09-04-1991
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SEPTEMBER 4, 1991 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Harry
meeting to order at
Conference Room.
Montgomery,
7:05 P.M.
called
in the
the September 4, 1991
Edgewater City Hall
Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Lawrence Lanchoney,
Sharon Mooney, Thomas Tipton and John Cory. Also present was
Jack Corder, Director of Parks and Recreation and Mr. Ben Berman
of the Senior Citizen Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to the Parks and
Recreation Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Cory moved to approve the July 3, 1991 minutes and Mr. Tipton
seconded. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Status of Riverwalk Survey
Mr. Corder stated the survey for the riverwalk on Riverside Drive
has been completed and he and Gates Castle, City Engineer, are
reviewing it and finishing up paperwork on a few of the right of
ways. He stated the final design phase should begin in a few
weeks. Mr. Montgomery asked if there will be benches placed
along the walk and Mr. Corder said there are vacant, unbuildable
lots and he would like to get additional easements there and have
the walkway wind around trees and place benches in the areas that
the City already owns. Mr. Corder said the riverwalk would serve
two functions, in that it will provide recreation and address
some of the stormwater problems in this area. He stated he was
looking for completion of the riverwalk by the end of next
summer. Mr. Lanchoney asked if he received the second grant for
this project. Mr. Corder replied he did receive an additional
$65,000.00 from the Florida Inland Navigational District and also
applied to the Port Authority again this year to extend the
riverwalk south to the end of Riverside Drive, and the prospect
looks very good for receiving that one as well. Mr. Corder
stated he has received very favorable responses from the
residents on Riverside Drive toward this project. Mr. Lanchoney
stated the riverwalk, when completed, is going to make an
incredible difference to the image of this area.
Adopt-A-Park Proqram
Mr. Corder asked for ideas from the Board on a possible Adopt-A-
Park Program. Mr. Lanchoney said sending letters to clubs and
organizations would be a good start to get interest and Mr.
Montgomery agreed a direct approach may help. Mr. Lanchoney
stated even businesses may want to get involved. Mr. Montgomery
said maybe an award could be given every year for the business or
group who had the best project and Mr. Tipton added that perhaps
the Chamber of Commerce could judge the event. Mr. Corder stated
he would get a package together and send some letters out and see
what kind of response is out there.
Decision On Bocci Court Storaqe
Mr. Montgomery asked if a decision had been made on a possible
storage area for the bocci equipment. Mr. Corder stated he had
no money left in this year's budget, but after October 1, he will
see that it gets done in the first two months. He added it was a
good idea and should have been done a long time ago.
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NEW BUSINESS
Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
Mr. Corder gave his report including work on the riverwalk and
the new budget as taking up a majority of this month's time. He
stated he gave a presentation to the Port Authority for the grant
for the riverwalk extension and to acquire a small parcel of land
next to Kennedy Park and noted the Port Authority was favorable
toward awarding this grant. He said any day he should receive
the final paperwork and deed on the purchase of the 26 acres.
Under recreation, an adult co-ed softball league was formed for
the first time and six teams are signed up and playing. He
stated there were four dances in the Community Center, two for
teens, one for seniors and an adult sock hop, and though the turn
outs were not that high, we would continue to give them a chance.
Mr. Corder stated plans were already in progress for this year's
first Christmas Parade, which will run from the Coronado Horse
Farm to the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza. He added he was hoping to
move the Santa House to the plaza this year and working with the
merchants on having a sidewalk sale and display of arts and
crafts.
Impact Fee Report
Mr. Corder stated the report reflects the balance in June and
since then we have spent $120,000.00 for the 26 acre purchase,
which leaves approximately $53,000.00 in reserve.
Report From Senior Citizen Ad Hoc Committee
Mr. Lanchoney stated the Committee representatives would like to
see more facilities utilized for seniors. He presented a list
from New Smyrna and Eustis that showed their senior activities
and felt Edgewater could incorporate a lot of the same programs
with the right facilities. Some of these programs included
dancing, shuffleboard, basketry, table games, blood pressure
check clinics and canning. Mr. Corder stated his main problem
continues to be the lack of indoor facilities for both seniors
and youth activities.
Mr. Lanchoney also gave Mr. Corder a copy of New Smyrna's
ordinance on user fees. He said although Edgewater may not need
an ordinance on this subject, it does show and compare the costs
for using facilities. Mrs. Mooney said their user fees in
recreation programs are similar to Edgewater's, but their problem
comes in with public tennis and racquetball courts where people
feel they have already paid in taxes and to add a user fee to
public courts is like double taxation.
The Board
Mooney and
greatly in
of Volusia
discussed joint use of schools for programs and Mrs.
Mr. Tipton both felt this situation may improve
the future with the addition of the new Superintendent
County Schoo Is, Joan ~<owa I .
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Tipton noted the popularity of the Edgewater Rent All sign
and suggested perhaps a sign for the City that could be centrally
located to make note of City events, meetings and recreation
program sign ups, etc.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Mooney moved to adjourn,
seconded by Mr. Lanchoney. The meeting ended at 8:15 P.M.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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