01-04-1989
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
January 4, 1989 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
ROLL CALL
The January 4, 1989 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order
by the Chairman, Harry Montgomery at 7:00 P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall.
Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Kirk Jones, Lawrence Lanchoney, Jeff Ridgdill
and Sue Pezanowski. Also present was David Garrett/Recreation Director/Buildings &
Grounds Maintenance Superintendent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Lanchoney moved to approve the minutes of the December 7, 1988 meeting and
Mrs. Pezanowski seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
5 Year Plan Review
Mr. Lanchoney stated he had read through the 5 year plan and felt it was a good plan,
but that we should have some specific items mentioned that we want to earmark in our
goals and objectives. Mr. Garrett said that the plan was meant to be a broad view
of what could be accomplished in 5 years and that the plan has not been formally
adopted as yet; we would still be hearing comments from the state on the plan's con-
tents and changes may have to be made in certain areas. Mr. Lanchoney said he would
like to see the Board have their own top priorities established so we would know
what we would like to work toward in the coming years. It was agreed by the Board
that all members would come back next month with their own lists of what they would
like to see the Park Board strive for.
Proposed Recreation Activities
The Board discussed the possibility of kayak and canoe classes at Menard beach. Mr.
Garrett stated he had not discussed this yet with the City Manager and would like
to bring this back next month, after he had done so. The Board compared this item
to the windsurfing proposition of a few years ago, which was declined at that time
by the City Council because of the liability question. The Board_agreed _both of
these ideas should be brought before Council again, and we should try to get some
worthwhile recreation activities going at our beach. Mr. Lanchoney moved to send
a memo to the City Manager stating the Park Board has reviewed the proposal from Mr.
Bilskie, approve of it, and would like the City Manager's input and comments to be
returned to the Park Board. Mr. Ridgdill seconded the motion and it CARRIED 5-0.
Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Mr. Jones nominated Mr. Harry Montgomery as Chairman and Mr. Lanchoney seconded the
motion. Nominations were closed and the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mr. Ridgdill nominated
Mr. Kirk Jones as Vice Chairman and Mr. Lanchoney seconded the motion. Nominations
were closed and the motion CARRIED 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Impact Fee Monthly Report
The Board reviewed the monthly impact fee report and had no questions. Mr. Lanchoney
asked the status of the court case, and Mr. Garrett stated the City Attorney was
still handling it in the court system, however, there was money amended in the budget
to complete certain items, such as the land clearing at Whistle Stop Park and other
small improvements there.
Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
Mr. Garrett gave his monthly report for his department which included the Christmas
Program on December 12th, the possibility of the Port Authority providing money to
fix the boat ramps at Kennedy Park, and much progress being made at Veterans Park
with a completion date there of early February, 1989. Mr. Garrett continued saying
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Parks and Recreation Monthly Report - Continued
the ballfields were being prepared for the upcoming baseball season and noted that
there would be another Baseball Clinic for the coaches and kids, due to the success
of last year's clinic. Also mentioned was the land clearing in progress at Whistle
Stop Park for new ballfields.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Garrett wanted to bring up an item which had been discussed several months ago
which was the hours that the City Parks should open and close. Much discussion was
held as to which parks should be closed at sunset and which should remain open due
to use of the river, etc. It was decided that the Board would bring back their ideas
and guidelines on this subject to the next meeting and go from there.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Jones moved to adjourn, seconded
by Mr. Montgomery. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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Parks and Recreation Board
January 4, 1989