CITY OF TEXAS CITY
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Nessler Center - Captain's Room
2010 5th Avenue North
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Nessler Center - Captain's Room
2010 5th Avenue North
The Parks, Recreation & Tourism Board met at 5:00 PM; Tuesday March 11, 2025, in the Nessler Center - Captain's Room, in Texas City, Texas, with the following in attendance:
- Present:
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- Paul Bland, Member
- Maria Ybanez, Member
- Nathan Exom, Member
- Christopher Walters, Member
- Hortensia "Tish" Hart, Member
- Frank Mistretta, Member
- Brends Williams, Member
- Winifed Gilmore, Member
- Teri O'Brien, Member
- Staff Present:
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- Dennis J. Harris, Sr., Recreation & Tourism Co-Director
- Jay Williams, Recreation & Tourism Co-Director
- Monica James, Recreation & Tourism Supervisor
Vice Chair Christopher Walters declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Board to order at 5:00 PM.
(1)
ROLL CALL
Board Present:
Christopher Walters
Paul Bland
Frank Mistretta
Winifred Gilmore
Amanda Barker
Fatima Naeem
Board absent:
Nathan Exom
Brenda Williams
Vacant Position
Staff Present:
Nicole Miler, Director
Nancy Heredia, Administrative Assistant/Board Secretary
Byron Sefcik, Parks Superintendent
Michael Richardson, Recreation Superintendent
Amanda Gracia, Reservation Coordinator
Marcell Favalora, Aquatics Coordinator
Leonora Mata, Senior Center Coordinator
Shelby Rodwell, Museum Curator
Staff Absent:
Debar Taylor, Recreation Coordinator
JuMarcus Thonmas, Athletics Coordinator
Andre Roberts, Range Coordinator
Board Present:
Christopher Walters
Paul Bland
Frank Mistretta
Winifred Gilmore
Amanda Barker
Fatima Naeem
Board absent:
Nathan Exom
Brenda Williams
Vacant Position
Staff Present:
Nicole Miler, Director
Nancy Heredia, Administrative Assistant/Board Secretary
Byron Sefcik, Parks Superintendent
Michael Richardson, Recreation Superintendent
Amanda Gracia, Reservation Coordinator
Marcell Favalora, Aquatics Coordinator
Leonora Mata, Senior Center Coordinator
Shelby Rodwell, Museum Curator
Staff Absent:
Debar Taylor, Recreation Coordinator
JuMarcus Thonmas, Athletics Coordinator
Andre Roberts, Range Coordinator
(2)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
NONE
(3)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on the minutes from the February 11th, 2025, Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Board Meeting.
A motion was made by Paul Bland to adopt the minutes and seconded by Winifred Gilmore.
Vote: 6-0 MOTION CARRIED.
A motion was made by Paul Bland to adopt the minutes and seconded by Winifred Gilmore.
Vote: 6-0 MOTION CARRIED.
(b)
Consider and take action on the minutes from the January 14th, 2025, Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Board Meeting.
This item will be tabled for the next meeting, due to having new members that need to review the minutes from the January 14th meeting.
This item will be tabled for the next meeting, due to having new members that need to review the minutes from the January 14th meeting.
(4)
UPDATES
(a)
Proposed Reservations Security Fees and Schedule Change. (Amanda Gracia)
Presented by: Amanda Gracia, Reservations Coordinator
Amanda Gracia presented proposed updates to reservation security fees and scheduling, aiming to enhance event security at Parks & Recreation rental facilities.
Rental Facilities
Doyle Convention Center: Texas Heroes Room (Stephen F. Austin, William Goyens, Sam Houston, Lorenzo De Zavala)
Nessler Civic Center: Wings of Heritage, Captains Room, Alamo Room, Surf Room
Showboat Pavilion: Showboat Pavilion
Carver Community Center: Carver Pavilion, Carver Founders Room
Current Security Requirements
Market Comparison
Proposed Security Updates
Vote: 6-0 MOTION CARRIED
Presented by: Amanda Gracia, Reservations Coordinator
Amanda Gracia presented proposed updates to reservation security fees and scheduling, aiming to enhance event security at Parks & Recreation rental facilities.
Rental Facilities
Doyle Convention Center: Texas Heroes Room (Stephen F. Austin, William Goyens, Sam Houston, Lorenzo De Zavala)
Nessler Civic Center: Wings of Heritage, Captains Room, Alamo Room, Surf Room
Showboat Pavilion: Showboat Pavilion
Carver Community Center: Carver Pavilion, Carver Founders Room
- No alcohol: No security required
- With alcohol:
- 0-100 guests: No security required
- 101-200 guests: 1 officer
- 201+ guests: 2 officers
- Rate: $60/hr (4-hr minimum)
- League City: 2 officers for 1-250 guests with alcohol ($50/hr, 4-hr min)
- Friendswood: 2 officers for any alcohol event ($81/hr, 3-hr min)
- Sugar Land:
- Alcohol: 1 officer (≤100 guests), 2 officers (101-200), 3 officers (201-300)
- No alcohol: 1 officer (101-200 guests), 2 officers (201-300 guests)
- Rate: $45/hr (4-hr min)
- Without alcohol: 1 officer (100-250 guests), 2 officers (250+ guests)
- With alcohol: 1 officer (0-100 guests), 2 officers (100-200 guests), up to 3 officers (201-300 guests)
- Large events (300+ guests): Security determined by the Director
Vote: 6-0 MOTION CARRIED
(5)
STAFF REPORT
(a)
a. Aquatics - Marcell F.
b. Athletics - Michael R.
c. Lowry Fitness Center - Michael R.
d. Museum - Shelby R.
e. Parks - Byron S.
f. Recreation Centers - Carver, Sanders, Nessler - Michael R.
g. Reservations - Amanda G.
h. Senior - Nessler - Leonora M.
i. Shooting Range - Byron S.
j. Special Events/Programs - Dasia M.
b. Athletics - Michael R.
c. Lowry Fitness Center - Michael R.
d. Museum - Shelby R.
e. Parks - Byron S.
f. Recreation Centers - Carver, Sanders, Nessler - Michael R.
g. Reservations - Amanda G.
h. Senior - Nessler - Leonora M.
i. Shooting Range - Byron S.
j. Special Events/Programs - Dasia M.
(6)
BOARD COMMENTS
Paul Bland welcomed the new board members.
Paul Bland welcomed the new board members.
(7)
ADJOURN
Having no further business, Winifred Gilmore made a motion to adjourn at 5:50 PM; the motion was seconded by Fatima Naeem.
Vote: 6-0 MOTION CARRIED
Having no further business, Winifred Gilmore made a motion to adjourn at 5:50 PM; the motion was seconded by Fatima Naeem.
Vote: 6-0 MOTION CARRIED