs for brackets for
the pump room and the pool chemtrol unit. No action was needed.
b. Discussion regarding upcoming park programming.
Angela Fanette stated that Veteran banners will be going up next week in time for
Memorial Day. Alex Rupp asked about restriping the parking lot in front of the
recreation center. Angela Fanette stated that Public Works will be working on our
parking lots and that we plan on restriping when that is complete. Angela Fanette
stated that the Recreation Center will close on May 26, 2022 at 5pm for graduation
to allow staff to attend. Angela Fanette presented the 4th of July map and the
SkyWonder app for the program. Brandin Shaw asked if the music for the show
would be on the radio station. Angela Fanette stated the fireworks show music
would be available through the app this year instead of radio, but that radio ads and
television ads will be similar to years past. Angela Fanette stated that the Veterans
VIP area and the Field of Honor will return to the 4th of July program this year. Angela
Fanette stated sponsorship is available until June 1st. Volunteers are welcome as well.
Angela Fanette stated the summer swim programming will be operated by the YMCA
of Southeast Texas. May 25th and 26th will be NISD parties and the season will run
June 1st thru August 15th, 1-7p Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5p Sunday. The Parks
Department is hiring for a morning departmental clerk, seasonal recreation
attendant, and recreation attendant positions. Brandin Shaw asked about food
vendor requirements; Angela Fanette stated she was getting clarification from the
Inspection Department about the 4th of July programming and an additional request
from a local church as well regarding permitting food trucks. Alex Rupp stated a
cooling trailer may be available from the county and could be requested by the City
of Nederland for the event via email. No action was needed.
4. COMMUNICATION
a. Miscellaneous:
Alex Rupp asked if there was any additional new or old business and there was not.
There were no additional communications.
A motion was made by Alex Rupp to adjourn the meeting, and seconded by Betty Davis-Pruitt. All
voted aye and meeting was adjourned at 12:59pm.
Angela Fanette, Nederland Parks and Recreation Director