Parks and Recreation Board
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · October 2, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Michelle Nelson called the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board to
order at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 South
Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Karie Teruya, Executive Administrative Assistant, confirmed the Parks and
Recreation Board meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada
Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Chair Michelle Nelson
Bianka Downs
John Holman
Gilbert Medina (via phone)
Ted Olivas
Kurt Opsahl
ABSENT: Jordan Luedke (excused)
Doug Perns (excused)
Lee Thomson
John Walker
STAFF: Dan Fowler, Park Planner
Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney III
JJ Moyes, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Angela Summers, Director of Parks and Recreation
Karie Teruya, Executive Administrative Assistant
Steven Whitley, Training/Volunteer Program Coordinator
Kevin Yamashita, Park Planner
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Member John Holman introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented.
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(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Michelle Nelson declared the
motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
(Motion)
Member Kurt Opsahl introduced a motion to adopt the Parks and Recreation
Board Meeting minutes of September 4, 2024, as presented.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Michelle Nelson declared the
motion carried.
2 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Angela Summers, Director of Parks and Recreation, prefaced this item that was
requested during the August 7, 2024, meeting on Trust for Public Land Update.
Steven Whitley, Training/Volunteer Programs Coordinator, provided a
PowerPoint presentation and highlighted the various volunteer opportunities in
Parks and Recreation divisions at the City of Henderson.
A discussion ensued regarding the following:
Vetting process.
Outreach to high schools.
Grant opportunities.
3 CADENCE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK S (ENDLESS SKY PARK)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Dan Fowler, Park Planner, presented the pre-final plans for Endless Sky Park.
A discussion ensued regarding the tree groove and splash pad.
(Motion)
Member Ted Olivas introduced a motion to approve the pre-final plans for
Endless Sky Park.
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(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Michelle Nelson declared the
motion carried.
4 TERRA WETLANDS UPDATE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Kevin Yamashita, Park Planner, presented the pre-final plan on the Terra
Wetlands trailhead.
A discussion ensued regarding connectivity and access points to the Wetlands
and construction timeline.
(Motion)
Member John Holman introduced a motion to approve the pre-final plan for
improvements to the Terra Wetlands trailhead.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Michelle Nelson declared the
motion carried.
5 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Angela Summers, Director of Parks and Recreation discussed the following
Parks and Recreation Department events and activities:
Henderson Symphony Orchestra events: Frozen, Jaws, and Encanto.
Hot Rod Days.
Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival.
Henderson Creates Art Exhibit.
National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Member Ted Olivas requested to add locations to upcoming events. He thanked
staff for providing a tour of the Cadence area.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for December 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
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There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Michelle
Nelson adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Karie Teruya
Karie Teruya,
Executive Administrative Assistant
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Council Chambers Conference Room
5:00 PM 240 Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-4016 Henderson, Nevada 89015
For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this
meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective
communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible,
but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Karie Teruya at
(702) 267-4016 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language
interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other
acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Karie Teruya at (702) 267-4016.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting minutes of September 4, 2024.
2 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
For Information and Discussion Only.
Steven Whitley, Training/Volunteer Programs Coordinator, will provide
information on volunteer opportunities at the City of Henderson.
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3 CADENCE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK S (ENDLESS SKY PARK)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Dan Fowler, Park Planner, will provide information on pre-final plans for
consideration and approval.
4 TERRA WETLANDS UPDATE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Kevin Yamashita, Park Planner, will provide information on the Terra Wetlands
trailhead pre-final plan for consideration and approval.
5 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
For Information and Discussion Only.
City staff will report on upcoming events, grand openings, ground breakings,
special events, awards and/or programs.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 South Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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