08-02-1989
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
August 2, 1989 7:00 P.M.
Community Center
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The August 2, 1989, meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by
the Chairman, Harry Montgomery at 7:02 P.M. in the Edgewater Community Center.
Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Kirk Jones, Lawrence Lanchoney and Sharon
Mooney. Board member Jeff Ridgdill was excused. Also present was Jack Corder,
Assistant Recreation Director/Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Superintendent, John
Wells of Century 21, Joe Martin of the Industrial Development Board, and Councilwoman
Gigi Bennington.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Jones moved to approve the minutes of June 7, 1989 and the May 16, 1989 minutes
of the Workshop with City Council. Mr. Lanchoney seconded the motion and it CARRIED
3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Volco Road Property
Mr. Jones introduced Mr. John Wells of Century 21 as one of the real estate agents
handling the Volco property. Mr. Wells stated it is 45 acres, listed for $135,000.
and is located west of U.S. 1 and north of Volco Road on Liza Clinton Road. He said
it was hard to tell the type of terrain but it looked to be average elevation, similar
to Florida Shores. He added a 5 acre parcel adjoining the proposed 45 acres had
recently been sold for $22,000.00 and there are also three other adjoining parcels which
total 140 acres and are owned by a couple in Coral Gables, but these three parcels are
not on the market presently. Mr. Jones noted if the 45 acres were purchased and the
adjoining 140 acres could be negotiated it would be a total of 190 acres, which might
be suitable for a golf course. He suggested the Board meet to go look at this property.
Mr. Montgomery called for a Special Meeting on August 19, 1989 at 10:00 A.M. for the
purpose of inspecting this site.
Response/Golf Presentation
In response to the golf presentation given by Golf Investment Advisors in June, the
Board felt it would not be wise to jump into a deal without first listening to other
proposals and comparing costs and methods. Mr. Montgomery stated he knew someone who
would like to present a proposal to the Board at a future date on a golf course and
he would contact him. Councilwoman Bennington said the City has not heard from any
private developers on this issue, but they certainly could be approached and should be.
Mr. Montgomery noted that our new City Manager has had previous experience with golf
courses and perhaps he could be invited to a future meeting to give his expertise. Mr.
Lanchoney made a motion that our first step in the examination of a golf course facility
should be to look at the Volco Road parcels and then consider forming an ad hoc committee
for future study if these parcels are suitable. Mr. Jones seconded the motion and it
CARRIED 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Center User Fees
The Board reviewed the proposed increases in fees for renting the Community Center and
other City facilities. Mr. Corder stated the user fee increases were minimal and the
security deposit was raised from $25.00 to $75.00 due to the previous extensive clean
ups which have been necessary. The Board agreed that a higher deposit would make
individuals more concerned about leaving the facilities as clean as they were found.
Mr. Lanchoney moved to approve the increase in user fees and Mrs. Mooney seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
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Status Report/DBCC Regional Park
Mr. Corder updated the Board on the County's plans for the Regional Park at Daytona
Beach Community College stating the park is in the last stages of planning and the
County is looking to establish what Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach may be able to
help with in the way of services. Much discussion was given to this project and
Mr. Joe Martin added his concerns from the Industrial Development Board's point of
view in the terms of needed access from Edgewater to this park and the surrounding
land. The Board felt that while this park is a worthwhile project which will be
used by all of Southeast Volusia County, it is the Park Board's major responsibility
to finish the projects in Edgewater first, particularly Whistle Stop Park, and later
if we are financially able to help with the Regional Park we can. Mr. Corder agreed
to keep the Board updated on the progress and status of this County.project.
Status Report/Blue Ribbon Committee
Mr. Corder informed the Board of the Port Authority's plans to disperse funds to
surrounding cities for water related recreational projects. Each city was instructed
to make a 5 year plan, or wish list, for projects they would like to have along their
waterway. Edgewater's wish list included the extension of the fishing pier at Veterans
Park, a bike path for Riverside Drive, parking addition to Kennedy Park, additional
rennovations to Kennedy Park, and land acquisition along the river for open space
areas. He stated the Committee was in the planning stages and nothing was definite
as to which cities might get funding for certain projects and he would continue to
keep the Board updated.
Impact Fee Monthly Report
The secretary read the impact fee reports from May and June and there were no questions
on these reports.
Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
Mr. Corder briefly reviewed the monthly reports from June and July, noting that the
permits for Rotary Park are now in the hands of St. John's Water Management District,
and the bids for the playground equipment for Whistle Stop Park have been mailed out.
He added there had been a great turn out for the soccer clinic this year with 60 children
signed up compared to last year's 35. He also noted the success of this year's summer
tennis program with about 80 participants overall.
There was some discussion of a possible joint baseball program with New Smyrna Beach
this coming year. Also discussed was the need to get a full basketball court const-
ructed at Whistle Stop Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Jones moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Lanchoney.
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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