MINUTES
CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
PARKS, ARTS, RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
October 12, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
5:02 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Branch
Member Brown (Arrived at 5:05)
Member Hiller
Member Maxwell
Member McKenzie
Member Lisiewski
Member Ramirez
Member Zawarus
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Vice Chairwoman Ward
STAFF PRESENT
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Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer Acting City Clerk Rodgers Recording Secretary Hongthong-Moodie Chief Deputy City Attorney Craft
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – INVITATION Member McKenzie |
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There was no participation.
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1. |
Approve Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Advisory Board Regular Meeting Agenda of October 12, 2021. (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED |
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MOTION: |
Member McKenzie |
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SECOND: |
Member Lisiewski |
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AYES: |
Chairman Branch, Members Hiller, Maxwell, McKenzie, Lisiewski, Ramirez, Zawarus |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
Vice Chairwoman Ward, Member Brown |
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Approve Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2021. (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED |
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MOTION: |
Member McKenzie |
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SECOND: |
Member Ramirez |
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AYES: |
Chairman Branch, Members Hiller, Maxwell, McKenzie, Lisiewski, Ramirez, Zawarus |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ABSENT: |
Vice Chairwoman Ward, Member Brown |
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3. |
Receive Update from PARCAB Members on Citywide Art Category Ideas. (For Discussion Only) |
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Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer summarized what he asked for from members at the last meeting. He gave examples of potential ideas and asked what members think the public would like to see at the parks. Member McKenzie stated his concern for El Dorado and Seastrand parks regarding the aesthetics and how he would like the funding to be used for things such as the brown grass. Director Palmer said the federal funding can only be used on park art. Member Hiller asked if it can be functional art, art that can be a bench, usable art that families can be used. Director Palmer went into details about the circle at Seastrand Park. Dr. Maxwell added that many citizens are unware that there is plenty of nature around the state, such as a geyser that is in Northern Nevada or the Elephant Rock in the Valley of Fire. He proceeded to add different ideas that could be made into a replica that is around the state or nearby with the hopes of children seeing the replica and then wanting to visit the real thing in person. Director Palmer said the City is relying on the PARCAB members to reflect the thoughts of the citizens and what they would like. He suggested that surveys can be done. The concept is this group is to represent the citizens. Member Zawarus described and went into detail on the pictures he provided. He said taking advantage of the natural elements, the plants/ trees shown follow the states irrigation (low maintenance) can be very selective and strategic, plants with seasonal change - can also be therapeutic to citizens seeing actual seasonal change can be good for mental health. Director Palmer said his community art project is on point. Director Palmer and members brainstormed on possible art projects. |
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Receive Staff Update on Electrifying Art Project. (For Discussion Only) |
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Director Palmer gave update on Electrifying Art Project. He added that J.D. Smith Middle School and C.P. Squires Elementary School reached out to Recreation Supervisor Johnson asking to participate too. He said that Director Johnson will be able to give more details at the next meeting. He added the next meeting they will discuss painting the Neighborhood Recreation Center. Member Lisiewski gave his experience at the YMCA. Director Palmer gave detailed information on the new turf abatement requirements. |
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Members and staff introduced themselves to each other. |
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The Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting is November 9, 2021. (For Possible Action) |
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There was no participation.
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Chairman Branch adjourned the meeting at 5:53 P.M.
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APPROVED:
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/s/Aubrey Branch |
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Aubrey Branch, Chairman
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/s/Shawna Hongthong-Moodie |
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Shawna Hongthong-Moodie, Recording Secretary
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